Karan called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. Jessie Johnson led us today with the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem. Chuck Dib led us in “The Four-Way Test” and Julie Huttenlocher led us in prayer. We had a great lunch consisting of salad, pasta, green beans, and chicken.
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Karan again announced the Rotary Summit in Ann Arbor. Anyone who can go represent the club would be welcome!
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- Anyone with questions for the golf outing 9/26 please contact Eric.
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- Any event involving Rotarians needs more pictures! We can post them online to show prospective members and the community all that we do!
GUESTS AND VISITORS
Patty Kaufman announced the guests and visitors today.
Woody Williams was our guest speaker.
Yun-A came to our meeting as the exchange student from Korea.
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS AND FLOWERS
Glenn Burton and Bill Patterson had birthdays!
Patty Kaufman bought a flower for our guest speaker Woody
Chuck bought a flower for Margo Baker. Kris Howell bought a flower for Sarah Lee.
Ken Steele bought a flower for Julie Miller.
Nancy Dedenbach bought a flower for Luca on her last meeting before school.
Patty bought another flower for Karan.
MUSIC
Ken Steele led us in music today with “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “Vive Le Rotary.”
SUNSHINE/GOOD WILL REPORTS
No reports today!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Ryan Murphy announced that September 7 is the Soap Box Derby. We’d love to have members come to represent the club to the community.
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- The golf outing is September 26. Please sign up if you can come! We’d love to have you for lunch or dinner even if you don’t want to golf.
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- Gary announced the Peach fest in Romeo is a great time and encouraged people to come.
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- Kris Howell announced that the Metro Detroit Chorale is having auditions - see Kris if you like to try out!
RECOGNITION
Nancy Dedenbach was handling recognition today.
She fined a whole table $1 for not singing Happy Birthday loud enough for Glenn and Bill.
Gary and Kris got fined for their non-Rotary announcements.
Kris earned a fine for her table for not knowing the value of the Canadian dollar.
Joe Casasanta’s table was fined for not knowing the largest marijuana company.
Jesse saved her table from a fine for knowing how much J&J’s recent fine was.
The last table was fined for not being able to come up with five of the 17 best cities to live in.
SPEAKER AND PROGRAM
Woody Williams is the director of cultural engagement at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts and he was nice enough to come speak to us today.
The Center’s responsibilities to the community are the four E’s:
Enrich
Enhance
Educate
Entertain
The Arts attract people to communities -- top 10 factor for professionals when looking to move.
History
The Red Barn was built in 1924 and used for entertainment acts. In 1977 the barn closed and was torn down. Larry Teal built the Macomb Center November 7, 1982 to fill the void for performing arts.
Albert Lorenzo turned the Macomb Student Center to cultural center in May 2006.
Programs
SOAR (Society of Active Retirees)
Programs dealing with heath, life skills, and others to promote lifelong learning
Community Partner Programs where other organizations from the area come to perform in Macomb County
Dr. Jim Jacobs legacy speaker programs
Goal is to increase interest in many different types of community projects
Page to stage
Brings in projects tied to students’ curriculum
Classes and workshops for students and educators (Artists from out of town)
High quality art experiences for K-12 students
Upcoming season (only some examples of MANY MANY great acts)
Colin and Brad - comedy and cocktails
Capital Steps - act that humorizes politics
Escanaba in da Moonlight - Jeff Daniels produced play
Chuck Dib won the 50/50
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WELCOME PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS!
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Joe Garavaglia
Attorney
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Stephanie Mirabile
Funeral Home Management
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