Rotoscoop 15January2019 (Jan 15, 2019)

15^th HANDSHAKE

Mary Ann Reidinger was this week's 15th handshake and was thus granted immunity from all fines... should there be any. Congrats, Mary!

ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

Jerry Wanket presented the bejeweled trophy to George Krozier, with the fine pre-paid. Prior to handing over the trophy, Jerry shared memories of the club when he was present 18 years ago. One special memory was the donation of the club's piano by the Eastman's.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ernie Shaefer presented Paul Harris Awards to President Rodney Hulbert (his 2nd) and Tim Crawford (his 5th). He also shared his appreciation for Dick Spiess.

REMINDER: The Masters Raffle will be back in 2019. 300 tickets will be available at $100/ticket. Start talking it up with your golfing friends. Tickets make great Valentine's Day gifts!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Rotary's 2019 Winetasting Event will be Friday, April 12, 2019, at Bordine's.

BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES (since Jan 1):

Happy Birthday:

John Gaber, Jan 01

Signore Tocco, Jan 01

Albert Jones, Jan 04

Steve Cooper, Jan 06

Eric Whipple, Jan 06

Jerry Murphy, Jan 08

Frank Rewold, Jan 10

Steven Oehler, Jan 12

Nicholas Langlois, Jan 14

Happy Club Anniversary:

Bob Lytle, 43 years

John Modetz, 26 years

Ryan Schraffenberger, 1 year

Mary Pavlick, 5 years

Vito Pampalona, 4 years

Jerry Wanket, 31 years

Jeff Whitbey, 34 years

SONGS

Bob Lytle led us in two songs today: A Bushel and A Peck and Button Up Your Overcoat. Both were appropriate for the day. Thank you, Bob!

SHERIFF

Dave Blair served as our sheriff today and spoke about small businesses, advice from Tim Crawford and Vince Mattina, cooking, car washes, drive-thru funeral homes, the chamber, and Rotarians as the Game of Thrones cast. All fines collected go for Rotary Scholarships, with a goal of raising $11,000. PLEASE NOTE: fines are now $5. Thank you everyone!

PROGRAM

Ron Lichtle introduced today's speaker, Jenny Brown, COO and cofounder of Dutton Farms. She cofounded Dutton Farms with her mom in 2010 for her sister, who has Down's Syndrome. Dutton Farms was begun to offer life and job skills for people with disabilities and to bring awareness and inclusion of people with disabilities. They aim to offer college/career services/job support for people with disabilities to continue their learning opportunities and to develop job skills. She referenced an article where it states that companies that champion people with disabilities as employees perform better than companies that do not. Dutton Farms began offering skill building with 3 farmers back in 2010. She shared a video from a WDIV broadcast, featuring their good work and also shared a touching story about Marty, who accomplished his dream of having a job and earning a paycheck. She spoke of the life transformation that has occurred for their clients. Jenny also talked about their social enterprise program and the line of soap and other care products that are known as Dutton Farms Market. She also brought samples of their work for Rotarians to see. Dutton Farms was the Oakland County Provider of the Year, and they are currently finalists in the Dolphin Tank, which is similar to Shark Tank, and the finals will be held at the Ford World Headquarters. She took time to answer questions. Currently Dutton Farms has a team of 25 persons with 60 persons enrolled in ongoing programs.

Thank you, Jenny, for an informative presentation!