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.
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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, Penny Murphy. So bring a guest! 50/50 tickets are $5 for three chances to win about $530... if you pick the ACE of HEARTS! Last week's pot was $468 and it grows by about $100 each week.
The dedication of the PEACE POLE on the grounds of L-E-S-A.
On Friday, June 17, 2022, Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club will install a Peace Pole, the most prominent international symbol and monument to peace, at Livingston Educational Services Agency, 1425 W. Grand River, Howell, in honor of Livingston Sunrise Rotary member and current Rotary 6380 District Governor, Brenda K. “WooWoo” Tipton, for her outstanding service to Rotary and the community. The community is invited to join Rotary Club members and guests in dedicating the peace pole in recognition of the common desire for peace in our world.
The Livingston County community will stand with over 250,000 Peace Poles throughout the world, which are all inscribed with the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth”, to demonstrate a commitment to peace and remind ourselves to think, speak and act in a spirit of peace. Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club is one of over 46,000 clubs around the world inspired by Rotary International to collective action and community engagement for world peace as well as our future peacebuilders – the children.
How fitting that the new Peace Pole will be “planted” at a center of learning! “So many of our Club members and friends throughout the community are deeply concerned with the unrest in the world”, says Club President, Jamie Nicholson. “This dedication is a welcome and important opportunity to promote peace in the world and peace in our hearts.” The dedication ceremony will take place at 8:00 a.m., near the main entrance of the LESA building, rain or shine. No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there.
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.
17. What is the hardest thing about being a woman leader in Rotary?
I personally stumble sometimes with being accepted by men and being supported by women. It’s not only the hardest thing in Rotary but in our world. It fits into the 80/20 rule where the 20% really have an effect on me as a leader, my personal self, and sometimes my actions.
I tend to want to please everyone and I truly know that will never happen. I do however take each of those challenges and look to them as an opportunity to grow and change or sometimes maybe not at all. I don’t try to change one’s personal views but I try to lead by example by being communicative, always readily available and approachable in order to maybe change their perception of me as a woman and as a truly qualified leader of this District.
I’m not gonna hold back, but as a woman and most importantly a leader in this District I’ve been targeted, ganged up on, lied to and had to deal with disrespectful Rotarians... but again each encounter opens opportunities and I have accepted these types of challenges when I accepted and took on this Governor leadership position as a women leader in Rotary whether the outcome is good and sometimes uncomfortable.
18. What are the keys to having a vital, engaged, involved and fun club like LSRC? (Especially before dawn on Friday mornings)
My theme this year was Engage, Excite and Have Fun! WooWoo!! By engaging the clubs with a common passion in putting service above self. Exciting the members by offering options to bring awareness and help others and most of all making sure that everything we do is geared to have fun even faced with community and world crisis. After all we are forever bonded by our passion for service. LSRC is a unique club and I am so lucky to be a part of it. Most people in the District can and should take some pointers from the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club based on it overall vitality. I continually urge as many outside members to visit LSRC just once to experience what I know is the reason why I’m in and stay in Rotary..
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.
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.
International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
Who can think of a specific example of how you, or any Rotarian, has applied the ideal of service in your/their personal, business or community life?
MITT 2022 WAS A SUCCESS!
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
HELP ROTARY, VOLUNTEER AT BALLONFEST
BallonFest is next weekend and you can volunteer to help park cars and other chores. The club will be paid for your volunteer time!
Chair of the Howell Balloonfest, Jake Andrews, a fellow Rotarian has this announcement.
I have attached a current e-mail from Gleaners about the Victory Garden. As I announced at Friday's meeting, with the permission of our President I 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.
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!
UKRAINIAN DONATIONS
Thanks to those selfless individuals who put service above self and their money where their heart is. This club raised $7,000 for Ukrainian Relief through the Rotary International Foundation. That money was matched, so $14,000 will now go to help refugees and those countrymen who need help the most.
Jamie Nicholson President 2021/2022 www.livingstonsunriserotary.org 248-210-9409
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!]
THE JULY 4th HUNGRY DUCK RACE
GET READY FOR FUN! All hands on deck to volunteer for this annual event. Wear your yellow jerseys. If you are in town, let's show our Rotary Spirit.
Who wants to be in charge of FOOD? Those are healthy snacks and carbs the runners can consume at the end. Sliced bananas, bagels? See Mike Murphy.
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 17, 2022
JAMES WATTERS
ROGER HASLICK
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
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.
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.
