Thursday’s meeting started the Presidency of Sarah Lee. She banged the gavel at 12:15 p.m. using her father’s gavel from 1967. Scott Chabot lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the national anthem. Joe Casasanta recited “The Four-Way Test.” Bob Lee gave the prayer.
LUNCH
Lunch was a sausage and vegetable combination with green beans, roasted potatoes, rolls, salad, and small pastries for dessert.
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our new president has known of Rotary since 1956 when her father joined. She had admired our club and joined by 2000. She was club president in 2010 so this is her second term.
She listed her three goals:
- 1) Nurture new members to be future leaders.
- 2) Increase visibility in the community by being present at the soap box derby, the Santa parade, bell ringing for Salvation Army and other public events. We need to wear our Rotary badges in public.
- 3) Do things with other Rotary clubs in the area and attend the district conference in Frankenmuth.
An example of our good work was repairing the elevator in The Anton Art Center. A video was shown about that project.
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We also inducted a new member. Her name is Paula Studaker, sponsored by Joyce Foehr. Paula says she was overwhelmed by our generous patriotic club. Paula had to take care of her folks while they were sick and came to appreciate doing service to people in need.
GUESTS & VISITORS
Elizabeth Wilson introduced Julie Petkoff and Karen Smith who were guests of Scott Chabot. Steven Gianino was guest of Sam Sengupta.
FLOWERS & BIRTHDAYS
Scott Chabot bought flowers for his two guests. Malachi Taylor bought one for our new president. Gary the Piano man bought one for Tina and another for Jeri Hunley. Valerie Miller bought one for Paula Studaker.
Eric Pierson read the list of birthdays. Elizabeth Wilson had a birthday on July 5. Nancy Dedenbach’s husband Ron had a birthday on July 8. The club sang happy birthday.
MUSIC
Bob Lee lead us in singing “America The Beautiful” and “All Hail To Rotary.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eric Pierson called out for announcements.
- Valerie Miller mentioned next week’s boat outing.
- Eric Pierson said the Dick Pierson golf outing is on September 10.
- Nancy Dedenbach asked for prayers for Bob Cannon’s sick wife.
RECOGNITION
Nancy Dedenbach was fined $4 for spreading stuff on the internet. Paula Studaker was given her first fine as a member for $3. Eric noticed her name tag was misspelled. Tom Welsh was fined $2 for the mistake. Scott Chabot was named most-missed Rotarian and was fined $4.99. Sam Sengupta was fined $2 for telling Eric where to be in the food line. Members who missed the Presidents Party were fined $1. Gary the Piano man was fined $1 for admitting mistakes. Larry Neal was fined $2 for being late. Somehow he cut second in line after Eric! Ken Steele was fined $2 for his new truck.
LECTURE
Our speaker was introduced by
Scott Chabot. She was Karen Smith of LEADERSHIP MACOMB Inc. She is the executive director of a program that educates leaders. They go through an 11-month program which consists of a full day of classes once a month. It is an immersive experience for professionals ready to expand their understanding of Macomb County systems, challenges and opportunities. People often network through this program. Ken Steele and Julie Miller had the honor of attending a few years ago and met someone who brought them to a Rotary function where they became interested in our club. Now they are both beloved members of our Rotary Club. Annually about 50 people sign up for the training course. In fact Scott Chabot got to know our speaker thru attending the course as well.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
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PRESIDENT'S PARTY
