Spotlight 09-08-15, Vol. 77, No 33

Posted by Richard Perlberg 
on Sep 15, 2015
 
Today's meeting was a Club Assembly with reports on Rotary Raiders, Dash or Crash, Brighton Rotary Foundation and SAT practice test.
 
Today's meeting was a Club Assembly with reports on Rotary Raiders, Dash or Crash, Brighton Rotary Foundation, and SAT practice test.
 
Guests: Terry Simpson, Week 2; Cindy Snyder from Peru; Donna Craig's daughter, Allison.
 
Two truths and a lie: Karen Gill told the truth about a Red Wings game and having an uncle (Jim Barnas) in Rotary, but fibbed about husband Terry have 3 licenses. Katherine Copp Does have a pilot's license and did raft the Colorado River in a rubber raft, but did not drive a 1968 Galaxy in a demolition derby.
 
Announcements:
 
  • April announced that Stock the Pantry Food Drive for the Salvation Army will be from September 14 - Ocdtober 16. Especially need spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, soup, tuna, mac and cheese.
  • John looking for sign-ups for Livingston County Rotary Cup challenge, a golf match with the Sunrise Rotary which wil be September 23 at the Majestic Course at Waldenwoods. $40 for golf, a cart and lunch. No experience necessary.
  • Brian noted a few no-shows for last ramp build; another chance on Wednesday-Thursday, September 16-17.
  • Cindy, past Brighton Rotarian, has been living in Peru since 1998 where she runs a non-profit adopt-a-school. Looking for volunteers for next year's project.
Club Assembly:
 
 Piet says the club has completed four ramps since Dash or Crash and has three more on the horizon.
 
Peggi says it is time to get geared up for next year's Dash or Crash. There will be a organizational meeting by the end of this month
 
Peggi also says she needs volunteers to get fliers out to schools for September 19 grand opening at Sky Zone. Proceeds from day go to Brighton Rotary. A chance to pick up thousands of dollars with very little work on our part.
 
Bill reminded club that if you get and use a Kroger card, proceeds go to Brighton Rotary.
 
Jane noted that a similar rewards program benefits Brighton Rotary at Downtown Main.
 
Update on Brighton Rotary Foundation...separate from Rotary Foundation...and its strong financial position regarding scholarships.
 
50-50: John Nagel (third time in two weeks), and sisters Donna Craig and Jane McManus all had a chance to find the Ace of Spades, but all three got absolutely nothing.
 
Upcoming dates:
 
September 16 -- Ramp build
Sept. 19 -- Sky Zone grand opening
Sept. 23 -- Rotary Cup Challenge
Sept. 26 -- SAT practice test
Oct. 20 -- Polio Awareness