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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Regular Meeting - THURSDAY, APRIL 18 at the RED LOBSTER
This is a change in our location just for this one meeting since the Centre' had a conflict that day. Menus with selections were printed and passed out as we would like to have your lunch prepared and ready for you when you arrive. We will take time at this meeting to discuss the survey results. Members who pre-pay their meals with their dues will not be charged any extra that day. Those who "Pay as You Go" will be charged the full price of the meal that day.
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
Saturday, April 27, 2024 – 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, adjourn by 12 Noon
St. Clair College, 2000 Talbot Rd W, Windsor ON N9A 6S4, Student Life Centre
Cost: $25.00/person - The ANR Club will pay your registration fee.
Grace announced that our April social will be a game night and pizza party. Join us on Saturday April 13 at 6:00 pm in the conference room at the Comfort Inn. Thank you to Lynette for arranging the room for us. There will be coffee, tea and water available . Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice. Friends, food ,fun, sounds like a a great way to spend a Saturday evening to us. Hope to see you all then.
New Club Survey
Jacob announced that this is on-line and all members should complete it. Paper copies were made available today.
Scholarship Update
Chair of the club's Scholarship Committee, Mary Murray, was on hand with committee members Catherine Sala and Gerry Burg to announce our new club scholarship - the Frank & Shirley Dick Memorial Scholarship. The committee reviewed over 65 applications for this and the Virginia Murray Scholarship and they have made their selections which are now in the hands of the LISD. The official ceremony will be May 12th at Adrian College. Cody Waters is also on our Scholarship Committee. Mary encouraged any one else who would like to serve on this committee to let her know.
Mary also gave a shout out to Luke Barnett for the SWBWI woodworkers who are now signed up and participating in the Launch Lenawee program at the Adrian Armory.
Upcoming Service Projects
Jacob announced that next Thursday the 11th volunteers need to be at the Daily Bread from 11am-2pm to unload their deliveries. A sign up sheet will be available. This will be a monthly project. Come and stay for as long as you can.
A Spring Outdoor Cleanup at the Boys & Girls Club is being planned in the near future.
Nate Smith shared with the group his suggestion for a possible club project - A collaborate with the Tecumseh and perhaps the Blissfield clubs at Hidden Lake Gardens with help planting bulbs there on their property. Nate said if there was interest, he would reach out to the other clubs.
June Changeover Dinner - REMEMBER
We were approached by the AM Club to do a collaboration with us that day. Details are still being worked out.
Club Service Chair Still Needed
We are still looking for a member to fill this position.
Bike Tour Committee to Reconvene
The club will sponsor this event again this year and more information is coming! This will be our 8th annual. Anyone who has suggestions about additional sponsors should contact Jacob.
Strokes For Students Golf Outing
REMEMBER: The upcoming event is scheduled for Monday, May 20th. Still need volunteers. See Rod.
SBWI Says "Thank You"
Sam Kennedy - former Adrian Rotarian now at the Plymouth club and working with SBWI - along with Mercy Adams, a professional fundraiser, were on hand to thank us for our past support.
Lenawee Community Chorus Event
Stephanie requested that we post this. Looks like a wonderful program!
FINES
Rod did the honors and fined: Chase, Cooper, Baldwin, Sala (3), Sutherland (2), Williams, Chip M. (3), N. Smith, Burg, Dillon, Davis, B. Gardner, M. Gardner (2), Olsaver, Garno (2), Chadha, Volk, Mary M.
HAPPY BUCKS
Davis, Herrera, B. Gardner, Pender, Chip M., Mary M.
50-50 RAFFLE
Bob Sack did it again and won $20. Gerry's ticket was drawn for the big one but did not win the $219 jackpot!!
RENEWAL OF NON-HOMESTEAD OPERATING MILLAGE - MAY 7th ELECTION
Nate Parker, Superintendent of Adrian Public Schools along with Dan Pena, APS Business Manager, were on hand at our March 21st meeting to inform members of the Non-Homestead and Library millage on the ballot this coming May 7th. Particulars are shown below and was a handout at today's meeting.
Nate and Dan also spoke to the District Library millage also on the ballot. Here are the particulars as it will appear on the May 7th ballot (In red):
The Adrian District Library will have a millage proposal on the ballot for the May 7, 2024 election. The library's current operating millage was approved by voters in 2015 and expires in December 2024. The library is asking for a renewal of the current millage rate of 2.4817 mills and an increase of .0183 mill to restore the original 2.5 mills that voters approved in 2015. The library is asking for the millage for a period of ten (10) years, 2025 to 2034.
The official language on the ballot is:
Adrian District Library
Library Millage Proposal
Shall the Adrian District Library, County of Lenawee, State of Michigan, be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed:
2.5 mills ($2.50 on each $1,000 of taxable value), of which 2.4817 mills is a renewal of the previously authorized millage rate that will expire in 2024 and .0183 mill is new additional millage to restore the millage rate lost as a result of Headlee Amendment millage reductions, against all taxable property within the Adrian District Library district for a period of ten (10) years, 2025 to 2034, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for all district library purposes authorized by law? The estimate of the revenue the Adrian District Library will collect in the first year of the levy (2025) if the millage is approved and levied by the Library is approximately $1,200,000. By law, a portion of the revenue from the millage may be captured by the City of Adrian Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
___ Yes ___ N
GUESTS
Sam Kennedy and Mercy Adams from the SBWI along with our guest speaker, Kathy Anderson from the CPC.
CHECK-IN TABLE/SONGS/INVOCATION
Rhonda and Kathy. Invocation was given by Bob G.
TODAY'S MEETING
Great turnout today - April 4 - at The Centre'!
The Gardner's will be representing our club at this event!!
District Governor 2023-24
RUSS JONES
RI President
2023-24
Gordon MacInally
Proud Sponsor
Our 1.2 million-member organization started with the vision of one man—Paul P. Harris. The Chicago attorney formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 February 1905 as a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member.
You are invited to visit us at an upcoming meeting.
TODAY'S PROGRAM
Kathy Anderson
Care Pregnancy Center
The CPC of Lenawee seeks to facilitate the change in hearts and lives by providing Christian care to elevate God’s plan for the sacredness of life, sexuality, and the family in our community.
An unplanned pregnancy can bring about a storm of emotions. At CPC, we provide physical, material, and emotional support to those who might be experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. When engaging with our clients, we understand that everyone has a unique story, fears, and challenges about what lies ahead.
At the CPC, we help to provide peace of mind for expecting parents by assisting them to do what is best for both them and their child.
We make sure our clients are fully aware of all the options available to them and provide medical services such as pregnancy tests and limited ultrasounds. We have resources for families including our earn while you learn program and additional resources for dads.
At CPC:
Clients are served without regard to age, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability or other arbitrary circumstances.
Clients always receive honest and open answers.
Client information is held in strict and absolute confidence. Client information is only disclosed as required by law and when necessary to protect the client or others against imminent harm.
Client pregnancy tests are administered in accordance with all applicable laws.
Clients receive accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, lifestyle issues, and related concerns.
Their doors are open to women and men who need support while facing an unplanned pregnancy or various parenting needs. We are here to support individuals during this time in their lives, and if we can’t help, we will refer them to someone who can.
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