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Happy New Year to all!
2020 is behind us and hopefully most of the challenges it brought. I'm sure many of us are still recovering from holiday doings as well. I'm grateful to have had time with my family despite my house looking like the aftermath of a cat 5 hurricane.
I hope you and yours, whether together or apart, enjoyed the holidays. It's about time for us to get together again! Virtually still, but I'm glad we're able to do it. This Friday we're looking forward to hearing from member Jim Johnston. Jim has been a member for almost 2 years and has been a a great addition to our club. Join us as we hear Jim's personal story this Friday.
See Zoom link below. See you bright and early Friday a.m.!
--Pattie Courtney, LSRC President 2020-21
Join this week's LSRC Zoom Meeting Time: Jan 8, 2021 07:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://cleary.zoom.us/j/97587718184 Meeting ID: 975 8771 8184
Dial in Numbers: +1 (253) 215-8782 +1 (301) 715-8592
Please send ME photos and stories about Rotarians no later than Tuesday of every week!
Put the words "Rotary News" in the subject area so I can find it easily. I only have 6 email accounts, plus Messanger, Text, and DMs.
Also, please send me any write-ups, blurbs, article ideas, minutes of meetings, etc.
If all I have to do is edit the info, the more likely it will get published! --jml (810) 986-9320 text/cell
JAN. 6th BLOOD DRIVE CANCELLED
First the good news. We had all 50 slots filled with anxious donors, some coming from as far away as Hartland and Pinckney. Now the not-so-good news. The Red Cross had to cancel the blood drive after 90 minutes because it was too cold. Even though the boiler had been serviced three weeks ago, a faulty circuit board would not allow the heat to stay on. With some emergency portable heaters, the temperature rose S-L-O-W-L-Y from a brisk 44 degrees F to 58.8 degrees. Equipment doesn't work properly unless the temps are below 59 and above 85. Would YOU want a phlebotomist sticking a needle in your arm when she is shivering from the cold?
We will attempt to re-schedule sometime in the spring, but will need more involvement and commitment from the other Rotary Clubs in Livingston County. Thanks to Howell Rotary for sending us volunteers and for Janet Burns stopping in at 1 pm to help close down the drive.
AND THE WINNER OF FANTASY FOOTBALL IS...
Brenda Tipton's team, Woo-Woo's Rumble defeated Dianne McCormick's Golden Girl in the finals to win the Pobuda Scholarship FunD Fantasy Football Trophy.
Jim Watters' Bone Crushers finished third and defending Champ Terr Defina's Tackler finished fourth. We raised $350 for the Don Po9buda Memorial Scholarship Fund. The awards banquet, trophy presentation and football jersey distribution will take place as soon as it is safe to congregate. [I just made that last part up, Jim.]
KINDNESS FOR HOT COCOA FUND-RAISER WARMS MANY HEARTS
Thank you to everyone who supported our POP UP fundraiser for Michigan Humane - Livingston County one Sunday in December, by raising more than $500! With help from her family, Livingston Sunrise Rotaract member Karli Soraruf had the heart and vision to set up an ADORABLE, holiday-themed photo booth WITH hot cocoa, collecting donations - a TRUE "service above self" project for Rotary! [She has RUF in her name, too!]
And, thanks to the help from Mayor Nick Proctor (Howell Rotary) and Community Development Director Tim Schmitt and his team at the City of Howell, arrangements for the location in Peanut Row worked out perfectly. We had a great turnout with lots of dogs and families that were out supporting small businesses downtown. One passerby, Kara, was SO EXCITED she showed us photos of her dog, Molly, took a picture of the booth AND promoted it on the Facebook group, Howell/Brighton Area Mom to Mom . One couple even used the booth to take photos to announce their BABY ON THE WAY.
People were asking that the booth be set up for NEXT YEAR, please!! So many were just plain happy to support Michigan Humane, get a cup of cocoa or enjoy the Christmas music playing. And, it didn't hurt to have Karli's friend Pat around with his ADORABLE puppy, Ranger. We remember Alexandra... who was out shopping, saw the pup and asked to have her photo taken at the photo booth with RANGER!! CUUUTE! --Jamie Nicholson
NOMINATE A FELLOW ROTARIAN FOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR!
Each year, Livingston County United way looks for people in the community that give from the heart and make things happen. Despite the limitations of the pandemic, the volunteer needs in the community increased and many people stepped up to make a difference! If you know someone or a team that did exactly that, please take a few minutes out of your day and nominate them for one of Livingston County United Way’s Annual Volunteer Awards.
Nominations are needed for the following 5 Awards by January 25th
Charles W. Itsell Volunteer of the Year Award is for an individual whose commitment to the Livingston County United Way and the health and human service needs of our community during the past year goes far “above and beyond” normal volunteerism. Sherry Randall of Howell, was last year’s recipient.
Donald Epley Lifetime Community Service Award recognizes an individual who embraces volunteerism and service to the community as a way of life, is committed to the Livingston County United Way, and over the years has made a significant impact to, and contributed to the betterment of, those lives he or she has touched. Rena Pomaville of Tsunagari Services, Inc., was last year’s recipient.
Young Person of Distinction Award recognizes an area youth for outstanding service and leadership to his or her community, showing true selflessness and an overall sense of caring for others. Joel Rushlow a Howell High School Student was recognized last year.
Youth Organization of the Year Award recognizes an area youth organization for outstanding service to their community, showing true selflessness and an overall sense of caring for others. Brighton High School Lacrosse Team was last year’s recipient.
Randy Rudisill Business-of-the-Year Award recognizes an area business that perpetuates Randy Rudisill’s strong commitment to community, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement, people, hard work, customers, ethics, and profit. EctoHR Inc. of Brighton, was the recipient last year.
Please complete the award application online at www.lcunitedway.org. Please note, we will only be accepting electronic applications this year! Nominations are due to the Livingston County United Way by January 25th. Recipients will be recognized at Livingston County United Way’s “Spirit of the Community” Annual Meeting, to be held virtually on March 10th. --Terri Hillier-Romankewiz,
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, Bakers at Milford, 2925 S. Milford Road
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.
