President Rodney Hulbert began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, reciting the 4 Way Test, and then we sang "America the Beautiful." The invocation was given by President Rodney.
Rodney: ran 15K with his sister on Saturday
Ernie: for Mo giving his grandson time at the M1 track
Timo: back from Florida, end of tax season, son Luke accepted to UCLA pediatric dentistry
Jan: Erin top 8% in MCATs, graduating from U-M
Alan: son Gavin getting job with VW in Virginia, will be at Aunt’s 90th birthday in England
Nino: Bravo Dinner on May 1, has spots available at his table for Rotarians
Brenda: glad to be back, retired husband is happily doing their laundry
Ron D announced that Alan M is receiving $100 gift card to celebrate his sponsoring two new members. As you sponsor new members, you will receive a $50 gift card for dinner at a local restaurant.
Three SCHS students (Elise, Ryan, and Ari) shared a report about their recent experience at RYLA. For each of them it was a great opportunity to meet new friends, grow in leadership, and work together with new people. They all highly recommended the experience.
Christine H announced about the upcoming Derby Day event to support RANH. It’s a shared event with the Kiwanis. Tickets are $75 and are available.
Ernie S announced that tickets are available for this year’s Spaghetti Dinner at Van Hoosen Farms to support Habitat for Humanity. Sponsorships are available for $250 and $500.
Cary R announced that there is a list of restaurants that participated in the Wine Tasting on our tables, and that extra wine is available for purchase.
Tim C announced that the Ascension Golf Outing will be June 24 and that sponsorships are available.
Bill E announced that the Rotary Park Spring Clean-up will be Saturday, April 27, 9-11 a.m. please bring gloves and a rake.
Tom N announced that the District 6380 Conference will be May 3-4 at the Crowne Plaza in Detroit. You may register for one day or for both days. He also announced that the Host Appreciation Dinner for Rotary Exchange Students will be May 11 at Oakland University.
Please note the May 7 Rotary Meeting will be at the OPC, where Renee C will speak about the “Silver Tsunami.” Please RSVP your attendance as there will be a plated lunch that day.
ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK AWARD
Tom Neveau handed the bejeweled trophy to Mo Sayed... congrats, Mo!
SONGS
There were no songs today.
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Dave B offered the report with many humorous stories and even a few jokes, too. $257 was raised for Rotary Scholarships. Thank you everyone!
PROGRAM
Ron Lichtle introduced today’s speaker, Adam Weiner, originally from Texas, who served 12 years as a Navy SEAL. He spoke about the grueling training process. About 10% of Navy SEALS come from officers and 90% come from enlisted men. Adam shared that it was one of the highlights of his life to be selected to become a Navy SEAL. The training began with about 150 men in Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUD/S). After three weeks, 100 men remained. After the fourth week, known as “Hell Week,” 36 men remained. BUD/S has three phases: Teamwork (8 weeks), Diving (8 weeks), and Land Warfare (9 weeks). Completing this school then leads to Advanced Training. Following Advanced Training, Platoon Life begins. The Platoon Life Cycle is 24 months long including: Schooling (6 months), Unit Individual Training (6 months), Squadron Integration Training (6 months), and Deployment (6 months). Adam spoke of the power of being part of a team through all of the training and deployment. He talked about the necessity of all the training and the desire to do your best and give your best for your team members and for your country. In his post-Navy SEALS life, he is a financial planner in Rochester. Adam is married with three young children. He then took a series of questions. Thank you, Adam, for your service to our country, and for your great presentation today!
