Spotlight 06-07-16, Vol. 78, No. 23

Posted by Beth Walker 
on Jun 07, 2016
 
PROGRAM:
Program Host Jeff Hayden introduced Meena Puri, a Yoga Therapist, Registered Ayurvedic Practioner (R.A.P.) and Certified Meditation Teacher, from Ayurvedic Healing Center in Milford.
 
Brighton Rotary Spotlight
Cathy Riesterer, President
June 7, 2016, Vol. 78, No. 23
 
GUESTS:       Nicole Bartolomucci, Caldwell-Banker Realty; Meena Puri, Ayurvedic Healing Center.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Cathy brought a prayer quilt made by a group from the First United Methodist Church in Brighton for Conrad Huntley, Jason’s 7-year-old son, in his fight back to health. All members present signed a card and tied a knot in the quilt in representation of our prayers.
 
Kim Leugers and Brian Donovan have joined together to spearhead the construction of a gazebo with Rotary Raiders and Make-A-Wish Foundation help for a 3-year-old girl battling illness that will provide shade over the whirlpool she uses to ease her muscles. Stay tuned for more details…
 
In the 2015 Annual Report for OLSHA, Brighton Rotary is mentioned on the donor list for our efforts through Walk for Warmth and other programs—Service Above Self in action!
 
The Club received a donation and appreciative note from Jean Barella Gary thanking the Raiders for the construction of her mother’s ramp last week.  Terry Simpson participated in his first ramp build project that day and thanked Piet, Brian and the other Raiders for the opportunity to participate in such a worthwhile activity!
 
Raiders Ramp Build this Wednesday & Thursday, 2-7pm, at the home of Tracey Rapp, 11810 Willoway, South Lyon for her mother who has been diagnosed with ALS.  On Saturday, Pre-Build for the Dash or Crash will begin at 8am in the Mt. Brighton parking lot—meet at Cheryl’s Place at 7am if you want breakfast.  Volunteers needed!.  Questions?  Contact Piet or Brian.
 
Jeff Toole presented a $1,000 donation to the Club from Jeff and Farm Bureau Insurance to support “good works.”  Thank you Jeff!!
 
Julie Smith is looking for companies or individuals willing to support the Work Skills’ Summer Youth Challenge” for autistic students that will give the students an opportunity to see how their skills can be incorporated into the workplace.
 
President Cathy reminded members that Presidents’ Night invitations for 6/28 are in the mail and that it is assumed that each members may bring a spouse/invited guest.  Don’t forget that the 50/50 on Presidents’ Night will be $20/person, and please RSVP to Cathy for regrets only.
 
Tom Coates announced a Dash or Crash meeting about the “car wash” immediately after today’s meeting.
 
Dash or Crash update provided by Karen Gill and Vern Boyajian:  Last year we had 460 people register and so far this year we have 160 registered.  We have 90 volunteers on board, but need about 130 volunteers.  Each Rotarian is asked to sponsor at least 2 runners to help us exceed our numbers from last year.  Also, addition company memorabilia/donations are needed for the VIP gift bags.  Earlier it was said that people needed to register by June 11th to receive a shirt, now those that register after the 11th will receive a shirt, but it will need to be collected from the Caldwell Bank Realty office after the race day.  Please contribute however you can to help make this event a success! 
 
Fred Arthur shared information about the Hartland Rotary’s First Annual Sporting Clays Event on July 17th at the Island Lake Recreation Center beginning at 8:15am. To benefit Reaching Higher, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Meals on Wheels, and Gleaners Food Bank.  If interested in forming a Brighton Rotary Team to compete, see Fred.
 
Reminder to re-enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards program to fund student educational scholarships.  Last year, the Foundation earned approximately $120 by members doing their shopping at Kroger.  Please help by going to www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com and either re-enrolling with your Kroger loyalty card or creating a new account.  Our scholarship fund is organization #39098-Brighton Rotary Foundation.  If you need assistance, please contact Beth Walker.
Upcoming Events:
                       06/08-09/16     2pm-7pm         Raiders Ramp Build, 11810 Willoway, South Lyon
                       06/11-12/16     8am-4pm         Raiders Dash or Crash PreBuild
06/24/16          8am-4pm         Raiders Dash or Crash Course Configuration
06/25/16                                  Second Annual Mt. Brighton Dash or Crash
06/28/16          6pm                 Presidents’ Night Celebration at Mt. Brighton,
                                              NO LUNCH MEETING
                       07/05/16                                  NO LUNCH MEETING
                       12/13/16                                  Rotary Holiday Party
 
PROGRAM:
Program Host Jeff Hayden introduced Meena Puri, a Yoga Therapist, Registered Ayurvedic Practioner (R.A.P.) and Certified Meditation Teacher, from Ayurvedic Healing Center in Milford. Ayurvedic is from India and involves the practice of wholestic medicine.  Meena’s aim is to create health on a day-to-day basis through food and how we interact with others and ourselves rather than efforts of traditional medicine that focuses on symptoms and curing disease. Meena is a strong proponent of yoga and how its practice can help bring calm to one’s life.  Karen and Terry Gill spoke of how Meena has helped them handle stress and refocus to take control of their lives over the past year.  Additional information can be found at AyurvedicHealingCenter.com or at 248-685-3489.
 
50/50 Drawing: Michele Bouhana, Tom Zizka, and Rachelle Evers were unable to locate the Ace of Spades.