Rotary News

Kalamazoo Rotary - March 16, 2009

President-elect Deb Chope Hughes opened her inaugural meeting subbing for President Rex by introducing Sean McCann and his lilting Irish-flavored invocation.  Richard Piet of WKZO then shared the news of the day including Condoleeza Rice and former President George W. Bush speaking at the Economic Club of Southwest Michigan on April 30 and May 28.  He ended with several suggestions on the name for the new KPS middle school - contest details soon to be announced.  Richard's will probably not make the cut.  Kristen Chesak said there is a lot happening in the arts and she meant it.  From Riverdance to Orchestra from Planet X there is something for everyone.  For a complete list see www.KalArts.com

Visiting Rotarians:  Table hosts introduced Roger DenBraber (Otsego), Bill Dimond (Kal Sunrise), Jerry Kohel (Gull Lake) and Cobi Chalmers (Portage).

Guests:  Rotarians introduced their guests:  Anne Drummond - Heather Byrd, Thell Woods - Dr. Walter Jones III, Deb Russell - Jim Cupper, Ed Gorden - Alice Gorden, and Jennifer Lang - Hessani Nuima, Kenneth Adays, Kisnoune Ali.

Music:  John Dillworth and Jennifer Lang continued the holiday salute by leading us through "When Irish Eyes are Smiling".

Announcements:  President-elect Deb presented Ann Fergemann with her blue badge. 

There will be a Fireside Chat on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. located at the Park Club.

Happy Bucks:  Thell Woods for promoting Polio Plus stickers; Brian Arra for son's 1^st place in State for Decca Finance; Jeff Ross for son's (WMU's) Lacrosse team beating Oakland; Jack Hopkins for 6 days at Tiger spring training with his 3 sons; Pam Kingery for Purdue championship; Eric Tiller for Rick Briscoe's leadership regarding Polio meeting and Ed Sackley's work on updating Rotary website; Steve Duisterhof for a successful HBAGK Home Expo; Jennifer Lang for finding purchaser of Super Book and housing for gentleman from Japan; Gif Blaylock for fantastic arts in Kalamazoo; John Dillworth for son's work at the Radisson; George Peterson to announce Isaac banquet; Ed Sackley for Fred Upton's son Steve excelling in Lacrosse even though no U of M lacrosse sadly for Fred means no U of M for Steve.

Program:  Robin Hall began her program by extolling "it's a wonderful day in the neighborhood".  This was top of mind with the beautiful day putting lots of smiles on faces.  She introduced a new service for seniors called Senior Move Assistance.  Her business focuses on those over 55 who are making a change and have lots of arrangements to make.  They could be moving to assisted living or downsizing while having lots of stuff to dispose of.  They will organize the move and set up the total living experience from placing slippers by the bed to placing food in the refrigerator.  They provide a smorgasbord of services to choose from and these services can be offered from state to state.  Brochures are available which list the services as well as a website:  http://www.seniormoveassistance.com/

KALAMAZOO ROTARY CLUB

MAKE-UP LIST

March 16, 2009

BATTLE CREEK, MI:                         Dan Busby

BOARD MEETING-MARCH:            Jon Andrews, Rex Bell, Lisa Godfrey, Dan Hartlieb, Mary Jo Hawk, Deb Hughes, Brian Kaufman, Bob Kent, Jim McIntyre, Judy Moore

CEREAL CITY, MI:                            Brad Kaufmann

CLIMAX, MI:                                     Rick Briscoe

E-CLUB ONE:                                    Mary Jo Asmus, Tom Ihling (2), James Stroupe

MARCO ISLAND SUNRISE, FL:      Dave Boutell (2)

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL:              Bob Britigan

PARCHMENT, MI:                             Don Flesche

PAW PAW AREA, MI:                       Peter TerLouw, Greta Williams

PLAINWELL, MI:                               Bill Rose

PORTAGE AM, MI:                            Mark Harsha (8)

PORTAGE, MI:                                   Dan Busby, Juan Olivarez, Don Ryan, Robert Squier

SINGER ISLAND, FL:                        Bob Britigan

THREE RIVERS, MI:              Jeff Murphy

VICKSBURG, MI:                              Mark Harsha (2), Tim Kilmartin

WATERLOO, IA:                                Ann Fergemann

??:                                                        Timothy Light, Don Ryan

NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: JOHN CLARK of Wow Web Works has been proposed for membership by GIFF BLAYLOCK with a classification of Business Services.  Any comments or objections must be received by the Administrative Secretary within 10 days.

Submitted by Jeanne McGeorge