President Karan opened the meeting with the Pledge and national anthem. Margo Baker led the group in “The Four-Way Test” followed by Tom Davies giving the invocation. IAMCC treated the club to a warm beef stew lunch accompanied with Caesar salad, green beans and dessert. (I don't know where Larry Neal got the muffin he was enjoying.)
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ensued, looking for a new slate of officers. If you are interested, throw your hat into the ring and get involved.
The district dinner is a sellout at Fox Hills, so if you snoozed, you lost out.
Scott Chabot introduced our two guests: John Abraham (our guest speaker) and Tracey from the YMCA - guest of Steve Krankota.
FLOWERS
Patty Kaufman purchased a flower for Louise from McLaren. Birthday boys were Ryan Murphy and Art Niederkohr (in absentia.) Bill Furest celebrated 58 years of marriage with only two being blissful, and Ken Kish must be off with his bride celebrating 42 years. There was more than a bouquet of flowers bid upon: Bob Lee bought a carnation for Kris Howell for the Richmond Theatre on-goings, Piano man Gary took care of Tina (that's several weeks in a row.) I think Patty Kaufman bought another one, but I missed who it was for, Mary Bednar dressed up piano man Gary. Sarah Lee bought one for her brother Bob, honoring opening night at the theatre. Finally, Val Miller had to have a flower to compliment her Annie Oakley outfit, sporting a couple of six-shooters and a cowgirl hat.
Ken Steele headed up music with a standing rendition of “God Bless America” and “All Hail to Rotary.”
Sunshine - no report
GOODWILL
President Karan's mother is hospitalized for unknown reason and Bill Furest's daughter-in-law is at U of M medical facility - Prayers to both!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Julie Huttenlocher announced the arrival of our foreign exchange student from South Korea (Yun A. Gwon). She is looking to experience as much American culture as possible, so if you are planning an event and can include her that would be great. Her phone number is 586-930-8079.
Kris Howell indicated Fisher House is having an event in conjunction with the Ann Arbor Rotary Club.
Val Miller needs help with building the Rotary float for the parade, along with candy that is tossed out to the kids at the parade.
Nancy had 792 kids and 402 adults for Trunk or Treat, and is hosting the euchre night at Madison's on November 7.
Ryan Murphy needs readers for Macomb Reads on November 9 at the MISD.
Gloria Murray is in charge of the Christmas party again being held on Gowanie on December 12. Alexander Zonjic will be the entertainment. Cost is $50 per person.
TOM DAVIES STEPPED UP FOR RECOGNITION
Nancy & Ron Dedenbach paid $5 - something to do with St. Francis of Assisi.
Eric Pierson chipped in $5 for not knowing Julie Miller's last name.
Facebook cost Sarah Lee $2 for a Facebook ordeal regarding first and last responders. Tribute was paid to Ryan Murphy for being the finest podiatrist in the area.
A group of Rotarians were led to prison for various reasons. The penalties were assessed:
Kris Howell $1
Bill Furest $3
Julie Huttenlocher $2
Ken Steele $2
Gloria Murray $1
Mary Ann Hosey $1
Val Miller $4
CHUCK DIB INTRODUCED OUR GUEST SPEAKER, JOHN ABRAHAM
John is the director of Traffic & Roads in Macomb County. He earned his PhD in civil engineering. He imparted some interesting facts about Macomb County: We have 855,000 people, 735 traffic signals, 2,000 electronic traffic devices, 300 surveillance cameras, 50,000 traffic signs, and 1,700 miles of roads. His job is to maintain quality and control and with a focus on safety. Macomb County boasts the most sophisticated equipment for traffic technology in the United States. In spite of the technology, 50 people die on Macomb County roads each year and there are over 25,000 car crashes. 96 percent of the crashes are operator error. The control center hosts the 911 Dispatch Center and Emergency Operations Center. Macomb County was honored with 2015 Transportation Achievement Award. Q&A ensued.
Val Miller took home the spoils from the 50-50 and the meeting was adjourned.
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Happy Birthday!
10/26 Louise Rallis
10/28 Ryan Murphy
10/31 Arthur Niederkohr
10/31 Michael (Dorie Vazquez-Nolan) Nolan
Happy Wedding Anniversary!
10/27 Susan & Thomas Styf (18)
10/28 Bill & Carey Furest (58!)
10/29 Ken & Diane Kish (42)
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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November 7
State Rep Doug Wozniak - What’s Happening in Lansing
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November 7
Euchre Tournament Madison’s 6 p.m.
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November 14
Best Selling Author Sylvia Hubbard - A Passion for Literacy As a happily divorced, but wonderfully remarried mother of three, Sylvia has received numerous awards and recognitions for her literary and community work such as the Spirit of Detroit from Detroit City Council and State of Michigan Governor’s Certificate of Tribute Emerging Minority Business Leader Award. She’s spoken all over the United States and Canada about independent publishing, social media, 21st Guide to Marketing for writers and authors, How Readers can make money promoting their favorite authors and even how to be a Mompreneur. Recognized as an avid blogger by HoneyTech Blogs, Ms. Hubbard runs over five blogs including How To Love A Black Woman, is CEO of HubBooks, Founder of Motown Writers & the Michigan Literary Network and has had six #1 Best Sellers on Amazon. She’s published over 45 stories with much more to come. http://sylviahubbard.com
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November 21
Steve Krankota, Karan, Valerie
Facebook, Instagram, Club Runner, Etc
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November 28
NO MEETING - THANKSGIVING *
December 5
Fraser Singers
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December 12
NO MEETING - CHRISTMAS PARTY
Christmas Dinner Show Gowanie, (Alexander Zonjic) 6-9 p.m.
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December 19
Two James Distillery
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December 26
NO MEETING - CHRISTMAS BREAK
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January 2
NO MEETING - NEW YEAR'S BREAK
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January 16
Angela Lederman - Audiology and Tinnitus
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January 23
Brittany Wesner and Mei-Ling Thomas - Clinton-Macomb Library Book Deposit Collection Program - Clinton-Macomb Public Library School Outreach Librarians Brittany Wesner and Mei-Ling Thomas will discuss the library’s elementary school classroom book deposit collection program. Part of these collections are being funded by the Mount Clemens Rotary Club. The club thanks its weekly speakers by having an honorary book plate inserted in the front of a book in the collection in lieu of a gift.
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JUNE 5, 2020
100TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Karan Bates-Gasior President
Larry Neal Past President
Chuck Dib President Elect
Jeffrey Furest President Nominee
Julie Huttenlocher Treasurer
Valerie Miller Secretary
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Gloria Murray
Ryan Murphy
Steve Krankota
Jessie Johnson
Club Administration
Karan Bates-Gasior Membership Committee
Julie MIller & Ellen Lysik
Rotaract/Young Rotarians Committee
Valerie Miller Social Activities Committee
Gloria Murray
2019 Dick Pierson Golf Open Subcommittee
Chair Eric Pierson Service Projects Committee
Ryan Murphy & Jessie Johnson Social Media
Steve Krankota Weekly Meetings, House, Welcome Committee
Chair Mary Ann Hosey Guests and Visitors Committee
Chair Kelly Allen
Prayer
Tom Davies Sunshine Committee
Chair Mary Ann Hosey Flowers, Birthdays and Anniversaries
Chair Patti Kaufman
Music Committee
Ryan Murphy Speaker Committee
Chuck Dib Recognition Committee
Eric Pierson Bulletin Committee
Ryan Murphy Photographer
Don Carnaghi
Youth Exchange
Julie Huttenlocher Club Centennial and Archives Committee
Sam D'Angelo Spring Zing Fundraiser
Jeff Furest Rotary Foundation Board Member
President Karan opened the meeting with the Pledge and national anthem. Margo Baker led the group in “The Four-Way Test” followed by Tom Davies giving the invocation. IAMCC treated the club to a warm beef stew lunch accompanied with Caesar salad, green beans and dessert. (I don't know where Larry Neal got the muffin he was enjoying.)
atty Kaufman purchased a flower for Louise from McLaren. Birthday boys were Ryan Murphy and Art Niederkohr (in absentia.) Bill Furest celebrated 58 years of marriage with only two being blissful, and Ken Kish must be off with his bride celebrating 42 years. There was more than a bouquet of flowers bid upon: Bob Lee bought a carnation for Kris Howell for the Richmond Theatre on-goings, Piano man Gary took care of Tina (that's several weeks in a row.) I think Patty Kaufman bought another one, but I missed who it was for, Mary Bednar dressed up piano man Gary. Sarah Lee bought one for her brother Bob, honoring opening night at the 
theatre. Finally, Val Miller had to have a flower to compliment her Annie Oakley outfit, sporting a couple of six-shooters and a cowgirl hat.
group of Rotarians were led to prison for various reasons. The penalties were assessed:
CHUCK DIB INTRODUCED OUR GUEST SPEAKER, JOHN ABRAHAM
