Rotoscoop 082719 (Aug 27, 2019)

President Wayne Hodges opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, then we sang God Bless America, and recited the modified Four Way Test. The invocation was given by Tom DelPup, speaking about Yogi Berra (It Ain't Over Til It's Over), and forgiveness. President Wayne then spoke about D-Day, and the ramifications of that operation, ending with a passionate "Freedom Isn't Free". Lunch was served.

ATTENDANCE

We had 46 members present, and seven guests: Kristi Trevarrow and her husband Tom, guests of John Modetz; Jade McLellan, Sharon Reinke, and Vito Pionito, guests of Alan McLellan; and Veronica and her daughters, guests of Marty McClure.

15th HANDSHAKE

Samantha Wingerter gave this protective award to Tom DelPup, no fines this week Tom!

HAPPY BUCKS

Tim Duncan was happy about International Dog Day.
Ernie Schaefer congratulated the Membership Committee on the new brochure for the club, outstanding job.
Vince Mattina was happy as well about the new brochure, he has them on display in his waiting area at his office.
Rodney was happy to be back, that his clinic is (mostly) together in its new home, and that winter was almost here.
Christine Hage was happy to see Jerry Gross back, and spoke about Sarge Murray's granddaughter passing away.
Janet Drobnich was thankful for the golf committee, and the success that they had putting on this year' golf outing. Also, there are several left over free samples of skin products available in the back compliments of Roger Byrd.
Tate Vo has thankful for a beautiful summer weekend, and successful completing an Iron Man competition in Traverse City.
Rene Cortright was thankful for baked apple pie, the OPC is selling them starting Wednesday at 9am.
Bill Ebinger was thankful for the golf ball drop committee, and that he was happy to know the winner this year, Nate Booth, a partner at Oakland Animal Hospital.
Kathy Losinski was happy that Meijer was matching $30 for every $10 donated to Neighborhood House.
David was happy that Bruno, the exchange student from Spain has been picked up by the Ramirez family. We still need a family starting in January for the second half of the school year.

ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

Tom Neveau then gave away the Rotarian of the Week to Rhonda Panczyk, thanks for a great golf outing Rhonda. Congrats Rhonda!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rhonda Panczyk then gave a quick rundown of how the golf outing went, and thanked everyone on the committee (Shirley Gofrank, Janet Drobnich, Rachel Aviles, and even Phil Lowman, even though he didn't do anything). She also thanked Cyndee Andrews, Brenda Brosnan, Tom Neveau, and John Somerville, and all of the sponsors. This outing raised over $15,000 for our charity work.

John Modetz then came up and gave a Paul Harris award to Kristi Trevarrow. Kristi serves as the executive director of the Downtown Development Authority for Rochester, MI. One of Kristi's most notable achievements is the Big Bright Light Show. Thanks so much for your service to our community!

On behalf of Tim Duncan, President Wayne announced that we have a baseball game, the USPBL championship game on Sunday, September 8th at 1:05pm at Jimmy John's Field in Utica, MI. Cost for tickets is $32 per seat, including a meal and (2) drink tickets. We have a matching sponsor for this event, in that however many tickets are sold, a monetary match (dollar for dollar) will be made to our Charities for discretionary use. Yes, you are still paying for your seat, but the amount you are paying will be matched and donated. Keep in mind that this coming Tuesday, September 3rd will be the last day to sign up for the baseball game. Tickets will be available for pickup at will call prior to the game.

President Wayne spoke briefly about District 6380's One Rotary Summit coming up on September 14th, 2019 at Concordia University in Ann Arbor. The primary topic will be communication skills training, through the use of story-telling.

BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

Ted Roumell, 8/27
Greg Schaefer, 8/27
Mo Sayed, 8/30
Alan McLellan, 8/31

SONGS

The velvety pipes of Eric Whipple then led us in two songs in celebration of Labor Day, Heigh Ho and If I Had A Hammer. Thanks Eric!

SHERIFF'S REPORT

President Wayne then introduced the sherriff, Steve Schettenhelm. Raising $172 for our charity work, Steve fined us for excessive public speaking, personal hygiene, golf, knickers, the Dream Cruise (time to go home folks), romance awareness month, Guinness Book of World Record holders, and just because. Great job Steve!

PROGRAM

President Wayne then introduced our speaker of the day, Anne Brasie, the executive director of the Clinton River Watershed Council. As Executive Director, Anne is responsible for the overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting staff in their work, managing external relationships with partner agencies, community organizations, local and regional governments, financial management and long-term planning for CRWC. She spoke at length about what the CRWC is, and how it operates. Great talk, thanks Anne!