Thursday’s meeting was called to order at 12:15 a.m. Doug Norris lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the national anthem. Eric Pierson lead us in reciting “The Four-Way Test.” Tom Davies gave the prayer.
LUNCH
Lunch was pork slices in a mushroom gravy, along with green beans, potatoes, rolls, salad and chocolate cake.
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Sarah said our community project last week was a success and we should have more such projects.
- Our club took second place in the annual soap box derby.
- We are having a PUMPKINS FOR POLIO party at Miller Farms on October 20 @ 6 p.m. It will be at 71800 Romeo Plank Road in Armada. There will be a hayride, bonfire, donuts and a cash bar. It will be $15 a person and local club members are welcome.
GUESTS & VISITORS
Guests were introduced by Robin Zanotti. They were our speaker, Salli Dawson and Sandy Kiernicki, guest of Nancy Dedenbach. The club serenaded them with “WE ARE GLAD TO SEE YOU HERE AT ROTARY.”
FLOWERS & BIRTHDAYS
Flowers were distributed by Tom Welsh. He presented one to Kathleen Best for her birthday, the club then sang happy birthday. Ted DeVantier got one for his wedding anniversary. Ken Steele gave one to Jessie Johnson. Gary Felts bought one for Tina the server. Tom Davies, Eric Pierson and Doug Norris split the cost of a flower to Sandy Kiernicki. Malachi Taylor bought flowers for our speaker and Kathleen Best.
MUSIC
Songs were selected by Jessie Johnson. We started out with “HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN” and then “ALL HAIL TO ROTARY.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements were led by Kathleen Best. Gary Felts announced his retirement as a church pianist and 200 people came to his farewell party. Malachi Taylor is leaving his post at the YMCA but he plans to still attend our Rotary. Ken Steele thanked Malachi’s mother for her help with last week’s service project.
RECOGNITION
Kathleen announced a $3 fine for all who missed last week’s meeting. Eric Pierson was fined $2 for putting the wrong name on Kathleen’s golf cart. Tom Welsh was fined $3 for supporting the Green Bay Packers. Doug Norris was fined $5 for his trip to France. Diana Djokic was fined $2 for letting her phone ring out loud. Gary Felts was fined $5 for his retirement. Malachi Taylor was fined $2 for being late to the meeting and $3 for being on the winning golf team.
LECTURE
The club president introduced Salli Dawson of Michigan Works. She is in charge of Registered Apprenticeships for Macomb County. This program matches would be apprentices with prospective employers. The employers give class room training and on the job training. The apprentices also get paid full time wages throughout the program. Some programs like electricians can take four years before the student gets a journeyman card. Though originally set up as a trades program, there are now other types of job training programs. The program is paid by grant money so no taxpayer funds are used. Registered partnerships is an industry driven high quality pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce and the program is validated by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The 50/50 was $30 won by Tom Davies.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:23 p.m.
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50/50 Drawing
Today's 50/50 prize was $30 and went to Tom Davies.
October 1
Robert Leonetti - Macomb County SCAMS
October 8
David Dulio Interim Chief Community Engagement Officer Director Center for Civic Engagement Distinguished Prof
October 8
Pumpkins for Polio - PolioPlus Hayride
October 15
Lois Lombardo Mount Clemens Mineral Baths
October 22
Laura Freytag IA Robotics Team
October 29
Dr. Anshu Chandra - Global Eye Project
November 12
Amy J. Jury MS RRT Director of Apprenticeships & Business Partnerships Macomb Community College Health and Public Services
November 26
No meeting - Happy Thanksgiving
December 10
No meeting - Christmas party at Julie Huttenlocher's
December 17
Fraser Singers Nicholas
December 24
Christmas Eve
December 31
New Year's Eve
