Rotary International
President 
R. Gordon R McInally
 
Rotary District 6400
District Governor
Russ Jones
 
Area & Assistant Governor
Bob Curtis
 
Dean of Assistant Governor
Ed Smith
 
District Governor Elect
Nick Krayacich
 
District Governor Nominee
Linda Morrow
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
President Nominee
 
Secretary
 
Assistant Secretary
 
Executive Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Assistant Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Past President At Large
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Membership Chair
 
Member Engagement
 
Community Service Chair
 
Rotary Foundation Chair
 
International Service Chair
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
PR / Social Media / Marketing
 
Speakers
Aug 21, 2023
Aug 28, 2023
Sep 04, 2023
Sep 11, 2023
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Upcoming Events
Trenton Rotary Evening Meeting
Sibley Gardens
Aug 28, 2023 6:01 PM
 
Trenton Club 6:01 Meeting
Sibley Gardens
Sep 11, 2023 5:01 PM
 
Evening Meeting
Sibley Gardens
Sep 11, 2023 6:01 PM
 
Trenton Rotary Evening Meeting
Sibley Gardens
Sep 25, 2023 6:01 PM
 
Trenton Club 6:01 Meeting
Sibley Gardens
Oct 09, 2023 5:01 PM
 
Evening Meeting
Sibley Gardens
Oct 09, 2023 6:01 PM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Dennis Levko
August 11
 
Ed Nykiel
August 13
 
Liesa Finazzo
August 13
 
Bill Borrows
August 18
 
Mark Angellotti
August 19
 
Gloria Jabro
August 22
 
Maxine Cannon
August 23
 
Will Cox
August 29
 
Spouse Birthdays
Allyson Morgan
August 5
 
Barb Malzahn
August 8
 
Max Cannon
August 23
 
Debbie Nykiel
August 25
 
Anniversaries
Joe Hoshaw
Mary Hoshaw
August 5
 
Mark Angellotti
Janet Angellotti
August 13
 
Dale Malzahn
Barb Malzahn
August 16
 
Join Date
Bruce Jocks
August 1, 1993
30 years
 
Ed Nykiel
August 1, 1987
36 years
 
Tiffany Jones
August 1, 2022
1 year
 
Bruce Wyke
August 12, 2019
4 years
 
Kimberly Mott
August 12, 2013
10 years
 
Bill Jasman
August 22, 2006
17 years
 
Heather Lear
August 22, 2022
1 year
 

DYPAC Summer Camp

Teen Proud

Art

Pizza Day

Peacock - Animal Day

Sister Campers

Miss Mary

Fun!

Full Scholarship

Making friends

Gemma

Foundation Dinner Event

 

--Come to the Foundation Dinner Event $75 per ticket.  Includes Dinner, Open Bar and great fellowship
--Spend $75 for a ticket and round it up (to$100)  with $25 donation straight to the foundation
--Spend $75 for a ticket and add $100 to be a sustaining member
--Spend $75 for a ticket and add $1,000 to become a Paul Harris Fellow.  (please donate the money thru TRF    and then send me a copy of your donation receipt so we know to recognize you)
--You may also purchase a table of 8 and get recognition in our Program booklet for the event for $800
--Spend $75 and add the difference to your next level of giving to achieve that milestone.  If you’re not sure what that amount is, please contact Sue Goldsen sue@goldsen.com.  To make your contribution, click this link: account at https://www.rotary.org/en/donate.  You can also view your donor history by logging into your “My Rotary” account and clicking on "Foundation Reports."  If your gift puts you into any new Donor Recognition Level, your commitment to the success of the Rotary Foundation will be recognized during that dinner.  Click here for more details on Rotary Foundation Recognition Levels.
Whether you do or not, we are trying to kick our giving to the Rotary Foundation’s annual fund to the next level.   If you would make a contribution to the Foundation to get to your next milestone, it would be a huge help in attaining our goal, and you will be recognized at the dinner!
Alternatively, you can either contact your club's Rotary Foundation chair, or reply to this email with your best contact phone number and I'll reach out to you to help make your contribution.  To purchase tickets to our Foundation Dinner, just CLICK HERE!
TEF Update
by Kathy Kane
 
TEF Wall of Fame Deadline Sept. 1
The Trenton Educational Foundation board of directors are inviting members of the community to submit applications for the Trenton Educational Foundation Wall of Fame. The forms can be found at https://trentonedfoundation.org/wall-of-fame or at the School Board Office 2603 Charlton, Trenton, MI. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Please nominate a worthy retired teacher, administrator or TPS grad who is excelling in their career industry. The deadline is Sept. 1, 2023.
The Wall of Fame volunteer committee can induct a maximum of three people each year. They have inducted thirty people over eleven years. The recipients represent many Trenton High School graduates who have excelled in their chosen field of work. Many of the recipients were past Board Members, Superintendents, Principals and Teachers who made great contributions in making Trenton one of the best school systems in the state. Candidates must be separated with TPS for at least two years and not in active TPS employee to be considered. The ever-growing Wall of Fame is located in the Trenton High School Lobby.
 
A Blast! for the Future. 
The Trenton Educational Foundation is holding the annual Signature Event on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. The group hopes to host at least two hundred guests with anticipation of raising at least $70,000 for the Foundation. 
 
“A Blast! For the Future, is our theme again this year,” said Kathy Kane, TEF Executive Director. “We will be featuring the many student initiatives that the TEF has funded the past years as well as honoring on our next Wall of Fame inductees.” Futuristic attire is encouraged, and the group is planning for a Blast! for its guests.
 
The OUT OF THIS WORLD program will include futuristic fun, raffles, silent auction, and a family style dinner, and a recap program of last year’s grants. The Wall of Fame committee also will induct new members that evening as well.
 
The Wall of Fame volunteer committee can induct a maximum of three people each year. They have inducted thirty people over eleven years. The recipients represent many Trenton High School graduates who have excelled in their chosen field of work. Many of the recipients were past Board Members, Superintendents, Principals and Teachers who made great contributions in making Trenton one of the best school systems in the state. Candidates must be separated with TPS for at least two years and not an active TPS employee to be considered. The ever-growing Wall of Fame is in the Trenton High School Lobby. Last year’s inductees were John Wukovits and the Trenton Rotary Club. Deadline is Sept. 1 to submit a Wall of Fame application.
 
 
Tickets are $50 a person or included with sponsorship packages (with sponsor seating) and tables of ten are encouraged. They are available at the School Board office and Trenton City Hall. Sponsorships are still available by calling Chair Kathy Kane (734) 365-0672.

 

 

Upcoming Rotary Events in the Area

There are several happenings coming up hosted by area Rotary clubs. Please make an effort to support these other clubs.
 
If you like golf, we have golf:
  1. September 24, 2023 – The Gibraltar’s Mayor Cup, sponsored by the Gibraltar-Rockwood Rotary. It is being held at Lake Erie Metropark. For information, or to sign up, contact Gibraltar-Rockwood Rotarian Scott Denison – 734-692-0880 or denisonscott@hotmail.com
  2. September 25, 2023 – Trenton Rotary 601 Group’s Fore the Cause Golf Outing. It is being held at Westshore Golf & Country Club. For information, or to sign up, contact Trenton Rotarian Sean McNally – 734-560-6873 or sean@liptonlaw.com
 
For those of you who like music, Gibraltar-Rockwood Rotary is sponsoring a drink booth at Gibraltar’s weekly Music in the Park. Here is the schedule of the upcoming bands:
 
  1. August 24, 2023 – Downriver Dan
  2. September 7, 2023 – Moxie Blitz
September 10 - Plymouth Chicken Bar-be-que.
 
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If you have an article and/or pictures you'd like to see published in our weekly newsletter, please email them to trentonrotarynewslettet@gmail.com
 
Ronnie Ruelle
Editor
 
 
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President's Corner
 
Beautiful News
 
We are the most beautiful when we see a need, and we, as a club, meet those needs.
Most of you know the tragedy that took place in Maui. We have a member in our district, Keith Lehman from the Taylor Rotary Club,  his brother was working and living in Maui during the fires. Keith sent me a message saying, “The history, the way of life, and families are changed forever. The Beauty will come back, but the rest, not so much or as quickly.’
We also have multiple Rotary clubs that are on Maui. I visited one on my visit back in 2022. The visit I had was right in the town of Lahaina. I am certain their meeting place is no longer there. The devastation is real.
If you would like to make a difference in this area,  Hawaii district 5000 that is accepting donations.
Our District Governor is asking all clubs to help with this human disaster. As people of action, Rotary District 5000 has started a relief fund through Paypal. You can go to the page to make contributions at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6C4K2SDUY8FUG&fbclid=IwAR3cZqXzyeKevzIQLslWiQOO_86Vc_WCV4vU6mBHQ_sYYnLXZ1nco8Lnqp0.

To learn more, you can go to their district website page:  https://rotaryd5000.org/.
 
We had another social event due to the beautiful work of Ronnie Ruelle and the SWCRC. The Taste of Downriver took place this past Tuesday in the beautiful city of Allen Park. Great company, good food and fun music.
 
We also had a Board meeting this past Wednesday, but unfortunately, we did not have a quorum. We did have great discussions with the members that attended, which should allow us to meet after this Monday’s afternoon meeting to vote on what is needed now.  FYI, a quorum is made up of a minimum of half are total board + 1= we must have 9 members to attend for us to be the most successful with our time and talents.
 
Our “Honk Your Horn Monday Moment” goes to the Angellotti’s.
Some of you may be unaware that Mark and his wife, Janet, have donated [more than once] a Detroit River tour on their boat.
From Jackie Hatty, “The Best Hosts!  Detroit River Tour , 6 guests started with drinks at Mark & Janets house, gourmet snacks on the boat, great company and tour guides, toured canals, another drink,  awesome dinner at JP’s, more drinks, ended with dessert in their beautiful home.  So very generous.  Awesome prize to win.  Honk Honk ( Matt’s sister Laura was the winner, so we were invited.  One more reason the sell those shamrock raffle tickets!”
Mark and his family have always been generous givers. But I want to include that Mark, a past president of our club, has always been a giver with words of wisdom, kindness, and his leadership strength.
We are proud to honk your horn today.  God bless you in all you continue to do.   
 
 
“We are healed to help others. We are blessed to be a blessing. We are saved to serve, not to sit around and wait for heaven.”
Rick Warren
Serving beautifully beside you,
Kimberly Mott
Trenton Rotary Club President

Our speaker last week was Debbie Jackson, with support from Gemma Aquilina, talking about DYPAC and the Summer Camp program.

6:01meeting on Monday

Look what was happening years ago this week!

A Blast from the Past

Taste of Downriver 2013

Taste of Downriver 2018

Taste of Downriver 2019

District Governor John Chambers visit with President Matt Hatty

Captain Rotary is the FFL 2016 Champion

Kathy and Noel, Guest bartenders at The Grand

Bruce Wyke installation in Rotary

Save the Date

September 4, 2023 - No meeting - Labor Day

September 12, 2023 - Schmooza Palooza - A Summer Music-in-the Park Event- Fellowship night

September 14, 2023 - Trenton Rotary Fellowship Picnic at John Howey's house

September 18, 2023 - 42nd Annual District Governor's Golf Outing

September 25, 2023 - Fore the Cause Golf Outing

October 9,2023 - DG Russ Jones club visit

November 9, 2023 - Rotary Foundation Dinner at Crystal Gardens

December 2, 2023 - Wild Game Dinner

December 4, 2023 - Past President's Meeting - No Monday meeting

December 8 & 9, 2023 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing

December 9, 2023 - Trenton Rotary Christmas Party - Westfield Center

March 9, 2024 - Shamrock event

May 3 - 5, 2024 - District Conference Amway Grand Plaza

 

Member Engagement Update

 
by Ronnie Ruelle
 
 

 

We had another successful member engagement event Tuesday night. Thank you to Mao & Jan, Matt & Kathy, Bill & Paulette, Dale & Barb, Matt & Jackie, Kim and Ronnie for joining us at the Taste of Downriver.

Our Next fellowship event is Schmooza Palooza Sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Trenton & Downriver on Tuesday, September 12 at the Grecian Center.  Time is 5:30 - 8:30 with a $5.00 admission charge.  See flyer for details.

Mark your calendars for our Rotary fellowship night at John Howey's house on September 14th.

Message from DG Russ Jones

Many of you club presidents have asked
how your club and members can help with
the human disaster in Hawaii.  As people
 of action, Rotary District 5000
in Hawaii has jumped into action
and is collecting funds to assist
in the relief.  Their district foundation
has started a fund specifically for
the wildfire relief efforts.  You can go
to their paypal page to make contributions.

To learn more, you can go to their district website page:  https://rotaryd5000.org/.

This strikes particularly close for
President Keith Lehman, Taylor Rotary. 
His brother and future sister-in-law live
and work in Lahaina, Maui.  They are safe but

 their community has been destroyed.

Your support is appreciated.

Russ Jones
734-502-9732
District 6400 Governor
Rotary Club of Plymouth

Member Highlight

Laurie & Joe at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, CA! National conference for their broker/dealer.

Laurie & Joe Dixon’s-Scott family reunion 2023

Noah at the family reunion.