Sweet News of Rotary

Rotary Weekly Bulletin

 
Rotary District 6400
District Governor
Kim Spirou
 
Area & Assistant Governor
Barb Smith
 
Dean of Assistant Governor
Matt Hatty
 
District Governor Elect
Therese Maggioncalda
 
District Governor Nominee
Ed Smith
Executives & Directors
President
 
Treasurer
 
Assistant Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Assistant Secretary
 
Past President At Large
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Immediate Past President
 
Executive Secretary
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
Treasurer
 
Assistant Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Assistant Secretary
 
Past President At Large
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Immediate Past President
 
Executive Secretary
 
Speakers
Nov 02, 2026
Downriver Foster Closet
Nov 09, 2026
American Red Cross
Dec 07, 2026
Past President's Meeting
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Upcoming Events
Boujee "Bou Crew" Meeting
Nov 09, 2026 1:00 PM
Trenton Rotary Board Meeting
Nov 19, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:24 PM
Trenton Rotary Christmas Party
Dec 04, 2026
Blood Drive
Dec 14, 2026
Trenton Rotary Board Meeting
Dec 17, 2026 6:00 PM
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ed Neubecker
November 6
 
Mariah Gillespie
November 10
 
Paul Frost
November 15
 
Debbie Dingell
November 23
 
Larry Kearney, Jr
November 23
 
Bill Jasman
November 25
 
Molly Tamsen
November 29
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Lauren Jocks
November 5
 
Anniversaries
Rick Nykiel
Margaret Nykiel
November 11
 
Rose Angela Gronda
Scott Gronda
November 14
 
Join Date
Bob Paulbeck
November 1, 1993
33 years
 
Joe Hoshaw
November 1, 1999
27 years
 
Gloria Jabro
November 9, 2021
5 years
 
Joanie Barnett
November 9, 2021
5 years
 

Member Highlight

 
Happy 30th Anniversary to
Kathy & Matt 
 

 

 
Happy 50th anniversary to
Noel & Debbie!
 

 

Congrats to Larry & Cheryl on their 27 mile fundraising ride on Harsen's Island 

 
President's Corner
Reminder:  we have a hard stop at 1:00pm on Monday due to election day!
 
 

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Being president of our Trenton Rotary Club is, above all, an opportunity to serve. The position is not about a title or about one person having all the answers. It’s about helping members bring their ideas, energy, and commitment together in service to others. The president may help guide the work, but the strength of the Club comes from the people who make that work possible.

In our Club, that support makes serving as president much easier. There’s no need to carry every responsibility alone when members are willing to lend a hand, offer advice, and share in the work. Having people to turn to makes a difference, not only in getting things done, but also in approaching the role with confidence. What might otherwise feel like a demanding assignment becomes a rewarding opportunity to serve alongside others.

That shared effort is what makes our Club more than a collection of individuals. Each member has something to contribute, whether it’s an idea, time, practical experience, or a willingness to help wherever needed. No contribution has to be large to matter. When members share responsibilities, the work becomes lighter and the sense of fellowship grows stronger. Service becomes something we do together, rather than something we expect someone else to do for us.

Looking ahead, we need new members – members who have not served as president – to step up and volunteer to serve as future presidents.

Our Club’s future depends on members being willing to take a turn at leading, just as we share in the work of service. If you’ve considered serving but wondered whether you could manage the responsibility, remember – you wouldn’t be doing it alone! The same support that makes my role easier can help you, too…

Please consider putting your name forward or talking with me about what serving as president involves. Your willingness to take that next step can help keep our Club moving forward.

The best part of being president is knowing we’re not relying on one person to move the Club forward… we’re doing it together!

Member Engagement at JT's Pub
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
Member Highlight
 
Noel & Debbie had the opportunity to go to Iceland and see the beauty of the northern lights.
 
 
 
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Congratulations to Kim & Jim Knowles on their marriage
 
 
 
 
 
Mike & Sherry are ready for a spooktacular Halloween!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gemma had the opportunity to cheer at the Prep Bowl at Ford Field
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
Save the Date
 

September 30 - District Governor Golf Outing - Lakes of Taylor

October 5 - Pumpkin Fest

December 2 - Past President's Meeting

December 7 - Trenton Christmas Parade

 
 
 
Do you shop at Kroger?
You can help Trenton Rotary!

Visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account and search for Trenton Rotary Foundation, Inc either by name or QC394 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. Rotary gets a donation based on your purchase!

*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to our organization.