Directors: Kees Boeters, Ron Bolohan, Brian Pasmore and Bob Wilson
Attendance:
Members: 12
Hon. Members: Spouses and Guests: DG BrendaK “WooWoo” Tipton, ADG Ken Corlett, Doris Scoyne, Carla VanHeeswijk, Mary Jane Youlton, Glenda Pasmore, Elaine Bolohan, Barb Rose
Birthdays: None in February
Anniversaries: None in February
Meeting Date: 2022-02-28, at the Anglican Hall.
Pre-meeting & socializing with the District Governor and her accompanying party from 5:30-6:30. Complimentary refreshments were available to run by Ron
President Jeff opened the meeting at 6:30 pm. After the two national anthems, grace, and dinner, plus thanking the ACW for the dinner, Jeff started the actual meeting.
Program:
1. Formal Introduction of DG by ADG Ken Corlett
Brenda had worked for AT&T for over 23 years, currently serving as a Technical Team Lead. She also is a business partner in a growing Anti-Aging Health and Wellness company
She joined Rotary in 2012 with the Livingston Sunrise Club, being president in 2017-18 she grew the club membership by 22 new members and has served on several different committees, club and district
She has a winter home in Florida, where she enjoys boxing, yoga, and boating, and has 3 rescue collies
2. District Governor’s remarks to our Club.
Brenda was glad to be in Ridgetown, staying at the RM hotel in Chatham
She was meeting with 3 other clubs on Tuesday with an additional one on Wednesday
Happy that we are getting out of the pandemic
It’s an honor to be the District Governor.
One of her themes: “Engage, Excite and Have Fun”
She has worked hard to train leaders how to use the various internet tools
It’s all about goals and initiatives, and she has been training folks on how to do this
She has started several new committees, two of them are the Peace and DEIJ Committees, and tries to have a district event every month
She is looking forward to the District Conference with no pandemic
Its focus will be our clubs; there will be a House of Friendship (WooWoo’s club hub), which will be a chance for each club to let everyone know about their club and what they have been doing
In answer to a question about what the district is doing about the Ukraine crisis, not much yet. Time will tell. There are lots of Rotary clubs in Russia
Mar. 10-12, PETS in Kalamazoo
Started the new InspireX speaker's committee and every three months, they are scheduling a virtual speaker on a targeted topic. March 24 with be targeted towards the Impact and History of Women in Rotary
Apr. 23, in Ann Arbor, the district is celebrating the environment with an All-District Environment workday. Going to team with Canadian clubs to do alike project for Watershed Clean-up
Friday, May 20th at Paradise Park, a day of fun games including golf and some speakers
The District Conference is in Novi, Michigan, on May 20,22. The DG encouraged all club members to consider going, especially now with the loosening of COVID restrictions
April 3rd The district will be presenting Interact Assembly
The International Conference is in Houston Texas, June 4-8, 2022
There was discussion about the “Each One, Bring One” and how the new subdivision in town could help our club bring in new members
Brenda thanked Henny, Ken, and Kees for all they do
3. Presentations of Paul Harris Pins by District Governor to receiving members.
DG Brenda presented new Paul Harris Pins to 7 members for having contributed $1000 to Rotary International
They were Paul B, Warren J, Jeff G, David K, Brian P, Murray S Judie W, and Bob W.
Two are also held in keeping for Bill L and Blake S
Each has one sapphire except Murray Scoyne’s which now has 4 sapphires.
4. Photos, including single and group photos.
Pictures were taken of President Jeff and DG Brenda
.As well, a photo was taken of the Paul Harris pin recipients
After much rearranging and shuffling, a group club photo with DG Brenda and ADG Ken was also taken. Organizing kindergarten kids is almost easier
See the photos below
5. Thank you by President Jeff for DG Tipton and her party for her visit.
Jeff asked if there was “Anything for the good of Rotary?”
Jeff closed the meeting at 7:40 pm
The next meeting is on 2022-03-07. 6:30 pm.
DG Brenda and Club President Jeff
Paul Harris Pins Recipients: David K, Paul B, Murray Scoyne. Judie W, Brian P,
DG Brenda and Club President Jeff
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