March 8th Meeting Bulletin

Posted by Ron Hingst 
 

President Jeff Hansen has scheduled a Tour de Livingston Meeting, 8 am, Friday, March 5TH at the offices of the Howell Chamber. Rotary Helping Hands Welcome!

At our meeting March 8th, we will hear about an icon in our country: the American Red Cross. 

On Wednesday March 10th, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the Howell Rotary will host its 4th annual Wine & Cheese Event at Howell's Main Street Winery (corner of W. Grand River and Walnut Street in Downtown Howell.) Tickets are $15 a person and proceeds will be used to support the Howell Carnegie District Library literacy programs and the Howell Parks & Recreation youth programs. Jeanne Clum of United Way, Candy Jones-Guerin of LACASA and Pattie Griffith of First National are spearheading the Rotary effort of networking and comradrie, and a heads up on whether you are attending would be appreciated!  They would also like to know if you can bring a snack.

Our Ace Keggler Dan Murdock is still in need of three bowlers for the annual Livingston County Bowl Off for Big Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Saturday,March 20th at Striking Lanes.  So, if you can toss a ball down those lanes, please see Dan and pledges are welcome for this worthy event.

Plans continue for the Tour De Livingston 2010, and planning is also in process for the Melon Ice Cream Sale again this summer, so if you are interested in participating, please contact President Jeff or Sandie Cortez.

Jim Gilmore our County District Rotary assistant governor reports that the Hartland Rotary will spearhead an effort to collect clothing for the folks in Haiti. Details to follow.

As many of you know, our friend and Howell Rotarian Renae Behr suffered a pretty catastrophic injury to her knee recently.  She's had one surgery already and anticipating more reconstructive work.  After that time, she's expected to be immobile for 3 months.  She's got a long road ahead of her. 

She's doing her best to keep upbeat and positive and hopes to get home this weekend with a little luck.  Cards, thoughts and prayers will help to lift her right now.  If you're able, please send a card to:  Renae Behr, c/o St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 5301 McAuley Drive, Room 521 – Bed 1, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.  Her direct telephone line is 734-712-4702. 

Meredith at Manpower is holding down the fort for Renae and will have updates as well.