PE Bob stepped in once again for our scheduled speaker who obviously had eye problems and couldn't "see coming in today and shared some very important information we are working on as a club. he began by saying that he received an email last night from Jake Cooper with a proposal that we will approve at the club's board meeting next Tuesday with a bar code on it for scanning so sponsors can donate online. Cover letters will be sent out to past as well and potential new donors. Various levels will be listed and let donors know what perks they will get for their donation.
We garnered $8,000 in sponsorships last year, Bob said. This year we will need more SAG station volunteers, Bob said. We should be able to bring in between $10,000-$15,000! Routes are being reworked since bikers will be taking off from Bohn Pool this fall.
PE Bob said that he and Michele attended what was formerly known as PETS (President-Elect Training Session) is nor PELS (President-Elect Learning Seminar in Kalamazoo. Every break out session was very productive.
They talked to a lot of people all over the district. People were shocked to find out that we had three colleges in our city yet, Bob admitted to them, we don't really keep in close communication with them. Bob said he would really like to work with them during his year as President. Sharing information about what Rotary is, what we stand for, and how they can be involved.
Bob mentioned that during the conference, members talked about how devastating COVID was to Rotaract Clubs across the district. This is something Bob would like to consider starting this program back up maybe even "age-appropriate" dues to attract them. He encouraged all of us to be thinking of ways we can develop stronger relationship with neighboring college students.
Bob mentioned that we are working with the City of Adrian on the Pavilion Project at Heritage Park who are very excited about partnering with us. They are proposing bathrooms at the site. Bob has also had conversations with Luke Barnett who wants to help out for just the cost of materials.
Bob closed with updating members on the proposed merger with the AM Club and that talks were still going on. However, after attending PELS, Bob said he heard that the District does not want less clubs but more and that the focus should be "how can we help them; how can they help us?" Thanks for the update, Bob.
Next Regular Club Meeting - Thursday, April 17th at The Centre'
Next Noon Rotary Fellowship Meeting at The Centre' Cafe - Thursday, May 8th at The Centre'
ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATIONS
REMEMBER: It's that time again where you have the opportunity to nominate a deserving member to be ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR who will be presented this coveted award at our Changeover Banquet in June! President Carrie handed out written copies of the nomination form with criteria (See below)
Selection Criteria
The following provides the selection criteria for the Rotarian of the Year Award. Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of these criteria.
The Rotarian of the Year shall be in good standing with the Adrian Rotary Club. Membership and meal dues must be paid up to date. Level of attendance will be considered also.
The Rotarian of the Year shall have a minimum of 2 years membership in the Adrian Rotary Club.
The Rotarian of the Year shall be or have been in a leadership role in the Adrian Rotary Club, i.e. committee chairperson, Board of Director, Officer in the Club, etc.
The Rotarian of the Year shall demonstrate the Rotary objective - Service Above Self and to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.
Meet professional standards and those of The 4-Way Test.
The Rotarian of the Year shall be active in the community and be an example to all of what it is to be a Rotarian.
The Rotarian of the Year shall be an example of volunteerism inside, as well as, outside the Rotary Club.
Please submit these forms to: Chuck Chase, Secretary at chaslin1@comcast.net Shown here at the upper right are Mary Murray, last year's recipient, along with DG Nick Krayacich and President Carrie.
UPDATE ON MEMBERS FROM PRESIDENT CARRIE
On Thursday, April 3rd, I reached out to Kathye Herrera to check in and see how she’s doing. Kathye shared that she is scheduled for surgery on April 25th, during which half of her liver will be removed. Following the procedure, a biopsy will determine whether cancer is present. If cancer is confirmed, she will require a liver transplant. Due to her existing lung and heart conditions, her doctors are minimizing her time under anesthesia to reduce risks. When I asked if there was anything we could do for her, she didn’t specify a request. However, I’d like to encourage everyone to send her a card to show our care and support. Kathye’s address is: Kathye Herrera12000 Packard Rd Hudson, MI 49247
Additionally, Rhonda Gage has provided an update regarding Bob Sack, who has been absent from our recent meetings. Bob and his wife, Audrey, have faced some of the challenges that come with aging and have relocated to be closer to their family for additional care. Their new address: Bob and Audrey SackAmerican House Somerset #116 3400 Livernois Rd Troy, MI 48083
Please feel free to send them a card to let them know they are missed and remain in our thoughts. If you have suggestions on how else we might honor their contributions or stay connected with them, let me know, and I will bring them to the board meeting on Tuesday.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th at 5pm at the Comfort Inn in Adrian board room at 5pm. The minutes of the February 2025 meeting are now posted on our club's home page at: adrianrotary.org
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lynette Smith, GM of The Comfort Inn announced that the hotel had received another excellence award for the 3rd year i8n a row. Only 6 out of 544 Comfort Inn hotels nation-wide receive this and Lynette's hotel was in the top 1%!! Congrats!
Gerry Burg's youngest grandson's 4th birthday was celebrated last Sunday! Patty mentioned that MWEC still had customers without power due to the recent storms but should be restored yet today. She asked that every stay very kind to the workers that are out on the roads still trying to restore power. Patty also gave an update on the drive for the Imagination Library with a goal of raising $15k. Total raised was close to $21k! Congrats, Patty!
Rod Pender announced that Edward Jones is the corporate sponsor for Alzeheimers which raised $15M! Awesome. Rhonda gave a friendly reminder to members who have not contributed $100 to the RI Foundation this year. RI requires all members to give $100 per year which qualifies us to apply for matching grants each year from the District. We are just $900 short of our goal. During the meeting, four generous members said they would contribute $100 each! Thanks so much.
Nate Smith said that on May 2 at an upcoming ASO concert he will sing while accompanied by the Adrian College choir. You don't want to miss it.
Grace Garno mentioned that Michener Elementary is in need of clothing of all sizes. She and Michele paid a visit recently to Goodwill and purchased several bags themselves and drooped them off at the school for which they were very grateful. If any other members are out and about and see clearance sales, please consider these kids (1st through 5th grades) who have needs. On April 17th Michener will need 25 people throughout the day to man stations with lunch provided. There is a "Sign-up Genius". Gerry followed up with saying that many of these kids have never been to an outing like a ball game, zoo, etc. He is coordinating a trip to the Toledo Zoo sometime in May as we speak.
Michele Gardner announced that she was in contact with The City of Adrian regarding the July 4th weekend which is also Adrian's Bicentennial Celebration. On Saturday, July 5th, there will be a Vintage Baseball Game at Island Park at noon. Free hotdogs and drinks and Michele said that our club could host it in the tents with tables and chairs. We'll need our food handlers license. More info coming. Lenawee Bike Tour on Saturday, September 27th starting at Bohn Pool this year. Eachy member is asked to get a minimum of 1 sponsor. Club social (Taco Bar) Saturday, April 5th at their house starting at 6pm.
DOWNTOWN ADRIAN FIRE VICTIMS
REMEMBER: anyone wishing to contribute to a matching fund set up by the Lenawee Community Foundation can do so by going directly to the LCF website at https://lenaweecommunityfoundation.com/west-maumee-street-fire-response-fund-dda-and-lcf-matching-funds-up-to-10000/.
CLUB DIRECTORY 2025-26
Yours Truly made up a spreadsheet and passed it around a spreadsheet at our last meeting on which to record any revisions members might have for our new Club Directory. It will be passed around again at our meeting on April 3rd and ready to go for the new Rotary Year as Bob Gardner becomes President.
NEXT CLUB SOCIAL
REMEMBER that the Social Committee has set the date of Saturday, April 5th at 6pm for the next social - Final Four Basketball Viewing Party. It will be at the Gardner's on 1300 East Valley Road. It will be a Taco Bar. Bring a dish to pass and your libation of choice. We will be sending out another announcement through Clubrunner to let us know you will be attending and/or bringing a spouse or guest.
STROKES FOR STUDENTS
REMINDER: This event is planned for May 19th. Looking to form 2 foursomes comprised of Rotary members. If interested please contact Rod. Thanks.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 8: Board Meeting at The Comfort Inn
April 10: Rotary Fellowship Meeting at The Centre 12 Noon No Program
April 17:Regular meeting at The Centre, Noon Program is Lenawee County Solid Waste Julie Maurer
May 1: Lynsey Rye HER Refuge
May 8: Rotary Fellowship Meeting, The Center 12 Noon-No Program
May 13: Rotary Board Meeting
May 15: Jeremiah Davies City of Adrian Parks System
July 9: Changeover Dinner
MORNING CLUB FUNDRAISER
SPECIAL EVENT
Stephanie Kuiper wanted members to have this info. They need a couple of volunteers to help sell tickets who will then be able to attend free of charge
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ADRIAN'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Stephanie also announced last meeting this celebration and will be looking for volunteers. It will be a Parade of Homes event. They will need "docents" (tour guides or just to greet patrons arriving and check off names) with Rotary shirts on! It is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th. Proceeds go to the Adrian Center for the Arts. More info coming.
FINES
Rod stepped up and fined: Chase (2), M. Gardner, B. Gardner (2), Nate, Williams, Garno, Pickles, Olsaver, Douglass, Sala (2), L. Smith (2), Davis.
HAPPY BUCKS
Nate, M. Gardner
50-50 RAFFLE
$23 was in the small pot and won by Rhonda. There was $623 in the big one and Gerry's ticket was drawn but failed to pick the winning card!!
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Please consider attending next year's conference as the cost has never been lower. $300 per person. Hotels are about $160 Canadian! Go to rotary.org to sign up! There are already 189 people signed up to attend!
GUESTS
None
CHECK-IN TABLE/SONGS/INVOCATION
Rhonda & Yours Truly. Invocation by Kathye Williams.
PE Bob stepped in once again for our scheduled speaker who obviously had eye problems and couldn't "see coming in today and shared some very important information we are working on as a club. he began by saying that he received an email last night from Jake Cooper with a proposal that we will approve at the club's board meeting next Tuesday with a bar code on it for scanning so sponsors can donate online. Cover letters will be sent out to past as well and potential new donors. Various levels will be listed and let donors know what perks they will get for their donation.
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