January 7, 2003

volume 7, issue 1

Members attending: 19

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners -None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) 1st Quarter Dues now due - $65 to Gene
2) Salvation Army Bell Ringing total for our efforts: $471.47 - thanks!
3) New program coordinator - Mike Mullen (347-9201) - see web site for updated schedule
4) Board meeting - Monday, Jan. 13 at noon at the Big Boy - everyone welcome
5) Camp Daggett Adventure Day - Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 1-5 pm - social gathering after at Bill Blackburn's
6) District Meeting in Traverse City this Saturday, Jan. 11 - still can sign up
7) Thank You letters from Red Cross, Women's Resource Center & Junior Achievement
8) American Red Cross is looking for business sponsors for the "Great Northern Fish-In", similar to the cow sculptures that graced Chicago. They are 5' long fiberglass fish that need painting by local artists & displayed around the area during the summer. The proceeds go for disaster relief through the Red Cross. More info is available at www.greatfish-in.com.

PROGRAM: Tom Spencer, Northern Michigan Hospital Public Affairs Coordinator. Started the job in June, 2002. He came from Munson Medical. The hospital has tried to communicate in writing to the union, with little progress. The Teamsters want to require all nurses to pay dues or be fired, which the hospital won't agree to. The hospital feels that the 'union shop' issue is the critical issue. Mediators have been involved as requested by a recent petition by local citizens. The hospital says it is done negotiating. Find out more on their web site: www.northernhealth.org.

Tom Spencer (select for a enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Jim Connaughton: "Hardships color all of life, but you choose the color. Color it bright."

January 14, 2003

volume 7, issue 2

Members attending: 17

Guests: 3

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - Joelyn Gooding (Del's Sister)

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Calendars - Jim still looking for last 50
2) Reminder that the Club will match the first $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation for PolioPlus before March 31
3) 1st Quarter Dues now due - $65 - see Gene
4) See website for updated program speaker schedule
5) Manna schedule passed around - please signup - see schedule
6) Camp Daggett Adventure Day - Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 1-5 pm - social gathering after at Bill Blackburn's - Release forms & sign-up starting next week
7) Board Meeting report: $100 donation to Top O' Michigan Trails Council
8) February to be "Bring a Guest Month" (starting today) - anyone bringing a legitimate member prospect will receive a $50 contribution in their name towards their Paul Harris Fellowship till end of Feb. 2003

PROGRAM: Amy Beyer & Sarah Hazzard of Conservation Resource Alliance. They have been in existence for 33 years despite the fact that most people have never heard of them. They are a 'practical environmental organization', not like the 'tree huggers'. They service 13 counties & 20 watersheds. They concentrate on improving watersheds. They have a staff of 7 people in Traverse City. Their current focus on in the Maple River watershed. They also refer people to land conservancies & work with governmental agencies. They assist landowners in managing properties within identified wildlife corridors. They also use volunteers to help with some projects & hire companies for larger projects. The Conservation Resource Alliance web site is www.rivercare.org.

Amy Beyer & Sarah Hazzard (select for a enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Joe Kuhn: "If you see someone without a smile, lend them yours."

January 21, 2003

volume 7, issue 3

Members attending: 12

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - Patrick Hofmann

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Calendars - Jim still looking for last of them
2) Reminder that the Club will match the first $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation for PolioPlus before March 31
3) February to be "Bring a Guest Month" - anyone bringing a legitimate member prospect will receive a $50 contribution in their name towards their Paul Harris Fellowship till end of Feb. 2003
4) 1st Quarter Dues now due - $65 - see Gene
5) See website for updated program speaker schedule - Next Dan Tierney (1/28), Jerry Van Slembrouck (2/4), Sue Antoine (2/11)
6) Manna schedule passed around - please sign-up - see schedule
7) Camp Daggett Adventure Day - Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 1-5 pm - social gathering after at Bill Blackburn's - Release forms & sign-up starting next week
8) Kiwanis of Little Traverse Bay has issued a challenge to enter a cardboard sled in this years Cardboard Classic. Date Feb. 15th at Winter Sports Park - proceeds to replace aging rental skates at the park.
9) New board members are encouraged to attend board meetings - 2nd Monday of each month at the Big Boy.

PROGRAM:
Ruth Nell from the Michigan Department of Public Health Program to Deal with Bio-Terrorism. The state is divided into 8 regions. Each region has its own priorities and working committees to deal with bio-terrorism. Identified threats are anthrax, botulism, plague & smallpox. At NMH the focus is on preparation & assessment. Smallpox vaccinations scheduled to be available to everyone by 2004.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Del Ingalls: "The remedy for wrongs is to forget them."

January 28, 2003

volume 7, issue 4

Members attending: 16

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners - Dr. Max Engleman & Dr. Jim Shirilla

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Calendars - Jim still looking for last 47
2) Reminder that the Club will match the first $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation for PolioPlus before March 31
3) 1st Quarter Dues now due - $65 - see Gene
4) See website for updated program speaker schedule
5) Manna schedule passed around - please sign-up - see schedule
6) Camp Daggett Adventure Day - Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 1-5 pm - social gathering after at Bill Blackburn's - Release forms & sign-up start - Need to sign a release form too
7) Kiwanis of Little Traverse Bay has issued a challenge to enter a cardboard sled in this years Cardboard Classic. Date Feb. 15th (same day as our Camp Daggett outing) at Winter Sports Park - proceeds to replace aging rental skates at the park.
8) February to be "Bring a Guest Month" - anyone bringing a legitimate member prospect will receive a $50 contribution in their name towards their Paul Harris Fellowship till end of Feb. 2003

PROGRAM: John Heinzelman & Brent Marlette of Camp Daggett. John lead us through a fun experience to see if we were ready to do the challenge course at Camp Daggett's new Indoor Adventure & Activity Center. (We passed the test!) Their focus is on team building and having fun. Most groups that attend are corporate groups and school groups. Their web site is www.campdaggett.com.

John Heinzelman & Brent Marlette (select for a group pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Gene Klco: "Unhappiness is not knowing what we want & killing ourselves to get it."

February 4, 2003

volume 7, issue 5

Members attending: 14

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 3

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Calendars - Jim still looking for last 30
2) Reminder that the Club will match the first $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation for PolioPlus before March 31
3) 1st Quarter Dues now due - $65 - see Gene
4) See website for updated program speaker schedule
5) Camp Daggett Adventure Day - Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 1-5 pm - social gathering after at Bill Blackburn's - Release forms & sign-up start - Need to sign a release form too
6) Board Meeting next Monday at noon at Big Boy - all welcome esp. new board members
7) February to be "Bring a Guest Month" - anyone bringing a legitimate member prospect will receive a $50 contribution in their name towards their Paul Harris Fellowship till end of Feb. 2003
8) New web site (domain) name - simpler & more accurate: "petoskeyrotarysunrise.org"

PROGRAM: Ben Evans with the Boy Scouts Scenic Council. 5 million scouts in US currently. 3600 professional scouts that provide leadership. Boy Scouts established 93 years ago in 1910. Three programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts & Venturing Program. Three aims of scouting: character, citizenship & fitness. There are 6 units in Petoskey. They are always looking for adult leaders.

Ben Evans (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Jerry VanSlembrouck: "Unhappiness is not knowing what we want & killing ourselves to get it."

February 11, 2003

volume 7, issue 6

Members attending: 14

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Reminder that the Club will match the first $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation for PolioPlus before March 31
2) Camp Daggett Adventure Day - Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 1-5 pm - Bring clean shoes & comfortable clothes - social gathering after at Bill Blackburn's
3) Board Meeting: $100 donation to Winter Sports Park in lieu of entry to Cardboard Classic; Will donate 1-2 prizes to the PHS All-Night Senior Party; & tabled other donation discussions
4) Our club came out DEAD LAST of all District clubs in ATTENDANCE last year. How embarrassing! What can we do to up attendance? If you are one of those who misses often, what is it that keeps you away? Please let us know what we can do or change.
5) February to be "Bring a Guest Month" - anyone bringing a legitimate member prospect will receive a $50 contribution in their name towards their Paul Harris Fellowship till end of Feb. 2003
6) Program Schedule: Scott Baldwin (2/18/03), Bill Blackburn (2/25/03), Bill Brower (3/4/03)

PROGRAM: Wil Cwiekel representing Leadership Little Traverse. This program was started primarily by Maureen Nicholson. Their goals are: 1) to nurture community involvement & leadership; 2) to provide opportunity for personal growth. They meet for 8 sessions - one day per month (skipping the summer months). They added a community service component to the program this year. The current class is the 4th group to participate. They like to have about 15 participants in a group. They are primarily looking for young employees that could have management potential as candidates for this program. They also seek mentors from the business community.

Wil Cwiekel (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Joe Kuhn: "Free enterprise gives everyone a chance to get to the top. Some depend too much on the free and not enough on the enterprise."

February 18, 2003

volume 7, issue 7

Members attending: 20

Guests: 0

Makeup's: 3

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Still a few calendars out - See Jim
2) Reminder of the club match of up to $100 for your contribution to the Rotary Foundation before March 31
3) Time is running out! Only 1 more week of 'Bring a Guest Month' - anyone bringing a legimate new member prospect can recieve $50 toward their Paul Harris.
4) Still accepting 1st quarter dues
5) A great time was had be all at the Camp Daggett outing Saturday (Feb. 15) - watch the web site for picts (not ready yet) - Gene will be 'selling' a CD copy of 250+ picts taken at the event (see him at the meeting) - a Thank You to Bill & Sarah Blackburn for hosting the evening activities
6) We are re-instating the fining program - $1 for late arrivals - caught 4 members today

PROGRAM: Mike Mullen, our latest member, gave us his bio. Moved to Petoskey last spring from Portland, Oregon buying a home in the downtown area. His wife is a teacher. He is an industrial designer primarily working in furniture. He works out of his house designing computer tables, office furniture, speciality racks, etc. Working for Antro Corp. out of Portland & travels to visit customers, goes to trade shows, and to the company as well. He makes sketches of designs, 3D renderings on the computer, to full engineering drawings. Mike enjoys back packing, golf, skiing, snowboarding & sport in general.

Mike Mulllen (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Joe Kuhn: "The aim of education is to teach us how to think, not what to think."

February 25, 2003

volume 7, issue 8

Members attending: 13

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Jim Kan still accepting calendar money
2) Gene accepting dues - an reminder email will be out soon
3) Reminder that the Club will match up to $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation before March 31
4) The Camp Daggett Adventure Day is now available on a CD with over 260 pictures of the event for a contribution to the club of just $5 - See Gene
5) We have reinstated the fining program for late arrivals (none today) & picts in nmewspaper (Dan R paid for an article) of $1
6) Noon Club is sponsoring a Spagetti Dinner at the high school this Thursday, Feb. 27th - $5 each
7) Several PHS student groups are hosting a Taco Dinner on Friday, Feb. 28 at PHS, to help the Preston family (mother ill with cancer) - $5 for adults, $3 children

PROGRAM: Nicki Kenney, a former ER nurse, is head of the Community Free Clinic. 42 million Americans are without health care. Those without health care do not go to the doctor when they should, causing the problems to get worse & at a greater cost to heal. Typically, they are low income families or individuals that lack health care in all age groups. The Petoskey Free Clinic started in Jan. '98 using the Red Cross building once a week. They moved into the professional office building next to Lockwood Hospital on Arlington in Sept. '99. Nicki has been the only paid staff until last summer - mostly run by volunteers - including doctors & nurse professionals. With the high quality of doctors in the area, the standard of care has been very high. Their major expense is medications. They do refer patients to some specialists as needed and work out an arrangement for surgery with the hospital. There is another free clinic in Traverse City, but no other in the area or in all of the UP. She pointed out the alarming changes in health care in the US lately. Medicade cuts are tremendous. They have to raise money through civic groups, businesses, the casino revenue sharing, etc. Community support is needed. This years budget is $140,000 (mostly for salaries & drugs). Last year they saw 1140 patients & 830 the year before. She has been able to get drug samples from drug companies, but it requires a lot of paperwork - necessitating the hiring of a part time helper. The clinic is open daily, but only sees patients on Wed. evenings. They are accepting scarves and mittens at the clinic now for patients who need winter clothing.

Nicki Kenney (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Bob Kerton: "The habit of expressing appreciation is oil on troubled waters."

March 4, 2003

volume 7, issue 9

Members attending: 15

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 3

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Board Meeting next Monday, March 10 - noon at the Big Boy - all are welcome
2) Reps from the club are encouraged to attend the Emmet 20/20 Youth First Action Forum - Tues., March 18, 9 am- 1:30 pm at NCMC - let Dan know if you wish to attend
3) Reminder that the Club will match up to $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation before March 31 - please do soon so we can get our money in to help with the Gates Foundation matching dollars
4) The Camp Daggett Adventure Day is now available on a CD with over 260 pictures of the event for a contribution to the club of just $5 - See Gene or Dan & on the web site (select here or 'Activities' above)
5) Program Schedule: Ron Foeller (3/11/03), Mark Hilal (3/18/03), Mark Hansell (3/25/03) & Del Ingalls (4/1/03) - don't forget the bagels!

PROGRAM: Nancy Porter of the American Red Cross. She started with a little Red Cross history: Clara Barton started the American Red Cross after helping wounded during the Civil War. It was established in 1882. Since they are self supporting without government funding, the Northern Lower Michigan Chapter has started the 'Great Northern Fish-In' - a fund raiser modeled after the Chicago cows sculptures. These fiberglass fish are over 5' long & 3' high. 30 fish have already been sponsored - with a goal of 50 fish sponsored & painted by the end of May. The cost is $2000 for a fish (if donated for auction after the summer) or $3000 to keep. It is $1200 if sponsored for a school to design & paint. The fish cost the Red Cross $650 & $800 is paid to the artist that paints it. The rest is donated to the Red Cross for local needs. Their web site will display all the fish as they are completed - www.GreatFish-In.com. Nancy had drawings of many of the designs submitted by artists - see pictures.

Nancy Porter (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Mike Mullen: "Think all you speak, but speak not all you think."

March 11, 2003

volume 7, issue 10

Members attending: 16

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - Terri Niezgoda

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Board Meeting yesterday:
1a) Decided to sponsor a Little League team
1b) Decided to sponsor a fish (see Fish-In from last week) & Mike Mullen is working on a design (four seasons of Northern Michigan)
1c) Bill Blackburn is interested in seeing if any of us would be interested in volunteering to help at the Free Clinic w/Nicki Kenny (see 2 weeks ago)
1d) Decided to extend "Bring a Guest Month" thru March - worth $50 toward your Paul Harris from the club
2) Reminder that the Club will match up to $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation before March 31- still short of your goal, please don't wait - only 7 members have so far contributed!
3) Mark Hilal will represent out club at a 'Festival on the Bay' meeting at 4 pm on March 12 above Leo's Lounge. It is billed as Petoskey's summer premier event. Join him if you wish.

PROGRAM: Connie Rieger representing Workers on Wheels. WoW is a car donation program that works in conjunction with Goodwill. It is a 'hand up - not a hand-out' program. The committee that selects who the cars go to is made up from various representatives from local non-profit organizations. They take applications & do interviews of prospective recipients. They are often able to point people to other agencies that can help them as well. They are looking for donated cars. Goodwill handles repairs up to 3 months after transfer. Car values have to be over $2000, but not over $5000 to keep all recipients on an equal basis. Recipients have to pay for insurance, taxes, etc. They have given out 9 cars since forming this fall in the Charlevoix - Emmet counties.

Connie Rieger (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Mike Mullen: "Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it is only good for wallowing in."

March 18, 2003

volume 7, issue 11

Members attending: 17

Guests: 3

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - Barbara Arnell

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) See Bill Blackburn if interested in volunteering to help at the Free Clinic on Wednesdays
2) Extended "Bring a Guest Month" through March - worth $50 toward your Paul Harris from the club
3) Reminder that the Club will match up to $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation before March 31- still short of your goal, please don't wait - only 9 members have so far contributed!
4) Still accepting 1st quarter dues - the 2nd quarter dues will be due soon
5) Speaker schedule: Mark Hansell (3/25/03), Del Ingalls (4/1/03), Hob Ingelson (4/8/03) & John Johnson (4/15/03) - don't forget the bagels!

PROGRAM:
Carlin Smith from the Chamber of Commerce. He hopes the 'Festival on the Bay' will be Petoskey's signature event - Aug. 15,16,17. It will incorporate the Jazz Festival & the Jaycees Arts & Crafts Show as well as the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's "Lake Expo". They are planning a "Celebration of the Sunset" - a gathering to celebrate the sunset. They will have a large entertainment tent w/adult beverages. Hope to have some running/biking events. The Chamber hopes it catches on locally, then tourism results. Current needs: underwriters, volunteers, steering committees & events.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Bob Kerton: "Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true."

March 25, 2003

volume 7, issue 12

Members attending: 15

Guests: 3

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) See Bill Blackburn if interested in volunteering to help at the Free Clinic on Wednesdays
2) Reminder that the Club will match up to $100 of your contribution to the Rotary Foundation before March 31- still can mail in your contribution.
3) Still accepting 1st quarter dues - the 2nd quarter dues will be due in April
4) Speaker schedule: Del Ingalls (4/1/03), Hob Ingelson (4/8/03), John Johnson (4/15/03) & Jim Kan (4/22/03) - don't forget the bagels!
5) Highway Pickup tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 26 & Bike Trail Pickup

PROGRAM: Jill Ryan from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. They have been in their new building for 2 years now. It was renovated from Bay Street Orthopedics. Now have a lab, conference rooms & offices. They were out on Powell Rd. with the Little Traverse Bay Conservancy. They also have the new art sculpture out front of their building on Bay Street. At their new facility they treat all the water that ends up on the property - even the water that runs off the parking lot (through a sand filter). The annual Bear River Cleanup has removed tons of trash. They are looking at the Little Traverse Bay watershed and Tannery Creek. They also are checking the Cheboygan River watershed which included Crooked, Pickerel, Burt & Mullett lakes. Their interest is in water protection. They also are looking at the bluffs along Lake Michigan to avoid houses sliding in. They help pull people together to discuss the issues. The Tip of the Mitt is supported by 200+ members, grants & services. The top 3 threats to Great Lakes water: shipping water elsewhere, invasion from exotic species & wetland destruction.

Jill Ryan (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Del Ingalls: "Half of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at."

April 1, 2003

volume 7, issue 13

Members attending: 10

Guests: 5

Makeup's: 4

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Del Ingalls' wife had a new baby girl last Saturday - Taryn Nicole Ingalls
2) Bill Blackburn has not received any volunteers to help at the Free Clinic on Wednesdays (Wed. could be a bad day - esp. in summer w/golf)
3) 2nd quarter dues are now due - $65 (that's only $5 per week)
4) We passed our goal for contributions to the Rotary Foundation/Polio Plus drive - totaled $3070 with our goal $2800 - Thanks to all who contributed!
5) Speaker schedule: Hob Ingelson (4/8/03), John Johnson (4/15/03), Jim Kan (4/22/03) & Joe Kanine (4/29/03) - don't forget the bagels!
6) Manna needs member sign-up - see web site for holes to fill & let Jim know.

Sheri Rhoads (select for enlarged pict)

PROGRAM: Sheri Rhoads representing Northern Lake Economic Alliance (NLEA). Sheri is an Economic Development Specialist with NLEA & their mission is to help business to start up, expand or relocate here to Northern Michigan. Today she told us about the plan to improve the hi-speed telecommunication services to our area. A 2000 Michigan Economic Development Corp. report showed the improvement of this service "is the most important state economic infrastructure issue for the new century". She is on a steering committee to help make this happen in Northern Michigan. Many new businesses and manufacturing facilities really need broadband to do their daily jobs. Thus, this is a requirement for them to locate here. NLEA is developing a study & a plan for this to happen called LinkNLEA. Some examples of how this works are Petoskey schools, where the entire school district (6 buildings + admin building) are entirely wired & interconnected with fiber optics. American Spoon Foods also setup their web site in 1995 & now about 30% of their business is mail order. With 1% of their initial sales over the web, now that is up to 28%. NLEA will be calling businesses in the area for a user needs assessment. Their web site is www.linknlea.org. Gary Appold, from the Emmet County IT Department, joined her to answer any technical questions.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Joe Kuhn: "There are those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened." (the April fools)

April 8, 2003

volume 7, issue 14

Members attending: 16

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Board Meeting next Monday at noon at Petoskey Big Boy - everyone invited
2) Highway Pickup tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 26th (& Bike Trail cleanup) - meet at Filmore's before
3) We received a certificate for our Adopt-A-Highway efforts last year (select here to see it)
4) Northern District Assembly, Saturday, April 26 in East Jordan - 9 am- 3 pm
5) Blood Drive we sponsor is Friday May 2, more info to come
6) 2nd quarter dues are now due - $65 (that's only $5 per week)
7) Speaker schedule: John Johnson (4/15/03), Jim Kan (4/22/03) & Joe Kanine (4/29/03) - don't forget the bagels!
8) Manna needs member sign-up - see web site for holes to fill & let Jim know.

PROGRAM: Julia Hulderman & Sharon Norton with the striking nurses. They showed a video that was sent to the hospital board. The video focuses on striking nurses telling their stories about why they are nurses & why they are striking. They asked for help to influence board members to negotiate. Rally on Saturday supporting striking nurses. Two biggest issues of union are voice in patient care (lots of talk - no action) & pension. The strike will go on indefinitely if the hospital won't negotiate.

Julia Hulderman & Sharon Norton (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Jerry VanSlembrouck: "Teachers affect eternity, they can never tell where their influence stops."

April 15, 2003

volume 7, issue 15

Members attending: 17

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - Kathy Brown

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Congratulations to Sue Antoine on her new job with the Chamber as Chamber Membership Manager.
2) Congrats to Gene Klco for being named Manager of the Harbor Springs Coldwell Banker Office
3) Board Meeting yesterday
3a) Sponsor a Scholarship for Leadership Little Traverse
3b) $275 donation to the Petoskey Blaze Girls Softball team
3c) $275 sponsorship of Little League Baseball team
3d) Approved 3 new members (Mike Malone, Gina Klco & Craig Jared) (see new inductees)
4) Highway Pickup scheduled for Saturday, April 26th (& Bike Trail cleanup) - meet at Filmore's at 7 am for breakfast
5) Northern District Assembly, Saturday, April 26 in East Jordan: 9 am-3 pm - Mark Hilal to attend
6) Blood Drive we sponsor is Friday May 2, sign-up sheet passed around - 2 shifts on Friday & Phone calling on Mon., April 28th in the evening
7) 2nd quarter dues are now due - $65 (that's only $5 per week)
8) Speaker schedule: Jim Kan (4/22/03), Joe Kanine (4/29/03) & Matt Keene (5/6/03) - don't forget the bagels!
9) Manna needs member sign-up - see web site for holes to fill & let Jim know.

PROGRAM:
We saw a Rotary video on the history of Rotary/One in Chicago - the beginning of Rotary called "The Boys of 1905". 2005 will be Rotary's 100th Anniversary.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Jerry VanSlembrouck: "Be cheerful - of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important."

April 22, 2003

volume 7, issue 16

Members attending: 19

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners - Holly Russell

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Highway Pickup scheduled for Saturday, April 26th (& Bike Trail cleanup) - meet at Filmore's at 7 am for breakfast
2) Northern District Assembly, Saturday, April 26 in East Jordan: 9 am-3 pm - Mark Hilal to attend
3) Blood Drive we sponsor is Friday May 2, sign-up sheet passed around - 2 shifts on Friday & Phone calling on Mon., April 28th in the evening
4) 2nd quarter dues are now due - $65 - See Gene
5) Speaker schedule: Joe Kanine (4/29/03), Matt Keene (5/6/03) & Bob Kerton (5/13/03)- don't forget the bagels!
6) Manna needs member sign-up - see web site for holes to fill & let Jim know.

PROGRAM:
Kelly Atkins, of Pellston Regoinal Airport. The new terminal will more than double the square footage. $8 million price tag on terminal. Less but bigger aircraft will increase seats by 15%. As numbers go up, chances for Chicago service are increasing. Hoping to be in terminal by mid-August.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Rod Niswander: "Life is 10% what you make it & 90% how you take it."

April 29, 2003

volume 7, issue 17

Members attending: 18

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - Donna Mattson & Donna Wheeler

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Highway Pickup last Saturday - 33 bags picked up & 8 bags on the Bike Trail (see pict of the Dan's and their kids at the Bike Trail)
2) Northern District Assembly report by Mark Hilal:
2a) Increase District dues by $10 per year
2b) Encourage all to attend District Conference in June
2c) Pushing more family activities at the conference
3) Blood Drive we are sponsoring is Friday May 2, 60 people signed up on Monday's phone calling
4) 2nd quarter dues are now due - $65 - See Gene
5) Golf Passbook in coming - $69 - will be selling soon
6) Inducted newest member - Craig Jared (see new member picts)
7) Speaker schedule: Matt Keene (5/6/03), Bob Kerton (5/13/03) & Bryan Klawuhn (5/20/03) - don't forget the bagels!
8) Manna needs member sign-up - we need someone for May 22

PROGRAM: Jennifer Hill & Erin Attwood with See North-Northwings. Discussed birds of prey (raptors) & their rehabilitation program. They brought 'Belfrey', a barn owl, along to show us. They have 6 birds in program currently including a golden eagle. They have acquired a new property recently in Harbor Springs that will be used starting this summer. It will have more ability for programs, including room for free flight.

Erin Attwood & Belfrey (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Gina Klco: "The real purpose of our existence is not to make a living, but to make a life - a worthy, well-rounded, useful life."

May 6, 2003

volume 7, issue 18

Members attending: 20

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 4

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Hot Breakfast next week in Celebration of the Fish-In Unveiling (Mike Mullen's work) - Breakfast crew arrive @ 6:45 am
2) Board Meeting on Mon., May 12, noon at the Big Boy - everyone welcome
3) New Member Orientation Lunch this Friday - Let Dan know if you want to attend
4) Blood Drive we are sponsored last Friday - had 46 donors (see picts)
5) Golf Passbook available at Meyer Ace Hardware - $69
6) Life Leadership Conference update - Del Ingalls - interviewing candidates - 2 possibilities
7) Speaker schedule: Bob Kerton (5/13/03), Bryan Klawuhn (5/20/03) & Gene Klco (5/27/03) - don't forget the bagels (except next week)!
8) Ernie Mainland will be the Assistant District Governor in the coming year
9) Manna needs member sign-up - we need someone for May 22

PROGRAM: John LaMont & Dave Slifka from Allied EMS. They are a 501C3 service (non-profit). Not mandated by any legislation. or affiliated with any hospital. Their average response time is 8 minutes. They maintain 25 vehicles. Cost per response is $557 with the hourly rate of $401. They made money in 2002 (the first time in 15 years). They have a staff of 40 people.

Dave Slifka & John LaMont (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by John Johnson: "A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away."

May 13, 2003

volume 7, issue 19

Members attending: 21

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners - Fran Hilal

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1) Board Meeting from yesterday: 1a) Festival on the Bay - Join Noon Club to put on a Pancake Breakfast 1b) Discussed the possibility of Tannery Creek cleanup in lieu of the Bear River Canoe Launch, due to project postponement - Jerry VanSlembrouck to coordinate 2) New Member Orientation Lunch successful with 3 new member attendees 3) Golf Passbook available at Meyer Ace Hardware - $69 4) Officer Exchange Night will be Tuesday, June 24 - in lieu of morning meeting - mark your calendars 5) Speaker schedule: Bryan Klawuhn (5/20/03), Gene Klco (5/27/03) & Joe Kuhn (6/3/03) - don't forget the bagels! 6) Sunrise Rotary Junior Little League game report: 2-0 7) Manna needs member sign-up - we need someone for May 22 8) Unveiling of the 'Fish' painted by Mike Mullen (see picts >>>)

Bob Engel (select for enlarged pict)

PROGRAM: Bob Engel, Emmet County Prosecutor. Crime has increased dramatically since 1981 when he took the job. 1983: 300 cases, 2002: 1600+ cases. Better police tools have contributed to more arrests, including mandatory arrest policies for some crimes, such as spouse abuse. Drugs are becoming a big problem & causing other crimes to pay for their addictions. The casino has brought a considerable amount of crime to the area due to addicted gamblers needing more money. 75% of all convictions are tied to drugs or alcohol in some way.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Brian Ludlow: "Buy me a fish and I eat for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for life."

May 20, 2003

volume 7, issue 20

Members attending: 20

Guests: 0

Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners - Mark Potter (sold from the Noon Club? What some people will do for his boss)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1) No Manna truck this week 2) Tannery Creek Cleanup - End of June or early July when water level is low - Coordinated by Jerry VanSlembrouck 3) Camp Daggett cabin painting - waiting for dry weather - before Mid-June 4) Golf Passbooks available at Meyer Ace Hardware, Andrew Kan Travel, Harbor Brenn - $69 5) Officer Exchange Night will be Tuesday, June 24 - in lieu of morning meeting - mark your calendars 6) Speaker schedule: Gene Klco (5/27/03), Joe Kuhn (6/3/03) & Dan Ledingham (6/10/03)- don't forget the bagels! 7) Sunrise Rotary Junior Little League game report: 3-0 8) Thank you from Red Cross for Blood Drive sponsorship - 46 units collected 9) Life Leadership Conference - 2 students (currently juniors) will attend June 18-21 10) Visiting Rotarian, Connie Wahlstrom, from Marquette Rotary - told us of their big fund raiser: Seafood Fest, August 23-24, 2003 at the water front in Marquette. We gave her a Sunrise banner to take back to her club. >>>

Connie Wahlstrom (select for enlarged pict)

PROGRAM:
Program speakers did not show. Had bios from 2 new members:
Gina Klco: Owns & runs KC's Corner, resale shop on Emmet St. - Retired from the DNR in Lansing - Father an avid Rotarian
Mike Malone: Used to train race horses - Wife was a dentist in Onaway (sold practice & is now on sabbatical) - Has 2 Kids - Builds cabinets & other finish woodworking

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Del Ingalls: "If everyone gathers together only to receive, no one will. If everyone gathers to give, then everyone must receive."

May 27, 2003

volume 7, issue 21

Members attending: 15

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners - None

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Camp Daggett cabin painting - waiting for dry weather - will check this week
2) Golf Passbooks available at Meyer Ace Hardware, Andrew Kan Travel, Harbor Brenn - $69
3) Officer Exchange Night will be Tuesday, June 24 - if can work in schedule - there is a conflict - May have on Monday instead
4) Speaker schedule: Joe Kuhn (6/3/03), Dan Ledingham (6/10/03) & Brian Ludlow (6/17/03) - don't forget the bagels!
5) Sunrise Rotary Junior Little League game report: 5-0 with games on Tues (5/27) & Fri (5/30)

PROGRAM: Dan Sampson & Ed Eisch from the Oden Fish Hatchery. $1 Billion is generated annually by fishing in Michigan. $12M invested in the Oden Hatchery. It originally opened 80 years ago & much needed updating. Brown & rainbow trout are currently raised at Oden. Construction will be ongoing this summer. Tours of the hatchery and interpretive center are available daily.

Dan Sampson (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Gina Klco: "Maximum love makes discipline essential."

June 10, 2003

volume 7, issue 23

Members attending: 22

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners - None

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meeting next week at Bay front - meet at pavilion west of Bear River outlet - 7:30 am
1) Board Meeting:
1a) Donated $250 to the Bear River Cleanup sponsored by the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
1b) Donated $250 to the Eby family for purchase of wheelchair van - 3 children afflicted with rare disease (note: we collected $200 from members at meeting to add to that = $450)
1c) Approved purchase of 2 "Rotarians at Work" portable signs for Highway Pickup, etc.
2) Camp Daggett cabin painting - postponed to Monday, June 16th at 4:00 pm - meet at Camp Daggett with work clothes
3) Tannery Creek Cleanup - Saturday - June 28th from 9 am - 12 noon - sign-up sheet passed around - meet behind Glen's North
4) Officer Exchange Night will be Tuesday, June 24 - no morning meeting - $20 per person - spouses invited - Entree: Duet of Sliced Pork Loin with Raspberry Sauce & Whitefish Bruschetta - Cash Bar
7) Speaker schedule: Brian Ludlow (6/17/03), Dave Meyer (7/1/03) & Mike Mullen (7/8/03) - don't forget the bagels!
8) Sunrise Rotary Junior Little League game report: 8-1 record

PROGRAM: Gene Kaminski - Human Resource Director for Northern Michigan Hospital. Gene has been in HR for 27 years in the Detroit area before coming to Petoskey last fall. He noted that the wages in health care are becoming pretty even across Michigan. He also said it is very unusual to have only 50% participation in a strike. He thought the critical issue for the union is to have a 'closed shop'. If they had a closed shop, 20-30% of the working nurses would leave. The hospital is hiring nurses now to replace the US Nurses to reduce their costs. They plan to get even by the end 2004.

Gene Kaminski (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Joe Kanine: "Peace is the ability to wait patiently in spite of panic brought on by uncertainty."

June 17, 2003

volume 7, issue 24

Members attending: 21

Guests: 4+3 Dogs

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - None

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Met at Bay front at pavilion on a beautiful day)
1) Camp Daggett cabin painting - done! - thanks to Dan Tierney, Dan Rasmussen & Rod Niswander
2) Tannery Creek Cleanup - Saturday - June 28th from 9 am - 12 noon - meet behind Glen's North with gloves & waders
3) Officer Exchange Night will be Tuesday, June 24 @ 6:00 pm - No morning meeting - $20 per person - spouses invited - Entree: Duet of Sliced Pork Loin with Raspberry Sauce & Whitefish Bruschetta - Cash Bar
4) Speaker schedule: Dave Meyer (7/1/03), Mike Mullen (7/8/03) & Rod Niswander (7/15/03) - don't forget the bagels!
5) Sunrise Rotary Junior Little League game report: 9-1 record (games on 6/17 & 6/20)

PROGRAM: Jay & Shawn Neff, Sue Remsburg & Lynn Deschamp and the MTROT team. MTROT (Michigan Technical Rescue Operations Team) is a search & rescue dog team. They use Beaucerons, a French dog bred, that is similar in temperament to labs. They are air scent dogs different from most tracking dogs that scent the ground. They are trained for disaster aid and search & rescue. MTROT is designed to support local resources. The dogs nose is 40,000 times more sensitive that humans. It takes 2-3 years to train these dogs. They demonstrated many ways the dogs were used from finding a scent on a tennis ball, selecting the owner of a hat from the scent, showing their protection & attack abilities, etc.

MTROT Team (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Sean Pollion: "The problem with advice, is that the person with the advice doesn't have the problem."

June 24, 2003

volume 7, issue 25

Members attending: 17

Guests: 9

Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners - Fran Hilal

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Met at the Petoskey-Bay View Country Club for Officer Exchange Night)
1) Tannery Creek Cleanup - this Saturday - June 28th - meet behind Glen's North with gloves & waders at 9:00 or 8:30 at Big Apple Bagels
2) Speaker schedule: Dave Meyer (7/1/03), Mike Mullen (7/8/03) & Rod Niswander (7/15/03) - don't forget the bagels!
3) Sunrise Rotary Junior Little League game report: 10-1 record

PROGRAM: Officer Exchange Night: Recognition of Service: (by Dan Rasmussen) - Officer: Bob Kerton (Secretary) - Board Members: Jim Shirilla, Hob Ingleson, Dan Ledingham & Mark Potter - Special Recognition: Mike Mullen - $100 Chamber Bucks for work on Fish-In Dan thanked all others who contributed time & efforts in the name of service to our Club & Community. Dan's final thoughts: Club assets include energy & enthusiasm & we've only just begun! He unveiled a new "Rotarians at Work" sign board. Dan passed the gavel to the new president, Mark Hilal. Mark made some brief remarks - promising to carry on the tradition of past presidents.

Dan Rasmussen & Mark Hilal (select for complete story)

July 8, 2003

volume 7, issue 27

Members attending: 14

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - None

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Board meeting - Monday, July 14, at noon at the Big Boy
2) Highway pickup - still not scheduled with Scott Baldwin
3) Festival on the Bay: Rod to meet with the Noon Club this week to coordinate our involvement in the breakfast - still not sure about the food tent
4) Rotary Park sign - got info & will order
5) Manna Project - July 17 - Sean Pollion & Joe Kanine
6) Speaker schedule: Rod Niswander (7/15/03), Sean Pollion (7/22/03) & Mark Potter (7/29/03) - don't forget the bagels!
7) 3rd Quarter dues now due - $65

PROGRAM: Jane Millar of the Noon Club talked about the Wheelchair Foundation. The Wheelchair Foundation & Rotary International partner to provide wheelchairs to needy around the world. 50,000 have been given to date. The Noon Club is trying to raise enough money to donate 280 wheelchairs (a case load) by fall, so they can designate where they go to. They would also have the opportunity to go and be there at the presentation of the chairs. They are seeking $75 donation from individuals (half the cost of one chair - which is matched by the foundation) and our club support. The donor of each chair will receive a photo of the recipient in his/her new wheelchair.

Jane Millar (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Bill Brower: "When the work of a great man is finished, the beginning of another is started."

July 15, 2003

volume 7, issue 28

Members attending: 19

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners - None

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Board meeting yesterday:
1a) Support for Resurfacing of HS Track - up to $1000 - They will present next weeks meeting
1b) Wheelchair foundation - from last weeks meeting - Club will match member donations - so $37.50 donation buys a wheelchair - Can buy more than one - Give check to Gene for 'Rotary-Sunrise' (will send together)
1c) Paul Harris Foundation support - club will have some kind of incentive program similar to last year - to be determined
2) Highway pickup - was planned for this Saturday, but not enough participation - postponed
3) Festival on the Bay: We will help with the Pancake Breakfast with the Noon Club on Sat., Aug. 16th - Can sell something other than Brats in afternoon - suggested Boneless Chicken Wings or popcorn
4) Rotary Park signs - will order soon
5) Manna Project - July 17 - Sean Pollion & Joe Kanine
6) Speaker schedule: Sean Pollion (7/22/03), Mark Potter (7/29/03) & Dan Rasmussen (8/5/03) - don't forget the bagels!
7) Rotary Centennial Program - we need a project to sponsor - something special -Ideas?
8) 3rd Quarter dues now due - $65 - see Gene

PROGRAM: Terry Newton & Pat McGinn from Harbor Hall. Harbor Hall was incorporated in 1973 & Terry has been with them for 13 years. It was originally incorporated as a halfway house. After 5 years it changed into a long term residential treatment program for up to 90 days. Since then they have bought the 2 houses next to them on the block for use for graduates of the program. They can then be there for 6 months to a year with certain requirements - inc. attending 3 AA programs per week. Most men abuse alcohol, but they are seeing an increase in drug abuse. In 1992 the Outpatient program was started. They also help kids in schools with the COATS (Community Offering Assistance To Students) program. It is basically a mentoring program for youth. Terry noted that alcoholism is a disease & that it doesn't discriminate - it hits men & women - young & old alike. There is indication that it is hereditary. They have 18+ men in residence now with 1-3 month waiting list- The residence houses can handle 38 beds & they run at 99% capacity. The outpatient program handles both genders. They see a 33% success rate with their work, but hopefully plant a seed in some of the others. Their website is Harborhall.com.

Terry Newton (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Rod Niswander: "No character trait needs more attention than genuine integrity".

July 22, 2003

volume 7, issue 29

Members attending: 17

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 6

Calendar winners - None

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Highway pickup - Mark Potter will get a date & sign-up sheets
2) Manna - no trucks this week - Next: Mark Hilal & Bryan Klawuhn (July 31)
3) Wheelchair Foundation - Club match will buy a chair for ONLY a $37.50 member donation - pay Gene - make check out to our club
4) Speaker schedule: Mark Potter (7/29/03), Dan Rasmussen (8/5/03) & Jim Shirilla (8/12/03) - don't forget the bagels!
5) 3rd Quarter dues due - $65 - see Gene
6) The board met briefly after the meeting & voted to donate $1000 to the Petoskey Runners Association - see below

PROGRAM: Mark Fralick & Colleen Wright, representing Petoskey Runners Association. They are seeking to rubberize the track at Curtis field. Cost of $41,000 - $46,000 (depending on 6 or 7 layers). Current surface is substandard & causing injuries. They are raising funds through various community sources - fund raising, revenue sharing, foundations. $10,500 raised so far. May eventually have another track at current high school - probably 5-7 years from now. Then can still use both tracks - for practice, Middle School use, etc. May be able to bring back the Petoskey Relays. Very few meets are currently held at Petoskey because of the poor track.

Mark Fralick (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Gene Klco: "Do not automatically remove any possibility."

July 29, 2003

volume 7, issue 30

Members attending: 18

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners - Dan Tierney & Seth Moore

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Manna - Mark Hilal & Bryan Klawuhn this Thur - Mark has a conflict - sub? (July 31)
2) Festival on the Bay - Aug. 16th - We are doing a Food Tent selling Burgers, Sno-Cones & Ice Cream from 12 noon to 7 pm - See Rod for sign-up
3) Wheelchair Foundation: Club match will buy a chair for ONLY a $37.50 member donation - see Gene - 13 chair donations so far! Can we buy 50?
4) Rick King, past RI President to speak at the Noon Club on the Wheelchair Foundation on Wed., Aug. 6th
5) Fish-In Auction - Aug. 23 - at Bay Harbor - Bill Blackburn asking for volunteers to help - will get in free vs. $50 at door
6) Mark Hilal & Mike Mullen will be at Fish-In Auction as Club Rep & Artist to intro our Fish
7) Speaker schedule: Dan Rasmussen (8/5/03), Jim Shirilla (8/12/03) & Dan Tierney (8/19/03) - don't forget the bagels!
8) 3rd Quarter dues due - $65 - see Gene

Scott Shackleton (select for enlarged pict)

PROGRAM: Representative Scott Shackleton discussed some issues in the legislature currently. 1) Charter school cap is big issue since a wealthy benefactor wants to build 15 Charter schools in Detroit area with minimum graduation rate standard. They are building one now, but are at cap for more. 2) Affirmative action initiative on the horizon. 3) Governor changed the LTBB of Odawa Indians compact to allow another casino in Mackinaw City. He is not sure it doesn't need legislative approval. Michigan is the #2 state for gaming per capita.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Sean Pollion: "Develop that magic touch. Reach out today, tomorrow, and every day for the rest of your life."

August 5, 2003

volume 7, issue 31

Members attending: 16

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 3

Calendar winners - Rod Niswander

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Congrats to Sean Pollion & his wife Kelly on their new baby girl - Elizabeth Mae
2) Manna - No truck last week - Please sign-up if possible - Call Jim Kan
3) Festival on the Bay - Aug. 16th - We are doing a Food Tent selling Burgers, Sno-Cones & ? from 11 am to 7 pm - See Rod for sign-up (see sign-up)
4) Wheelchair Foundation: Club match will buy a chair for ONLY a $37.50 member donation - see Gene - 17 chair donations so far! Can we buy 50?
5) Fish-Out Auction - Aug. 23 - at Bay Harbor, Marina District - Bill Blackburn asking for volunteers to help - will get in free vs. $50 at door
6) We received a 'Thank You' from SEE North for our donation
7) Speaker schedule: Jim Shirilla (8/12/03), Dan Tierney (8/19/03) & Jerry Van Slembrouck (8/26/03) - don't forget the bagels!
8) 3rd Quarter dues due - $65 - see Gene

PROGRAM: Kerry Vanorman - new Petoskey Head Football Coach. 20 years of coaching experience. Coaching philosophy: "Do Right" - Do the best you can - Treat other as you want to be treated. He is putting in a new offense. First game is Aug. 29 at home vs. Marquette.

Kerry Vanorman (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Rod Niswander: "Winners work at doing things that the majority of the population are not willing to do"

August 26, 2003

volume 7, issue 34

Members attending: 13

Guests: 2

Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners - None

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Mark Potter subbed for Mark Hilal & passed around a Membership Roster for updates/corrections
2) Festival on the Bay - Great success! (Select here for picts) - We netted about $870 after costs
3) Board meeting on Sept. 8th - all are welcome
4) Wheelchair Foundation: Club match will buy a chair for ONLY a $37.50 member donation - see Gene - 23 chair donations so far! Can we buy 50? We are running out of time - please bring in your check or mail it to our box (PO Box 812, Petoskey)!
5) Fish-Out Auction went well netting $288,000. Mike Mullen's fish sold for $3500!
6) Speaker schedule: Craig Jared (9/2/03), Gina Klco (9/9/03) & Mike Malone (9/16/03) - don't forget the bagels!
7) The District Newsletter is now on-line at http://www.rotarydistrict6290.org/

PROGRAM: Jim Rummer (PHS) & Greg Czarnecki representing COATS (Community Offering Alternatives to Substance Abuse). They choose this as an alternative to mandatory drug testing in schools. They involve students, parents and community members. 7th & 8th grades are the target age group. They are trying to educate pharmacies & stores not to sell drug related items & be aware of some over-the-counter drugs that kids abuse. They are currently trying to raise money & ask for volunteers.

Jim Rummer (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Sean Pollion: "A promising world is built on small acts of kindness & compassion."

September 2, 2003

volume 7, issue 35

Members attending: 17

Guests: 1

Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners - None

 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Mark Potter subbed for Mark Hilal & passed around a Membership Roster for updates/corrections
2) Board meeting on Sept. 8th - all are welcome
3) Manna - Need someone for Thursday, September 11
4) Wheelchair Foundation: Club match will buy a chair for ONLY a $37.50 member donation - see Gene - 24 chair donations so far! Can we buy 50? We are running out of time - please bring in your check or mail it to our box (PO Box 812, Petoskey)!
5) Speaker schedule: Gina Klco (9/9/03), Mike Malone (9/16/03) & Sue Antoine (9/23/03) - don't forget the bagels!

PROGRAM: Jake Moore of Personal Graphics. He has had the business for 3 years. Started with embroidering - which is still their main focus. They offer a wide variety of products from shirts, jackets & hats to mugs, can covers, signs and more. Rotary products can be ordered at anytime directly at their store on E. Mitchell, just a little north of Meyer Hardware.

Jake Moore (select for enlarged pict)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Read by Joe Kuhn: "When one is out of touch with their self, one cannot touch others".