Weekly Bulletin (Jul 28, 2015)

Stories

Morning Meeting At Consider It Done

Taylor Schriber: Transparency Intern for the City of GH

Taylor presented a series of videos highlighting aspects of the City, entitled; “This is Grand Haven”. Scenes include the Community Center renovations, Inner lighthouse (built in 1905 and one of three in GH), Central Park which hosts a variety of events throughout the summer, South Pier entrance lighthouse (built in 1875), and the Madison Street Project which is working to replace water and storm sewers, and build a new road. Taylor is currently working on videos for the Musical Fountain, Waterfront Stadium, the pier, and Mulligans Hollow.

In an effort to demonstrate to tax payers how their money is used, the city council decided to implement a transparency intern this year. In addition to videos of many landmarks, city council meetings and other public interest topics including live stream videos with the schools will be captured. The city recognizes that our younger generation has a greater tendency to access news using a digital medium and they want to be responsive to this interest.

This Weeks Program

Posted by Mary Ann Herbst on Jul 27, 2015

Today's speaker was Jenica Moore a Rotary Peace Scholar who is studying in Brisbane, Australia. The focus of her study is security in the Middle East. Nine years ago Jenica spent a year in Amman, Jordan, and lived with a Jordanian family. She was very instrumental in helping establish a school for girls. Jenica's current research has focused on the various Syrian Christian groups. Jenica also shared culture and customs she has experienced in while living in Jordan.

Announcements / Opportunities to Get Involved

Posted by Mary Ann Herbst on Jul 27, 2015

Chuck Vonesh reported that the pancake breakfast on Sunday served approximately 480 meals and was one of the largest breakfasts since moving to the Washington Street location. Disposal of leftovers was not an issue this year. Chuck and Brook thanked all who worked so hard to make the event a fun and successful event. Special kudos to Ellen Vonesh who cooked every single egg for the event and for opening up her kitchen.

Tom Manderscheid reported that the net profit from the D'Vine Event was $17,917.22. This was an increase of $3,000 over 2014 due to increased ticket sales, an increase of $2,000 in auction proceeds, and $400 in wine glass sales. Special recognition was given to Kelly Larson, Chuck Vonesh, Joy Gaasch, Bill Bassow, Abby Selby, Dennis Swarthout, Jodie Kurburski, Brandon Steury, John Clickner, Eric Kaelin, and Matt Lator. John Clickner thanked Tom Manderscheid for heading up this huge event.

Dave Seibold pointed out that Grand Haven's designation as Coast Guard City USA was due in part to the efforts and leadership of Gail Ringelberg.

Pat McGinnis asked for volunteers to help set up and take down flags along Beacon Boulevard on Saturday, August 1, at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Stacey Trowbridge is asking for volunteers to walk beside or sit on the Rotary float. Volunteers must meet at the parade staging area no later than 10:00 a.m.

Bill Bassow announced the Club is planning a pre-party prior to the Tuesday night Concert in the Park which the Club is sponsoring. It will take place at Consider It Done beginning at 5:30 Tuesday August 4^th. It will be a “left over event” featuring burgers, brats, chips, ice cream BEER & WINE. Food & snacks will be available on a first come basis, when it’s gone, it’s gone, so be there early….

A club assembly will be held next week, August 3. Ideas for project and fund-raiser beneficiaries will be voted on at the meeting. Proposals for projects and beneficiaries can be forwarded to Brook.

The Grand Haven Rotary club will have a table at Tuesdays in the Park (in Central Park) on August 4 and 18. Brochures and information on the Club will be shared with concert attendees.