And, if you haven't paid your sheriff's fines yet (or wish to donate more to continue our local charitable work), please do so at the bottom of the following link:
President Wayne Hodges opened the virtual meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, then we recited the modified Four Way Test. The invocation was given by Jeff Whitbey, asking for strength to build bridges out of log jams. Virtual lunch was served.
ATTENDANCE
There were 41 Rotarians present, and one guest, Larry Hise.
15th HANDSHAKE
President Wayne announced to the club Andrea Walker earned the 15th logon (handshake) this week, enjoy the week without fines Andrea!
HAPPY BUCKS
There were many virtual happy bucks given during the meeting, here is a sampling:
From Vince Mattina to Everyone: 12:13 PM
Happy bucks I had a great Father's day my family
From Tom to Everyone: 12:14 PM
Hey Lori! Good to see you.
From Me to Bill Ebinger: (Privately) 12:14 PM
Ditto Vince, I had a great Father's day as well.
From Me to Everyone: 12:14 PM
Ditto Vince, I had a great Father's day as well.
From lindameastman to Everyone: 12:14 PM
I, too, am delighted to have a haircut/color appointment at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. March 4 was my last haircut and color. I am WAY PAST DUE!
From Stuart Siegner to Everyone: 12:15 PM
I am happy as I was able to spend my father's day with my dad!
From Jerry Gross to Everyone: 12:15 PM
$20 Happy Bucks in rememberence for Marilyn Teets
ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK
Wayne Hodges gave the Rotarian of the Week award to Jay Eastman. Jay's humanitarian work is spot on, never ceasing. Congrats Jay!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bill Ebinger gave an update on our gazebo project, we will have a picnic in the park on July 21st, we will be dedicating the new structure that day. Please let us know if you can make it on July 21st, we will need firm numbers to inform Nino how many to expect. Please sign up at: https://rotarygazebo.rsvpify.com/
We then inducted David Dulio from Oakland University, welcome to the club David!
President Wayne then read Rotary International's stance on current events, specifically their position on racism. There was unanimous support towards this statement:
President Wayne gave two Paul Harris awards to Steve Oehler and Ray Doerr. Both have been exceptional these past several years in working to keep this club going, and helping to streamline how it works. Thank you both, and congratulations!
BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
We had three birthdays this week, Roger Roller June 21st, Annette Werner June 21st, and Dick Spiess June 25th. Happy birthday Rotarians!
We had one club anniversary, David Archbold June 25th, 18 years.
Dr. Robert Schaener was our presenter for the day, he spoke to us about our school system, and how the pandemic has changed delivery of education radically. The future of public education is being planned right now, with a focus on safety and fiscal responsibility. Thank you so much for your presentation Bob, great information.
If you are interested in viewing today's presentation, and the entire meeting, please click the following link:
Yes, this is a challenging time. But, we are Rotarians, we will rise to the challenge, and our resilience and power of adaptation will prevail over this. Thanks everyone, have a great week.
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