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NO REGULAR MEETING THIS WEEK... see you at
President's Night, June 23rd at TAMARACK at 395 Old U.S. 23 North at 6pm.
(It's a retired Jewish summer camp established by the Fresh Air Society of Detroit.)
Here's the scoop from our future LSRC President in 2023-24, Mike Murphy
Yep it is this Thursday, wholly smokes does time fly. Technically it starts at 6:00 for mingling and cocktails, but I'm pretty sure anytime after 5:30 will be o.k. Dinner will be 6:30 give or take a few minutes.
For those of you that attended last year, it is the same spot. (Camp Tamarack). The address is 405 N. Old US 23 Brighton. If your GPS doesn't like that, try 405 Lenny Newman Dr.
Camp Tamarack is on the West Side of Old 23. South of Bergin Road, [That's on the LEFT SIDE of the road as you travel from Brighton up Old U.S. 23] For a landmark, it's just south of Livingston Concrete on the opposite side of the road. It's a long driveway. Don't head left to the nice house on the lake. Keep right and THEN make a left.
Casual dress, superhero theme. Questions, let me know.
And NO MEETING on Friday, July 1st. Have a Happy Fourth of July!
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM WAS...
The dedication of the LSRC Peace Pole at LESA.
The peace pole was dedicated in honor of Brenda K. "Woo Woo" Tipton for her extraordinary leadership as 6380 District Governor 2021-2022. That's Woo-Woo on the far right in blue. On the left with the microphone is our current LSRC President Jamie Nicholson, and in the middle is Michael Hubert, superintendent of the Livingston Educational Service Agency who graciously offered the space to plant the Peace Pole.
Above are members of LSRC who participated in the dedication ceremony. What a gorgeous day to make peace!
BrendaK Tipton is a past-president of the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club and is the current Governor of Rotary District 6380. Her reign... uh, rule... er...TERM ends June 30th. We thought we would ask her some of the questions you might ask. This will be a multi-part article over the next few weeks.
19. What do you wish all members knew, but most don't?
I deeply and truly love and respect all of them. I did not move into leading this District for me I did it for them and all Rotarians in our District. I did it to promote the amazing club and it’s members that I believe each club could and should model. I thank LSRC and it’s amazing members for giving me one of the BEST years of my life in being their President in 2017-2018 and I will forever be deeply grateful
20. Ask and answer a question you wish we had asked? Ha! You have about covered it all and I hope I wasn’t too long in my answers and thank you for asking about the adventures of BrendaK “WooWoo” Tipton.
21. What's next for BrendaK? My immediate focus NOW is to continue my 150+% engagement obligations to support and lead District 6380 and all members and clubs with all I can give until June 30, 2022. After that it is when I will look to my next Rotary venture. We will see where the next road leads and how the next chapter will be written.
Stay in touch, BrendaK. This is where you started it all! -jml
RANDOM THOUGHTS
As an editor, I see things differently. Ways to tighten up writing to make it clearer. So shouldn't we just have a THREE-WAY Test?
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR and will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
It's Rotary Foreign Exchange Student time! One kid is on her way to Germany. Three or more students will be on their way to Howell, Brighton and Pinckney. Look for a full report next week (I hope).
MEET BALA MURTHY - the 2022-23 DISTRICT 6380 GOVERNOR
Out with the old... (sorry Brenda K) and in with the new.
DROP EVERYTHING AND COME JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AT Kensington Metro Park Thursday, July 21st to Meet the District 6380 Governor Bala Murthy.
Martindale Beach. 4570 Huron River Pkwy Milford, Michigan 48381.
Directions 2nd left from Kensington Metro Park Entrance. Less than 1.5 Miles from I-96
Please make sure to come enjoy good food, great entertainment and lots and lots of fun and fellowship.
You've heard of Hollywood...You may have heard of Bollywood...But have you heard of Balawood?????
A fun exciting evening with an experience you've probably never had...More detail and registration coming soon!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS..YOU PROBABLY WILL NOT SEE AN EVENT LIKE THIS AGAIN!!
WHO IS BALA MURTHY?
A Rotary Ambassadorial scholar, Bala has been committed to Rotary for over 30 years. Following his business contracts to DC, Bala was has been on the Board of Directors, International Services, Rotary Foundation and Embassy Relations & Sister-Cities Committee for the Washington DC Rotary (D7620). He has been the past TRF Chairman and member on the Accounting Service Reengineering Team for the DC Rotary. He has recently established the Rotary Yoga and Meditation Fellowship and its Secretary. He is the Membership Director and N. Central USA Vice-President of the Rotary International Travel & Hosting Fellowship. Bala is a member of the RI Alumni Relation Committee Prior to Washington DC Rotary,
Bala was a member of the Detroit Rotary (#16, D6400) where he held various club positions. Before Detroit Rotary, Bala served as President of Grand Blanc, MI Rotary (D6330). He has served on various District Committees in both D6330 and D6400, including being the keynote speaker at the D6330 District Conference in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. After the devastating earthquake in Gujrat, India 1993, Bala led and coordinated Rotary International global matching grant to rebuild fallen Gujrat communities, now named after Rotary (Rotary Nagar). During 2001, Bala led a 3-H Grant Initiative and approval to provide low-cost housing shelters in Western India. He has led several Rotary matching grants for supporting schools throughout the world including desks, chairs and blackboards for schools in India and education for school children in Cancun, Mexico.
Awards: Bala has received numerous awards including 1993-94 “The Rotary Foundation District Service Award” in D6330 for his leadership in implementing “Low Cost Housing Shelters” for the survivors of one of the worst earthquakes in W. India. Bala and his wife, Roma are Major Donors Level 3 and plan to become Arch Clump Society Members in 5 years. They are also Level 5 TRF Bequest Society Members.
Bala and his wife Roma, (pictured above) are both now Troy Rotarians.
ROTARY FAMILY LUNCH - WEDNESDAYs in BRIGHTON
Meet with your fellow Rotarians and their family and friends in Downtown Brighton at Jameson's Irish Pub and Grill. Lunch begins promptly at noon, so check out the menu posted online. First one there, please reserve a table. Expect about 8!
Invite your extended Rotary Family [aka spouses], friends or co-workers. Or a member you haven't seen lately! This is one of the things that makes LSRC so special! SO, EACH ONE BRING ONE.
Some highlights. More than 350 bid on items. Sponsors donated more than $100,000 to make the event successful for our charities. LIVE auction sales generated almost $42K. And the silent auction and the card game generated another $14K.
The two charities (REACHING HIGHER and SPECIAL MINISTRIES) each received giant $20,000 checks from the Foundation Treasurer. Roger quipped, "that's the most legible I've ever seen Jim's signature!" Next year's Midnight in the Tropics will be held.at Crystal Gardens on the evening of ?????? The 2022-2023 MITT beneficiaries selection process and application will be on the bottom left of the club's website in the next few weeks.
However, applicants will first be judged if their program of project is in alignment of the focus areas of LSRC and the Foundation. Currently, there are two. 1. Youth and Families in Crisis 2. Community Addiction Programs and Services
STEVE LIVINGWAY SAYS THANKS
On behalf of the entire Reaching Higher community, thank you Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club for your generous grant. The $20,000 grant from the LSRC Midnight in the Tropics event to Reaching Higher to use for youth programs in Livingston County is one more example of your commitment to the young people in our community. I am honored to be a member of this club as well as the Director of Reaching Higher 4 Youth. You are helping us help kids -- what could possibly be more important? Thank you!
GLEANERS VICTORY GARDEN
Jim Watters would like to plan a day in late July for a Club work day at the Gleaners Community Garden (Victory Garden). This would be Tuesday or Thursday 9:30am to 11:30am. No date selected as yet. Stay focused for more info later.
If you would like to volunteer on your own please contact:
Every school district in the county had an applicant for this $1,000 college scholarship which can be renewed annually for a total of four years. There were a total of 17 submissions. This year the club awarded THREE scholarships according to Mike Murphy.
From Pinckney High School, Avery will be attending Eastern Michigan University, studying Business Management & Marketing. Breenan from Brighton High School is pursuiing a degree in Biomolecular Science at the University of Michigan. and Piper Luke from Hartland HS will be attending Saginaw Valley U studying Pre-law and Political Science. Congrats to all!
Greeters should arrive BY 7:15 AM and assist members to set up, hand out name badges, welcome guests and identify visiting Rotarians. Smile! Make EVERYONE feel welcome. Introduce them to other members.
GREETERS -JUNE 24, 2022
No meeting - it's the day after President's Night. (Take an Alka-Seltzer and take the day off.)
GREETERS -JULY 1, 2022
No meeting!. Fourth of July Weekend, Hungry Duck Race
GREETERS -JULY 8, 2022
CAROLYN HENRY
GEORGE WATTS
GREETERS -JULY 15, 2022
TIM WILLIAMS
MICHAEL HUBERT
GREETERS -JULY 22, 2022
JOHN-CHRISTOPHER HUGHES
TOM ARCHER
GREETERS -JULY 29, 2022
COURTNEY ATSALAKIS - You can do this!
BETSY HUNDLEY
GREETERS -AUGUST 5, 2022
JANINE & RAMESH IYER
GREETERS -AUGUST 12, 2022
DAN BAIN
MARK JAFFRAY
GREETERS -AUGUST 19, 2022
SARA BARNWELL
ROBERT JOHNSON
GREETERS -AUGUST 26, 2022
ABBIE BATES
JAMES JOHNSTON
If you are unable to fulfill your bi-annual responsibility as an OFFICIAL GREETER when assigned, please let me know via email with "Rotary" in the subject line at least a week in advance. I suggest calling one of the new members and ask. The week of our meeting, you are responsible for arranging your own replacement! MLenninger@gmail.com
You can enjoy a meal with local Rotarians every day of the week:
Monday - Lunch - Howellat Howell Board of Education Room at the Administration Building (on Highlander Way)
Tuesday - Lunch - Brightonat the Brighton Community Building (aka the Boy Scout Building)
Tuesday - Lunch - Lyon Area at Abbey Park at Mill River...off Milford Road, south of I-96, across from Coyote Golf Club
Wednesday - Lunch - Fowlerville at First United Methodist Church on 2nd Street
Thursday - Breakfast - Hartland Rotary Club, at the Hartland Insurance Agency (Old US 23, just north of M 59).
Thursday - Lunch - Novi at Suburban Collection Showcase
NOON - Milford Rotary Club, at Milford United Methodist Church. Bring your own lunch.
Take the opportunity to see other clubs, meet other Rotarians and see how they do things. These count as "Make Up" meetings if you can't attend your regular weekly club meeting.
Above are members of LSRC who participated in the dedication ceremony. What a gorgeous day to make peace! 
in implementing “Low Cost Housing Shelters” for the survivors of one of the worst earthquakes in W. India. Bala and his wife, Roma are Major Donors Level 3 and plan to become Arch Clump Society Members in 5 years. They are also Level 5 TRF Bequest Society Members.