PETOSKEY ROTARY SUNRISE
Rouse (Our Newsletter)

April 7, 2009
volume 13, issue 14

Members attending: 19 Guests: 1 Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Blood Drive May 1st at the Red Cross Building in Petoskey. We still need people to sign up to help. Positions include calling to make appointments, greeter, canteening and unit aide. Contact Tom Ritchie if you are available Monday evening April 27th or Fri May 1.
2) Highway Spring Clean Up is April 18th, information and sign up on the new website. Rod is in charge of this event.
3) The Petoskey Chamber is selling raffle tickets - see Karen Sherrard.
4) The club has voted on using a new web-based program called ClubRunner. Minutes, newsletters, events, a director and more will be easily accessible to all members. You can access the site at http://www.clubrunner.ca/petoskeysunrise . Next week Sue and Andy will make a presentation on the new Club Website which everyone will have access to.
5) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Carlin Smith & Dan Tierney (4/9/09); Jerry VanSlembrouck & Sue Antoine (4/23/09); Bill Brower & Jenny Brower (5/7/09)
6) Speaker schedule: Andy Hayes, Sue Antoine, Gene Klco (4/14/09), Jim Shirilla (4/21/09) & Tom Ritchie (4/28/09)

PROGRAM:
Sean Pollion brought the presenter today: Helen Leithauser from NCMC's Institute for Business & Industry Training. This division has been part of the college for over 20 years; it is a resource for local businesses, responding to emerging needs. They can provide customized trainings for specific groups - the business describes their need and a class is provided based on their specifications. Retraining is currently a large part of their work as many people are being laid off and need training to reenter the work force. The work very closely with MichiganWorks! 80% of graduates from the retraining program find employment. The last segment is programs for At-Risk Youth this program is designed to supplement school programs giving students real life learning and encouraging them to graduate. NCMC works with businesses to find grant dollars to cover the cost of the programs. Aside from all of those the institute also offers non-credit courses - workshops for business and individual development. Current offerings were listed in the NCMC insert in the Petoskey News Review.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Dan Rasmussen: "Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together."

March 31, 2009
volume 13, issue 13

Members attending: 15 Guests: 0 Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Highway pickup will be April 18th, we will meet for breakfast at Filmore's then clean up our section of the hwy. Please mark your calendars and plan to help out.
2) The club will be voting on using a new web-based program called ClubRunner. Minutes, newsletters, events, a director and more will be easily accessible to all members. The board will vote on April 7th.
3) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Carlin Smith & Dan Tierney (4/9/09); Jerry VanSlembrouck & Sue Antoine (4/23/09); Bill Brower & Jenny Brower (5/7/09)
4) Speaker schedule: Sean PollionA (4/7/09), ndy Hayes, Sue Antoine, Gene Klco (4/14/09) & Jim Shirilla (4/21/09)

Bill Peek PROGRAM:
Bill Peek was the speaker today. He updated the club on New Beginnings in the Ukraine which is an overseas mission supported by our club. Youth in the Ukraine are forced to leave orphanages at the age of 16 with very few resources. New Beginnings was set up to help these youth transition to independent living. It provides a home setting where teens can learn social and work skills. A piece of property was purchased by the missionaries, with a goal of building a permanent home. This has become a very lengthy process but it looks as though the actual construction will begin soon. Because Rotary does not support the actual building, support from the club will help furnish the home once it is built. Our club will raise funds and then apply for matching funds from the Rotary Foundation. Additionally, a trip to the Ukraine is being planned in September, if you are interested contact Bill.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Dan Rasmussen: "There are those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened."

March 24, 2009
volume 13, issue 12

Members attending: 22 Guests: 1 Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Dave Meyer & Jim Shirilla (3/26/09); Carlin Smith & Dan Tierney (4/9/09); Jerry VanSlembrouck & Sue Antoine (4/23/09)
2) Speaker schedule: Lori O'Neill (3/31/09), Bill Peek (4/7/09) & Sean Pollion (4/14/09)

Biz Bauer
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Biz Bauer of Blood Services American Red Cross. She coordinates Blood Drives in Northern Michigan and some counties in the UP. Every 2 seconds someone in the US needs blood. A person can donate blood a max 6 times per year. The average is 2 times per person. The need for blood is growing by 6% a year. The Red Cross is currently "growing" donors by 5-6% a year and will need to maintain that growth each year. 18 counties are serviced by the Petoskey office. Potentially one donor can give blood to 3 people.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Bill Marshall: " The rocky road before you know may lead you to a rainbow."

March 17, 2009
volume 13, issue 11

Members attending: 19 Guests: 2 Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners: Gerri Gorgas

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Calendars are all SOLD!
2) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Dave Meyer & Jim Shirilla (3/26/09); Carlin Smith & Katie Szpunar (4/9/09); Dan Tierney & Jerry VanSlembrouck (4/23/09)
3) Speaker schedule: Rod Niswander (3/24/09), Lori O'Neill (3/31/09) & Bill Peek (4/7/09)

PROGRAM:
Gene Kaminski, Human Resource Director at NMH, presented a program on the current bill being discussed in Congress that would eliminate the secret ballot voting by employees for Union Representation. This bill would allow Unions an easier path to getting business to become Unionized. With this bill the union would only need 50% plus 1 total employees to sign commitment cards and the union could then represent employees. It would also place deadlines for a signed contract in place. The best way to keep your employees happy and non-union are to: 1.Fair Treatment, 2. Job Security, 3. Qualifications known by management, 4. Praise and Credit, 5. Corrections friendly and helpful, 6. Raises in Pay, 7. Praise excellence, 8. Promote best qualified, 9. Reasonable work expectations, 10. Pay equal to current rate. Also when hiring make sure you find the best qualified for the position.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Jerry VanSlembrouck: "Don't be afraid to take a big step-you can't cross a chasm in two small steps"

March 10, 2009
volume 13, issue 10

Members attending: 18 Guests: 1 Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) The club has calendars left that we'd like sold. The going price is $15 which still gives you a chance at the drawings each month. For more info, or to purchase a calendar get a hold of Jim Kan.
2) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Dan Rasmussen & Tom Ritchie (3/12/09); Karen Sherrard & Jim Shirilla (3/26/09); Carlin Smith & Katie Szpunar (4/9/09)
3) Speaker schedule: Tim Murphy (3/17/09), Rod Niswander (3/24/09) & Lori O'Neill (3/31/09)

Steve Hayes
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Steve Hayes presented, he will be presenting at the Home Show this weekend Saturday the 14th at 5:00. Steve showed many samples of the great work he does with tile and remodeling projects. He showed some of the errors that cause problems down the road such as improper drainage. There are also new materials which help prevent any leakage in tiled showers. Other nice ideas, heat under the bathroom floor or steam in the shower. Check out his presentation this weekend, or give him a call if you are considering a remodel project.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Thought of the Day: "Waste of time is the most extravagent and costly of all expenses."

March 3, 2009 (3/3/09 = "Square Root" Day)
volume 13, issue 9

Members attending: 18 Guests: 1 Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Life Leadership Conference, still looking for 11th grade through college freshmen - a great opportunity for these young people. Price for the conference is less if register before May 15th - contact Tom Ritchie know.
2) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Dan Rasmussen & Tom Ritchie (3/12/09); Karen Sherrard & Jim Shirilla (3/26/09); Carlin Smith & Katie Szpunar (4/9/09)
3) Speaker schedule: Dave Meyer (3/10/09), Tim Murphy (3/17/09) & Rod Niswander (3/24/09)

Mandy Anderson
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Program brought by Dan Rasmussen: Mandy Anderson is the Executive Director of the new non-profit Cross Village Rug Works. The mission of the organization is to stimulate economic development for Cross Village from the ground up. The organization is training artisans who can work at the studio or in their homes weaving or creating punch needle pieces. The artisans the organization trains are people who have previously been working minimum wage jobs and live within 200% of the poverty level. In addition they also support local farmers by purchasing fleece which is then milled in East Jordan. Mandy brought some beautiful samples of their work. They are currently working to increase their stock so they can sell items from the newly renovated gallery in Cross Village across from Legs Inn. Be sure to check them out this summer if you travel that way. A website will be available soon at crossvillagerugworks.com.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
"He tried to be somebody by trying to be like everybody, which makes him a nobody."

February 24, 2009
volume 13, issue 8

Members attending: 21 Guests: 1 Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Rotary is sponsoring a Blood Drive on May 1st. Keep it on your calendars and keep in mind we will need people the week before to make phone calls to donors.
2) Life Leadership conference will take place in June. If you know of a young adult - senior in high school or freshman in college - let Tom Ritchie know.
3) Please get your calendar money in if you haven't done so yet.
4) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Lori O'Neill & Sean Pollion (2/26/09); Dan Rasmussen & Tom Ritchie (3/12/09); Karen Sherrard & Jim Shirilla (3/26/09)
5) Speaker schedule: Dan Rasmussen (3/3/09), Dave Meyer (3/10/09) & Tim Murphy (3/17/09)

Lawrence Bergman
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Program presented by Lawrence Bergman - Lawrence works with other adults through out Northern Michigan to provide youth 8th grade through seniors with a wonderful opportunity to attend the Colorado Challenge. This youth experience combines Christian devotion and fellowship with outdoor challenges such as white water rafting and rappelling. The week long camp in Colorado has a cost of $650 per student; the group works to off-set the cost so each student pays no more than $400. Chaperones and students drive out to Colorado in vans, the camp is in the Rockies with views of Pikes Peak. "Our teens return to Northern Michigan with a renewed sense of well-being, maturity and faith."

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Kristy Fralick: "I have wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to somebody's need made me blind. But I never have yet felt a twinge of regret for being a little too kind."

February 17, 2009
volume 13, issue 7

Members attending: ? Guests: ? Makeup's: ?

Calendar winners: Matt Meyer

February 10, 2009
volume 13, issue 6

Members attending: 21 Guests: 0 Makeup's: 0

Calendar winners: Dana Burnett

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Rotary is sponsoring a Blood Drive on May 1st. Keep it on your calendars and keep in mind we will need people the week before to make phone calls to donors.
2) Life Leadership conference will take place in June. If you know of a young adult - senior in high school or freshman in college - let Tom Ritchie know.
3) There are still 37 Calendars out there. Please get the money in to Jim.
4) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Tim Murphy & Rod Niswander (2/12/09); Lori O'Neill & Sean Pollion (2/26/09); Dan Rasmussen & Tom Ritchie (3/12/09)
5) Speaker schedule: Mike Malone (2/17/09), Bill Marshall (2/24/09) & Dan Rasmussen (3/3/09)

PROGRAM:
No Program Today. Jenny asked if there was a master media list which would help the club - and other non-profits - advertise their upcoming events. Karen spoke to the issue as not as simple as one email list because of the complexity of weekly, monthly and daily print media. A suggestion of a Public Relations packet on the website was made.

Karen invited everyone to the Library on Tuesday, February 24th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM for the Grand Opening of the Business Center which this club sponsored. The center is primarily for people interested in starting and retaining a business.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Sean Pollion: "Don't hurry, don't worry, do your best, leave the rest."

February 3, 2009
volume 13, issue 5

Members attending: 21 Guests: 3 Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners: Becky Ance, Adam Caron

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Jim announced the Superbowl Pool winners.
2) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Tim Murphy & Rod Niswander (2/12/09); Lori O'Neill & Sean Pollion (2/26/09); Dan Rasmussen & Tom Ritchie (3/12/09)
3) Speaker schedule: Jim Kan (2/10/09), Mike Malone (2/17/09) & Bill Marshall (2/24/09)

PROGRAM:
Joe Kanine invited representatives of "Northmen Night" this group has an annual fundraiser for Petoskey Schools athletic programs. The schools athletic budget has been cut as the school has reduced overall expenses. On February 21 at the Knights of Columbus there will be an evening of dinner, auction and entertainment. Honorary Co-chairs this year are Marlee Brown and Katie Brown. Cost of tickets $50/person, the evening starts at 6:00 PM. All proceeds will support school athletics, in particular this group is concerned that cuts will most severely affect middle school sports. They are trying to avoid the pay to play issue which can keep students from playing, students who benefit from the extra-curricular programs. For more information there is a link on the Petoskey Schools web site.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Kathy Hart: "A smile is a curve that can set a lot of things straight."

January 27, 2009
volume 13, issue 4

Members attending: 25 Guests: 1 Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners: Helmut Schluender

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Superbowl Pool is set.
2) If someone could sell a few more calendars there are some available. 60 calendars are still out with members - please get them turned in.
3) Board Meeting next week after the regular meeting.
4) (From last week) Petoskey Rotary Sunrise President John Marshall presents a donation on behalf of the club to Petoskey Library Director Karen Sherrard and Northern Lakes Economic Alliance President Andy Hayes for the new Business Resource Center to be located at the library. This project will make business related reference materials, on-line resources, business counseling and seminars more available to the local population and will be part of a network of eight Business Resource Centers located in communities throughout the region. (see photo)
5) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: John Marshall & Dave Meyer (1/29/09); Tim Murphy & Rod Niswander (2/12/09); Lori O'Neill & Sean Pollion (2/26/09)
6) Speaker schedule: Joe Kanine (2/3/09), Jim Kan (2/10/09) & Mike Malone (2/17/09)

PROGRAM:
Kathy Bardins is the Downtown Events Coordinator, she also works at NCMC part time in Marketing. Petoskey is having a Winter Blues Festival to encourage people to come down town and beat cabin fever. There will be 4 main events: on Feb 7th there will be a hot dish cook-off with a best in show type of competition - enter your favorite casserole! On Sunday the 8th there will be a Snow Sculpture Contest beginning at 1:00 PM - bring your creative ideas and your own shovels. Friday evening will feature a torch light parade - all participants in the parade should use the "blue" theme with lights and color. The week will be capped off with a fun Big Hair Mania event at City Park Grill - dress outrageous, the bigger the hair the better. Judging will occur. If spelling is more your thing join in the Adult Spelling Bee at McLean & Eakin. In addition to these events there will also be a Petos-KEY Hunt with clues and prizes. More information can be found online at petoskeydowntown.com.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Bill Marshall: "It isn't our position but our disposition that makes us happy."

January 20, 2009
volume 13, issue 3

Members attending: 21 Guests: 1 Makeup's: 1

Calendar winners: Barbara Cook

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Join in the Superbowl Pool - $2 per square. Talk to Jim Kan.
2) Please turn in your calendar money.
3) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: John Marshall & Dave Meyer (1/29/09); Tim Murphy & Rod Niswander (2/12/09); Lori O'Neill & Sean Pollion (2/26/09)
4) Speaker schedule: John Johnson (1/27/09), Joe Kanine (2/3/09) & Jim Kan (2/10/09)

Kat Cartwright
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Petoskey High School Senior Kat Cartwright spoke of her trip in August to the Democratic National Convention in Colorado. She earned the trip through the Junior Statesman Foundation by writing an essay. There were some great challenges when she arrived because the students needed to find their own credentials which would allow them into the convention hall. Outside the convention hall there were a tremendous amount of protestors that were varied and interesting. Inside she was fortunate to hear the major speeches such as Hilary Clinton and Joe Biden. With luck she ended up in the right hall to hear Michelle Obama give a speech as well. Experiencing the enthusiasm at Invesco Field when Obama spoke was amazing. Kat is now interested in studying political science - three things she took away from the experience were the importance of networking, luck and patience.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Del Ingalls: "The solutions to all our problems are more of the heart than of the law."

January 13, 2009
volume 13, issue 2

Members attending: 20 Guests: 1 Makeup's: 3

Calendar winners: William Ortlieb, Sara Meleski, Christopher Johnson

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Getting calendar money in early gives people a better chance of having their name drawn in the raffle. Last week 3 winners came from our club sales.
2) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Mike Malone & Bill Marshall (1/15/08); John Marshall & Dave Meyer (1/29/09); Tim Murphy & Rod Niswander (2/12/09)
3) Speaker schedule: Del Ingalls (1/20/09), Hob Igelson (1/27/09) & John Johnson (2/3/09)

PROGRAM:
The club met at city hall to hear about the Bear River Valley Master Plan. Amy Tweeten & Al Hansen explained the many improvements which could make the Bear River from the bay up to the current football stadium an outdoor recreation area for walking, biking, fishing and kayaking. If funds can be secured the project could be finished in 2-3 years. The area would be kept with its natural habitat, improvements would include paving a walk/bike path on one side of the river and making minor alterations to the river which would allow beginner and intermediate kayaking. Parking and restrooms would also be built in conjunction with current city streets. Eventually this trail could be linked to the college trails. The project would cost approximately $4 million.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Jenny Brower: "No matter where you go, there you are :)"

January 6, 2009
volume 13, issue 1

Members attending: 21 Guests: 2 Makeup's: 2

Calendar winners: None by our Club ($5000 winner - Anneke Rader of Boyne City)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Our meeting next week (Tue, Jan 13) will be at the Petoskey City Hall. We will be meeting with City Planner Amy Tweeten as she reviews the recently approved City Master Plan for the Bear River Valley Corridor (from waterfront to the football stadium). It’s an exciting plan and one you won’t want to miss.
As usual, the meeting will begin at 7:30 am, we’ll bring the coffee and bagels!
2) Salvation Army let us know they raised over $58,000 during the bell ringing season. Sunrise Rotary raised $1,062 on our shift at Olesons.
3) Manna: Thursdays ~2 pm: Mike Malone & Bill Marshall (1/15/08); John Marshall & Dave Meyer (1/29/09); Tim Murphy & Rod Niswander (2/12/09)
4) Speaker schedule: Mark Hilal (1/13/09), Del Ingalls (1/20/09) & Hob Igelson (1/27/09)

PROGRAM:
Andy Hayes introduced Wendy Wieland from Northern Lakes Economic Alliance. This organizaton covers four counties with a population of 112,187. Their mission is to help companies retain and create quality jobs. This takes a lot of creativity and thinking outside the box, particularly when trying to adapt grants or projects designed for urban areas to fit rural northern Michigan. One of the biggest challenges for our area is high speed internet. There are many resources available to companies or individuals. Business Resource Centers is something NLEA has been focussing on, there are currently 8 such centers in the 4 county area, most of them found at local libraries. Libraries are a very good fit because of their evening and weekend hours, and the research expertise library staff provide. They are currently working with the Petoskey Public Library to establish a Business Resource Center there.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Read by Jerry VanSlembrouck: "We never grow old emotionally. Our bodies change, but our emotional needs do not."