Cindy Kojima, with support from Masahiro, once again chaired the Moriyama Japan Student Exchange. Thank you! Both Katelyn and Kara Burns were on hand to share their experiences traveling abroad and hosting the Japanese students here at home. Enticed by her sister, Katelyn’s, experience in 2012 Kara participated in 2014. It was interesting to hear them speak about it because there was a common theme.
Obviously, the site seeing was remarkable, but more importantly they described the experience with these comments: “Life Changing”, “People are People wherever you go” & “New life-long friendships”. Everyone involved offered a big thanks to our Rotary Club for funding the trip to Hiroshima which is a highlight of their trip.
From left to right in photo above: Cindy Kojima (Japanese Exchange Coordinator from LISD), Katelyn Burns (2012 Exchange Student), Kara Burns (2014 Exchange Student) and Masahiro Kojima (Fellow Rotarian and husband of Cindy's).
Purity Project – Vera said she met Purity last Friday. She went to Running with Ease and bought tennis shoes and then to Goodwill for clothing. A team of 5 staff, she said, were very helpful in assisting Purity make her selections. They finished up at Meijer’s to get her the necessary personal items. Patty then took her to Devil’s Lake for the day. President Mary reminded members that the club has agreed to allocate a $100 stipend monthly while she is here. Purity has classes at SHU the same time as our meetings but will try hard to attend one of our meetings so everyone can meet her.
Dates to Remember
September 6 – Kids Against Hunger – Two opportunities to volunteer: 8am setup and/or 9am-10:30am to pack10,000 snack packs they will distribute to needy organizations locally. Please meet at the Madison high school cafeteria – main entrance off of Treat Highway. Volunteers should wear Rotary clothing as there will be photo opportunities.
September 13 – River Raisin Cleanup - Mark said he will be following up with those who have volunteered. They will meet right behind the jail at 8:30am and can park behind the Court House and walk down to the entrance to Trestle Park behind the county jail. Be sure and bring gloves and wear a long sleeve shirt in the event you run into poison ivy.
September 19 – United Way Day of Action – Anyone wishing to assist on a project that day is welcomed to do so. Please contact Patty Clark.
September 19 & 20 - Art-a-Licious beverage tent -Brent Mercer is the chair of the event! Volunteers needed. There are 2 bartender slots per shift in addition to a security person. Friday evening’s schedule: 5-10pm; Saturday’s schedule: 12noon to 10pm.
September 25th – DG Liz Smith to visit our club for the first time in her new position.
September 29th – District Governors Golf Outing in South Lyon at the Walnut Creek Golf Club.
November 13-15 – R.Y.L.A. annual conference at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. More info to come. (See detailed info on this program below)
RYLA
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership development program run by Rotary. While participants can be any age, most events focus on secondary school students, university students, or young professionals. RYLA events are typically 3–10 days long and include presentations, activities, and workshops that cover a variety of topics, including:
Leadership fundamentals and ethics
Communication skills
Problem solving and conflict management
Community and global citizenship
GUESTS: Garden City Rotarians – Steve Kelly and Gene Zelinski; From Michener Elementary School – Tiffany and daughter, Rosemary Olsaver, Kathy Sielsky and Rachel Perez; Ashlee Hutchinson (D & P Communications), guest of Kathy Williams; Junior Rotarians from AHS – Jeff Marvin and Tino Mendez.
The Exempt Badge was raffled off and bestowed on Kathy Williams. Mike Olsaver fined there deserving members: Adams, Wagley, J. Clark, Buron (2), Herrera, Mercer (2), Soto, Douglass, Lewis (2), Pender (3), Satterelli, Smith, Sack (2), Burg, Mark Murray (2), Dawes, Mary Murray, Maxe, Hokenson.
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Cindy Kojima, with support from Masahiro, once again chaired the Moriyama Japan Student Exchange. Thank you! Both Katelyn and Kara Burns were on hand to share their experiences traveling abroad and hosting the Japanese students here at home. Enticed by her sister, Katelyn’s, experience in 2012 Kara participated in 2014. It was interesting to hear them speak about it because there was a common theme. .JPG)
