Spotlight 08-16-11, Vol. 73, No. 27
Program:
Jane McManus, President
August 16, 2011, Vol. 73, No.27
Guests: Mike Leninger, Joan Meinke, John Cauley, American Red Cross; Andy Coates, Tom’s son; Jane Schafer, Stan’s wife.
Announcements:
Happy Birthday this week to Sharon Kartes!
Nancy Johnson shared the said news of the passing of Hawkins’ teacher Ronni Powers, daughter of Joyce and the late-Lyle Powers. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Keehn Funeral Home from 1-4pm and 6-8pm. The service will be on Thursday at 11am at Keehn’s.
Adrienne Knack described a team building experience at the Howell Nature Center. It was a great experience and scored points with Ron Cleveland!
Tiger Baseball game bus trip coordinated by the Family of Rotary will travel to Comerica Park on Friday, September 23rd, for a lucky 20 people, to watch the Tigers play the Baltimore Orioles. Bus leaves the Spencer Road Park & Ride at 5:30pm, Game starts at 7:05pm, and after the fireworks the bus leaves Comerica at 10pm. Cost is $45/person or $90/couple. RSVP to www.BrightonRotary.com or Jason@ArcherHuntley.com.
The World Record next Raiders Ramp build is scheduled for 8:30am TOMORROW, the Day of Caring on August 17t h in Fowlerville. Maps and instructions have been sent to volunteers, so if you need a set, see Piet Lindhout. Volunteers are still needed to help with layout and post hole installation TONIGHT, along with additional volunteers for tomorrow. This massive ramp project will create a 72 foot ramp with three landings and span a six foot drop!!
The Doris Longfellow Blood Drive Challenge is scheduled for Monday, September 26th at the Community Building. All are eligible to donate blood if you have not contributed since 8/1/11. Michele Bouhana will be distributing more information and a volunteer signup sheet
The Rotary Golf Challenge will be on Wednesday, Sept 28th at the Majestic. Tee times start at 12:30pm. Organizer Don Homan said that this is a change from the original date & that a shotgun start was not available for the afternoon.
Upcoming Events:
Club Picnic August TBA
08/17/11 “Day of Caring” Ramp Build
09/13/11 12:15pm District Governor Steve Yutz will be visiting.
09/23/11 5:30pm Family of Rotary trip to Comerica Park for Tiger game
09/26/11 Doris Longfellow Blood Drive Challenge
09/28/11 12:30pm Rotary Golf Challenge at The Majestic
10/8/11 75th Anniversary Celebration
Program:
Program Host Lori Lalama introduced Joan Meinke and John Cauley from the American Red Cross who discussed how recent changes at the Red Cross will position the organization for the future. The Red Cross has been experiencing a tremendous overhaul to consolidate the 650 independent chapters with local governing boards. If this overhaul had not begun, most likely sufficient funds would not be available to support operations beyond five years. Their goal is to build a sustainable fund based. Seventy-one percent of the Red Cross workfoce are volunteers. The three main fundraising activities for the Red Cross have been: 1) The United Way, but the economic landscape has changed as has the partnership funding formula; 2) Direct Mail, which generates many small gifts; and 3) Special Events, which is less effective in terms of staff involvement. Their new focus is to contact major donors on a one-on-one basis to generate funds. Special recognition was given to Lori Lalama for her participation on the Board of Directors of the Red Cross and to Scott Griffith for his leadership in chairing the Board of Directors.
Progressive 50/50 Drawing: $90 pot in week 1, 52 cards remain. Jeremy Jones drew the eight of diamonds; Jane McManus drew the jack of spades; and Scott Griffith drew the three of spades.