Meeting recap - August 23rd

• Ramona Pleva shared her Thoughts of Gratitude and Reflection: those who glow, have been broken before. 
• Warren Call introduced Rotarians with Guests, and our visiting previous administrator, Kathy Bussell.
• Carla Weaver led Happy Bucks with her thankfulness for our wonderful Host families. 
• The 50/50 was $59 and was won by Jeremy Harnish.
• Max Anderson announced there will be a Club survey to determine the future fundraising/Rotary Show plans.  
• Miriam Owsley announced where the Good Works Grant money is going: 
  • Arts for All: new tables and chairs to replace deteriorating equipment - $2500
  • Michigan Medical Response: Portable Ultrasound equipment - $2400
  • Boots for Kids: Winter clothing for at-risk youth - $1,100
  • Habitat for Humanity: Pallet jack equipment - $1,000
• President Marlene officially introduced Sonya Laws as the Club Administrator.
• The Barrel Racing Scholarship Fundraising event was a blast and allowed our Club to donate almost 50 more volunteer hours to our community. 
• Dave Mengebier introduced our program speaker Matte Wille, the CEO/President of Munson Medical Center. 
• Alan Long taught members his Bo Diddley rendition of The Four Way Test. We plan to perform this for the District Governor next week. 
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    We have some laughs on me and you                       **     **

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    With ROTARY CHARITIES, awards and grants   **     **

    Our GOODWILL leaves nothing to chance             **     **

    Our COMMITTEES work so diligently                      **     **

    To BENEFIT the community                                        **     **

    Way up north in Traverse C.                                        **     **

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Volunteer & Social Opportunities

Sonya Rose Laws is New Club Admin
by John Noonan
I have had the pleasure of working with Sonya during her onboarding process. Sonya is a poised, curious, and articulate young woman. She is intelligent and focused. She is also a problem-solver and self-starter. Sonya has “hit the ground running,” picking up the many facets of the Club Admin position quickly.

Most importantly, Sonya “gets” Rotary. During 2016-2017, she was a Rotary Youth Exchange Student at Slagelse Gymnasium in Slagelse, Denmark. Sponsored by her host club in Culpepper, Virginia, she spent a year in Denmark, staying with a series of host families, going to school, learning the language, and experiencing the country and culture. She understands the power of Rotary to transform lives at a fundamental level.
Please give Sonya a warm welcome to the Club the next time you see her.