ROTARY CLUB OF HOUGHTON LAKE
MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 2022
Meeting called to order: 12:14 pm at Buccilli’s
Pledge led by Heather Marra
Prayer led by Barb Souder
Attendance: Rhonda Fossitt , Susan Tyer, Wendy Durocher, Heather Marra Ben Elliott, Rhonda Lamberg, Rita VanScyoc,
Anita Sheppard, John Dougherty, Barb Souder, Heather Marra, Ben Williams,Jay Jacobs
Food, social time, 50/50
Introduction of Guests: April Hehir
Birthday’s: None
Minutes: October 12, 2022, Minutes were approved.
Board Meeting Recap
- Artesia Youth Park Halloween Party- $500 Grant Approved
- Shop with a Hero- $800 Grant Approved
- Giving Tuesday Nov 16 Rotarians donations for Community Foundation. This year we will increase match. If the individual Rotarians donate over $1000, the club will donate $2000. If the individual Rotarians donate under $1000, we will match dollar for dollar. (Rotarians who donate directly will also be matched if they let the club know)
- El Salvador Trip for Interact Students Rhonda Lamberg requested $1500 for a structure for the trip. Then separately $310 for 60 the anniversary. Interact event at the school on Nov 8. This money was already in budget and was approved.
- Houghton Lake Rotary is looking to form a grant committee. Good candidates would be Wendy D, Diane N and Rhonda L.
- There is a $300 public image grant that is available that we should consider.
- Library Book program will continue for next year. 27 books were sent to Heather’s house. Donated by Colleen, prior Rotarian. In addition to speakers signing one book after a presentation, Heather will select one for club signing and one for Koreen to sign.
- Christmas Live Sale- Assuming club agrees, we will not host the online Christmas live sale this year. There are some logistic issues. Our time and money will be spent on the many other events. The club agreed to this.
Financial Update
Car Show $8096 (net)
Auction $35603 (net)
Golf Outing $8057 (net)
Camel Races TBA
Speaker:
Speaker: April Hehir, Roscommon County Brownfields Redevelopment Authority
- Roscommon County Brownfields Redevelopment Authority is applying for brownfields assessment funds from the EPA to assess sites throughout Roscommon County.
- A brownfield is a property that is difficult to develop because it is contaminated or believed to be contaminated. Common past properties use associated with brownfield sites include such items as gas stations, railroad facilities, auto repair, etc.
Club Business:
Polio Awareness Day, October 24th – Rhonda Lamberg
Red Cross Blood Drive- October 21st (Houghton Lake High School) - Ben Williams
Trick or Treat Trivia Night October 27th in support of the NMCAC ($20)
Bobcat Field- October 29th at Artesia
Chamber of Commerce Dinner- November 2nd 5:30pm ($25)
November 5th Food Drive with Interact Students
Interacts 60th Anniversary - November 8th at Houghton Lake High School 10:40-11:15 and 11:40-12:15
Happy Cash:
$1 from Rita for one year anniversary with Rotary.
$2 from Jay Jacobs for a successful blood drive and football victory, MI over PA.
$1 from Heather for completion of kid’s soccer season
$1 from Anita to recognize grandson and his football season.
50/50:
$15 to Rhonda Fossitt and $15 to club
4 Way Test and Adjournment: 1:10 pm
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Future Meetings:
November 2nd, 2022- Brian Koboldt, Shop with a Hero
November 9th, 2022- Speaker TBA
November 16th, 2022- Board Meeting and Club Assembly
- Giving Tuesday
November 23rd, 2022- No Meeting
November 30th, 2022- No Meeting
December 7th, 2022- Terry Miller,
Public Image Chair Rotary District 6290
December 14th, 2022, Board Meeting and Club Assembly
December 21st, 2022- No Meeting
December 28th, 2022- No Meeting
Upcoming Events:
Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner - November 2nd
Food Drive with Interact Students - November 5th
Interacts 60th Anniversary - November 8th at Houghton Lake High School 10:40- 11:15 and 11:40-12:15
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