Libby spoke first and thanked us for inviting them to speak so they could update members on the upcoming schedule of performances. Music Director, Bruce, then went on to talk about the first half of the season mentioning the concert last October – The American West; last November – Tchaikovsky; the Christmas Chorale last December. The second half of the ASO season will feature Marvel-ous Heroes on February 15; Mendelssohn & Mozart on March 13; Picture it! On May 1; Old Friends on June 5.
Bruce was able to tell some very colorful stories around each of the concerts to put us in the mood to attend! Always great to have them visit our club and how fortunate we are as a community to have such a renowned group of total gifted and professional musicians.
Hospice’s Volunteer Training – Anne told members about this event scheduled for the four Wednesdays between April 22 through May 12 from 9am-4pm with a one-hour lunch break. To register or for more information, call Heather Rowe, Director of Volunteers, at 517-263-2323 or visit their website at hospiceoflenawee.org to print an application.
Paul Harris Fellow Awarded - Congratulations to Mary Murray who was presented her Paul Harris Fellow plus 7 by President Nelson at today’s meeting.
Thank You – From Nate Smith to Susan and Theresa and Chartwells for the work they did last Sunday night at Share the Warmth meal that served 56 people! The club would like to thank Nate as well for all of the work he’s done these last several weeks!
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 15 – Goodwill’s 2nd Annual Las Vegas Night – Nathan informed members today of this important event. Tickets are $65@ or $100/Couple. It will start at 7pm and held at the Hills of Lenawee (Formerly the Lenawee Country Club). Door prizes will be given out. Open bar.
February 15 – ASO Concert – Marvel-our Heroes
February 21 - Taste of Lenawee – REMEMBER: President Nelson announced this event last week and was hopeful the club could get a table that evening. Tickets are available. Goes from 6:30pm-9:30pm at the Adrian Armory & Events Center. See President Nelson for more info.
March 6 - Walk for Warmth – Patty announced this event which will benefit the Community Action Agency (utility assistance) and is coined a ”Victory Lap” and held at Citizen’s Gas’ Blue Flame Room. You can make your donation from 10am-1pm there at that time. Patrons can also engage in virtual walks through FB. In the past Consumers has been able to match the amount raised but will not be able to this year.
March 12-14 – P.E.T.S. Conference – Yours Truly will be attending the annual President-Elect Training School at the Kalamazoo Radisson with the other 51 incoming club presidents for the 2020-21 year from District 6400. One of the highlights of the conference in addition to hearing from the new District Governor that year, Dr. Noel Jackson and about his initiatives for the coming year, will be to meet the new RI President, Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany.
May 15-17 – District Conference – President Nelson announced this event to take place in Sandusky at Kalahari. He and Yours Truly will be attending.
Mike Tobey collected fines from: Parsons, Mercer, Marti, Sack, Clark, Kathryn S., Behnke (2), Douglass (2), Kojima, Mark M., Mary M., Easton, Gardner, Burd, Williams, Herrera, Chase, Moore, Gaga, Pender, S. Tobey,
Happy Bucks – Clark, Smith, Mark M., Sherman, Douglass, Moore, Herrera, Hacker
Mark Daniel Maloney, of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, is the new President of Rotary International for 2019-20. Maloney is a principal in the law firm of Blackburn, Maloney, and Schuppert LLC, with a focus on taxation, estate planning, and agricultural law. He represents large farming operations in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States, and has chaired the American Bar Association’s Committee on Agriculture in the section of taxation. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar Association, and the Alabama Law Institute.