Spotlight 10-09-12, Vol. 74, No. 37

Posted by Greg Strouse 
 
Program:  Terry Gill introduced Kathy Riesterer and Piet Lindhout who spoke on hosting exchange students and the lasting relationships that are formed
 

Brighton Rotary Spotlight

Pam McConeghy, President

President-elect Mark Marker presiding

October 9, 2012, Vol.74, No. 37

 

Guests:  Dr. Melissa Osborne, Week 4; Carol Bullia – Week 3; Kim Welsh-Gemuend, Week 1. Jane Schafer; Mati Jara, our exchange student.  Lori Lalama was fined for not bringing a guest.

 

Announcements:

 

Birthdays:  Adrienne Knack

Anniversaries:  Greg Gray, Brian Parsons

 

Jeannie McMillan- Sign up sheet for helping with the Thanksgiving Dinners

Jane McManus - Brighton Rotary Foundation.  Partnership with Downtown Main to raise money for the Scholarship Fund.  October 30th.

Anna Belser - Once again doing the “That Was Easy” fundraising.  Sign up early and often.

Bill Gartley – ACT exams were a success.  147 took the exam.  Thanks to Nancy Johnson, George Moses and Cathy Riesterer for helping.  Next one is February 2.  Need one adult for each 20 students.

Nancy Johnson – is going to be the Moderator for a Candidates Forum for School Board.  4 candidates Thursday at 6:30 at the High School.

Jason Huntley – Family of Rotary Outing October 19th.  Tom Archer’s house.  736 Fowlerville Road, Fowlerville.  Bon Fire, Hayride, etc .

Mike Burke – Family of Rotary Putt Pull/Chili Cookoff event was huge success.  8 chili entries.  First Place Heather Spitler.  Last Place – Brian Parsons and his Chickenshit Chili.

Stan Sxhafer – Thanks to everyone who helped with Gleanors.  22 families.  2000 pounds of food.

Brian Donovan – First time Grandfather!!!

 

Rotary Moment – Mike Hatty welcomed a group of Asian Rotary visitors into his courthouse.  A fun experience and a great example of “the reach of Rotary”.

 

Upcoming Events:

10/19/12                      6:00 pm           Family of Rotary at Tom Archer’s

 

Program:  Terry Gill introduced Kathy Riesterer and Piet Lindhout who spoke on hosting exchange students and the lasting relationships that are formed.   The Club has committed to hosting another student next year. We must identify three host families immediately.  If you are interested contact Kathy or Pam ASAP.

 

 

 

50/50 Drawing: Ed Bottum – 3 hearts.  Peggi Mintz– 4 diamonds.  Frank Mancuso king spades.