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 the lady, pretty 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 $75 and growing... Lucky ANNE RENNIE with United Way of Livingston County collected about $1155 on 1/21/22. Is it a coincidence we haven't seen her since she took in the cash? Ask to see her vacay pics when she gets back from Florida.) Exact change is appreciated!
Steve Livingway and Chad Spensely. Steve is retired as a principal from Hartland Area Schools, but still is active in Reaching Higher and Chad is an executive with ServPro the cleanup people. Like it never even happened.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
The LSRC Board has asked me to keep you informed about members who are M.I.A. for one reason or another. Their names in blue are links to their email addresses. Just click on it to send a heart-warming message. You can look up their phone number in the club directory. Call me and I'll walk you through it.
Linda Carey has been taking care of her mom, Catherine Miller, who just turned 93 on Feb. 13. She's looking for someone to come in weekdays, 7-9:30, starting Tuesday March 15th to help her mom get dressed, get breakfast and get on the LETS bus. Call Linda at 1+ (248) 420-4114
Speaking of CoVid, Christa Coxon caught the bug on Feb. 28, 2020 and nearly died. She is what they now call a "long-hauler" and is still recuperating. When she is ready, she will come back to meetings. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Sam Brish, our ONLY chiropractor member, has been tied up with patients on Friday mornings. Element Chiropractic is so busy, she sees patients at TWO locations, one is in Wixom and the other in Farmington Hills.
"I miss everyone dearly, however, my practice has really taken off in Wixom and Farmington and has made little time for me to be elsewhere during the week," she wrote earlier in the week. [And missed her rotation as an Official Greeter on the 11th, but all is forgiven.]
"I have continued to run and do Crossfit and am trying to do some traveling on weekends to force myself away from the office."
She hopes everyone is happy and wishes us a warm and healthy winter.
[Spring official gets sprung exactly 30 days from Friday. Daylight SAVING Time resumes March 13. Ash Wednesday is March 2nd.]
[Also note in your calendar, Palm Sunday is April 10,Good Friday is April 15th (There is a meeting, I learned!) ,Holy Saturday and the start of Passover is April 16th,Easter Sunday is the 17th, Earth Day is April 22nd and do NOT forget Administrative Professionals Day the last Wednesday on the 27th of April. Which brings me to my favorite dad joke, "If April Showers Bring May Flowers, What Do May Flowers Bring? PILGRIMS!]
A source of PRIDE for the LSR Board of Directors and past presidents is the history of our receipt ofRotary International's Presidential Citation, an annual award. Please CLICK on the question/link BELOW to take a SHORT SURVEY (3 questions) and share YOUR input on THIS goal for the Citation. We will use the survey results to take action toward achieving our goal at Friday’s LSRC Meetup. Thank you!
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!]
Greeters should arrive BY 7:15 AM and assist members to set up, hand out name badges, welcome guests and identify visiting Rotarians. Smile!
Last week we had TWO no-shows. And we have a few guests and visiting Rotarians. Make EVERYONE feel welcome.
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
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
"It's me. I am alive. It's lunch at Jameson's [Wednesdays] at noon. I hope to see you all there!" [He might be buying lunch for everyone, ya never know.]
Get to know your fellow Rotarians better. Join us every Wednesday thru March 23 or 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.
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.
Don’t delay, because this special registration offer expires 28 February. You’ll 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.
"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 club’s resume to increase your service reach.
February is an important month for Rotarians who will continue to engage in service projects that support peace -- it’s 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 – WooWoo!! --Brenda Tipton, Rotary District 6380 Governor, 2021-22.
You have heard me talk about the Guatemala Literacy Project. Now you can experience a virtual tour of the Guatemala Literacy Project free of charge. The virtual tour will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022 starting at 3:00 pm.
>>>Virtual Tour 2022 will provide a great opportunity for you to meet students and staff in our programs, see the impact our programs are having in their lives, hear from graduates who have broken the cycle of poverty in their families through education, and learn about adaptations we've made to continue supporting students and teachers throughout the pandemic.<<< Click Here for more info!
If interested, please register through Caroline Phelps: caroline@coeduc.org. I look forward to seeing you there! --Janet Burns
That's Dr. Janet Burns to the left serving as a seat for a young Guatemalan boy who loves to read!
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.
WHO NEEDS$ MONEY $ FOR A SERVICE PROJECT?
As a Rotarian, you have a great opportunity to identify and fund projects to benefit your communities through District Grants and Global Grants. Please join us on Saturday, Feb. 26 to learn more about the District Grants and Global Grants. This workshop is being held at Concordia College in Ann Arbor. You must register to attend. Please click this link to register - http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50031/Event/grant-management-workshop
Our great training leaders Karen Gabrys, Ashish Sarkar and Joe Bauman will be leading the above workshop. These sessions will be vibrant, exciting and motivational. Let us all join and have lots and lots of fun and most important - learn together.
You can find more money and information with useful links to District Grants and Global Grants on myrotary.org You must be logged in to myrotary.org to access the documents when you click the links below.
Thank you for all you do and for your great leadership at Rotary.
Your Servant in Rotary,
Bala Murthy
District Governor 2022-23, RID 6380
President, Rotary International Travel & Hosting (ITHF) Fellowship
Imm. Past Chairman, Rotary Yoga & Meditation Fellowship
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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