Rotary News

Rotary Monday April 13, 2009

Editarian Bob O'Boyle

Jim Holtgrieve followed the traditional singing of the National Anthem with an appropriate invocation and President Rex led a silent prayer by all Rotarians for the passing of Robert Mathews.  Bryon Zocher read the news of the Kalamazoo Art scene and Richard Piat of WKZO news read the radio news.

Visiting Rotarians: None attended so none were introduced

Guests of attending Rotarians:  Alice Gordon was introduced by husband & Rotarian Ed; Paul Flickinger by Kathleen Tosco: Sonia Personetta by Jean Forest; Jennifer Celestine by Nancy Owen; Heather Byrd by Anne Drummond; Bobbe Luce by Ann Rohrbaugh; Jim Steenbergen by PE Deb Chope Hughes; Crystal Kelley by Laura Latiolas; Dan Adams by Brian Kaufman; and Jim Cupper by Wayne Kruger.

Maestros Jon Pellowe and John Dillworth led us through two reasonable facsimiles of singing with a piano.

President Rex presented Giff Blaylock as a five time Paul Harris Fellow and he was recognized by a standing ovation from all in attendance.  Nice going Giff; you are an inspiration for us all!

Announcements and Etc.:

President Bell announced the following: 

·         The fireside chat for this week has been postponed.

·         Proposed by-law and articles of incorporation update will soon be sent to the membership for consideration.

·         Don't forget to sign up for the District 6360 Conference in Frankenmuth May 15 through the 17^th.  

·         Membership survey will be coming soon!  A chair of this committee is needed.  Contact President Rex if you are interested in spearheading this effort.

Program for the Day:

Lisa Godfrey introduced our topic for the day and speaker Jan Maatman Director of the Non Profit Leadership Program in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Western Michigan University and a former Kalamazoo Rotarian.

This program is designed to offer a minor in Nonprofit Leadership to undergraduate students to prepare them for leadership in human service, arts, environmental, and governmental organizations.  Director Maatman went on to explain the objectives of the program and the priorities expected of the students as well as the expectations of the community.

KALAMAZOO ROTARY CLUB

MAKE-UP LIST

April 14, 2009

ALBION, MI:                        Don Gilmer

BATTLE CREEK, MI:            Don Gilmer (2)

BLOOD DRIVE:            Bob Coleman, Sam Cupps, Sandra Edwards, Caroline Ham, Jim Holtgreive, Brian Kaufman, Jeff Lee, Jeff Murphy, Mark Pawlowski, George Peterson, Julie Peterson, Amy Remmert, Bill Rose, Chris Shook, Steve Springsdorf, Eric Tiller, Greta Williams, Ken Young, Bryan Zocher

BOARD MEETING-4/3/09:            Mary Jo Asmus, Rex Bell, Dan Hartlieb, Brian Kaufman, Bob Kent, Jim McIntyre, Judy Moore, Thell Woods

BOARD MEETING-4/8/09:            Mary Jo Asmus, Rex Bell, Lisa Godfrey, Dan Hartlieb, Deb Hughes, Brian Kaufman, Bob Kent, Andy Latham, Jim McIntyre, Judy Moore, Thell Woods

DISTRICT FOUNDATION:            Karl Sandelin

E-CLUB ONE:             Tom Ihling (2), Kim Loftus, Juan Olivarez (2), Rebecca Pierce

GULL LAKE, MI:            Bob Kent

KALAMAZOO SUNRISE, MI:            Don Ryan

MARCO ISLAND SUNRISE, FL:            Dave Boutell (5)

MARSHALL, MI:            Kathleen Tosco

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL:            Bob Britigan

OSHTEMO, MI:            Don Ryan

PARCHMENT, MI:            Sandy Bliesener, Stan Clouse (2), Don Flesche (2), Dale Hein, Amy Remmert, Jim Winkworth (3), Melike Winkworth (3)

P.E.T.S.:                                             Rick Briscoe, Deb Hughes, Jennifer Lang, Jim McIntyre, Kathleen Tosco

PORTAGE AM, MI:            Mark Harsha (2)

PORTAGE, MI:            Rick Briscoe, Ann Fergemann, Michelle Karpinski, Ed Sackley, Bob Squier

SINGER ISLAND, FL:            Bob Britigan (3)

SOUTH FT. MYERS, FL:            Tom Hoekstra

STRIVE-3/27/09:            Jon Andrews, Jill Eldred, Mary Jo Hawk, Judy Moore, Jon Pellowe, Karl Sandelin, Chris Tracy, Rick Wordell

THREE RIVERS, MI:            Peter TerLouw

VENICE SUNRISE, FL:            Don Gilmer

VICKSBURG, MI:            Ron Fuller, Mark Harsha

??:            Tim Light, Dolly Roselip

NEW MEMBER PROPOSALS: RYAN M. OPIRA of Law Office of Ryan M. Opira has been proposed for membership by MARK TOTTEN with a classification of Law and JAMES A. CUPPER of McCrosky Marketing, Inc. has been proposed for membership by WAYNE KRUGER with a classification of Marketing.  Any comments or objections must be received by the Administrative Secretary within 10 days.