Pop-Up Holocaust Museum

Bob Behnke

Adrian City Commissioner and former Adrian Noon Rotary Club member, Bob Behnke, gave a wonderful presentation on the project he has been involved in while showing many pictures on a project he said he has been working on for the past year.

The Holocaust Center in Detroit is going to have a traveling exhibit coming to Adrian during the months of March and April. Big Rapids was the first city it appeared in and we are the second.

This exhibit will be set up in the Gallery of Shops in Downtown Adrian. It is a 3,200 square foot exhibit consisting of multiple panels. There has been developed a comprehensive training program for teachers and learn from staff managing the exhibit. Teaching will occur every Wednesday night. Teachers will learn how to "teach" the holocaust, Bob said. Not the content but the "experiences".

Bob founded a local diversity group in Adrian that has also been helping with the exhibit. Bob, for the past 6 months has been taeching 32 students from all over Lenawee County on a program titled "Fighting Hate" which is about the holocaust. These involved lectures and books studies and a tour of the Detroit Holocaust Museum. The group even listed to an actual survivor.

At the pop-up exhibit coming to Adrian, individuals will learn about the history, remembrance, and impact of the Holocaust through informative displays. The exhibit features historical information and visual elements designed for thoughtful engagement. Bob mentioned that visitors should understand that the subject matter is sensitive and may be emotional for some, so parental guidance is suggested for children

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next "Regular Club Meetings" - Thursday, January 15 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 - Adrian Bay & Rehab Center - 700 Lakeshire Trail, Adrian, MI 49221. She has COVID currently. She would love to hear from you.

50th ANNIVERSARY

Congrats to Mohinder & Kanwal Chada on their Golden Wedding Anniversary!!!

NEXT BOARD MEETING

Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13 at 5pm at the Comfort Inn in Adrian board room beginning at 5pm.

NEW MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026

Prsident Bob once again announced that beginning on January 8th of 2026, the club will be meeting 3 times each month - the first 3 Thursdays of the month. Meal prices will be as follows: Pre-payers will pay $13 while those who "pay as they go" will pay $15 at the table.

REVISED CLUB BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE

These reflect the new at tablpe/prepaid meal prices as well as the new meeting schedule.

DUES STATEMENT 2026

All members have been sent their semi annual dues statements. Please pay if you have not already.

NEXT CLUB SOCIAL

Thanks to all who attended the Annual Christmas party - this time at Grace andf Ray Garno's home. The next one is scheduled for Friday, January 23rd at the Comfort Inn beginning at 6PM. It will feature member chili dishes. More info coming.

NEWEST PHF RECIPIENT

Congrats to Michele Gardner on receiving her first Paul Harris Fellow from her husband and Club President, Bob!

PAVILLION UPDATE

President Bob announced that the City of Adrian is still very excited about partnering with us on this project but not sure to waht extent their involvement will be. Bob has received a quote from TimberCraft. More info coming.

NEW PROJECT IDEAS

President Bob is asking member to come up with ideas about future projects we might want to work on. If you have any, please let us kbow.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Thanks to Program Committee Chair for arranging the following presentations this month and next:

FINES

Rhonda and Yours Truly. Brent handled this today and fined: Baldwin, B. Gardner (2), Michele G., Pickles (2), Gage, Chase, Chadha, Williams, Sherman, and Pender.

HAPPY BUCKS

Williams, B. & M. Gardner, Sherman, Behnke, Pender.