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Megan Zambiasi and Bob Vande Pol will be our speakers. Their topic is Pine Rest Mental Health Urgent Care. We look forward to hearing from them. To insure you receive Holland Rotary communications, please add mailservice@clubrunner.ca to your address book.
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Lynn Austin, our own Ken Austin's wife and a renowned author will be our speaker. We look forward to hearing from Lynn. To insure you receive Holland Rotary communications, please add mailservice@clubrunner.ca to your address book.
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One of our own, Donna Lowry, will be our guest speaker. Her topic is "Ready for School". We look forward to hearing from Donna. From Donna -- "On Thursday, I'm excited to share about Ready for School which is the story of our community that has elevated early childhood as a community priority. I will be sharing the Ready for School WHAT, WHY and WHERE- take a few minutes and get to know the WHO, Ready for School's children and families". Our Rotary Board of Directors Meetings have been changed to the third Thursday of each month, 10:15 - 11:45 at the West Michigan Community Bank on 8th Street. Reminder - all Rotarians are welcome to attend. Add mailservice@clubrunner.ca to your address book.
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No Meeting This Week - Happy New Year!
Many thanks to all who were able to come out and ring the bell for Salvation Army. This was our first year of covering 3 shifts. Nice job everyone! - from Mike Moraw |
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No Meeting This Week - Merry Christmas |
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One of our own, the Honorable Jon Van Allsburg, will be our guest speaker. His topic is "Trip To Antarctica". We look forward to hearing from Jon. Nomination Process for 2020-2021 Rotary Year: Please fill out the form below and bring it to Thursday's meeting:
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Don Williams, will be our guest speaker. His topic is "The anniversary of the second atomic bomb". We look forward to hearing from our own member Don. Toys for Tots: This Thursday, during our noon meeting, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and/or money (preferred). Our Interact Club will take the money collected and buy toys for distribution to needy kids. Correction: Heather Shultz's contact information: Haworth Contact re room reservation & cost for reserving space. Heather Schultz ( schultzh@hope.edu ) 616-395-7200 Visitors and Guests Bill Hurula (Dick Chambers), Arra (Vic), Laura Hubh-Rhoades (Elizabeth Giddings), Holly Schut (Ken Voss)
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Steve Hoogerwerk, will be our guest speaker. His topic is "The Pine Ridge Reservation and the Re-Member NGO". We look forward to hearing from Steve. Visitors and Guests Bill Hurula (Dick Chambers), Arra (Vic), Laura Hubh-Rhoades (Elizabeth Giddings), Holly Schut (Ken Voss)
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Sakhi, our exchange student from India will be our guest speaker. We look forward to hearing from her.
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Sgt. Larry Matzen will be our guest speaker. He is from the Holland Police Department and will discuss community policing. We look forward to hearing from Sgt. Matzen. Community policing is a philosophy of policing, based on the concept that police officers and people working together in creative ways can help solve contemporary community problems related to crime, the fear of crime, quality of life, and neighborhood conditions. The philosophy is predicated on the belief that achieving these goals requires that police departments develop a new relationship with people by expanding their role in the community by involving themselves in efforts to improve the overall quality of life in their neighborhoods. 100th Anniversary Committee: Please put on your calendar, Thursday, December 6, for our next 100th Anniversary Committee meeting! We will meet at the Marriott- 8th Street at 5:30pm-6:30pm. Welcome to anyone who wishes to join us and enjoy in the fun planning stages of a fabulous year of celebration!! |
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** No Meeting This Thursday ** Happy Thanksgiving! 100th Anniversary Committee: Please put on your calendar, Thursday, December 6, for our next 100th Anniversary Committee meeting! We will meet at the Marriott- 8th Street at 5:30pm-6:30pm. Welcome to anyone who wishes to join us and enjoy in the fun planning stages of a fabulous year of celebration!!
Visitors and Guests Jared Kimber (Kris Reinhardt), Meagan Maas (Esther Fifelski), Howard Fink (Dee Nestel) |
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Chris Martin and Mindy Klein will be our guests speakers. They will present the Road to Recovery® Program from the American Cancer Society. It is a coordinated program to find qualified volunteers to donate their spare time to give cancer patients a much-needed lift. Chris is Mari Martin's husband. We look forward to hearing from Chris and Mindy. Many cancer patients do not have adequate transportation to their various doctor visits and treatment facilities. Even the best treatment can’t work if a patient can’t get there. It is important for these patients to get to their appointments and receive these treatments as they are prescribed—sometimes up to five days a week. As a cancer survivor (now celebrating five years cancer-free) Chris is forever grateful for the many people who drove him when he couldn’t drive himself, or when Mari wasn’t available, due to work obligations. Reminder from Mike Moraw: This Thursday is the "pass the hat" date for Thanksgiving collection. The club on average has collected / donated a range of $600-$750 in each of the past 3 years Would love to see if our club can duplicate our generous donations. If writing a check, please bring to the club---as I am thinking it might be better to write the check to the club...but would like to check with our treasurer....
Visitors and Guests Bill Hurula (Dick Chambers), Rebecca Packett Wood (Vic), Dick Capotosto (Tim Schreur), Mindy Beetham (Elizabeth Giddings) |
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Tom Gough, our Club Service Director will be our guest speaker. Part of his responsibility includes club communications -- he will explore the various methods used to keep you informed of our activities, meetings, and opportunities. We look forward to hearing from Tom. Visitors and Guests Lynda Farrar (David Beatie), Melissa Conner (Cynthia Palmer, Jared Kinser (Kris Reinhardt) |
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Brian Robertson, our District Governor will be our guest speaker. Please plan to attend and give him a warm Holland welcome! Visitors and Guests John Shook (Rudy Vedovell), Christopher Tinney (Sarah DeVries) |
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Brenda Sipe, Kendall College of Art and Design, will be our guest speaker. Her topic is the "Creativity and Design." ** We Are Meeting at the Maas Center **
News In Brief: Holland High Interact Club will be "Painting Pinkie" for breast cancer awareness. Bring children's books (new or gently used) to the meeting for our "Book Houses" project with the Herrick District Library. Visitors and Guests John Shook (Rudy Vedovell) |
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Mark Tucker, will be our guest speaker. His topic is the "Chikumbuso Project in Zambia." ** We Are Meeting at the Maas Center October 25 **
News In Brief: Coming soon - Holland High Interact Club will be "Painting Pinkie" for breast cancer awareness. Bring children's books (new or gently used) to the next meeting for our "Book Houses" project with the Herrick District Library. Check-out our District 6290 web site for details on the "Back to Basics" conference on October 27. Visitors and Guests Stacey Workman (David Meier), Sarah Sanderson (John Helm), Sarah Martinez (Robert Ortman) |
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Dr. Heidi Kraus, Associate Professor of Art and Art History at Hope College, will be our guest speaker. Her topic is "Contemporary French Visual Culture Post 2015: Street Art, Memory, and Public Space." ** We Are Meeting at the Maas Center **
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Andy Kenyon, Director of Parks and Recreation from the City of Holland, will be our guest speaker to provide the latest update on the Windmill Island Gardens project. Heather and I would like to thank Gary Bogle (and others) for covering for us during our month long World War II European experience.
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.jpg) .jpg) .jpg) TONIGHT (September 25th) is the "Swap Fund Raiser." There still MAY be tickets available. Contact Mari Martin or Kathy DeVries NOW to see if tickets are available. We will not have a Thursday noon September 27 meeting. Our next Thursday 12:10 meeting will be on October 4, 2018. Dan Fisher presented an outstanding program on September 20. We discovered that some special individuals do have a left brain and a right brain. Not only is Dan a talented engineer but he is also a gifted composer. His story and demonstrations on his compositional methods were truly well delivered and interesting. Thank you Dan. For only the 2nd time in the past 10 years, or so, our club "made" the Rotarian Magazine. See pages 55 and 56 for the full story! Congratulations Holland Rotary!!! |
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We welcome Dan Fisher, husband of Rotarian Kay Hubbard, who will talk about his musical compositions and his orchestral recording experiences. This should be an interesting program. Thanks are extended to corporate member Brent Morris for his most interesting history of the newspaper industry. It was most interesting to hear the rapid changes that have occurred in the past 20 years. Have your purchased your ticket for the "Swap Fund Raiser?" It is not too late. Please join us at this special event on September 25 at the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club. Remember that we will not have a Thursday noon meeting on September 27. Last week’s visitors included visiting Rotarian Adam Zuwerink of the Muskegon Club, Junior Rotarian Eric from Holland Christian HS, and exchange students Sakai from India and Jonas from Germany. Today’s Coffee Break (Sept 19) at 10 AM will be held at the AlpenRose on 8th Street. |
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We welcome publisher Brent as this week's presenter. Brent is the publisher of the Holland Sentinel and a corporate member of the Rotary Club. We thank Sheriff Steve Kempker for a most interesting program. For additional information concerning the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office one should contact www.miOttawa.org/Sheriff. Have your purchased your ticket for the September 25 "Swap Fund Raiser at the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club? Order your tickets immediately while still available. Items donated for the Fund Raiser should be delivered to Carol Swart's home as soon as possible but no later than September 18. Before delivery call Carol at 566-2917 to arrange a drop-off time. New donated items are still accepted. Special Guests for the September 6 meeting included... Barb Nyland, Betty Nyland, and Kort Nyland (Steve Nyland). Kort was honored by receiving a Paul Harris award from his mother and father Barb and Steve. John Delo (Kevin O'Keefe), Jeff Mayrose (Cynthia Palmer), Howard Fink (Terry Dehan) and Shannon Dykstra. |
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We welcome Sheriff Kempker and look forward to his presentation. Have your purchased your ticket for the "Swap Fund Raiser?" Please join us at this special event on September 25 at the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club. Donated items for this important fund raiser are still accepted. Last Week's Visitor Judy Parrott (Ken Vos) |
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Ryan Kilpatrick will share information on "Housing Next." All are invited to the Rotary Social to be held at the Curragh Irish Pub this Friday. Friday August 31 at 5:30 light refreshments will be provided. Please join us for an opportunity to become better acquainted with your fellow Rotarians. Guests are welcome.
Last Week's Guests Tony Inman, Barb Nyland (Steve Nyland), Judy Parrott and Tom Parrott (Ken Vos), Dan Fisher (Kay Hubbard), Ann Vanheest(Sara DeVries), Reem Yasin (Robert Ortman) Shannon Dykstra.
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Thanks to Dr. Tim Evans, Professor of Biology GVSU will be sharing his experiences with the NASA Terra program. Surely you will all agree that his enthusiastic presentation was both educational and entertaining. His pulse rate was at least 110 per minute. |
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We thank Natalie Rowland for her presentation on her Rotary experience in Croatia.
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Our thanks to Todd Krygsheld for his presentation on Forgotten Man Ministries. |
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Thanks to Justin Roebuck for his presentation titled "Protecting Elections: How Ottawa County is combating potential security threats." |
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We thank Jack Gisinger for his exceptional educational presentation on redistricting. If you desire to learn more about this topic, research votersnotpoliticians.com. |
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Thanks to Ricki Levine for her discussion of the Holland Museum. |
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Unfortunately Tracy Amid was unable to inform us about Kids Food Basket. We hope that she can visit the club sometime in the future.
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Rotary International Project in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico in the 1980s
In the 1980’s the Gaylord Club, in Northern Michigan, had a relationship with a Rotary Club in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. Members of the Mexican Club the Gaylord Club exchanged home hospitality visits. (I am quite sure the Gaylord Club planned their visit in the winter season.)
During one exchange, it was noticed that the elementary classrooms in Mexico had dirt floors and roofs made of sticks. It was decided that the Gaylord Club would sponsor the building of new classrooms. Other clubs in our district were asked for assistance. The Traverse City Club and the Holland Club bought into the project. Each year each club sent $1000 to Puerto Escondido to be used to purchase materials needed to build one new classroom. The Puerto Escondido Club furnished the labor. By the time the project was completed, we had 6 new classrooms and brand new bathrooms with flush toilets.
A Gaylord Rotarian was selected to see the completed project. As Chairperson of the Holland International Service Committee, I (Tom Bos) was invited to join him. At the airport we were met by Puerto Escondido Rotarians and their wives with bouquets of flowers. As we were being directed to our cars I said, “No, I need to go through customs and immigration.” One Rotarian said “No, My son is in charge and that will not be necessary.”
The Mexican club was most proud of the new toilet facilities complete with a Rotary Wheel and the names of the Traverse City, Holland, and Gaylord Clubs. I was to officially inspect each and every toilet stall. It reminded me of a movie in which Army Private Gomer Pile was assigned to latrine duty. When the General showed up for an inspection, Gomer said “Attention” at which all the toilet seats snapped up in unison. That is what it felt like inspecting those toilets. It was all very serious business.
While we were there, a Rotarian made arrangements for us to visit Monte Albán, a pre-Hispanic city that had been an ancient capital of the Zapotecs.
This is where I learned the true meaning of “Rotary opens doors”.
Thomas G. Bos 2018 |
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Our thanks to Travis Steinhoff and his discussion of Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity. If more information is needed, contact www.lakeshorehabitat.org. |
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Our thanks to our own Sara DeVries and her updates on the Herrick District Library. |
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Our thanks to all the students and leaders of the Leaders of 21st Century.
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Our thanks to Lindsey Drost, rebound student from Germany. Sure to be interesting!
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Our thanks to Ann Baarman and Sarah Lewakowki from TCM Counseling. www.tcmcounseling.org |
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Our thanks to Auriz Barreira Neto, our Inbound Exchange student from Brazil, for his entertaining presentation. |
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Our thanks to all the Leaders of the 21st Century, including principals and students from Holland East, Holland West and Corpus Christi schools.
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Our thanks to Tamala Spicer for her discussion of the Dorothy Johnson Center and impact of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector on our community. |
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Our thanks to David Koster for our offsite meeting at the Holland Energy Park. |
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Our thanks to the teachers and challenged kids at West Ottawa Schools for the events at Lakewood Elementary. |
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Our thanks to Paul Wiersma for his presentation on Davids House. www.dhmin.org Last Weeks Visitors and Guests Eric Nichols (Larry Schuyler) |
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Our thanks to Yah-Hannah Jenkins-Ley and Heather Gill Fox for their presentation on the Holland Young Professional Club. Please see their website - beHyp.org .
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Our thanks to Ed DeNave, and the people of Cento Anni. Last Weeks Visitors and Guests |
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Our thanks to David Alexander, for his update on Downtown Muskegon Now. Last Weeks Visitors and Guests Lindsey Dolinski (Mike Dolinski), Adam and Morew McMichael (Tim McMichael) |
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Our thanks to Michelle Boerger and Shannon Yonek for the Tulip Time information. Remember to sign-up for Bleacher Patrol - renamed to Grandstand Greeters at https://tuliptime.volunteerhub.com/lp/rotary/ . |
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Our thanks to Minnie Wongsittigorn, Inbound exchange student from Thailand. Last Weeks Visitors and Guests Danielle, Karen, and Brent Vorac (Minnie's host family), Andy Bass (Catherine Ristola Bass), Flissa Lappenga (Linda Jacobs), Sandy Grysen (Wendy Piper), Sandy Hansen (AM Rotary Club). |
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Our thanks to Kris Collee for her Meals on Wheels presentation.
Previous Weeks Visitors and Guests Dan Stanch (David Steenwyk), Colista (Donna and Gary Bogle), Herb Bacon (A.M. Club)
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Our thanks to Myron and Terry for their presentation on the West Michigan Airport.
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Our thanks to Mirka Wilder, from Evoqua Water Technologies. Sure to be interesting!
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Our thanks to Langlely VanWagoner, rebound student from France for her inspiring presentation and singing!
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Our thanks to Heather Brazee, Herman Miller Wellness Director for her discussion how Herman Miller was Voted a Top Place for Women to Work.
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Our thanks to Grace E. Maiullo for her discussion on Special Olympics in Michigan.
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Our thanks to Dan Clark from Grand Rapids Community College. |
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Our thanks to Hannah Aquilera for her discussion of the CASA program.
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Our thanks to David Brower for his Christmas Vignettes. |
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Our thanks to Alexa Watkin, rebound student from Austria.
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Our thanks to Dave Rozman for his talk on the Life Leadership Conference.
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Our thanks Rob Byrd for his talk about the upcoming film on Holland, Michigan.
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Our thanks to Rebecca Lamper for her discussion of the Rotary Foundation. The Community Action “pass the hat” collection netted over $ 900 to help several local families to have a nicer Thanksgiving that they might not have! (Thanks Mike Moraw)
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Our thanks to Ken Fischang for his presentation on "Destination Marketing.
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Our thanks to Ed Swart for his District Governor Visit. Check out some pictures of Ed on our Facebook page.
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Our thanks to Rich Ray for his presentation on the Road to Compostela Spain.
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Our thanks to Tom Bos and Kathy DeVries for their presentation on their recent Kenya Trip.
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Our thanks to Benjamin Walkington from the US Marshals Service for his fascinating presentation.
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Our thanks to Hope football coach Peter Stuursma and 20 members of the team for their surprise presentation!
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Our thanks to Joe Haveman and Brian Self for their presentation on "Hope Network." |
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Our thanks to Wendy Piper for her presentation on "Basic Education and Literacy."
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Thanks to our own Dr Ken Austin for his presentation on "From Conch Shell to the Cornet" - A brief lecture on the history and significance of the trumpet. It was a wonderful performance!
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Our thanks to Dick Dolinski for his presentation on Rotary Vocational Training Team to Uganda. Note: Janet Huyser had surgery on August 31st to repair her broken shoulder. |
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Our thanks to Brad Garmon for his presentation on Michigan Environmental Council. Please take the survey at HowYouDuneSurvey.com |
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Our thanks to Lyn Kotecki and her presentation on "Outdoor Discovery Center." |
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Our thanks to Terry DeHaan for his presentation on "Membership and New Club Development." Be sure to checkout "Global Rewards" under 'LINKS' on the HollandRotary.org web page.
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Our thanks to Andrew Brown from the Adult Drug Court. |
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Our thanks to Ron Lewis, President of Spectrum Health Zeeland, for his discussion on the Past, Present and Future of Health Care.
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Our thanks to Darcy Komejan, for her discussion of the Childrens Advocacy Center.
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Our thanks to Mary Rottschafer for her discussion of the Critter Barn.
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Our thanks to Sue Franz for her discussion of her Honduras trip.
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The following people have hats to pick-up: David Clark - $ 5.00 Mike Moraw - $ 6.00 If you ordered a hat and we previously told you we did not have a hat for you, please contact Heather - we believe we have your hat after all!
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Our thanks to Russ Miller, our new President, for his discussion of our new officers and directors.
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No noon meeting! Ed Swart's Installation at City Vu! Ed Swart of Holland Noon Rotary will be installed and honored as the new Rotary District 6290 Governor for 2017-2018! The installation and banquet will occur at City Flats Hotel (College Avenue at 7th Street in Holland) on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 6 p.m. Featured speaker for the evening will be Rotary International Vice-President, Jennifer Jones. Previous reservation required! The following people have hats to pick-up: David Clark - $ 5.00 Mike Moraw - $ 6.00 If you ordered a hat and we previously told you we did not have a hat for you, please contact Heather - we believe we have your hat after all! Next Highway Clean-up is July 15th - more information to come.
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Our thanks to Rick Veenhoven, for his discussion on the Civil War Muster. The Muster is in September, Holland’s other event. Educational, living history, regional attraction, free and fun! Web site= VanRaalteFarmCivilWarMuster.com No lunch meeting June 29th!
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Our thanks to all the students and adults who participated in the Leaders of the 21st Century. For those of Rotarians who participated it was fun and enlightening!
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Our thanks to Jack Huisingh and Diana Simmons, Holland Aquatic Center and the presentation "Red Flag Video". If you missed it or want to watch it again, here is the URL = https://youtu.be/IDxWGfwP8m0
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Our thanks to Al Bonney, District Foundation Director for his presentation on the Rotary Foundation.
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Our special evening meeting is at the Macatawa Yacht Club, Tuesday, May 23rd. This is a ticketed event. We will not meet this Thursday! Please enjoy a safe and fun Memorial Day!
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Our thanks to Nick Kassanos, President, LG Chem Michigan, Inc.
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No meeting this week because of Tulip Time. Please look for our parade float and Gary Bogle's yellow Model A Ford replicar! |
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Our thanks for all the teachers and students attending the West Ottawa Special Education Class Luncheon. |
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Our thanks to the Youth Services Committee, Tulip Time Volunteer coordinators, and the fund raising committee for all their work! |
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Our thanks to the Saugatuck High School Interact Club representatives. You can read more about this project at www.youcaring.com/saugatuckinteract . |
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Our thanks to Sara Cozolino, the new Holland Farmers Market Master. |
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Please welcome our exchange students via Skype. Sure to be interesting! |
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Our thanks to Linda Falstad, for her discussion "Ottawa County Farmland Preservation—Farms. Food. Future." |
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Our thanks to Larry Fisher, Dean of Student Life at West Michigan Aviation Academy . http://www.westmichiganaviation.org/ |
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Our thanks to Lyn Raymond, from Ottawa Housing Next. The mission of Ottawa Housing Next is to create and implement a cross sector, long-term and regional strategy that influences leverage points in the system to ensure affordable, accessible and safe housing is available to all. |
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Our thanks to Kady (Pin-Chi) Wen our exchange student from Taiwan. |
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Our thanks to Don Wilkinson for his discussion on the Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Program.
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Our thanks to Peter Boogaart and Anne Saliers for the discussion on the Holland Home Energy Retrofit Program. |
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Our thanks to Siddhant Mehta, Inbound Exchange Student from India. |
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Our thanks to Kurt Rietema and Elizabeth Giddings for their presentation on hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro. |
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Our thanks to Janet DeYoung and her presentation on the Holland Museum.
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Our thanks to Helen Zeerip and her presentation on Grant Me Hope Campaign.
See the picture on our Facebook page!
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Our thanks to Betty Blase, District Coordinator, for her presentation on Linking Michigan State University and Michigan Communities.
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Our thanks to Gernot Runschke , our District Governor.
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Our thanks to Joe Slenk, Holland Public Safety and the K-9 Unit for his excellent presentation!
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Our thanks to Don Williams, for his presentation of "Funny Signs.
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Our thanks to Chris Shires and Rachael, for the Christmas at the Museum program and tour. We also thank John Schmidt and his fellow musicians for the great music!
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Our thanks to Barry Rutherford and Bob Chapman for an
informative discussion about reducing energy waste to keep more of your money. Michigan Interfaith Power & Light, a nonprofit, will present local case studies, upgrade suggestions, and information about alternative financing. Attendees will leave with a " Get Started " action tips sheet. - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1369/Speakers/8b83c943-b767-4d7e-8bea-52ec7817540c#sthash.A9xeu3p4.dpuf
informative discussion about reducing energy waste to keep more of your money. Michigan Interfaith Power & Light, a nonprofit, will present local case studies, upgrade suggestions, and information about alternative financing. Attendees will leave with a " Get Started " action tips sheet. - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1369/Speakers/8b83c943-b767-4d7e-8bea-52ec7817540c#sthash.A9xeu3p4.dpuf
informative discussion about reducing energy waste to keep more of your money. |
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Our thanks to Dan Tyrer and Caroline Monahan for their discussion on “Enhancing the Gateway to Holland: Improvements to the West Coast Chamber of Commerce Offices”.
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Our thanks to John Wemlinger, for his discussion about his book Winter's Bloom.
John's book is available at Readers World or www.johnwemlinger.com . His e-mail is jwemlinger46@gmail.com
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Our thanks to Russ Miller for his presentation on the Rotary Foundation.
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Our thanks to David Searles and Shayna Carlson, for the Career Line Tech Center Visit .
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Our thanks to David Slikkers, our guides, and all the people involved in the guided tour of Tiara Yachts.
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Our thanks to Bradley Slagh, County Treasurer, for his presentation on "Finding Help". The county treasurer is responsible for collection of delinquent taxes, but many types of programs and services are available and can be shared with property owners to help them catch up. Ideas from this material may provide you with ideas to give to someone you know struggling to pay a mortgage or property taxes.
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Our thanks to Russ and Marian Richarson for their presentation "Hiking the Camino de Santiago".
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Our thanks to Sandra Hansen from the AM Club for her presentation of "Our Exquisite Pollution: Plastics in Water and Environmental Art."
"Our Exquisite Pollution: Plastics in Water and Environmental Art." As we look out onto our beautiful lakes and rivers we have a comforting feeling that all is well, while indeed it is not. Nano plastics, algae, and a host of seen and unseen pollutants are entering our waters and our bodies. In "Our Exquisite Pollution," we will first look at the enormity of one aspect of the problem and secondarily we will examine ways to remediate it in our own homes and businesses. - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1369/Speakers/b9d6d10f-21d2-431b-a224-bba136b6574a#sthash.qhSCvPjC.dpuf
"Our Exquisite Pollution: Plastics in Water and Environmental Art." As we look out onto our beautiful lakes and rivers we have a comforting feeling that all is well, while indeed it is not. Nano plastics, algae, and a host of seen and unseen pollutants are entering our waters and our bodies. In "Our Exquisite Pollution," we will first look at the enormity of one aspect of the problem and secondarily we will examine ways to remediate it in our own homes and businesses. - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1369/Speakers/b9d6d10f-21d2-431b-a224-bba136b6574a#sthash.qhSCvPjC.dpuf
"Our Exquisite Pollution: Plastics in Water and Environmental Art." As we look out onto our beautiful lakes and rivers we have a comforting feeling that all is well, while indeed it is not. Nano plastics, algae, and a host of seen and unseen pollutants are entering our waters and our bodies. In "Our Exquisite Pollution," we will first look at the enormity of one aspect of the problem and secondarily we will examine ways to remediate it in our own homes and businesses. - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1369/Speakers/b9d6d10f-21d2-431b-a224-bba136b6574a#sthash.qhSCvPjC.dpuf
"Our Exquisite Pollution: Plastics in Water and Environmental Art." As we look out onto our beautiful lakes and rivers we have a comforting feeling that all is well, while indeed it is not. Nano plastics, algae, and a host of seen and unseen pollutants are entering our waters and our bodies. In "Our Exquisite Pollution," we will first look at the enormity of one aspect of the problem and secondarily we will examine ways to remediate it in our own homes and businesses. - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1369/Speakers/b9d6d10f-21d2-431b-a224-bba136b6574a#sthash.qhSCvPjC.dpuf
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Our thanks to Detective Cannata, Computer Forensics, for her presentation "What every parent should know about sexting.
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Our thanks to Ryan Cotton for his update on the Civic Center.
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Please attend our Club Assembly. Sure to be interesting!
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Our thanks to Christy Buck for her presentation on the "Be Nice Campaign" . Christy is Executive Director of the Mental Health Foundation.
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Our thanks to Sarah Sanderson for her update as a Rotary Peace Fellow.
Her blog is http://sarahsandersonwanderlust.blogspot.jp/
(A direct link is provided from our District website www.ridistrict6290.org)
Her e-mail is sarahsanderson58@gmail.com
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Our thanks to Joe Jannotta for his presentation on "Extraordinary Leaders". Joe has written a book on naval WWII leaders in US and Japan.
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Our thanks to Jerry Shoup, Retired Heinz Plant Manager for his presentation on "History of the Heinz plant in Holland".
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Our thanks to Don Williams for his presentation on "Chernobyl: Context and Consequences".
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Our thanks to the Thoreau Piano Trio for their Chamber Music Performance of Mozart and Mendelssohn. See website of Thoreau Piano Trio at http://www.thoreaupianotrio.com for more information and future West Michigan concerts.
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Our thanks to Susan Kragt , from West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center. Please see westmirefugee.org for more information.
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Our thanks to Catherine Ristola Bass for facilitating "Grown Up Show and Tell " Many interesting items and stories were presented.
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Our thanks to Mari Martin for her presentation on "What Makes Olga Run?" as well as insights into exercise and ageing. You can see a picture of Mari with many of her running medals on our Facebook page.
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Our July 14th meeting will be at Macatawa Bank on 8th Street in their lower level
Our August 4th meeting will be at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road near W 24th on the south side of Holland.
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Our thanks to Diane Kooiker, Herrick District Library, and our own Colleen Hill for their presentation on keeping the Herrick District Library Open.
Herrick District Library needs your "YES" vote on Tuesday, August 2! The millage levy funding for Herrick District Library will expire in 2016. On August 2, voters in the City of Holland, Holland Township, Laketown Township and Park Township will decide whether or not to continue library funding. Local millage levy dollars represent 85% of library funding. The library will not be able to continue to operate if the millage does not pass. The millage levy proposal requests 1.5 mills of funding over 14 years. This is the same level of funding that the community approved with the last library millage levy in 1996. Because August 2 will be the first time the District Library placed a ballot measure for the library, it will be listed as a new and additional tax. It is not a new tax. It is a request for the same level of funding approved 20 years ago. For more information, please see this link: http://www.yeshdl.org/ |
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Our thanks for the presentation on the Leaders of the 21st Century.
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Our thanks to Janet De Young, Ryan Cotton, Colleen Hill, Dick Chambers, and Andy for their presentation on the Windmill Island Project.
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Thanks to Baker College Rotaract for their presentation on the HHOP Rotary Trip to Hondurus. (HHOP = Health and Humanitarian Outreach Projects)
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Please join us to for the Holland Rotary Raffle Drawing! Sure to be interesting!
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Our thanks to Paul Leidig for his presentation on the NCAA divisions and GVSU accomplishments.
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Turn in money and Raffle tickets in ASAP to Phil Brown!
The drawing is May 26th!
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Our thanks to the faculty and students at Lakewood Elementary School for a special time!
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Our thanks to the Fund Raising Committee for the special evening event - Swapping Treasures! If you were not able to attend you missed a good time!
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Our thanks to Carol Swart, Ed Swart and all the people on the Youth, Schools, and Colleges Committee for their presentation on Rotary Youth Programs.
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Our thanks to Lotefa Villarreal for her presentation on A 2 Generation Approach to Combating Poverty: Circles Youth Program.
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Our thanks to Ian Bruggles, a fellow Rotarian, for his presentation on Eagle Village.
See https://www.eaglevillage.org/ for more information.
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Our thanks to Chris Briggs for his presentation on Caribbean School for the Deaf in Jamaica.
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Our thanks to Adolf Wolf for his presentation on growing up during World War II. We look forward to his updated book!
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Our thanks to Randy Boss for his presentation and demonstration of AED. If you need help selling your company or organization on AED's, give him a call!
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The Careerline Tech Center meeting and lunch was canceled due to weather.
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Join us as we will be meeting at the Careerline Tech Center for our meeting and lunch. They will be giving us a tour and providing lunch. It is quite a facility and they offer a wide variety of programs.
Check it out at:
http://www.oaisd.org/ctc/programs/programsbycareerpathways/
The address is 13663 Port Sheldon Street in Holland, just east of US 31.
Sure to be interesting!
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Thank you Joel Smith, Nestle Water, for a spirited presentation on water and on what Nestle does for conservation and sustainable methods for bottling water. We especially appreciate your company's donation of clean water to communities in need.us as we hear from Joel.
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Our thanks to Bill Bundy, Trendway, for his discussion on "The Past, Present and Future of Furniture Industry" as well as some insights on human nature.
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Our thanks to Michelle Gibbs from the City/Hope Sustainability Institute for her informative discussion on sustainability.
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Our thanks to Elizabeth Giddings (one of our new members!), for her discussion on "Mediation Services" offered for Ottawa and Allegan counties.
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Our thanks to Annie Dandavati, for her discussion of "U.S.A and Cuba - so Close and yet so Far!"
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Our thanks to Wade Gugino and Jerry Shoup, for their "Character Development through Cartoons" presentation. For more information, Google GooTopia.
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Our thanks to the Evergreen Chorale for their festive singing. Many of us especially enjoyed the Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer song including live characters! They have definitely added to our Christmas enjoyment!
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Our thanks to Don Williams for filling in at the last minute! His historical perspective on Heddy Lamar the inventor was quite enlightening! It is always inspiring when one of our own Club members can rise to the task!
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Our thanks to Joe Koenig, author of "Getting the Truth." He provided great insights into truth and lies in addition to his Jimmy Hoffa information!
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Thank you to Meghann Reynolds from Holland Charter Township, who provided good updates on happenings in the Township. Wouldn't she make a great Rotarian?
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I now have had the privilege of being with you as your chaplain for almost a year. It has been a delight to get to know many of you and to have a small part in responding to pastoral concerns that have arisen in some of your lives. I am eager to be of whatever assistance that may be helpful for you. Please contact me by phone (616-688-7356) since we are not on line at home, by choice. And even if we were hooked up, I would much prefer to talk directly with you than to rely on the anonymity that texting or online technology offers.
When I began my role as chaplain, I instituted a switch from the Invocation to An Inspirational Moment for the beginning of our luncheon meeting. An Invocation inappropriately blurs the time honored separation of church and state for us as a nonsectarian organization. Some of you have stepped up well to the challenge, but old habits are hard to change. I will continue to fill in for the Inspirational moment when slots have not been filled for the coming month.
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Thanks to Mike Lozon, owner of The Write Way and author of "Where City and Country Connect - How the Holland Farmers Market Grew from a Few Vendors to a Community Treasure," who shared a bit of history on what has become a staple of the downtown scene. The book can be found at Reader's World on River, or at the farmers market on Saturdays.
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Thanks to Chris Eteinne, Rotary Foundation Chair for District 6290, for providing great reminders on all that the Rotary Foundation supports through our giving! For more information on the Foundation, please visit its website HERE.
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Join us for lunch this Thursday, as we are given an update on the de-malling project at the Shops at Westshore. Developer Dale Scrace will provide information on this undertaking. We look forward to seeing you at the Haworth!
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Thank you to our District Governor, Tom Schmidt, for sharing with us his focus for District 6290 in 2015-16. Those who attended left with an inspiration to "PUSH for Rotary." Thanks again!
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Thanks go to Nancy Haaser-Jones, who shared a bit about her outreach, My House Ministries. My House Ministries, LLC, exists to provide transitional housing and stability to women and children in need.
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Join us this week, as we hear about Taking Root Ministries, another fantastic local outreach. Presenting will be Joel Westmaas & Steve Gross. Make the Haworth Inn your Thursday lunch destination! For more information on Taking Root Ministries, please click here.
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Join us at the Haworth, as we are given an update on the many facets of our club's inner workings. Come for fellowship, stay for lunch, and learn how the club is providing Service Above Self!
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Thank you to Captain Jack Dykstra of Holland DPS, who gave a fantastic presentation on the history of policing in Holland! It sure has come a long way since its founding!
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Thank you to Patrick Moran, President of Greater Ottawa County United Way and a Grand Haven Rotarian, for giving us the opportunity to hear more about another fantastic community organization! For more information, click HERE.
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Thanks to Afton DeVos and Erik Scholten of the Kids' Food Basket, who gave great insight into how their organization is fighting childhood hunger. For more information, please visit their website HERE.
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Thanks go out to Paul Vande Bunte, who provided excellent insight into the egg industry. Very fascinating, well done!
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Thank you to Pete DeBoer of the Land Conservancy, who enlightened us on the different ways his organization is preserving significant property throughout West Michigan.
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Thanks to David Leonards, a fellow Rotarian, who gave some anecdotes from his life in the International Entertainment Bureau. It is always interesting to hear about chapters in the lives of our colleagues.
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Join us Thursday noon at the Haworth as we hear from our very own Rotary Peace Scholar, Sarah Sanderson! Sarah will soon be leaving to spend her Peace Fellowship studying in Japan; you do not want to miss the opportunity to hear from her this week! For more information on the Rotary Peace Fellowship, please visit this website.
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Thank you to Susan Fenton, 4-H program coordinator for MSU Extension, who gave an excellent presentation on the fantastic outreach that 4-H provides! Michigan 4-H, a part of Michigan State University Extension, allows over 200,000 young Michiganders to explore a diverse range of programs, creating a well-rounded educational experience. For more information, visit 4h.msue.msu.edu.
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Join us at the Haworth today at noon, as we are given an update on heroin use in West Michigan, presented by Sgt Christiensen of Ottawa County. This is sure to be informative, don't miss it!
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Thanks to one of our own, Kathy DeVries, who presented our next proposed international service project, improving agri-economic conditions in Kenya. This is a tremendous opportunity to make a huge impact in the lives of those in need; thank you for bringing this to our club!
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We were pleased to be joined by the students who participated in this year's Leaders for the 21st Century program. Leaders for the 21st Century exists to build leadership qualities into the lives of middle school students from the Holland area. Thanks to the coordinators, leaders and counselors for all the time devoted in service to our community's future!
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Thank you to Lynn Kotecki, who provided an update on Project Clarity. Project Clarity's goal is to restore the water quality of Lake Macatawa and the Macatawa Watershed.
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A huge thanks to Sarah Sanderson, our own Rotary Peace Scholar! Her presentation on the Rotary Peace Fellowship was very enlightening, and we wish her well on her journey.
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This week featured a presentation from Mark Tucker on the trip to Honduras. Mark will be sharing more details in an upcoming eBulletin, so stay tuned!!
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At the Holland Rotary noon program on August 14th, Mandy Walker shared the importance of supporting the Nestlings Diaper Bank. This is a great way to provide real necessities to those in need in your community.
 Why are diaper banks important? " Diapers are a basic health necessity for babies but are not provided by government assistance programs. Keeping a child in a clean diapers should not depend on how much money you have." For more information, you can find Nestlings Diaper Bank on Facebook or visit; http://nestlings.org/
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Holland Rotary program with Sherry White, Thursday at 12:10. Sherry White has been crafting our coffees at Holland's very own JP'S since 1999. Now one of the professional trainers at MBS, Midwest Barista School, Sherry can fill us in on how crafting our favorite beverage has become an art formTo learn more about MBS click link:
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Program 5/1 - Leo BravaLeonardo Brava is an Inbound Exchange Student from Chile. He provided in depth information about the amazing food, climate and culture of him home. As I said to Leo after the program, "I just added Chile to my MUST VISIT list!" Now, do I travel to the North, Small North, Central, South, Southern region...or all of the above?
Leo also shared with Rotarians information about the fire that has decimated parts of Valparaiso Chile and left thousands homeless. For anyone wanting to help please donate to District 4320. Holland Rotary is sending out a letter with details on directly donating directly to the district. Visitors to this site may email the Holland Rotary Communications Chair for a copy of the letter with donation details.
http://youtu.be/meSAA7hcUoA
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What a great opportunity! Every year we get to hear from our amazing Inbound Exchange Students. Don't miss a chance to hear from
Rotary Exchange Inbound Student: Eduarda Silvino from Brazil!! Holland Rotary meets Thursday, 4/17 for lunch at Haworth Inn and Conference Center
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Circles: "Our mission is to inspire and equip families and communities to resolve poverty and thrive" http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6vMKWFf8uhw "Circles" - Linda Jacobs and Stephanie Soderstrom
Circles is a national program with demonstrated success to help low income families move from financial stabilty to financial mobility. This is acheived by bringing people of diverse incomes together and engaging the whole community to change the systemic barriers for people to rise above poverty. Good Samaritan Ministries is the first Circles site in Michigan. |
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Rotary serves the World
Holland Rotary Youth Exchange Come And Get a Taste! International Pot-Luck Dinner
Enjoy an International Pot-Luck! & Meet Holland and International Rotary Exchange Students Proceeds support our local Rotary Area Youth Exchange Program
Saturday, March 22 at 6 P.M. Where: St. Francis de Sales Church Maple and 13th, Holland Suggested Donation: $10/adult under 5 free! Also Featuring... Silent Auction Special Guests Entertainment _________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Holland Rotary Noon Club Holland A.M. Rotary
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Rotary Leaders for the 21st Century
Rotary Leaders for the 21st Century from training to action : Lisa Lindemulder, LSPC Holland school coordinator, will be introducing Leaders from four participating Holland k-7 schools, who will be sharing what it was like to go to training at Hope College, and what they and other Leaders have been doing to help students in their schools feel accepted. Also two former Leaders , who are about to graduate from high school, will speak briefly on carrying out Rotary’s challenge of “service above self”.
Introduction: Ed Swart
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Chuck Huttar Bob Johnston Anne Saliers What Rotarians can do now: 1. Donate to TFF so that they can continue their mission 2. Share the message of TFF with your network, visit their site and Facebook page. 3. Help Bob and his team find other educational opportunities to speak to groups. 4. Use your dollars wisely. When buying wood products, looks for information about the source to make sure that it was sourced sustainably AND "use the whole tree", the imperfections are part of the beauty!
3/13/14 - Bob Johnston, Executive Director of Tropical Forest Foundation, shared with us what we need to know about "Saving the Rainforest"
Excerpt from the site: http://www.tropicalforestfoundation.org PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TROPICAL FOREST MANAGEMENT The Tropical Forest Foundation’s (TFF) primary mission is to promote sustainable forest management as the best way to preserve the renewable resources and natural habitats of tropical forests. If the economic value of the forest is not protected it will be converted, legally or illegally, to other uses such as agriculture. Through on-site demonstration and training, research and outreach, the organization aims to effect behavioral change and encourage the practice of sustainable forest management among industries that utilize tropical wood products. TFF offers a variety of services and programs that bring its mission of conserving and maintaining the world’s tropical forest resources to life.
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Join us this week Thursday, 2/27, at Holland Rotary for our noon program to learn more about the "City Youth Employment Initiative"
Holland is full of opportunities, and this is an effort by Community and Law Enforcement leaders to make sure that our youth have an opportunity to realize their full potential in life. City Manager and Rotarian, Ryan Cotton will be joined by other Community Leaders in sharing more about this initiative. Join us at the Haworth Inn and Conference Center to learn more. http://www.cityofholland.com/
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Rotarians, Would you like to learn more, on a regular basis? Please visit www.WMEAC.org and sign up for their newsletter. Holland Rotary noon program; Thursday, 2/20 Executive Director of West Michigan Environmental Action Council.  Excerpt from www.WMEAC.org: "Rachel Hood became the executive director of WMEAC in January of 2007. Ms. Hood is charged with the work of leading WMEAC toward its new future and ensuring its sustainability. Rachel brings experience in fund development, strategic planning and program design and management to WMEAC." To learn more:
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January 30th Hope College Maas Auditorium Hope College Graduate, Fulbright Scholar, Rotary World Peace Scholar Applicant...Sarah Sanderson. Sarah is a Fulbright Scholar returning to Brazil in February to to act as a guide and mentor to new Fulbright Scholars and other English teachers coming to Brazil. Sarah's love of travel, teaching, service, and all things Rotary is contagious. Wish her well on her Rotary World Peace Scholar application. Sarah will keep us informed of her next adventure, and the next one, and the next one... For more information about World Peace Fellowship: https://www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships
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India has now completed three full years without a single new case of Polio being reported and is now declared Polio Free. Considering the size of India’s population, the living conditions there and the number of polio cases they reported per year in the past, this is a REAL VICTORY!!!!! Every Rotary club in the world should be proud of any contributions made, whether monetary, or personal commitment to the cause. We should be grateful to those Rotarians and friends who traveled to India to encourage the clubs over there to continue their seemingly never-ending efforts. Their commitment, leadership and "Service Above Self" is particularly appreciated. We can be proud of their accomplishments. I am asking each club president to identify those Rotarians and friends of Rotary who may still be in the club or community to stand and be recognized for showing the Indian Rotarians that we will support them to the end. This is one special moment for those special people who gave their time and money to such an important cause. John Morrison PDG Polio Chair 6290 |
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Hear about Hailey Elgersma's trip to Denmark!!
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This report was an update from my last visit to the orphanage last may when we sailed to Andros Island on our sailboat with several boxes of supplies, appliances and gifts. It saved pastor randy 6 flights to carry these supplies and gifts to the 0rphanage. We sailed from there back to Florida where the boat was stored for the summer.
Last November, after the hurricane season, we sailed the boat from Fort Meyers to Andros and on to Man-o-War, over 500 miles, in order to reach our destinations. The crew consisted of my wife and a good sailing friend. The voyage was accomplished with great success and we were blessed by God to have a perfect day to sail into Morgan’s Bluff Harbor on a perfect day with a very favorable breeze from the Southeast. This is a very exposed harbor for any North winds and I was very concerned about this. Pastor Kevin, who is in charge of the orphanage, was there to meet us with his truck and we were pleased to deliver to the orphanage a 60 lb container of paint primer and three 30 lb grout bags for caulking the tile they were going to use to finish the dining room. Also included in our cargo list were 14 gift packs from some friends from Livonia, who wanted to do something for the orphans. We also included 14 backpacks for the incoming orphans. They are now putting the finishing touches on the orphanage and I am very pleased to report that they expect to finish in the next few months. After the orphanage building is completed they are planning on building a quest house for visitors to use. This would make for a very interesting and nice vacation for anyone interested because they could fly to Nassau to see Atlantis for few days and then go on to Andros, which has a nice airport in Nicholstown. Also, we will be building a house for Pastor Kevin and his wife. We had a nice visit at the orphanage and had to leave that same day in a hurry because bad weather was heading our way so we sailed all night. The big-time storm hit just before reaching the abacus right at the cut through reefs at Little Harbor in the wee hours of the morning. We were able make a safe anchorage in the harbor at 4:00 am. One last comment: I have been a sailor for 63 years. I bought my first sailboat in 1951 and joined the US Coast Guard Reserve (served for 10 years) in that same year. During the Korean War I was called to active duty. After my tour of duty, I was back to sailing my 18 ft sailboat. I have really been blessed to have sailed all over the Great Lakes including 26 Mackinac races, around the world crossing all three of the great oceans, through the Bermuda Triangle, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and cruising the Bahamas for past 18 years. There is always something unexpected that happens. I have survived pirate attacks off Ecuador, vulture attacks in Florida bay, many storms at sea…but never was I struck by lightning. Nautilus is the name of my 39 ft cutter and I have spent 18 winters living on board while surviving two 120 + knot hurricanes on mooring the past two summers. I though the boat would safe stored in Florida this past summer, but guess what? It was struck by lightning. It was not a direct hit down the mast, but close to the back end of boat and the bolt blasted through concrete! It did give us some problems and delays with insurance claims but we were able to finally get going. It is my hope to get over to see the orphanage when it is completed sometime after my arrival February 1st and give a report to the membership then. Thanks to Jim Meier he will help then to complete a DVD program to show the membership. Sent to Gary Bogle from Rudy Vedovell and edited (image added) by Terri Smith - 1/21/14 |
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Program: update from Gary Bogle about the Gore, Ethiopia Project. ____________________________________________________________________________________ January 15, 2014 letter from Gary: On December 11th I returned from a visit to the construction site of the Rotary International Humanitarian project in Gore, Ethiopia.
I am pleased to inform you that the project is now 30% completed and is due to be finished in February of 2014. What an exciting report! As you may recall, the toilet has 12 flushing toilet stalls, 8 showers, running water, and electric lights.
  While in Ethiopia, I became acquainted with many Rotary and citizen players in the building of the toilet/bathhouse in Gore. Rotarian Gebre Bekele from the Addis Ababa-West Rotary Club was my host during the visit. Gebre and I met on an elevator in Montreal at the 2010 International Rotary Conference and now the project is becoming a reality. After spending 11 days with Gebre, I can say that we are truly Rotarian friends.
 Over the next few weeks I will be presenting an update of this project at the Rotary Clubs in the Holland, Michigan area. The report for our club will be presented on Thursday February 6.
It took me four days to travel from Chicago to Gore. The road trip from Addis Ababa to Gore was a 20 hour drive on extremely rough roads! Although it was a difficult trip, it was MOST WORTHWHILE. I an anxious to share my experience with you.
During the Rotarian meeting in Addis Ababa and the town council meeting in Gore, many words of appreciation were expressed for the development and payment of this project. I can never adequately thank those who supported this endeavor.
Tentative plans are in the works for a return trip to Gore in early May of 2014 to see the completed project and "cut the ribbon." If Rotarians interested, I will be happy to guide the group. Please contact me if your are interested in the "adventure" so that plans can be made.
Gary Bogle, Holland, Michigan
616-355-7144
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If you missed this presentation, click the link on the documentary below to learn more! _________________________________________________________________________ This presentation from Graham Peaslee was a summary of "Project Clarity", including a brief environmental history of the Lake Macatawa watershed and the results of our scientific investigations into the sources of pollution for Lake Macatawa. The ongoing restoration effort that is a partnership between private, non-profit and governmental organizations will be described together with expectations of what will be accomplished.
Click here to view the full documentary, password is "clarity"
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I arrived in Seocheon, South Korea on August 19, 2013. I've learned a lot since I arrived. I know Hangeul now (the Korean alphabet), so I can sound out words and write a little, and I'm learning new words and phrases every day.
I'm in school from 8:00 am to 5:00, and three days a week I have after school class until 7:30. On Tuesdays I have samulnori (Korean music/percussion - you can see a video of it online) class after school, on Wednesdays I help students in an English class after school, and on Thursdays I have Korean cooking class after school. On Monday and Friday mornings I have Korean writing class at the community center and on Tuesday mornings I have Korean sewing class at a local traditional dressmaker's shop (we're hand sewing traditional vests). Every other Saturday I must go to school for sports class.
My club gave me a han bok (Korean traditional dress), I went to a ramie cloth museum in Hansan, I went to Buyeo (they rebuilt the old capital city of Baekje - it's a historical site), and I celebrated Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) with my host family in Daejeon and Cheonan. My first host family lived in an apartement building in town and my new family lives on a chicken farm out in the country. I like Korea a lot, and I'm settling into my new life. :) I want to thank the Holland Noon Club and district 6290 for sponsoring and supporting me.
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Rotary Exchange Rebound student,Nathan Milanowski,Experience Brazil!
Inbound Eduarda Silvino, Inbound Leonardo Bravo, Rebound Hailey Elgersma, Inbound Nadya Auynda, Rebound Nathan Milanowski, Mom Linda Milanowski
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Rotary Club of Holland Annual Meeting December 12, 2013 Haworth Inn and Conference Center
Unapproved Minutes 1. Club President, Janet DeYoung, called the meeting to order at 12:30. Agendas with attachments were provided to all present.
2. Mike Dolinkski read a short Inspirational article about the early history of Rotary written by Paul Harris shortly before he died. The article is attached.
3. The following slate of Officers for 2014-15 and Directors for 2014-2017 offered by the nominating committee were placed before the club. President Janet reported that despite calls for nominations from the floor over the past four weeks there had been no additional nominations.
Proposed Officers for a one year term 2014-15: President Elect: Ed Stielstra President Nominee: Marty Boysen President Nominee Nominee: Phil Brown Treasurer: Steve Baumann Club Secretary: Donna Bogle Sergeant at Arms: Steve Nyland
Proposed Directors for a three-year term: Director 2014-17: Tracy Plummer Director 2014-17: Jody Wright Director 2014-17: Marvin Younger
Mike Mitchel moved that we elect the slate by unanimous consent. John Gronberg seconded the motion. The motion was approved by voice vote with no member dissenting. Janet congratulated each person elected.
Chuck Huttar noted that the title of officers in the bylaws is different than those on the nomination list, specifically, that the bylaws refer to a Vice President rather than a President Nominee, and that there is no reference to President Nominee Nominee. President Janet reported that these are titles used by Rotary International and that the district has encouraged an expanded success list beyond President Nominee. She observed that the club Bylaws will need to be amended to reflect the new titles.
4. President Janet reported on recent actions taken by the Board of Directors. A. The first a change to the Honorary Membership classification. On October 17, 2013 the board approved a recommendation to no longer grant Honorary Memberships. However, the club will continue to follow existing guidelines for current members who are 75 years of age as of October 17, 2013 or were born prior to October 18, 1938.
In addition, current Honorary Members will remain in that category, and will be given an opportunity to renew each year.
Past and current Distinguished Service recipients will be honored along with the Honorary Members at the Honorary Luncheon.
A question was asked about the meaning and applicability of the rule of 85. It was explained that members whose age and years of membership total 85 or more are eligible to request a waiver of attendance requirement and still maintain their membership. It is not relevant to the question of Honorary Membership as it still requires that dues be paid, whereas Honorary Membership did not.
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B. Other Updates – Steve Bauman reported that club dues can now be paid on line using a credit card. We will provide instructions at an upcoming club meeting.
5. Feedback, please: The group was asked to provide some feedback on what is going well and where there are still opportunities. A recorder was identified for each table to write down the comments from their group. Themes emerged. Things going well included: Youth Exchange; Interact; new members; the venue, international service projects. Opportunities exist to enhance branding and identify a signature project, a consistent model for fundraising, programs on current affairs in the community, continue to grow membership with a focus on the private sector, young professionals and cultural diversity.
6. Business from the Floor- there were no new items from the floor.
7. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15.
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Holland Rotary welcomes Dan O'Mealey to our Club with his induction on 0/1/02/14. Pictured here with Rotarian Sponsor, Steve Baumann. Welcome Dan, we're glad you've selected Holland Rotary, and we look forward to getting to know you!
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Happy New Year!
Janet DeYoung and Ryan Cotton On Thursday, January 2nd Rotarians were joined by our City Manager, Ryan Cotton, who provided an update on the Campaign for Windmill Island Garden's, Next Fifty Years. Ryan shared a handout outlining the key components as follows: 1. Repairing and Restoring Our Dutch Artifacts including the DeZwaan Windmill and Amsterdam Street Organ and Carousel. 2. Pedestrian Link with Holland Charter Township. 3. Pedestrian Access to Windmill Island Gardens from Downtown.
http://www.cityofholland.com/windmillislandgardens
Other Holland City priorities are; Waterfront development, Civic Center reimagined, street improvement, neighborhood improvement and Holland Parks and Recreation.
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The last road clean up of the year was 9/21. Thank you to all of the Rotarians who pitched in to make this community just that much prettier!
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Sarah Baas (left) and Ashley Tennant (right), two of five local students participating in the 2013-14 Rotary Youth Exchange program, stopped in last week to say good-bye. Sarah is going to South Korea and Ashley to France. Bon Voyage girls. Godspeed and stay in touch.
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Come to Holland noon Rotary this week to hear from Executive Director of Compassionate Heart Ministry, Donna Bunce, about how people in our community can Dream Big! Compassionate Heart Ministry of Zeeland provides safe, nurturing and exciting programs during the summer and after school for some truly special people. Learn more about their mission: "To promote community for families and individuals with mild to moderate disabilities and build lasting relationships with others in the love of Jesus Christ." "What is Compassionate Heart Ministry?  |
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Action Item: Each week we hear about amazing things happening all around us. Last week at Rotary the Ottawa ISD shared with us their message about "Doing More. Together" and asked us all to visit their site and Facebook page in an effort to spread the word. Please visit the following and learn more...do more: https://www.facebook.com/doingmoretogether http://www.doingmoretogether.com/
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This Week at Rotary Even if your child or grandchild attends one of our local schools, not many people are aware that every school district in the area is doing some very unique innovative work? Education is changing. Expectations of students and of teachers are on the rise and the schools in our district are leading the way with model programs. Karen McPhee, Superintendent of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and a couple of her key staff will be with us to “brag a bit” about our local schools and their leadership. The message is important for parents and employers. Karen is a great presenter with an important message to share. Come and bring a friend. |
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The hospital in Santa Rosa De Capon, the only hospital in the region, serves 40,000 patients each year. Approximately three years ago Rotary helped to drill a new water well to supply clean water to the hospital. l After the well was drilled it was learned that the hospital's existing plumbing infrastructure did not have the capacity to handle the pressure of the new well rending the new clean source of water useless. The Holland Noon Club committed $2,000 to the $60,000 project which will be completed this year. Thanks to John Gronberg and Paul Elzinga who are championing the project for our club! |
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY Who will be our next Louis Padnos, Bernard Donnelly, G. W. Haworth, P. J. Thompson, D. J. DePree, William J. Bradford, Howard Miller, Fred Bauer, Larry Mulder, Ed Prince? These local businessmen began with an idea and started small businesses that they grew into multinational corporations. These legacy organizations shape the economic and philanthropic dimensions of our community to this day.
This week we have another fascinating program. Our presenter, Amando Chocko, is from the Start Garden, a innovation itself in the way to promote business innovation and start-ups in West Michigan. Though August isn't officially as designated Vocational Service month for Rotary, this is a topic of great interest. Invite a friend has an interest in the topic of rising entrepreneurism in West MI. See you there. |
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Due to the size of our group this week's Noon Club Meeting will be held at the Martha Miller Center for Global Communication, corner of 10th and Columbia, not the Maas Center are previously announced. A Parking Lot is located on the East side of the building. We extend a special welcome to our Honorary Members to this meeting. The presenter, Thomas A. Crumm, former adviser to former GM Chair , will speak on " Getting back to 'Made-in-America'". As a former advisor to former GM Chairmen Roger Smith and John Smale & author of "What's Good for General Motors," Thomas Crumm will speak about the importance of America's industrial sector. He will share his understanding of when and why America's industrial sector began to lose momentum and suggests a path to industrial recovery. He is eager to reengage American business leaders in industrial enterprises. His down to earth explanation of exchange rate manipulation implies that more voters in America's industrial sector need to weigh in on the difficult balance of Foreign Policy and domestic needs. The Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 in room MM 158. |
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Compelled by the promise of coffee and bright green vests...as well as a desire to keep our stretch of highway looking spotless... Mike Moraw's Highway Clean-up Crew came, they worked, they left in the course of 2 hours on Saturday morning.
Red Tulips (from left) to Janet DeYoung, Paul Duskin, Tim Schreur, Mike Dolinski, Chuck Fergeson, Jim Jagel, Chris Stevens and Russ Miller, along with crew chief (and photographer) Mike Moraw, for putting "service above self" on an beautiful Saturday morning. A good time was had by all. Thanks, Mike M.!
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Past President Ruggles Church, passes the gavel on to 2013-14 Club President Janet DeYoung. Also installed were Directors Tim Schreur and Carol Dillenbeck-Swart. Not pictured incoming President Elect Angie Barksdale, and Director Marty Boysen.
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Click on the arrow below to watch the video below of New RI President Ron Burton introducing the Rotary Theme for the 2013-14 year.
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Click HERE to view the long-term schedule.
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http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/6290/HTML/215941/2014PolioImmunizationTrip-India.pdf
Trip to India, February 14 through February 25
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Thank you for joining us for the Club Assembly! Janet DeYoung presiding. A special thanks to Phil Brown for taking over the Duty Roster! Rotary Club of Holland Club Assembly December 12, 2013 Order of Business 1. Inspiration from Paul Harris: http://www.whatpaulharriswrote.org/rotarian/twoscore.htm 2. Election of 2014-15 Officers and Directors 3. Recent Actions by the Board a. Change to Honorary Membership b. Other Updates 4. Feedback, please: What’s going well? Where are the opportunities? 5. Business from the Floor 6. Adjourn |
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You have heard of an elevator speech. But, have you heard of an elevator Global Grant Project?
(A success story started on an elevator during the 2010 Rotary International Conference in Montreal). In the summer of 2010 I met Rotarian Gebregzeabher Bekele on an elevator at the R.I. International Conference in Montreal, Canada. I had wanted to meet an Ethiopian Rotarian because my daughter was born there in 1972. We talked as we traveled the three minutes from the first floor to the third floor. He had a meeting to the left and I had one down the hall to the right. We exchanged business cards and promised to communicate.And communicate we did. After several emails, we decided to develop a joint Rotarian venture in his hometown of Gore, Ethiopia. Gebre lived in Gore until he finished his high school education. He then moved to Addis Ababa for university and a work career.Three years later the global blueprint has been approved by Rotary International and we are prepared to “break ground”. A ten stall public latrine with running water, hand washing basins, Turkish style toilets, electric lights, and showers is the project to be completed. It was only a little over 100 years ago that the first Rotary endeavor in Chicago was the installation of a public toilet. And now we are building one in Gore. How exciting and challenging the preparation has been. In early December 2012 Rotarian Gebre and I will travel to Gore to insure that the plans and designs of the task are as Rotary has approved it. Now another challenge begins….transferring funds, building, monitoring, sweating, completing, and paying. The city requested this project, provided the land, and the Women’s Affairs Group of Gore will oversee the education and care of the public toilets. Although an undertaking of this nature takes a great deal of patience, tenacity, and hard work, the final outcome brings a great deal of satisfaction to all. The creation of this public toilet has truly been a Star Trek Mission: “To go where no man has gone before.” Rotarian Gary Bogle The Rotary Club of Holland, Michigan |
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Since 2006 Ayuba Gufwan's organization, along with Wheels of Hope, has donated more than 7000 wheelchairs to polio survivors. Learn more: www.wheelsofhope.net
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How do you fuel innovation and community enrichment? Start with a really great incentive program powered by a simple and effective website! We learned how neighbors are getting involved, recycling, volunteering AND benefiting from an engaged community.
The website mygrcitypoints is an incentive program developed to enhance sustainable living and economic development, to promote positive community initiatives, and to enrich the quality of life in the local community. City of Grand Rapids residents earn points based on how much they recycle. mygrcitypoints also allows for City residents and non-City residents alike to earn points by volunteering; points earned can be used toward rewards at local businesses or donated to community campaign goals. The mygrcitypoints program is made possible, in part, by the City’s partnerships with Heart of West Michigan United Way and Local First.
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Don't forget to take time out of your busy week and enjoy Tulipanes film festival in Holland. This is the first year that they will feature a live bi-lingual theatre performance by Teatro Milagro from Portland. For show times and information go to: http://www.tulipanes.org/
Searching for Sugarman |
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SEPTEMBER is Youth Service Month. Please take a moment to ask your Rotary Youth Committee Chairs how you can serve some of the most important stake holders in Rotary - STUDENTS!! As Rotarians we have a chance to impact so many of our future leaders in big and small ways. Take some time out for a student this month. Our inbound exchange students in particular will be looking for unique events and ways to engage in this amazing community and who better to be their guide, but a Rotarian!
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Our sincere condolences to the family of Andrew Vollink who passed away on Friday, July 26 at the age of 100. Andy was a member of the Holland Rotary Club since 1953. He attended regularly until his health prevented his participation. He leaves a legacy of service and close friendships. We'll miss you, Andy.
Services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 11:00 am at Third Reformed Church, the Reverends Kent Fry Fry and Wm. Unzicker presiding. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland. |
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GSE Netherlands with Carol Knutson, Tom Bos, and Ruggles Church |
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"Rotary Leaders for the 21st Century is a three-day Leadership Conference for local seventh graders co-sponsored by our Club, the Zeeland Rotary Club, Hope College, the local school systems, and the Life Services Parent Center that will be in its fourteenth year this June 12 to 14. The students who are participating will have lunch with us at our meeting June 13. In addition we need Rotarian volunteers to assist with welcoming the students on Wednesday, June 12, early evening (Need 5 to 10 volunteers - all this takes is to be there and support the group), with the students' graduation on Friday afternoon, June 14 (Just show up and show that Rotarians support this - don't need to say anything!), and with our presentation of a problem for student discussion Thursday late afternoon (Role play - perhaps a dozen people needed, only skill needed is to read and/or interpret a script). Last year we had eighteen Rotarian volunteers help out. We may also ask for some specific volunteers to make other presentations during the program. We may still need a keynote speaker, presenters on particular topics, and someone to describe what Rotary is to the group. I will be asking you to help. Please be ready when I approach you. Or catch me and tell me what you would like to do. Thanks very much. This program is one of our signature programs that helps the community and leaders of the future learn about Rotary. These students are our future Junior Rotarians, exchange students, host families, Scholarship winners, Rotarians. Let's all do a little to make our future bright. Thanks. Ed Swart" |
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During Tulip Time the Noon Rotary Club will be hosting five delegates from the Netherlands. They will be meeting with Hollanders who share their same occupation. This is the last year that Rotary will be sponsoring a Group Study Exchange, but these young professionals will be totally engaged with our fine city. Various activities involve learning about the Historic Preservation District, IT Banking, Real Estate Development, Evergreen Commons, the Airport Authority, Wings of Mercy, the library and the Sentinel. These fine Dutch will also serve as ushers at Tulip Time concerts, work with a local "Feeding America" program, present a program next Thursday to the noon Rotarians, as well as dining in our restaurants and drinking our coffees. |
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Tom Bos and Clay Stauffer |
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Roberto Jara spoke about Destination Education
Janet DeYoung and Bert Jara Destination Education is a community collaborative focused on making completion of a post-secondary education an achievable reality for every student in the Holland/Zeeland area particularly low-income, first generation and other high need populations, laying the foundation for a vibrant economy, healthy community, and globally competitive workforce. Destination Education’s VISION is a community culture of shared accountability where:
For more information visit: www.midestinationeducation.org
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HELP WANTED
1. Holland High 2. Holland Christian 3. West Ottawa 4. Home School
We are encouraging leaders to find a partner to each high school has the advantage of two Rotarian leaders. These duos work with an in-school leader.
Learn more about Interact: www.rotary.org/interact and talk to Kate Maryon, Marty Boysen, or Tim Schreur, our current Interact Leaders |
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The Youth, Schools, and Colleges subcommittees’ leaders and members are going to meet 10:30 am to noon on March 28th at the Haworth Center breakfast area.
This includes: Life Leadership, Leaders of the 21st Century, Interact, Junior Rotarians, and College Scholarships
Our purpose is to outline and align strategies and action plans for 2013-14.
Please consider contributing to this meeting:
· Attend – come with your good ideas – please send me a note if you can attend Or · Send your good ideas, and concerns, and anything you think we ought to know via email to me. I will send out an agenda about a week before the meeting.
All the best, John Canfield 616-392-2634 |
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Jerry Hunsburger, Travis Williams, Ruggles Church, Dan Callam Travis Williams, the Executive Director of the Outdoor Discovery Center & Macatawa Greenway, talked about the Lake Macatawa Water Quality Project. The Outdoor Discovery Center & Macatawa Greenway is a private non-profit outdoor education and conservation organization that was founded in 2000. They manage over 2,000 acres of property throughout the region. Over 35,000 people visit or participate in these programs each year. The Outdoor Discovery Center is working to preserve and protect the green space along Lake Macatawa and the river. Williams discussed the causes of the water quality issues. There is too much sediment and too many nutrients flowing into Lake Macatawa from adjacent farm fields with a high fecal indicator. The goal is to collect data, find the exact issues, and correct the issues. At this point, no one knows where the bacteria is coming from. However, when we have sunny days, the bacteria count is lower. When there is rain, there is more bacteria in the water. Interestingly, there was no human, pig, or cow ecoli found in the samples. The health department will close a beach if there is 300 fecal counts or higher per 100 ml of water. It is now thought that tile drains in the fields carry biofilms where newly evolved forms of bacteria grow. When it rains, these bacteria flow into Lake Macatawa. Because the area has lost 87% of the original wetlands, there is more sediment and ecoli in Lake Macatawa. Wetlands filter and restore the water. Lake Macatawa empties or “cycles” every 4 months. Thus, there is a chance to restore and clean up the water quality. For more information visit |
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Please join us for an evening meeting Thursday March 14th at Baker Lofts
6:15 pm-7pm-Social hour cash bar
RSVP’s need to be in by March 8, to Lori Varner: lvarner@suburbaninns.com
Costs are the following: Rotaries are asked to pay an extra: $8.85 Please if you RSVP and can’t make it, please let Lori know by March 8. Please make sure you join us for the First ever nightly Rotary meeting! |
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This past weekend Holland Rotary helped to build a home for Habitat for Humanity!
Mari Martin Jerry Hunsburger
AM Crew
AM Crew
Jody Wright
Thank you to all of the volunteers who participated!!!
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Russ Miller, Rob Steck, and Mike Mitchell
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Derek Aten from the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids discussed the Strive Program of Grand Rapids
Pictured: Derek Aten, Janet DeYoung, Peter Albertini The Strive program is facilitated by the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids and stands for Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education. Funds are raised by the annual golf outing at Blythefield Country Club and the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation. The Strive program has been administered at two local high schools; - Creston and Ottawa Hills. This program targets high school seniors that are in the bottom third of their class (typically 2.0 GPA) and are identified by school administrators, faculty, and school counselors as kids who have demonstrated or shown potential. Mentors meet with students on a weekly basis before school for 45 minutes from 6:30AM – 7:15AM. The mentors discuss study habits, ACT prep, preparation for college, and financial aid. 1) Academics – improvement in their senior year GPA over their cumulative GPA 2) Attendance – require 90% attendance at meetings 3) Attitude – maintain a positive attitude at all meetings 4) Altruism – ten hours of community service Because Creston high school is closing, the Strive program may be making some adjustments to the program. Some may include continuing the program to GRCC and turning it into a 2 year program. It may also become an application process. |
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Pictured above is the Interact Club of Holland New Tech. Each week more students are joining just from word of mouth and curiousity! The club originally started with 7 students and is expanding more and more with each meeting! |
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Matthew Downey, the services program director for the Johnson Center for philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, discussed the challenged that non-profits are facing today.
Kay Hubbard and Matthew Downey Matthew Downey, the services program director for the Johnson Center for philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, discussed the challenged that non-profits are facing today. Overall, there has been unprecedented growth in the last 20 years in the non-profit sector. In the 1980s, there were less than 1,000,000 non-profits in the United States. In 2010 there were just fewer than 2,000,000 nationally. A 501(c) is a tax exempt entity with the IRS. A 501(c) 4 is a membership non-profit such as Rotary Club. A 501(c) 6 is a chamber business association. Most of the non-profits fall under the category of 501(c) 3. This area has seen the most growth in the non-profit sector. The IRS approves about 8 501(c) 3s every working hour. There are more non-profits than ever before, and this means that there is more competition in regards to raising money. Nationally, organizations get their funds in the following ways: 73% comes from individuals, 14% from foundations, 8% from bequests, 5% from companies. Individuals statistically say, “Because of the poor economy, I am giving the same as years past.” Individuals also say, “Because the poor economy, I’m giving more.” In Ottawa County, the median annual household gift is $3,495. The top recipients have been The Van Andel Institute, West Michigan University, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Calvin College, Kalamazoo College, Grand Rapids Christian School Association, Spectrum Health, and the Meijer Foundation. 54% of critical service organizations experienced a significant increase in demand for services over the past few years. These organizations have had to rely more on volunteers and reduce their working staff. The Johnson center helps on-profits enhance their quality and helps with fundraising, managing volunteers, and organization. |
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The Rotary Club of Holland is helping to build a home for The Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, February 16, 2013.
You may sign up from 8 AM – 12 PM
To sign up, please e-mail Jody Wright at
Thank you so much for your participation! |
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Pat Leighton, an acupuncturist, talked about the fascinating world of Chinese Medicine.
Donna Bogle and Pat Leighton Western doctors are slowly starting to suggest patients to see Chinese medicine experts. One reason is due to the fact that Chinese medicine does not have many side effects. It is not particularly dangerous, although it can treat headaches, digestive problems, infertility, back pain, and joint pain. Pat stated, “When a doctor says, ‘There is nothing more I can do for you’ it is time to seek acupuncture.” The ultimate goal of acupuncture is to keep a balanced lifestyle. |
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Kurt Dykstra, Russ Miller, Paul Elzinga Holland Rotary Speaker Kurt Dykstra, Mayor - City of Holland STATE OF THE CITY |
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The former Family Fitness Center is being transformed into the new |
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Don Williams and Dennis McKee Dennis McKee, Consumers Energy communications director for the utility’s smart energy program covered the electric energy spectrum during his presentation on January 10. Dennis discussed international electric consumption, national energy consumption, the growing U.S. trend toward energy efficiency, and the environmental and economic merits of using energy wisely. He concluded his remarks by highlighting the features of smart meters: immediate outage notification, the elimination of billing estimates, and future customer access to energy consumption data and tips for managing their energy use. He said more than 40 million smart meters have been installed nationally. |
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David Nyitray from Ready For School discussed the positive impact Ready for School is having with kids in the Holland, Zeeland, and Hamilton area.
Pictured Above: David Nyitray and Linda Jacobs
David Nyitray discussed the organization's history and impact. In 2008, our community recognized early childhood education as the single-most important challenge facing our present and future development. At that time, less than half of our community's children were ready for school when they entered kindergarten at age five. In response to the critical need to address this challenge the Ready for School initiative was launched. Ready for School is a broadly based Holland/Zeeland community initiative ensuring that every child from birth enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. The overarching principles of the initiative are: Our entrepreneurial model must engage all sectors of the community Our army of volunteers is made up of 11 task forces/committees designed to expand outreach, develop a sustainable support base, and to communicate the importance of investing in every child. The task force work plans are aligned with one of three objectives: Engage and inform parents For more information or to get involved, please visit
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Linda Jacobs (right) with Donna Bunce, Executive Director of Compassionate Heart Ministries, following her presentation on the August 15 Club Meeting.
We are very saddened to inform you of Donald J. "Duke" Lievense's passing early Sunday morning. Duke was owner of the successful Wolbrink-Lievense Insurance Group, a community steward and a friend to many. He joined the Rotary Club of Holland in January 1978. We extend our sincerest sympathies to his wife, LaVerne and their family. Services are being planned for Tuesday, July 23, at Third Reformed Church. Watch for an obituary and final details of funeral arrangements to be published in the Holland Sentinel.
