President David Eardley opened the virtual meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, then we recited the Four Way Test. Lunch was served.
Jay Eastman gave the invocation to our club today.
ATTENDANCE
There were 41 Rotarians present, and 4 guests, Bernie & Linda Marconi, Jacob Shurkey, and Mike Link.
15th HANDSHAKE
President David announced to the club David Blair. Congratulations David!
HAPPY BUCKS
Our club had so much to be happy about this week:
Vince Mattina was excited for his daughter's birthday and her first day as a staff accountant at MKG.
Christine Hage was happy to celebrate her 50 year anniversary with her husband!
Tami Salisbury is excited for her son to start school at Western Michigan University. Go Broncos!
Shirley Gofrank is excited for Sara Mattina to join the MKG team and for the Back to School volunteers that helped to organize 125 bags for high school students at Neighborhood house.
Renee Cortright is grateful for the support for the OPC's Summer Solstice Soiree.
Marty McClure was excited for his reunion with his daughter after 24 years apart.
Mike Link is happy to be back visiting Rochester after 20 months without travel.
ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK
John Gaber presented Ron Lichtle with the prestigious Rotarian of the Week award. Congratulations Ron!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jay Eastman gave an announcement about the upcoming Shred It for Polio event on October 15th.
Ron Diliddo gave an update on the Charities Board. There has been a resolution regarding the funds raised for the original Play for Peace Project. The funds will now be repurposed to the Solar Panels for life Project. Let's all support the upcoming Golf Outing and Golf Ball Drop so we can continue to make a difference locally and around the world.
Ray Doerr gave an update on the timetable for the new Bylaws. The Club Board approved the hiring of a parliamentarian to assist with this process.
David Eardley gave an update on the August Board Meeting. The board approved Tom Neveau's request for a 90 day leave of absence and Vince Mattina will take over the treasury role during that time. The board approved the Shred it for Polio event. We are still on the look out for a new meeting spot.
Ethan Hoffman gave an announcement on the Golf Outing that is taking place NEXT TUESDAY on August 31st! Make sure to provided the names of all the golfers on your foursome.
Blake McLellan gave an announcement that the Golf Ball Drop will be held on August 30th. You still have time to purchase your tickets and chance to win!! The team will be working down to the wire and will accept ticket sales until Sunday night. Don't miss out on your chance at luck!
Tami Salisbury and Samantha Wingerter were readmitted as members of our club. Welcome back!!!
BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
We had 7 member birthdays this week,Angela DelPup August 27th, Ted Roumell August 27th, Gregory Schaefer August 27th, Dave Dulio August 29th, Mo SayedAugust 30th, Alan McLellanAugust 31st, and Blake McLellan September 3rd. Happy Birthday Rotarians!!
We had 4 club anniversaries Justin Masters 3 years, Sharon Reinke 2 years, Kyle Johnson 5 years and John Somerville 5 years.
John Lyman, Public Information Officer of the Rochester Hills Fire Department was our program. He began this role after 33 years as a career firefighter.
The Rochester Hills Fire Department is made up of 5 firehouses served by 56 career firefighters. They serve the community through fighting fires, responding to EMS related incidents, severe weather incidents, educating the community and so much more. In 2020 they responded to 6,681 calls 83% of which were EMS related. Fall calls are their number 1 call.
The department keeps up with the best equipment allowing them to serve the community in the most efficient ways. As a response to COVID the department installed aeroclave disinfecting units that keep the vehicles and equipment clean and safe for firefighters and the community alike. Their heart monitoring equipment provides ER level results that allow the hospital to prepare for the patient while enroute, sometimes skipping the ER all together. This provides precious lifechanging minutes that result in the best possible care.
Whether in response to our emergencies, educating our youth, or preparing us for severe weather, we are grateful for the Rochester Hills Fire Department.
We are still on the look for a forever meeting home.
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