September 9, 2019 Meeting Bulletin

September 9, 2019 Meeting Bulletin

Opening:
Welcome at 12:15 PM by President John Schrot
Pledge of Allegiance and Rotary 4-Way Test
Invocation by Peter Kreher
Opening Song: America the Beautiful
Song led by: Bill Roy
 
Visitors: Phil Payton, formerly of St. Petersburg Sunset Club
 
Birthdays
Nave Grewal–September 11
Vic Pooler–September 14
 
Volunteers:
Lunch Tickets: Jeff Buehner
Raffle Tickets: Mark Cooper
Greeter: Bill Roy
Bulletin Editor: Bill Roy
Sheriff: Paul Toepp
Member Profile:
Jeff Buehner
2 Minute Business Update:
Joe Bauman: On behalf of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Joe urges everyone to think of making that next purchase from a local business. After all, what does Amazon give back to our community?
 
Announcements & Upcoming events:
  • 9/10 at 5:00 p.m.- Mental Health Committee Meeting
  • 9/14 - One Rotary Summit
  • 9/17 - Hope Warming Center
  • 9/18 - Birmingham Rotary Board of Directors Meeting
  • 9/19 - Third Thursday
  • 9/25 - Rotary Golf Outing 11:30-7:00 at The Heathers
  • 9/28 - National Alliance on Mental Health Walk of Belle Isle
  • 11/7 at 7:30 p.m. - TCH evening with Alexander Zonjic & Friends
  • Bryan Frank asked President John to remind everyone that we are going to kick off the sale of Masters Raffle tickets soon, so get your contact and email lists up to date.
    Literacy Update
  • Paul Toepp indicated that we are ready to begin the program for this year. He is shooting for the last week in September. We received a $500.00 donation from Keith James to purchase books. John Mucha has worked to get books distributed to the classrooms. Paul will coordinate with Pontiac Rotary on the program.
  • John Westerheide reported that there is still time to sign up, either for lunch, golf, dinner or any combination of the above. We can still use any items like golf balls for use as prizes.
  • President John reminded us to be mindful of the $100.00 Every Rotarian Every Year Contribution. The easiest way to do this is by signing up with Rotary International for a monthly gift using your credit card. Joe Bauman can help guide you through this process.
 
50/50 Raffle & Card Draw: Paul Toepp won the $10.00 daily draw. No one drew the Queen of Hearts and the pot lives.
Sheriff: Paul Toepp acted as sheriff and stiffly fined the scoff laws in our midst.

Speaker : President John introduced Assistant District Governor Linda Hatfield. This year, Assistant Governors will visit clubs and carry the message to take on some of the work formerly done by the District Governor. The rotary theme this year is Rotary Connects the World. Rotary wants as much family involvement as possible, so include family member in rotary activities. The Districts goal is to have 2020 members by the end of the year 2020. Rotary now allows corporate memberships and satellite clubs, which should help boost membership. Linda passed around a list of former club members. If anyone knows a former member who may be a good candidate to rejoin the Club, let Linda know.
 
Song: Smile! Led by President John
Next Meeting: September 16, 2019–Connect the World!
Bill Roy, Bulletin Editor