President Nate introduced Bill Kenyon who, when he left Hospice as their Executive Director, is now operating his own leadership development consulting business. He is a certified John Maxwell trainer and personal leadership coach and mentor to individuals as well. Bill also offers workshops, seminars, and keynote speaking engagements.
Bill began by thanking our club for the support we have given to Hospice especially the Peace Pond and gazebo at their location. Bill then spoke specifically about goal-setting and mentioned the S.M.A.R.T. acronym by which we could measure whether or not our goals were “good” ones or not.
Bill, an avid runner as we all know, used this activity as an example of how people should set goals that satisfied yet another acronym- P.A.S.S. First, however, was to be sure and write in the “goal. In this case it was a “5k run”. The first letter – “P” – stands for PLAN which could include such things as Googling “Couch to 5k” in an effort to get a sedentary person in shape to run a 5-mile race. Shortly after reading this info, the next step might be to purchase some appropriate running shoes from a reputable shoe store. Now we have a PLAN!
Next, we need to ACT on that plan. As we all know, he said, the best strategic plans are developed only to lay on a shelf and gather dust. So we need to Act or implement our plan. This might include nothing more than a brisk 20 minute walk and continue for the next week or two. Three weeks later, according to the plan he came up with, he would walk for 20 minutes and then jog for 20 minutes. Two weeks later, more jogging, less walking and eventually all jogging.
The first “S” in PASS, Bill said, stands for “Stick To It”. Somewhere during this training time, it will rain and our tendency is to just “sit this one out” but that won’t happen because the person is determined not to let things like the weather interfere with his training.
The last “S” in PASS stands for “Success”. What does it look like? When this person crosses the finish line, his friends and family are there to give him a high-five and to congratulate him for crossing the finish line.
Bill went on to site a hypothetical situation with member Anne Sherman and her position at Hospice. Thanks=, Bill for training us on something we could all do a better job with – Goal Setting.
Lenawee Bike Tour 2018 – Chip announced a meeting of the committee again on Thursday, March 22nd at Chip’s house beginning at 7pm. If you cannot serve on the committee but can help out during the actual one-day event on Saturday, September 22nd, please send Chip an e-mail to let him know. This year’s event will be a “timed” event for the more serious riders and begin at the Armory! Along with that, something for families and children (like a “slow” ride and scavenger hunt possibly) is being planned.
New Songs – Helen mentioned that she will be trying something new beginning in April as she will be bringing in new song sheets so that we can learn a few new songs. Should be fun!
Blight Removal Project – Don’t forget that May and June will be the months our club will be focusing on blight removal. Our board approved a $2,500 expenditure towards this project and a match from District 6400 will be applied for through their Matching Grant Program. The Morning Club will be assisting with this important project.
Changeover Dinner – President Nate posed to members a couple of dates – June 21 and June 28 and asked which one might be more convenient for the Changeover Dinner. The consensus was for the date of June 21st at the Armory.
International Service Committee – Chair Rod Hokenson told members that while the committee is still being formed, they will be helping Kathye identify and schedule program speakers. SHU’s Director of International Studies is one such person, Rod said, would be invited to speak. Rod mentioned that the article in this month’s issue of The Rotarian Magazine had an excellent article on trees that everyone should read.
District Conference 2018 – Remember that all first time attendees will get a stipend of $150 toward their expenses to this important event and matched 2 to 1 by the District. The conference will be held on Mackinac Island. If you are thinking about attending, please contact President Nate. Prez Nate also announced that the board approved a $250 expenditure for children’s programming during the conference.
Pathways Engagement Center – To remind members - the issues the City of Adrian had at this location have been resolved and we can move forward with the fencing that needs to be placed around the proposed patio area alongside the building. Be ready to volunteer when the time comes to help out the Adrian Morning Club.
Meals on Wheels – Additional help is still needed. If you can spare 2 hours each month, please contact Rhonda. A very rewarding program for people who are in need.
Upcoming Programs:
March 29 – Mark Murray – Launch Lenawee
April 5 - Fatmy Abed - Director of International Studies at SHU
April 12 – Randy Lighthall - Habitat Restore
April 19 – Member Moments – Pattie Ellerholz & Chuck Davis
April 26 – Kathye Herrera
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 7 – Speed Interviewing – Need your help! It is an opportunity for students to engage with professionals on important interviewing techniques and gain experience about interviewing in general. Students will be looking for feedback about things they did right and things they could do better so as to prepare them for the time they will all be interviewing for “real” jobs when they graduate. Please contact Barry if you can help.
April 14 – District Assembly – The individual fee for anyone attending will be paid for by the club. Program runs from 8am-12 noon that day. A great learning and collaboration experience for all. Program runs from 8am-12 noon that day at Schoolcraft College. A great learning and collaboration experience for all. President Nate passed around the complete agenda for that program.
May 5 - E-Purity’s Graduation – Purity will graduate from Siena Heights University and that should anyone wish to attend Purity could secure the necessary tickets. Just let Patty know if you can attend. She has also been awarded a full scholarship to BGSU. Congrats, Purity!
May 6 – Great Lakes Woodworking Festival - Luke will be looking for the club to assist again this year from 12 noon – 6pm. The GLWF is bringing together the best woodworkers from the Great Lakes region, ranging from several different woodworking disciplines and will showcase over 35 woodworking artists who will be selling their homemade goods. The event will also feature free classes, demonstrations, and prizes. It is 100% free to the public. Luke distributed full-color posters and asked members to post them at their businesses.
May 20 - E-RaceStigma5k Run– The event that will take place again this year. Our club will help with the Kid’s Fun Run event first thing the morning (8:30am-9:30am) of the race. We’ll need 10 volunteers and a sign-up sheet will be passed around at future meetings. More info coming. Visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Adrian/ERaceStigma5K
June 21 – Joint Changeover Dinner - Adrian Armory
GUESTS: AC Rotaract Club President; SHU Rotaract Club President – Evin Pabooga; Junior Rotarians Simon and Abbey and their replacements Laura Winans and Erica Casarez; Amy Anderson from SHU.
Junior Rotarians
The Adrian Noon Rotary Club's Junior Rotarians for the month of February were students Adrian High School - Simon Cox and Abby Costa. Simon will be attending Eastern Michigan University in the fall and studying Secondary Education. His long term goals include teaching in a big city and be on stage or in film. His hobbies include reading, theater, ice skating, bowling, singing and swimming.
Abby will be attending Wayne State University and majoring in Social Work. Her long term goal is to "work with people in the social work/counseling field". Her hobbies are theater and walking her dog.
The Adrian Noon Rotary Club's Junior Rotarians for the month of March are students Adrian High School - Laura Winans (left) and Erica Casarez. Laura will be attending Washtenaw Community College in the fall to earn a degree in Art and transfer to EMU for a degree in psychology. Her long term goals include working in a local police office or FBI as an investigator. Her hobbies include crafts, interior decorating, fashion, nails, sports and working.
Erica will be attending JCC in the fall and will be working on a career in nursing. Her goal is to graduate with a Nursing Degree. Her hobbies include running and meeting new people.
2018-19 RI President Barry Rassin wants Rotary members to Be the Inspiration
Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, unveiled the 2018-19 presidential theme, Be the Inspiration, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA. “I want you to inspire in your clubs, your Rotarians, that desire for something greater. The drive to do more, to be more, to create something that will live beyond each of us.”
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President Nate introduced Bill Kenyon who, when he left Hospice as their Executive Director, is now operating his own leadership development consulting business. He is a certified John Maxwell trainer and personal leadership coach and mentor to individuals as well. Bill also offers workshops, seminars, and keynote speaking engagements.
April 14 – District Assembly – The individual fee for anyone attending will be paid for by the club. Program runs from 8am-12 noon that day. A great learning and collaboration experience for all. .JPG)
