September 16, 2019 Meeting Bulletin

September 16, 2019 Meeting Bulletin
 
Welcome at 12:15 by President John Schrot
 
Pledge of Allegiance and Rotary 4-Way Test
Opening Song: God Bless America led by Bill Roy
Invocation by George Stern
 
Visitors: Dan Winans, Donna Zimmer, Deb Hollis, Alfred Hassinger, Maggie Razdar
 
Birthdays: Bob Kenning (September 20th), Paul Toepp (September 21st)
 
Volunteers:
Lunch Tickets: Charles Wickins
Raffle Tickets: Carol Peterson
Sheriff: Miche Lame
Bulletin Editor: Jeff Buehner
Host to Speaker: Paul Toepp
 
2 Minute Business Update
Chris McLogan provided an update on the real estate market. He noted that housing inventories were up and that tariffs and other economic factors are impacting the housing market. The housing market is spotty as an adjustment is going on, but it isn’t a crash. Rates are low, appreciation rates are reasonable and household incomes are rising. For sellers: no offer in 30 days, adjust price. Buyers: look for homes in the market for over 90 days.
 
Literacy Update
Paul Toepp indicated that the books for the reading program have been ordered and will be delivered in the next week or so. Paul invited anyone interested in taking part in the reading program to contact him.
 
Membership Minute
Linda Hatfield reminded everyone to update her on their outreach efforts to contact former Birmingham Rotary Club members. Birmingham Community House is joining the club as a corporate member.
 
Upcoming Events
  • September 25th: Golf outing at the Heathers Club of Bloomfield. Tee time is noon
  • September 18th: Club Board Meeting
  • September 19th at 5:00 p.m.: Third Thursday at Fleming’s (meet in bar area)
  • September 28th at 8:00 a.m. – NAMI Walk at Belle Isle
  • October 15th at 4:00 p.m.:  next Mental Health Committee meeting
  • October 15th: Hope Warming Center
  • October 24th: World Polio Day
President’s Report: President John reminded us to continue our efforts to expand Rotary’s profile, to recruit new members and to consider contributing money to the Rotary Foundation in support of its important service projects.
 
50/50 Raffle & Card Draw. Guest Al Hassinger won the $9.00 daily draw. No one drew the Queen of Hearts and the pot lives.
 
Speaker: Deb Hollis of the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial. The organization is in the process of raising funds to build the memorial to honor the efforts of Michigander’s who fought on behalf of our country and who contributed to the war effort at home. The memorial is to be built at Memorial Park located at the corner of 13 Mile and Woodward in Royal Oak.
 
Song: Smile! Led by President John.
 
Next Meeting: September 23, 2019
 
Jeff Buehner, Bulletin Editor.