The Rotary Club of
Adrian Noon
 
Chartered 1921
 
 
Meeting of November 18, 2021
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Smart Zone - Jessica Sattler
Nate introduced today's speaker, Jessica Sattler who is the Director of Economic Development for the City of Tecumseh. 
 
Smart zones were created by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to help grow businesses within a geographic region. There are currently 20 Smart Zones in Michigan and one of which is the Adrian/Tecumseh Smart Zone. Same purpose but different functions from each other. 
 
The Adrian-Tecumseh SmartZone is a Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA). In 2014, a survey was done of properties in our area primarily our individual industrial parks. The baseline value was determined and anytime they increase through purchase or expansion, the municipality captures that revenue which is 5-% pf the taxes levied, she said, which can then be used in the Smart Zone, help Lenawee Now, Launch Lenawee, the Chamber, etc..
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The funding helps provide what Jessica referred to as Business Acceleration Services (a satellite of Ann Arbor Spark) which help businesses grow. The money is used for such things as helping businesses develop marketing, financing, make infrastructure improvements, with workforce development, etc.
 
Jessica concluded her presentation by showing several videos produced exclusively to promote the Adrian-Tecumseh Smart Zone.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Arrangements - President Kathye announced arrangements for Mike Tobey - November 30 at 11am at the Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian. We lost a wonderful member. Kathye is looking for memories of Mike that any member might have. 
 
 
Wreath Update - Nate said we were "down to the strokes" so next Tuesday all 424 will be arriving directly at Goodwill. We can pick ours up at 9:30am. If you cannot pick yours up, there will be Matt, Allen, Kevin Keller and Jim Potthast helping with that. Wreaths have to be out of the facility by 3pm. Those helping distribute once we get there are: Rhonda, Cindy, Chuck Davis and Barry and Megan will be working different shifts to help distribute. If you have not turned in your money yet please bring it with you the next day at the joint Rotary/Kiwanis meeting or mail them as soon as possible to our PO Box 1119, Adrian address or to Nate. There are 2 extra wreaths if anyone needs one. A special thanks to Nate for chairing the project again this year and for another great fundraiser.
 
Party at Chip & Cindy's - Friday, December 10th at 6pm. Drinks furnished just bring finger food. It will be a great time - always is! If you know of a potential member you'd like to bring - please do!
 
WLEN's Thank A Vet Event  -  Kathy announced that this year's event "blew her away" as a total of $35,000 compared to $32k last year! Members from our club donated $550 of that total!
 
Thanksgiving Joint Meeting with Kiwanis - Scheduled for the Wednesday before T-Day here at The Center - Kiwanis is hosting, Mark and Rod will serve as our fine masters.
 
Comstock Christmas Riverwalk Project – Web hear that about 500 trees were sold this year! Thanks to all who helped sell and purchase one! Great job Mark and Mary!
 
 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing - December 3rd at Hobby Lobby. A couple slots left. Thanks Kevin! The Morning Club took the December 4th slot. 
 
FINE SESSION
Cat Sala stepped right up to the podium today and ran the fine session! She took money from: Maxe (3), Chase (2), Sutherland (2), Potthast, Reinink, Dillon, Mercer.
 
HAPPY BUCKS - Potthast
50-50 RAFFLE
 
No, Bob Sack did not win today's jackpot of $37! But Bob Gardner did!. Kathryn S's stick was drawn but was not present to win draw a card for the $217 prize!
Table Helpers
Thanks to Kathye and Rhonda once again!
Thanks to Rod Pender for the invocation.
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November 2
 
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November 12
 
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November 8
 
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November 11
 
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November 21
 
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November 30, 2000
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