ADMINISTRIVIA

Following President Dale Chilcote’s call to order, Nikki Sobkowski gave the invocation. Marsha Minervini introduced our guests and Vern Gauthier led us in song.
There were numerous announcements as well. It being the season of giving, Rotarians have the opportunity to do as much as they desire. Vern reminded all to sign up for the Salvation Army bell ringing. Becky Ewing from the Morning Club was there to make available Backpacks for Kids, and Marcia Billings from the Twilight Club was offering Calendar raffle chances.
As the month is winding down, Rotarians are once again reminded to get on board with “Every Rotarian Every Year” with the Rotary Foundation worldwide plea.
And we are once more working on Christmas Baskets for the season. An important, visible and immediately gratifying way of giving to the community and those members in need of some cheer. Guaranteed: your heart will never feel warmer!
Pete Strom is on the lookout this year for coats, sweaters, scarves and gloves for One-Way Coat Day. Dig into those closets!
Andrea Henschell brought Homeless Awareness week to our attention.
The Interlochen Academy and Jeff Kimpton brought us our Students of the Week in Michael Caraher of California and Jade Fung from Hong Kong. Always a treat.
Make sure and welcome our newest Rotarian! Steve Haskin introduced us to Max Anderson our new club member. Be sure to say hello to Max over the next few weeks and make him feel welcome!