Spotlight 11-16-2010, Vol. 72, No. 47

Posted by Elizabeth Walker 
 

Program:

Steve Belanger introduced Colonel-Retired Dee Russo and Sargent-Major-Retired Greg Russo of the National Guard who discussed the "Flag Folding Ceremony."

 

Brighton Rotary Spotlight

Jeremy Jones, President

November 16, 2010, Vol. 72, No. 47

 

Guests:           None .

 

Announcements:

Welcome back to Bill McCririe!  Glad to see you moving around & feeling better!

Mark Marker proudly announced that his son achieved "highest honors" at WMU-way to go!

Dave Hartsook shared that his nephew just received his acceptance to West Point. Wonderful!

Piet Lindhout circulated the printers' proof for the sponsors of the "That Was Easy!" fundraiser, which has raised over to $12,500-there is still time if you want to participate...  Thank you to all our sponsors!!

Bill Anderson reminded all about the "12 Days of Gleaners" fundraiser, this Friday, 11/19, from 9am-6pm at Howell's Soft Cloth Car Wash & Shell station (near D-19 and Grand River).  Volunteers were still needed for the 9-10am shift to collect funds for Gleaners Food Bank.   $1 will fed 1 person for 1 day.  Howell, Sunrise, Hartland and Brighton Rotaries are participating in this event.

On Monday, 11/22/10, beginning at 10am, Lori Lalama is looking for volunteers to help decorate the Community Center for the holidays.  Should be fun & a great way to earn a meeting make-up!

Volunteers are still needed for delivery of Thanksgiving dinners on Wednesday, 11/24.  A meeting for organizers was held today after the formal meeting. Right now, 123 families have registered for dinners, and a cap will be placed at 150 meals or however many are received by Friday (whichever occurs first).  A client of Jeanne McMillan, John Asthmus (sp?) of  Barrier Free Construction donated $200 toward the cause along with C&C Catering that has donated 10 pies.

Nancy Johnson highlighted the $25,000 that Howell Rotary raised via their Tour de Livingston for donation to the United Way.

Sharon Kartes is organizing the Christmas party on December 7th (6pm) and needs to know the name and ages of children that will be attending.  Meals for Rotarians are complementary, adult guest meal fee is $9, payable at the door.

Stephan Smith announced that his office is sponsoring a donation drive to help LACASA fulfill their wish list.  Donors will be entered into a drawing to win a homemade gingerbread house.  See Stephan to help!

Michigan Commerce Bank is hosting their 13th Annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday, 11/17 from 5:30-7:30pm.  All are invited!

John Nagel's son's hockey team is holding a raffle to win a suite at the Red Wings game on January 2nd versus the Philadelphia Flyers ($1700 value).  Tickets are $20, or 3 for $50.

 

Upcoming Events:

11/19/10    9am-6pm         "12 Days of Gleaners" volunteers @ Howell SoftCloth CarWash

11/22/10    10am               Decorate the Community Center for the holidays

11/24/10                            Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation and Delivery

12/4-5/10                           Rotary Exchange Student Holiday Party

12/07/10                            Rotary Holiday Party, No LUNCH Meeting

03/19/11                            Fundraising Concert with Jeff Daniels at the BCPA

06/28/11                            President's Night

 

Program:

Steve Belanger introduced Colonel-Retired Dee Russo and Sargent-Major-Retired Greg Russo of the National Guard who discussed the "Flag Folding Ceremony." For military funeral honors, the flag folding ceremony is the final demonstration of a grateful nation for the dedication of our veterans. The ceremony also includes the playing of "Taps" and three volleys of guns delivered by seven service members, i.e. a 21-gun salute. The military person conducting the ceremony and presenting the flag to the family of the deceased veteran must be of the same rank or higher of the honored veteran.The meaning of the folding of the flag during the ceremony:

1st: fold symbolizes life

2nd fold symbolizes the belief in eternal life

3rd fold: honors the veterans who gave part of their life to defend our country

4th fold represents a weakened nation, American citizens trusting in God, we trust to Him.

5th fold tribute to our country

6th fold represents where people's hearts lie and where we pledge allegiance

7th fold tribute to the armed forces

8th fold honors the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death.

9th fold honors womanhood and mothers

10th fold honors fatherhood and fathers

11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and Solomon

12th fold symbolizes eternity and God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Final fold is the reminder of the nation's motto, "In God We Trust"

 

Progressive 50/50 Drawing :  $265 pot.  Bill McCririe drew a Seven of hearts, George Moses drew a Five of hearts, and Pam McConeghy drew the Queen of diamonds.