Join us for tasty BREAKFAST treats, POSITIVE energy and HEARTS of service! Club business starts promptly at 7:30 am, with pledges, announcements, Fine Sheriff duties and HAPPY DOLLARS. A weekly talk ENRICHING our lives takes us to 8:30am.
You and a guest are invited to join us each and almost every Friday for The Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club breakfast, held at the LESA building in Howell.Only $5 for a guest's breakfast. Pay Penny Murphy.
Socialization begins about 7:15 am.
The meeting rings in promptly at 7:30. Please help set up and help tear down. Late? Cough up a buck to the Fine Sheriff.
BRING at least $5 for the 50/50 DRAWING. (The POT is at $55 and growing... LuckyANNE RENNIE with United Way of Livingston County collected about $1155 on 1/21/22) Exact change is appreciated!
If you cannot make it to a meeting in person, please join us via ZOOM and keep your VIDEO camera on so we can see your smiling face! [This means you Sam Larioza! Sensei, we miss you.]
If you do show up, remember the CDC has recommended that EVERYONE wear a mask INDOORS, even if you have been vaxxed AND boosted. This Omicron variant of CoViD-19 is so contagious, it has created many, many breakthrough infections, even with people who have had CoViD-19 before. Masks, however, are NOT mandatory, but highly encouraged for Rotary Club members and their guests. Feel free to social distance as well, and 12 feet apart is safer than six feet.
As a secondary math teacher for 25 years, I have a serious interest in the value of education. The movement in LSRC that increases opportunities for community members to improve their reading abilities is one of which we can ALL be proud. Many of us have participated in the distribution of the Little Free Libraries throughout Livingston County, worked with United Way in reading programs with students at elementary schools, contributed to adult literacy programs in the county and now are involved in the Literacy Committee Sunrise Rotary (LCSR).Keep up the GREAT work!
Check Out the ClubRunner Calendar atwww.livingstonsunriserotary.orgfor ALL upcoming events, weekly activities, club business meetings, information about upcoming speakers and MORE! [HINT:all of the blue underlined words above are hotlinks for a website or email!]
She's our guest speaker on Feb. 4th, hosted by Judge Dan Bain. She's in charge of an interventional court that helps Livingston County veterans to avoid the regular judicial system.
The Honorable Judge Shauna N. Murphy was appointed to the 53rd District Court bench by Governor Rick Snyder on December 26, 2018.
Her roles: District Court Judge, Presiding Judge, Livingston County Veterans Treatment Court
Educational Background: Judge Murphy is a graduate of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, Fenton High School, and Michigan State University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy with a minor in International Relations from Michigan State University's James Madison College in 2000. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2003.
Prior Work History:
Prior to her judicial appointment, Judge Murphy was a courtroom trial attorney for more than 15 years. She litigated thousands of court cases in both state and federal courts. As a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Health Care Fraud Division of the Michigan Department of Attorney General, she specialized in the prosecution of complex cases involving elder abuse and financial exploitation, nursing home abuse and neglect, Medicaid/Medicare and healthcare fraud, the opioid crisis, and white collar crime. She also negotiated large civil settlements and drafted legislation on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of Michigan.
Prior to joining the Attorney General, Judge Murphy was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Circuit Court Division of the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office where she prosecuted violent crimes and other felonies as lead trial counsel. Prior to beginning her career in public service, Judge Murphy was a civil litigator and Associate Attorney in the Complex Commercial Litigation Group of the law firm Sullivan, Ward, Asher, and Patton, P.C. in Southfield. As an undergraduate student at Michigan State University, she was a Student Assistant in the Office of the MSU President and Board of Trustees and a Legislative Intern in the Government Policy and Practice Group of the law firm of Dykema Gossett, PLLC.
As a law student at Michigan State University, she was a Law Clerk for the MSU Office of the General Counsel and she completed the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan Trial Internship Program at the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office.
Professional Associations, Awards, and Other Involvements: Judge Murphy is licensed to practice law in both the State of Michigan and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Judges Association, the Michigan District Judges Association, the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals, the Livingston County Community Corrections Advisory Board, and the Livingston County Bar Association.
Judge Murphy is the recipient of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan Ten Years of Prosecution Service Award (2015) and the Oakland County Prosecutorâs Office Distinguished Service Award (2014). She is also the recipient of the âCircle of Lightâ Award (2009) from the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County which was presented to her as a result of her work on behalf of abused and neglected children.
Veterans treatment court uses a hybrid integration of drug court and mental health court principles to serve military veterans, and sometimes active-duty personnel. They promote sobriety, recovery, and stability through a coordinated response that involves cooperation and collaboration with community and state-wide partners. Veterans Treatment Courts also rely on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care networks, the Veterans Benefits Administration, volunteer veteran mentors, and veterans and veterans family support organizations.
Greeters should arrive BY 7:15 AM and assist members to set up, hand out name badges, welcome guests and identify visiting Rotarians. Smile!
Have you ever seen so many people wearing PLAID? All I know is that Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (according to Steve Martin anyway). Sally Harvey challenged the fine sheriff Steve Gronow to pay $5 for every person who wore plaid closthing to our January 28th meeting. Well, he paid out an additional $100 in fines... but members matched his contributions by another $130! ["Does that mean I get a refund?" asked Steve. Uh, that would be a NO.
FEBRUARY
GREETERS - FEBRUARY 4, 2022
CAROLYN HENRY
JOHN HUGHES
GREETERS - FEBRUARY 11, 2022
[Share some LOVE! Wear a heart or bring in Valentine's Candy.]
DIANNE McCORMICK
SAM BRISH
GREETERS - FEBRUARY 18, 2022
JANET BURNS
MIKE MURPHY
GREETERS - FEBRUARY 25, 2022
PENNY MURPHY
LINDA CAREY
MARCH GREETERS
GREETERS - MARCH 4, '02
[Tomorrow is MITT. Wear your best tropical attire!]
CONNIE CONKLIN
JENNIFER NASH
GREETERS - MARCH 11, '02
BILL COOK
CARRIE NEWSTEAD
GREETERS - MARCH 18, '02
STEVE LIVINGWAY
PATRICIA COURTNEY
GREETERS - MARCH 25, '02
MICHAEL O'BRIAN
STEVE LIVINGWAY
GREETERS - APRIL 1 '02
[Wear something foolish; a fun hat, shirt or socks!]
TERRI DEFINA
JEANNINE DUFAULT
GREETERS - APRIL 8 '02
LORNA DURAND
WAYNE PERRY
GREETERS - APRIL 15 '02
[It's GOOD FRIDAY. EASTER is Sunday. Wear something floral. Or egg-like.]
MARY DURST
ANNE RENNIE
GREETERS - APRIL 22 '02
LILIANA FLEMING
MARK ROBINSON
GREETERS - APRIL 29 '02
ERIC GALBRAITH
DIANA ROMSEK
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. The week of our meeting, you are responsible for arranging your own replacement! MLenninger@gmail.com
Get to know your fellow Rotarians better. Join us this coming Wednesday for stimulating conversation, tidbits of inside information, good food, fun and fellowship outside of our regular Friday meetings. We meet at noon at Jameson's Irish Grill on Grand River. Park out back.
Invite your extended Rotary Family [aka spouses], friends or co-workers. This also is a great way to introduce them to our club and what makes LSRC so special! There simply isn't enough time at our weekly meetings to get to know one another better. SO, EACH ONE BRING ONE.
Warmest regards, Tom Archer
p.s. There is a good chance on Feb. 9th that SOMEONE may pick up the tab for lunch. Just sayin'!
The 2022 Rotary International Convention will be an in-person event JUNE 4-8 in Houston, Texas, USA. We are excited to offer a special registration rate of US$495 through 28 February.
You, must either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) OR provide a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before their arrival at the convention. Check convention.rotary.org for updates as we continue to determine what safety protocols are necessary, based on the current CDC recommendations for safe gatherings.
Donât delay, because this special registration offer expires 28 February. Youâll have the opportunity to cancel for a full refund, minus a $50 per person administration fee, until 30 April. Click here for a promotional brochure.
WHAT'S THE STORY ABOUT THE CHICKEN BASKET?
Nelson recalls that one of our early LSRC members had a bed and breakfast in Howell on Grand River. [Angie's Inn on the Grand, on the north side , one of the bigger houses with a portico.] We can't or never knew her name but, she offered the basket as a "fines" receptacle. It was accepted willingly as LSRC has the rooster on its LSRC logo. [Really? What logo?] That's our story and Nelson is sticking to it. --Lee Halstead, Hartland Rotary Club
HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT 2022-23
Patricia Courtney writes: "It is my hope that our club will be able to continue the tradition of hosting one of our exchange students. We need your assistance in making this happen. We will need 2-3 good host families for the 2022-23 academic school year.
How about you? Or possibly you know someone who might enjoy this unique opportunity and experience? I'd love to talk to you more about it! Please catch me at club, email or give me a ring. I'd love to share my own experiences with you."
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) has enjoyed a long and excellent reputation of creating life-changing opportunities for young people from around the world.
These students learn lifelong leadership skills, experience a new language and culture, build lasting friendships with other students from around the world and truly become global citizens. Students ages 15-19 exchange in more than 100 counties every year. Each of these students are supported both at home and abroad by local Rotary Clubs.
Our club has been so fortunate to have hosted several of these top notch students the past few years. Possibly you remember Daniela (Czech Republic), Lea (S. Korea), Vivi (Brazil) and most recently Gabby (Peru)[pictured above last week in sunny Southern California] andElias (Germany) [also pictured above]. [Please send them an encouraging email by clicking on their names to the left.] All of these extraordinary young people spent a full academic year with us and we were so blessed to know them. Iâve enjoyed hearing from them occasionally and how their experience on exchange has truly impacted their lives.
Pattie
Pattie Courtney
LSRC Youth Exchange Officer
(734 )812-7708
"Together, we make amazing things happen!"
NEWS from ROTARY DISTRICT 6380 Did you know that February 23 is the anniversary of the very first Rotary meeting? It was held on February 23, 1905, in Chicago, Illinois. [That was 117 years ago, for those from Loma Linda.] February 23 is now designated as World Understanding and Peace Day promoting "understanding and goodwill as essential for world peace."
But, the 23rd is not the only day for advancing peace; the entire month of February is designated as Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month. Every Rotarian should take the opportunity to plan and promote our Fourth Avenue of Service within their circle of influence in support of Rotary's continued quest to promote goodwill, peace and understanding among all world citizens. [Wouldn't you rather prevent war rather than picking up the pieces after a conflict?]
Promoting goodwill, peace and understanding can take many directions. Recently, our Club Presidents were invited to give an update on their club's goals and service projects during my MidYear check-ins. For me as your honored CEEO, these meets were educational, uplifting, inspiring and nothing short of amazing!! To hear about the creative ways our District clubs and members have answered the call for support within your local communities and beyond leaves me speechless. When reflecting upon what our clubs are doing with local and worldwide service projects which are indeed a part of building peace, I feel proud of our efforts to help others in need. Thank you all!
American and Canadian Rotarians are blessed with many resources. Your service projects enable us to share the wealth with those less fortunate. Our District is available to support those projects. I encourage all clubs to attend the upcoming Grant Seminar on February 26 and to consider applying for a District Grant to expand a local service project. You might also consider adding an international/global project to your clubâs resume to increase your service reach.
February is an important month for Rotarians who will continue to engage in service projects that support peace -- itâs also my birthday month, WooWoo!! Having the opportunity to serve our District is a wonderful gift that all of you have given me. I am so grateful for your enthusiastic support! This year my focus is on our Rotary District 6380 Clubs and members as we continue to find ways to adapt and re-create ourselves while continuing to grow our District. I urge you all to continue to Engage, Excite and HAVE FUN â WooWoo!! --Brenda Tipton, Rotary District 6380 Governor, 2021-22.
Awarding the Beacon Grant of $5500.00 to Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Rob Johnson by Exalted Ruler Mike Godkin. The money will be used for Veteran and Senior home renovations to help them to become ADA compliant. ELKS CARE ELKS SHARE
28 Friday Night 1/2 Pound Burger & Fries Night. 5:00 to 7:00pm. 1/2 pound burger 8 dollars - with cheese 9 dollars. Water is free.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
4 Fish Fry Friday 5:30pm to 7pm followed by Karaoke
13 Pre-Superbowl đ Party Potluck: noon to 5pm
GLEANERS' CUPBOARDS ARE BARE
Gleaners needs us to help restock the personal care items they give to needy people and families. Tucked away in your bathroom closet, you must have some sample sizes of deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving cream, little bars of soap, hand cream, shaving cream... you know, the stuff you'd pick up at hotels when you used to travel PRE CoViD-19. I don't know about you, but since I bought a Sonic toothbrush, I've been accumulating a ton free toothbrushes from my dentist for the last 10 years. Bring those!
If YOUR cupboard is bare, you also can pick up some sample sizes at your local grocery store, Meijers, CVS or Walgreens. Bring them to Friday's meeting and Terry Defina will collect them and give them to Gleaners.
p.s. Bring empty egg cartons! They receive eggs in bulk, but need to put them in protective containers.
VOLUNTEER for COMMUNITY CONNECT SATURDAY FEB 5th
Hello Sunrise Rotarians & Happy New Year!
I ask that you share this information with anyone you know who may potentially benefit. More information will be shared at our Friday meetings.
Livingston Countyâs 15th Annual Community Connectwill take place on Saturday, February 5th from10am until 2pm at 2|42 Community Churchin Genoa Township. This free event is hosted by the Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care Committee and serves as a one-stop shop for resources and services.
Guests will have access to food, personal care items, haircuts, laundry detergent, socks, legal consultation, and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge. No registration is required, but attendees need to secure their own transportation to and from the event.
In order to make this event as successful as possible,hundreds of dedicated volunteers are being sought. Volunteers are needed to not only welcome guests and help them find resources, but also for setting up on the day before, taking down after the event, and making sure the facility is clean and safe during the day. Free lunch, snacks and beverages will be available to Saturday volunteers.
The Committee recognizes the concern for public health in gatherings and is encouraging mask wearing to help mitigate the spread of COVID. They ask that anyone experiencing any symptoms on the day of the event, to please stay home and rest.
Volunteers may register online at https://bit.ly/3HACNOf, or by calling Liz Welch for more information at 810-494-3000. Volunteer registrations are due by January 21st.
Thank you,
Mark
Mark Robinson
p.s. The Big Red Barrel will be there, so this is a perfect time to empty out your medicine cabinet and bring all your expired and unused medications for proper disposal. Thank you in advance and again thank you Mike and Jon you truly have got it going on. I really appreciate you guys for all you do. --Terry Murray
LET'S CELEBRATE HIGHWAY M-36 ROTARY CLUB in PINCKEY
Dear Rotary Friends:
As you know our Highway M-36 Rotary Club has successfully chartered but, hasnât been able to hold a celebration party due to CoViD-19 restrictions until NOW!
As a Rotarian and friend you are receiving this invitation for our chartering party CELEBRATION!
On Saturday February 12, 2022 an evening at the Dio Dinner Theater in Pinckney Michigan is reserved for just our Rotary Celebration. Beginning at 6:30pm we will start with a full plated dinner and some Charter Celebration announcements, followed by a live performance of âJennyâs House of Joyâ put on by the award winning cast of the DIO Playhouse in Pinckney, and of course lots of Rotary Fellowship!
Ticket cost for the event is $75.
The Highway M-36 Rotary Club thanks you for the support and help you have given us in our journey from a satellite club of the Livingston Sunrise Club to a fully chartered Club. We hope you will join us in the fun beginning of our Rotary Clubs service to our community and the world!
Tickets are limited, so to purchase a ticket and reserve your place at this fun event call Pam House at 517-304-1190.
Yours in Rotary,
Nelson
Nelson Edwards, Club President
Pamela Pamela House, Club President Elect
LET'S GET BUSY with MIDNIGHT in the TROPICS
We are getting very close to our wonderful MITT event on Saturday, March 5 and we still need more volunteers. And donations of big ticket items for the auction.
This event really is a blast and the more hands helping, the more we can all enjoy the event. How would you like to help? It's all hands on deck!
Ticket sales have gone live for Midnight in the Tropics at MIDNIGHTINTHETROPICS.COM so order yours today before they sell out.
Head over to www.midnightinthetropics.com and click on ticket/sponsorships to buy your individual tickets or a whole table today!
Please share these links on your social media and or make sure you invite your friends!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jim Watters and Anne Rennie.
Remember to bring in a bottle of wine for Kate Lawrence [rated 92 and above - who has this rating scale?] or $20 for the Instant Wine Cellar auction item. Or, go to Costco, where you can find fine wines in the $10 range. Also, bring $10 for the Craft Beer Pyramid. We get a great deal from The Canopy. Check your liquor cabinets. Any unopened bottles that have a layer of dust on it, bring it in to donate [after dusting it off, of course.] You are never gonna drink it unless you are saving it for a specific special occasion.
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.
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BRING at least $5 for the 50/50 DRAWING. 
WHAT'S THE STORY ABOUT THE CHICKEN BASKET?
Our club has been so fortunate to have hosted several of these top notch students the past few years. Possibly you remember Daniela (Czech Republic), Lea (S. Korea), Vivi (Brazil) and most recently 
On Saturday February 12, 2022 an evening at the 