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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We no longer meet via ZOOM so you must come in person. Enjoy food, fellowship and FUN!
Just wanted to give you a heads-up about some upcoming Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club items:
Next Friday, October 21st, we wrap up our "Change for Polio" campaign, so bring your coin or currency to the meeting. We are trying to raise $550 for polio eradication, and our jar is currently woefully short!
Friday, October 28th, our meeting will be Halloween themed, and "yes", it will feature a costume contest, with a prize for the best costume. So, no excuses, you have plenty of time to put together a costume!
Sunday, October 30th, SAVE-THE-DATE, to kick back and have a little fun at a family-friendly Club Bonfire, hosted by Mike and Penny Murphy. Further details will be provided.
Friday, November 11th, is Veteran's Day, and we are looking for some ideas to make this our theme for the morning and honor Veterans. You saw Mike Lenninger's idea in the Bulletin - wear red, white, and blue or your military uniform. Send YOUR ideas to Connie Conklin, cccconk12@aol.com.
Have a fantastic week!
~Donna Gehringer
There should be about $100 in the 50/50 drawing, I guess; 49 cards, if you're counting. Bring your money; exact change is appreciated! $5 for three tickets or $2 each. All proceeds go toward the the festivities for the 2023 President's Night!
THIS WEEK'S MEETING...
Is with Kevin Mondlock representing theLivingston County Severe Weather Network, which jumps into action every fall to provide warm, safe accommodations at local churches for the area's homeless. A sort of mobile homeless shelter. A worthy cause, and a timely reminder as temperatures have been in the 30s lately.
The Severe Weather Network (SWN) is a non-profit organization that monetarily operates on donations. They provide guests with transportation to/from the shelter, access to a laundromat, food and various personal care items. They also financially assist guests transitioning into employment and permanent housing. Please consider making a donation to assist the homeless of Livingston County. (A receipt will be provided for tax purposes.). DONATE HERE directly to SWN Homeless Shelter.
GREETERS -OCTOBER 21, 2022
LINDA CAREY
DIANNE McCORMICK
GREETERS -OCTOBER 28, 2022
NIKKI MOOR
ANDREA CIESLUK
[Hallowe'en is officially Monday Oct. 31. Dress up in your favorite costume for a group photo!]
GREETERS -NOVEMBER 4, 2022
CONNIE CONKLIN
MIKE MURPHY
GREETERS -NOVEMBER 11, 2022
PENNY MURPHY
BILL COOK
[It's Veterans' Day! Dress up in your snazziest red,white and blue or squeeze into that old uniform, if you can! Bring a memento of someone in the service to share with your table.]
Bob Maxey Ford in Howell was presented with the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club Literacy Star Award on October 12, 2022. This company supports literacy in the community by providing books in the lobby for children to read as their parents shop for a vehicle. Rotarian, Luanne Bibbee, had the honor of presenting the award to Steve Pegelly, New Car Sales Manager and Jay Clayton, Sales Manager.
Our club's Rotary exchange student, Kate (Japan), has arrived and is being hosted by the wonderful Atsalakis family. We typically arrange for two-three host families during a student's exchange year to help broaden a student's experience and share the responsibility.
Unfortunately, her second host family we had in place has had to withdraw due to unexpected family concerns.
So here's where you can help. We are looking for a couple of additional host family candidates for her. They would have to live in the Pinckney school district. Ideally, we would like to see this move take place after Thanksgiving. And then possibly another family beginning in March thru June 2023.
So, who do you know in the Pinckney area who might have a spare bedroom? I believe if we put out lots of feelers and just make the ask, we can make this happen. But I need your help. Please consider how you can help or who you can ask. Kate is a delightful young lady and we want to make her short time with us as memorable as possible.
Also, if you and your family would like to have Kate join you for a special event or outing, I know she'd love that. Just let her, me or Courtney know.
Let's make this happen for this young lady! Thanks guys.
Pattie Courtney
CELEBRATE WORLD POLIO ACTION DAY OCT. 24
In support of World Polio Day on October 24th, District 6380 is rolling out the PolioPlus Society to encourage and recognize Rotarians who help reach the finish line on Polio eradication. In recent months an unvaccinated man in New York was paralyzed, a child in Malawi contracted Polio, and poliovirus was detected in sewage in the UK. We know we can reach a Polio-free world, but only with unwavering continued effort.
Rotary donations to the Polio Fund continue to be matched 2-1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Rotary commits to raise $150 million to fight polio every year. Our District can help ramp up efforts through our new PolioPlus Society. You can join this society by donating $100 every year to the RI Polio Fund until polio is eradicated.
The PolioPlus Society was started in Oregon several years ago, and later taken up by districts in California. As of December 31st, 2021, they had 4,000 Society members donating $524,000 annually! We in District 6380 are joining the effort. By pledging $100 per year until polio is eradicated, you will be a member of D6380 PolioPlus Society and receive a Certificate, PolioPlus Society lapel pin, and End Polio Now wrist bracelet. Contact PolioPlus Chair, Anne Nauts at anne@annenauts.com, to enroll or to request a speaker at your club.
ROTARY FOUNDATION & MEMBERSHIP GALA IS SATURDAY NOV. 5th
We will be celebrating our new members and all Rotarians who support the Foundations, which means YOU! Please come and join 2018-19 President of Rotary International, Barry Rassin share his dynamic and vibrant message about our Rotary Foundation and membership importance in our organization.
$60 per person at the Suburban Collection, Platinum Room in Novi, 5:30-10pm, strolling dinner, wonderful entertainment, silent auction and cash bar.
Together, we grow The Rotary International Foundation.
At the Tailgate, you can expect an expansive silent auction full of sports tickets and memorabilia, fun trips and experiences, U of M and MSU decorations, fan gear, golf packages, dollar-for-dollar gift cards and more!
There's a buffet dinner of delicious tailgate food, a cash bar, various games and raffles and tons of fun things to do during the event. The party starts at Crystal Gardens at 5:30 pm, don't miss out! This year’s team captains are Bob Cernak for the Wolverines and George Moses for the Spartans. Bob was a tight end at the University of Michigan in the 80s and led the Wolverines to victory in the Tailgate last year. George is a Michigan State University alumnus and publisher ofThe Marketeer. He was the winning captain of the virtual Tailgate party in 2020.
As a part of our social committee Penny and I would like to invite you to our home on Sunday October 30th anytime after 5pm for a bon fire. We will roast some hot dogs, have stuff for smores, drinks, alcoholic and otherwise. Just a fun family event to sit around the fire and get to know each other a bit better and "chill" lol. No rain date, fingers crossed. Bring a chair or two.
Our address is 909 Chase Lake Rd Howell 48855
Please let us know if you plan on coming so we can get idea on provisions.
~Murph
ROTARY FAMILY LUNCH - WEDNESDAYs in BRIGHTON!
Meet with your fellow Rotarians and their family and friends in Downtown Brighton at Jameson's. Park out back, or along Grand River, if you get lucky.
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.
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 -OCTOBER 28, 2022
NIKKI MOOR
ANDREA CIESLUK
GREETERS -NOVEMBER 4, 2022
CONNIE CONKLIN
MIKE MURPHY
GREETERS -NOVEMBER 11, 2022
PENNY MURPHY
BILL COOK
GREETERS -NOVEMBER 18, 2022
PATRICIA COURNEY
JENNIFER NASH
GREETERS -NOVEMBER 25, 2022
(no meeting HAPPY THANKSGIVING!)
If you are unable to fulfill your bi-annual responsibility as an OFFICIAL WEEKLY READER 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.
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Also, if you and your family would like to have Kate join you for a special event or outing, I know she'd love that. Just let her, me or Courtney know.
nue to be matched 2-1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Rotary commits to raise $150 million to fight polio every year. Our District can help ramp up efforts through our new PolioPlus Society. You can join this society by donating $100 every year to the RI Polio Fund until polio is eradicated.
