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Rotary of Kalamazoo - News recap for December 22 2008, make up list and new member information

Family of Rotary event Feb. 11, a Division I men's basketball game between the Western Michigan University Broncos and the Ohio University Wildcats.  Cost - $12 includes game, pizza and pop party at the Seelye Center, reserved parking and complimentary shuttle bus to game. Five Rotary clubs are participating in this event with 250 tickets available. Time - 5:30 p.m. with the game at 7 p.m.  Send name, club name and number of tickets desired to Kalamazoo Rotary Club, PO Box 70271, Kalamazoo 49005 or buy tickets at the meeting.

Jim Holtgrieve announced that Salvation Army Bell Ringing by Kalamazoo Rotarians had collected more than $17,000 to help those in need in our community.

Barb Walters announced that an outstanding Group Study Exchange team has been named for the April trip to Argentina after a very competitive selection process. The 2009 District 6360 team of four young professionals includes the applicant sponsored by Rotary of Kalamazoo:  Linda Tkacayk, Spanish teacher at Lawton High School who believes this opportunity will make her a more diverse Spanish instructor. 

Amy Remmert  reminded Rotarians that hosts are needed in May for the Group Study Exchange team from Argentina.  Hosting is a "great opportunity to learn about other cultures," she said.  And it is a great way to meet some of the finest young people in those cultures. 

Bob Kent introduced the speaker for the day, Brian J. Mullally, CEO and co-founder of Kalamazoo-based Globefunder.  A graduate of Georgetown University, the University of Notre Dame and a Certified Financial Planner, Mullally worked with Goldman Sachs and Greenleaf Trust.  A large part of Globefunder's work is to assist hospitals in creating non-profit health initiatives that make it possible for people to pay their bills.  Loan programs, flex pay and installment payments are among the solutions Globefunder is creating.  Mullally said Globefunder is a "an entrepreneurial story."

Program for Jan. 5 with Kalamazoo Rotarian Jefferson Murphy speaking on "Conflict Resolution." 

MAKE-UP LIST
December 24, 2008

BATTLE CREEK, MI:                  Don Gilmer, Brad Kaufmann, Bob Tower (2)
BOARD MEETING-Nov.:           Mary Jo Asmus, Rex Bell, Gordon Duisterhof, Lisa Godfrey, Dan Hartlieb,
                                                        Mary Jo Hawk, Deb Hughes, Brian Kaufman, Bob Kent, Marvin Ludwig,
                                                        Jim McIntyre, Judy Moore, Barb Walters, Thell Woods
BOARD MEETING-Dec.:            Mary Jo Asmus, Rex Bell, Giff Blaylock, Lisa Godfrey, Dan Hartlieb,
                                                        Deb Hughes, Brian Kaufman, Bob Kent, Steve Kreider, Jim McIntyre,
                                                        Thell Woods
CHARLOTTE, MI:                       Kathleen Tosco
DISTRICT FOUNDATION:        Rex Bell, Jill Eldred, Jim McIntyre (2), Karl Sandelin (2), Kathleen Tosco, Thell Woods
E-CLUB ONE:                               Bob Boughner, Anne Drummond, Tim Lemanski, Kim Loftus, 
                                                       Tony McDonnell (3)
GSE COMMITTEE:                     Kathleen Tosco (3), Barb Walters (3), Greta Williams (3)
GULL LAKE AREA, MI:             Jeannie Brandenberger, Bob Britigan, John Dillworth
KALAMAZOO SUNRISE:         Jon Andrews, Brian Arra (2), Matt Bates, Rick Briscoe (6), Ann Fergemann
                                                        (2), Dan Liehr, Tony McDonnell (8), Jim McIntyre (3), Cinty Stewart,
                                                        Greta Williams
MARCO ISLAND SUNRISE:     Dave Boutell (2)
MARSHALL, MI:                        Don Gilmer, Bob Heasley
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL:      Bob Britigan
NURMIJARVI, FINLAND:         Karl Sandelin (2)
OSHTEMO, MI:                           Dave Boutell
PARCHMENT, MI:                      Dave Boutell (2), Bob Britigan, Jim Winkworth (5), Melike Winkworth (5)
PAW PAW, MI:                           Jennifer Lang, Greta Williams
PORTAGE AM, MI:                    Mark Harsha (3)
PORTAGE, MI:                             Ann Fergemann, Rebecca Pierce, Amy Remmert, Don Ryan, Ed Sackley,
                                                        Pat Socia, Bob Squier (3), Greta Williams (2), Mike Williams
STRIVE - 11/25/08:                       Jon Andrews, Jill Eldred, Mary Jo Hawk, Judy Moore, Jon Pellowe,
                                                        Karl Sandelin, Chris Tracy, Elaine Williams
STRIVE - 12/05/08:                       Jon Andrews, Jill Eldred, Mary Jo Hawk, Judy Moore, Jon Pellowe, 
                                                        Chris Tracy, Elaine Williams, Rick Wordell
STRIVE - Conferences:               Jon Andrews, Jill Eldred, Judy Moore, Jon Pellowe, Chris Tracy,
                                                        Elaine Williams, Rick Wordell
TALLINN, ESTONIA:                 Karl Sandelin
VICKSBURG, MI:                         Dale Hein?? , Mark Harsha (2), Don Ryan, Kathleen Tosco

 

NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: DEB RUSSELL of Community Advocates has been proposed for membership by JOHN DILLWORTH with a classification of Foundations, Boards and Associations.  Any comments or objections must be received by the Administrative Secretary within 10 days.

 


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