Chip, soon to be our president, was our speaker today and highlighted his experience at last weekend’s Rotary International Convention in Houston. He said he learned a lot and met many Rotarians around the world. This was the first RI Convention after 2 years due to COVID. In 2019 the event was held in Hamburg, Germany. This year, Chip said, 200 countries were represented. Compare that to 193 which is the total number of countries that are part of the United Nations! This year’s event, he said, hosted approximately 11,000 people. Next year the venue will be Melbourne, Australia and they anticipate 40,000 people to attend! Next will be Singapore and that is expected draw 40,000+ people! In 2024, the venue will be Calgary, Canada.
The House of Friendship was the main room of the convention. He spoke about meeting Rotarians from Zambia and purchased a shirt from members of the Livingston club which is their biggest fundraiser. He also met a member of the Chicago Club #1 in Evanston, IL! The very club met after Rotary was founded! He met another Rotarian from Sweden, Michael Holt, and shared with him the time Chip (whose Mother is Swedish) hosted a Swedish Exchange Student in 1980. He spoke about a Rotarian he met from Ohio whose mission is to get photos of all members who are WWII veterans, Chip quickly said that he could get one for him – our own Frank Dick, of course who is also from Ohio. He told the story of a female Rotarian from Kenya Trees for Peace project as the result of the terrorist attack at a mall in Kenya in 2015. She was there, and a survivor but lost a daughter in the attack. She plants trees for survivors of attacks like these around the world.
Chip said that at his first lunch he sat next to a District Governor from France and first tome attendee whose signature card was a printed piece of cloth with a picture on it! He went on to say he had lunch also with Rotarians from Brazil, Ecuador and Ontario. Another Rotarian he met who was a contractor by trade rode his bike from St. Louis to Houston!
Great recap, Chip. Thanks for representing our club. He will have more to say at our Changeover Dinner, he said.
Club Social - at DuMars’ - Friday – June 10th 5pm on. Rolling Meadows subdivision. Spouses and partners along with potential new members are welcome. Bring a dish to pass.
River Raisin Cleanup – August 27! More Info coming.
Lenawee Bike Tour – Sponsor Chair, Nate, announced that were up to $20,700 in sponsorships to date!! Last year at this time we were at $23,000 so we need members to go after new money! That means all of us! Nate said that we had lost a couple of large sponsors. If you need a complete list of all sponsors to date, see Nate so that we don’t call on someone who has already pledged or given. We’d like to have things wrapped up in the next week or so. We also need to get things ramped up on the registration side as well since only one biker has registered. Nate also said that we will have help this year redesigning the 40 and 60 mike routes. There is a full committee meeting next Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30pm at Chip’s house.
Email Message – President Kathye read an email Chuck Davis sent her telling her that he has been in Cincinnati caring for his Father who has had two heart surgeries recently. He regretted missing our meeting. He hopes to be back soon.
Annual Changeover Dinner Meeting – July 30 at 5pm at the Pavilion at the Sam Beauford Workshop. Bring a dish to pass.
District Governor Official Visit – Incoming DG Traci Sincock will pay her official visit to our club on Thursday, July 21st.
Meet Our New Governor
(Excerpt from District 6400 website)
In 2020, Traci will begin her 30th year of service with the Rotary Club of Northville. Traci has served in several roles at the club and district levels, including: Club President 1997-1998, District Grants Chair 2010-2013, Assistant Governor for Area 5 2015-2018, on several District Conference Committees, Club Vision Facilitator, and currently as District Corporation Secretary. She is the recipient of the District’s COG Award in 2011. Her international service experience includes serving on the Youth Exchange Committee and traveling with a team from the Plymouth Rotary Club to assist with a Honduras water project in 2007. Traci and her husband, Past District Governor Paul, have hosted numerous Rotary Youth Exchange students and are passionate about this life changing program. Traci and Paul are Major Donors of The Rotary Foundation.
In addition to her Rotary experiences, she has enjoyed a nearly 40-year career in the parks and recreation industry, holding numerous leadership roles in her adopted community of Northville, and with professional associations. Traci has been recognized by her peers with the MParks Fellowship and Commitment to Excellence Awards. Known for her love of collaborations, partnerships and community involvement, Traci currently serves as the Supervisor of Maybury State Park, Northville’s 944 acre day use park operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Traci enjoys traveling, along with an interest in yoga, community service, hiking and walking, and local history.
Thanks Aruna! - A very special thank you to current DG Aruna for all she has done for our District. What a legacy you have left, Aruna!. If you have not already, be sure and pick up a copy of the magazine distributed at Aruna's District Conference:
RI Foundation – Chair of the club’s program, Mike Olsaver, thanked those who generously gave this year and put us about our goal! $5,289! Per capita giving is $112!! Way to go everyone! Thanks for your work, too, Mike!! This, of course, makes us eligible once again for District Grants.
Meet the Governor Night – In Harrow on June 28th. Chip and Greg will attend.
Change of Venue – REMEMBER: July 7th is our official move to the Hills of Lenawee.
Launch Lenawee - REMEMBER: Anyone interested in participating in their Entrepreneurial Boot Camp #5 should let Mary Murray know. This is for anyone looking to start their own business! Please visit launchlenawee.org
Email Address Changes – Yours Truly sent around the list for members to either confirm or make changes to their personal info so that it can be reflected in the District’s DACdb system.
Hospice of Lenawee Celebration – In recognition of 40 years and the 10th year that the home has been in operation this month on June 23 from 4-7pm with a butterfly release ceremony. Interested individuals can purchase a butterfly for $40 to support bereavement services Anne said.
Chip, soon to be our president, was our speaker today and highlighted his experience at last weekend’s Rotary International Convention in Houston. He said he learned a lot and met many Rotarians around the world. This was the first RI Convention after 2 years due to COVID. In 2019 the event was held in Hamburg, Germany. This year, Chip said, 200 countries were represented. Compare that to 193 which is the total number of countries that are part of the United Nations! This year’s event, he said, hosted approximately 11,000 people. Next year the venue will be Melbourne, Australia and they anticipate 40,000 people to attend! Next will be Singapore and that is expected draw 40,000+ people! In 2024, the venue will be Calgary, Canada.
(Excerpt from District 6400 website)
Guest today were:
