Melissa Growden is the Director of Student Achievement & Academic Success Career Services at Siena Heights University who gave members a taste of the “Art of Mixing and Mingling” presentation she repeated for students from Siena Heights University, Adrian and Jackson College immediately following our meeting today. Among the topics presented were: How to make a positive 1st impression, Introductions, handshakes, body language, personal space, verbal & non-verbal messages and the mportance of developing a positive, succinct "elevator speech".
Some 50 students attended the afternoon program which ran from 1-3pm in conjunction with the Adrian Town & Crown Committee. Chuck Jacobson, manager of International Diamonds in Adrian kicked the program off and introduced Mayor Berryman who gave opening remarks. Rotary volunteers were placed at various tables with students who participated in role plays with others at their table throughout the program.
A break for refreshments (underwritten by our club) allowed students to apply what their learned during the program. I think everyone would agree that it was well worth everyone's time learning about skills that are so critical to a person's overall development particularly students who are about to graduate. The job market is extremely tight and, as we all know, it will be the person who sets him or herself apart from the rest who will be successful beginning and advancing their careers. Thanks to all who volunteered to assist with this important project which will, no doubt, continue in the future! Thanks Mark & Mary for pulling everyone together!
April 5 – Eggs-travaganza – Bronson Gonzalez, Program Director for the local YMCA announced that he was on hand today to recruit volunteers for this annual event. He will be attending next week’s meeting to do the same. The event begins at 12:30pm at Heritage Park in Adrian.
May 8-11 – District 6400 Conference – Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel.
May 19- Strokes for Students. Team #1- Chip, Kevin K., Rod P. & Gerry. Team 2- Need one to golf with Kathy W., Steve and Nate. Contact Rod Pender.
GUESTS
Junior Rotarians Paige Haufman and Allie Mohr both from AHS.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Raffle tickets are being sold by the Rotary Club of Westland for a suite at Comerica Park complete with 3 parking passes, $300 food allowance for the Tiger Game with the Cleveland Indians on July 10th. Tickets are being sold for $10. The Adrian Rotary Club gets to keep $4 for each ticket sold by our members. See Kathye if you would like a crack at this great prize!
Kathye passed out order sheets and envelopes for the Vidalia Sweet Onion Sale today. If you are unable to sell/buy six bags, please plan to make a cash donation toward this important fund raiser.
An updated Club Directory is available at the attendance table. Contact Allen so that any errors or omissions can be corrected prior to the next publishing.
Mike was challenged by Rhonda to to bring in more in fines than the 50/50 sales today. He called on the following members to assist with that goal. Kevin K., Lisa, all of the UofM and MSU basketball fans, Patty, Dane 2, Brent, Kevin M, Chip 3, Rhonda 2, Greg A, Rod P, the "No bling" group, Frank D, Kathy W.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Gerry- Lenawee Life Long Learning has 150 participants in 10 courses.
Nate- Concert "Grand standard Time" which supports the Tecumseh Center for the Arts is April 12th at 7:30. $10
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