Our own Mike Olsaver, local chair of the RI Foundation Committee, updated members on the status of the RI Foundation and all the good that it does around the world.
It is the charitable arm of Rotary International - a non-profit organization that supports the efforts of Rotary members to achieve world understanding ahd peace through international humanitarian, educational and cultural exchange programs.
The foundation was founded by Rotarian Arch Klump in 1917 with a seed gift of $26.50! Since 1947 some $4.5B has been granted to support the 6 Avenues of Service: Promoting Peace, Fighting Disease, Providing Clean Water, Saving Mothers & Children, Supporting Education and Supporting Local Economies.
The RI Foundation is funded by members, matching gifts from the Gates Foundation, return on investments, as well as bequests and major gifts.
Clubs around the world ask their members to give $100 annually. The fund provides all clubs opportunities for matching grants to fund various domestic and international projects.
The Polio Plus Campaign was officially launched by RI in 1995 and donations over the years have all but eradicated this world-wide disease with only a few cases reamining. Some 2.5 billion children have been vaccinated to date! Thanks for the update, Mike.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
"REMAINING APRIL Club Meetings" - Thursday, April 16 at the Centre'.
REMINDER: SEND YOUR PERSONAL WELL WISHES
Please feel free to keep sending them a card to let them know they are missed and remain in our thoughts.
Bob and Audrey Sack - American House Somerset #116 3400 Livernois Rd Troy, MI 48083
Kathye Herrera - 12000 Packard Road, Hudson, MI 49247. She would love to hear from you.
MAY 5TH BOND PROPOSAL
Be sure and go to the polls to decide the fate of APS's $27.5M proposal for a new athletic facility.
ROTARY PAVILLON AT HERITAGE PARK - UPDATE
The Adrian City Commission, at their meeting on April 20th, will hear about our project. Rod, Bob and Yours Truly will be attending.
ANNUAL STROKES FOR STUDENTS GOLF OUTING
The event will take place on Friday, May 15th at the Tecumseh Golf Club. This event follows the 30th anniversary event held in May 2025 at the Hills of Lenawee Golf Club, which raised approximately $50,000! Proceeds fund scholarships, teacher grants, and job readiness training for students across Lenawee County. Let Rod or Gerry know if you would like to play!
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 5pm at the Comfort Inn in their board room beginning at 5pm.
2ND ANNUAL TRIP TO THE TOLEDO ZOO
Gerry said this is being planned again this year for Michener Elementary students and scheduled for Tuesday, May 19. Volunteers needed.
NEXT CLUB SOCIAL
Michele announced that the next get together is being planned for Thursday, April 23rd at the Moore house for a Pot Luck beginning at 6PM. Cards and games will be played! Bring a dish to pass. A gift exchange will take place as well. If you would like to participate you are asked tpo bring a gift valued at $15.
FLUENCY FRIENDS OPENHOUSE
REMEMBER that a date has been set to celebrate the close of the 13th Annual Fluency Friends year! The event will take place at Michener Elementary in their Library again on May 21st beginning at 9AM. If you will be attending, please plan to arrive by 8:30AM. Always a great time.
FINES
Mike O. handled this today and fined: Chase (2), Garno (3), Bob G. (2), M. Gardner. Davis, Doub=glass, Pickles (2), L. Smith, Pickles (2), and Williams.
HAPPY BUCKS
Davis, Williams, Bob G., Hacker, Burg, amd M. Gardner.
50-50 RAFFLE
$18 was in the small pot which was won by President Bob and $320 was in the big one and Londa's ticket was drawn but she did not pick the winning card!
GUESTS
Destani Shadrick was a guest again of Mike Olsaver and will soon be transferring her Rotary members from a club in Florida to here!!
CHECK-IN TABLE/SONGS/INVOCATION
Rhonda and Chuck; Prayer by Chuck D.
THIS YEARS DISTRICT CONFERENCE
First timers get a $100 discount!! Register here: https://dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77826283
Next year's conference, PE Rod said was going to be at Mackinac Island again! (May 2027)
Our own Mike Olsaver, local chair of the RI Foundation Committee, updated members on the status of the RI Foundation and all the good that it does around the world.
