Pi took to the podium first to tell us three projects the center is working on. One was the Empty Bowls Project which will benefit the Daily Bread. Pi displayed a number of bowls prior to our meeting and some members purchased them. All bowls were made at the Art Center, she said, and are dishwasher and microwave safe and were made without any lead.
Another one of their programs, Pi said, was called Side-By-Side which is a program that assists local Art teachers and their students who excel in this area. This program pairs high school art students who have been identified by their Art teachers as their number one student who would then come to the Art Center in the fall to work with one of their resident artists to work on and complete various projects while they are there. There were 7 students who participated this year and they hope to have ten participate next year, she said. All art was officially exhibited and it was juried and the one selected as THE best was awarded $250 donated by Meijer. The winner was honored as being designated the Number One Art Student in Lenawee County – who Pi brought with her today – Alisa Lopez from Britton High School.
Alisa, who will be attending Siena Heights this fall majoring in Art and Psychology, spoke to the audience about the experience. She said she was grateful to have been part of this program and especially to have been chosen as the #1 art student in Lenawee County and to have met so many other art students who were as passionate about art as she was. Laura VanCamp was her mentor for the past six months. Prior to entering the program, Alisa said that her artwork involved painting.
This experience allowed her to engage in sculpture which, she said, she really enjoyed. During the program she made three sculptures – a bird person, a totem, and a lion mermaid sitting in a bathtub! Alisa said she was particularly proud of her accomplishments since she had no prior training or experience in sculpture. Alisa said she would like to become an Art Therapist following graduation from SHU.
Pi returned to the podium to talk about the third project the Art Center was working on which was a program in conjunction with Hospice of Lenawee this coming fall that would memorialize those who have passed. Doors will be used on which art will be done by local artists commemorating what deceased members of our community will be remembered for which will be aptly titled – The Power of Passage – coined by Anne herself, Pi said.
Pi concluded her presentation by bringing members up-to-date about the facility the Adrian Center for the Arts occupies now. That building will soon be taken over by folks from PlaneWave. The Arts Center will be moving to two building behind it that have been renovated for their use. One will be their gallery and youth studio.
PETS Update – President-Elect Nelson shared with members his experience last month at this annual training for new, incoming presidents. He said it was like nothing he’d ever participated in before. It was a two and a half day conference in Kalamazoo – non-stop, he said! It consisted of many wonderful speakers and great food! Nelson said that next year’s RI theme will be: Rotary Connects the World. The thrust of the weekend, he said, was to “reach out and recruit new members” and making sure that the makeup of clubs mirrors what the community does. Nelson also said that he and other new incoming presidents were encouraged to think about what their club wanted to be, what programs they should be considering in the future, etc. Nelson said he would be relying on all club members to be a part of that process. He also emphasized how important it will be for our club to have active committees who meet on a regular basis to insure our club’s growth and success. He closed by mentioning that RI was considering adding to The 4-Way Test to include a 5th line concerning possibly “Is it FUN to all concerned?” Best wishes for an awesome year, Mr. PE!
Thank You Notes – President Kathye read notes from the Adrian Armory & Events Center for our recent donation toward their Community Kitchen Project and from the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee for our contribution to them.
Lenawee Humane Society Shelter Event – Patty Clark announced that this will take place on Saturday, May 4 – the same day as the Great Lakes Woodworking Festival. However, if you would like to adopt a pet you can still complete an application online and submit it she said.
Oasis at Hospice – Anne Sherman announced that this event will take place on April 16 at 10am in conjunction with the National Health Care Decision Day so people can fill out their Patient Advocacy Forms.
Bike Tour 2019 Committee Update – Chip brought members up to date on what the committee discussed last Tuesday afternoon during their first meeting of the year. The event will take place on Saturday, September 21 and consist of three routes but no Family Fun Ride this time. This year’s tour will be promoted among local veteran organizations as well be tied in again with the annual Art-A-Licious event downtown. Participating in the meeting were Chip, Theresa, Nate and Yours Truly. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 at 5pm at Chip’s office.
Upcoming Programs:
April 11 – Rick Caron
April 18 – Lenawee Now
April 25 - Chaloners
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 6 – District Assembly – Always an informative meeting at Schoolcraft College at the Vista Tech Center on 18600 Haggerty Road in Livonia from 7:30am-12noon. President Kathye reported that five people will be going from the club.
April 11 – Next club board meeting that follows the regular meeting at 1pm
April 11 – 11am - Next Rotary Woodworking Warriors committee meeting and promotional materials will be handed out at that time
April 16 – Next Lenawee Bike Tour committee meeting at 5pm at Chip’s office downtown. Wine provided
April 27 – 31st Annual Blissfield Rotary Charity Auction – Please contact Rod Pender who is coordinating this for our club. Tickets are $75@ and an entire table is $600 (seats 8 and you get PR in the program) which includes dinner and open bar. The event features live and silent auctions, games, and Raffle. Monies raised will go towards Phase 1 of Walking Trails in the Park. For tickets visit: evenbrite.com. For sponsorships or corporate tables contact Chris Mallow at 517-486-3379 or blissfieldrotary@yahoo.com Jerry Anderson, WTOL TV personality returns again this year as celebrity auctioneer.
May 4th & 5th Great Lakes Woodworking Festival - On the grounds of old Training School where Sam Beauford Woodworking Shop is located. Our club will be selling brats and hot dogs. We will need cooks and sellers. Also volunteers will be needed in other areas-a job for everyone! Please try and help for a few hours that weekend!
May 19 - E-race Stigma 5k Run – The annual event is held to create awareness of mental illness. Our club has always helped with the youth event. It starts at 9:00 and you need to be there half hour prior to the event. After the race starts, you can leave so you can attend your church service or whatever. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Go to https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Adrian/ERaceStigma5K to register and for all of the details.
50/50Drawing – Bruce Goldsen won $28 (and gave $20 to the RI Foundation!) and Sam Rye’s name was drawn but he was not present to win the $200+ jackpot!
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.”
Pi took to the podium first to tell us three projects the center is working on. One was the Empty Bowls Project which will benefit the Daily Bread. Pi displayed a number of bowls prior to our meeting and some members purchased them. All bowls were made at the Art Center, she said, and are dishwasher and microwave safe and were made without any lead.
PETS Update – President-Elect Nelson shared with members his experience last month at this annual training for new, incoming presidents. He said it was like nothing he’d ever participated in before. It was a two and a half day conference in Kalamazoo – non-stop, he said! It consisted of many wonderful speakers and great food! Nelson said that next year’s RI theme will be: Rotary Connects the World. The thrust of the weekend, he said, was to “reach out and recruit new members” and making sure that the makeup of clubs mirrors what the community does. Nelson also said that he and other new incoming presidents were encouraged to think about what their club wanted to be, what programs they should be considering in the future, etc. Nelson said he would be relying on all club members to be a part of that process. He also emphasized how important it will be for our club to have active committees who meet on a regular basis to insure our club’s growth and success. He closed by mentioning that RI was considering adding to The 4-Way Test to include a 5th line concerning possibly “Is it FUN to all concerned?” Best wishes for an awesome year, Mr. PE!
May 19 - E-race Stigma 5k Run – The annual event is held to create awareness of mental illness. Our club has always helped with the youth event. It starts at 9:00 and you need to be there half hour prior to the event. After the race starts, you can leave so you can attend your church service or whatever. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Go to 
