Spotlight 10-11-11, Vol. 73, No. 35
Program:
Program Host Mark Marker introduced Lt. Greg Mowbray of the Brighton Area Fire Authority who shared the story of the Brighton 911 Memorial.
Jane McManus, President
October 11, 2011, Vol. 73, No. 35
Guests: Derek Smith, wk2; Kate Lawrence, Liv. Sunrise Rotary; Joseph Petrucci, Hartland Rotary; Larry Lane, former Brighton Rotarian & Brighton Fire Authority Chief; David Alexander and David McDonald, Solutions Management Systems-a coupon system for cell phones; Jason McIntyre, Lindhout Associates; Deb Biggs-Thomas, Library of Michigan (MEL.org).
Announcements:
Congratulations to George Moses for completing his 62-mile bike ride for the Tour de Livingston before undergoing surgical repair of his torn meniscus in the knee. Best Wishes for a speedy recovery!!
Happy Birthday to Jeremy Jones, and Congratulations to Peggi Tuggle who celebrates her 1 year Rotary anniversary on October 12th!
Welcome to Bill Metz’s first granddaughter, born Thursday, 10/6, to his daughter!
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2012. All are invited to celebrate and participate within Tina N’ Tony’s Wedding at Cleary University’s Johnson Center. This off-Broadway comedy/interactive production will be a major fundraiser for our Club and includes a live band, an Italian wedding supper, champagne toast, cash bar, and improvisational comedy entertainment based upon the wedding of Tina and Tony in which guests interacts with the performers for a hilarious experience! An organizational 20 minute meeting to plan this celebration will be held next Tuesday, 10/18, at 1:30pm following our regular meeting. Hope to see you there!
The75th Anniversary Celebration of our Club’s founding held last weekend at the Roctober Fest was fun. “The Drown Out Polio One Dunk At A Time” campaign was quite successful, raising close to $800 thanks to the support of BAS Superintendent Greg Gray, Liv. Cty Sheriff Bob Bezotte, UnderSheriff Mike Murphy, Rotarians Jeremy Jones, Brian Parsons, and Lori Lalama who braved the cold water on a beautiful day! Other Rotarians contributing to the event included: Melanie &George Moses creating the brochure and advertisement within The Marketeer, Bert Herzog for sponsoring the dunk tank, Bill Metz for transporting the dunk take, Brian Wutz for volunteering office space for storage, Mitch Zoldowski for being the dunk tank barker, Stan & Colin Schafer and Beth Walker for selling candy, and Jane & Mike McManus for staffing the Rotary information tent.
Livingston Sunrise Rotarian Kate Lawrence shared a call for assistance for a new, single mother whose parked car was destroyed by a tree from her grandmother’s neighbor’s yard. The mother needs a car to work and support her new baby. Our generous Rotarians contributed $460 during the meeting to help!
Piet Lindhout read a warm thank you note from veteran Phillip Steven’s stepfather, Scott Flay , thanking the Raiders for their support and construction of a ramp for Phillip.
Scott Spitler reminded the Club that October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and that Brighton Ford is matching all donations collected at their business and is sponsoring a team in the upcoming Breast Cancer Walk. Interested members are encouraged to join these efforts.
Flyers about the Bonfire at Livingston Sunrise Rotarian Tom Archer’s house on 10/14 beginning at 6pm were circulated. Always a fun event, and a chance to pumpkin shop at Dan Mayhew’s before the bonfire!
Interact, in conjunction with former member Dora Lezovich and the Sylvan Learning Center,is sponsoring a practice ACT on Saturday, October 29, from 9:00am-1:30pm at the Brighton High School Cafeteria. Advance registration is $25, $35 at the door, and can be paid at the Brighton District Library or Sylvan Learning Center. Registration forms are available at the BHS offices or by calling Sylvan at 810-227-1800.
Rotary Youth Exchange applications for outbound students are due on October 15th. See www.ohioerie.org for the application.
Cathy Riesterer has $25 tickets available for the VINA Dental Clinic’s UM-MSU Tailgate on Thursday, October 13th at Cleary University’s Johnson Center. For more information go to www.VinaDental.org
Bill Anderson announced that this Friday, 10/14, Michigan Commerce Bank is hosting a lunchtime tailgate for the UM v. MSU game with free hot dogs and $5 pulled pork sandwiches--all proceeds to benefit Gleaners.
Friends of the Brighton District Library (BDL) Fall Book Sale will be held on October 11-16 at the Brighton District Library. Members only on 10/11 & 12 from 6-9pm, general public on 10/13 at 10am-9pm, 10/14 at 10am-5pm, Bag Day on10/15 1-5pm, and free book day 10/16 at 1-4pm.Funds generated from this sale assist the Friends in contributing over three times the amount of money the BDL receives from the State of Michigan.
Upcoming Events:
10/14/11 6pm Bonfire at Tom Archer’s house
10/15/11 Outbound Rotary Youth Exchange Applications Due
10/24/11 World Polio Day
11/17/11 12 Days of Gleaners participation
02/25/12 7pm Tony n’Tina’s Wedding at the Johnson Center, Cleary University
Program:
Program Host Mark Marker introduced Captain Greg Mowbray of the Brighton Area Fire Authority (BFA) who shared the story of the Brighton 911 Memorial. Captain Mowbray joined the Brighton Fire Authority in 1997 and assists in responding to the roughly 1500 calls received each year, along with the other five full time employees and several part time dedicated heroes. In late 2009, Captain Mowbray and former Brighton Rotarian/current South Lyon Fire Chief Mike Kennedy learned that 1100 pieces of World Trade Center (WTC) steel would be released by the NY Port Authority for community memorial purposes. They immediately prepared a proposal, gained the approval of Chief Larry Lane, and submitted an application to receive a piece of WTC steel in September, 2009. In November, the BFA received an acceptance of the application to construct a memorial in the front green space of the W. Grand River main fire station. In March, 2011, the BFA was notified of the pick-up date for their piece of WTC steel.
On April 27, 2011, a volunteer team of six firefighters travelled to Manhattan, and, in full dress uniform, accepted the steel piece. While waiting for the ceremony, the volunteers learned that the Museum Curator of the NY Fire Authority is an Ann Arbor native and University of Michigan graduate, who designated a select piece of steel for our community as soon as she viewed the application. The Firefighters Association covered all expenses of the trip, and the Corrigan family (Thank you Bonnie, Bernie, Mike & your family) has been tremendous to make certain that this memorial became part of our community. The volunteers treated the twisted piece of steel they received with as much respect as if it was a newborn baby.
When Piet Lindhout arrived at the BFA to view the steel, he found its presence to be so moving and thought-provoking, compelling him to get on his hands-and-knees to view it from all sides that he immediately thought of suspending the steel in the air to allow 360-degree views of its construction. Jason McIntyre of Lindhout Associates assisted in the design that results in the steel suspension over pieces of rubble, with light projecting from the ground to illuminate its strength and vulnerability. Approximately 2500-3000 people attended the dedication on
Progressive 50/50 Drawing $805 pot in week 8, 31cards remain. John Nagel drew the six of hearts, Bob Murray drew the jack of hearts; and Jane McManus drew the king of hearts.