Jere began by entertaining us with a Croswell trivia game and handing out $5 beverage coupons for correct answers. Yours truly scored a coupon i think for providing the most incorrect answers. The following are a few of the historical facts we learned.
The Croswell was built in 1866 by famous attorney Charles Croswell. His law partner at the time was none other than Thomas Cooley.
Thomas Edison spoke in both 1913 & 1914 with his talking Kinetophone.
In 1967 "The Sound of Music" was the last movie played.
The Croswell's annual budget is $1,000,000. Of which, $125,000 is from individual members.
It is estimated that the theater brings 2.5 million to the local economy.
John Phillip Sousa's famous band appeared several times in the late 1800's.
The Croswell has put on 19 shows since 2012.
There are 641 seats.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the name of the resident bat is Herbie.
Jere has been with the Croswell for 4 years. Since that time the budget has grown from $600,000 to the $1 million it is now. It's always a struggle to balance the budget, but even with that they are looking toward capital improvements which include a better stage lighting/sound system and more bathrooms. Membership and donations are the life blood of the theater. Jere closed by saying that the Croswell is NOT just another community theater; it is of Regional Professional Quality.
April 5 – Eggs-travaganza – Bronson Gonzalez, Program Director for the local YMCA announced that he was on hand today to recruit volunteers for this annual event. He will be attending next week’s meeting to do the same. The event begins at 12:30pm at Heritage Park in Adrian.
May 8-11 – District 6400 Conference – Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel.
May 19- Strokes for Students. Team #1- Chip, Kevin K., Rod P. & Gerry. Team 2- Need one to golf with Kathy W., Steve and Nate. Contact Rod Pender.
GUESTS
Junior Rotarians Paige Haufman and Allie Mohr both from AHS.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Raffle tickets are being sold by the Rotary Club of Westland for a suite at Comerica Park complete with 3 parking passes, $300 food allowance for the Tiger Game with the Cleveland Indians on July 10th. Tickets are being sold for $10. The Adrian Rotary Club gets to keep $4 for each ticket sold by our members. See Kathye if you would like a crack at this great prize!
Kathye passed out order sheets and envelopes for the Vidalia Sweet Onion Sale today. If you are unable to sell/buy six bags, please plan to make a cash donation toward this important fund raiser.
An updated Club Directory is available at the attendance table. Contact Allen so that any errors or omissions can be corrected prior to the next publishing.
Mike was challenged by Rhonda to to bring in more in fines than the 50/50 sales today. He called on the following members to assist with that goal. Kevin K., Lisa, all of the UofM and MSU basketball fans, Patty, Dane 2, Brent, Kevin M, Chip 3, Rhonda 2, Greg A, Rod P, the "No bling" group, Frank D, Kathy W.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Gerry- Lenawee Life Long Learning has 150 participants in 10 courses.
Nate- Concert "Grand standard Time" which supports the Tecumseh Center for the Arts is April 12th at 7:30. $10
Jere began by entertaining us with a Croswell trivia game and handing out $5 beverage coupons for correct answers. Yours truly scored a coupon i think for providing the most incorrect answers. The following are a few of the historical facts we learned.
April 5 