The Rotary Club of
Adrian Noon
 
Chartered 1921
 
 
Meeting of October 7, 2021
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Launch Lenawee Presentation
Mark & Mary always bring their A Game when it comes to making a presentation to their home club. Launch Lenawee, as we all know, is a very successful program helping budding entrepreneurs realize their dream! Mary began with an overview of this most successful program.
 
She reminded club members that "As Rotarians we believe we have a a shared responsibility to take action on our world's most persistent issues: Promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water and sanitation, save mothers and children, support education and GROW LOCAL ECONOMIES".
 
Launch Lenawee, she noted, is a small business development incubator project operating in the Adrian Armory Events Center. It follows an established program that has successfully grown in other communities. While opened to any Lenawee County resident, Launch Lenawee is also open to assisting women and minorities particularly who are hoping to start a business. The 4 pillars of the program, Mary said, are: MENTORING, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND MICRO LOANS. Launch Lenawee supports the entrepreneur by: Introducing them to connections at the right time, using the expertise of the community resources that are available.
 
\During the program entrepreneurs will: 
  • Meet with a representative of Launch Lenawee to assess their needs
  • Commit to attending the 12 week educational component (Fast Trac)
  • Attend networking functions through the Adrian/Tecumseh Chamber and Launch Lenawee
  • Commit to pay a small fee & participate in this 6-month program
  • Build relationships that may potentially help them access micro-learning opportunities  
Launch Lenawee is the result of research and support from organizations like: Lenawee Now, Adrian/Tecumseh Smart Zone, Launch Detroit, Rotary International, Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Dallas Entrepreneur Center and our own amazing professional resources in Lenawee County.
 
Mary then introduced past participants in the program: Lori Patterson with Creative Cravings, Mike Wells with Just-in Time, Jay & Gwynne Marks from The Marks Trading Company, Elizabeth Gentry & Matt Cross from Harvest Chocolate, and Jacob Wilson form W4 Productions. Also on hand was Travis Jeffrey from Launch Lenawee.
 
Mark closed the program by thanking the club for their past support. He spoke about support through the CUB and L.I.O.N. funds. The next class is set to begin!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank You Note - President Kathye read a thank you note from Launch Lenawee.
 
A Taste of Lenawee - Mark and Mary thanked all who attended this event which raised money to support a local entrepreneur!
 
Surgery – Keep Nate in your prayers as he was undergoing hand surgery today.
 
Centennial Celebration – Thanks to everyone who worked so hard over the past year to pull this off! What a great time we all had. For anyone who was not able to attend, remember to pick up a Centennial Booklet at the next meeting.
 
Lenawee Bike Tour – Thanks to everyone on the commi8ttee as well as all of the volunteers that made this a success!
 
Cleanup Project at Trestle Park - Date is changed to October 16 from 9am-12 noon. Hope you can help!
 
Packages for Vets - President Kathye announced the program like we have supported in the past by providing needed items to vets all over the world. Please check the list and bring the items in at our future meetings. Kathy Williams also announced that WLEN will sponsor their veterans program like last year where you can drop by the station and make a cash contribution. More details coming.
 
Weekly Program Commitments – REMEMBER: All members need to think about who they would be able to contact for a presentation at one of our weekly meetings. We are all expected to come up with one and let Gerry know.
 
Next Week's Program - Brian Gorski from the Adrian City Band. Our club will be making a very special presentation to him. 
FINE SESSION
Pre-empted due to length of program
50-50 RAFFLE
I was too intent at looking at my own ticket, I did not get the name of today's winner!
Table Helpers
Thanks to Kathye and Rhonda once again!
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