| Posted by Mark Wilson on May 06, 2013
 Rotary of Grosse Pointe came home from the Distriict 6400 annual conference with several top awards. From left are the Super District 6400 Hugh Archer Collaborative Club Project Award, the Club Service Award and the Frank Devlyn Exemplary Public Relations Award certificate. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on May 02, 2013
 Former exchange student Saara Seppalainen (2007-08), of Finland, paid Rotary of Grosse Pointe a visit at its April 29 luncheon. It also happened to be her birthday that week, so she was feted to a rousing rendition "Happy Birthday to You" led by Rotarian crooner Steve McMillan. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Apr 22, 2013
 Rotary of Grosse Pointe inducted four new members at its April 22 luncheon meeting at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. The new members are Jennifer Boetcher and Mary Jo Harris of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce and Tamekia Baker and Soha Wahid of PNC Bank on the Hill. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on May 10, 2013
To date, the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe, as a part of the Rotary Literacy Initiative, has collected and redistributed 261,450 books and 243 Computers to the community service organizations serving the Metropolitan Detroit community. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Apr 15, 2013
 Congressman Gary Peters was the Rotary of Grosse Pointe luncheon speaker April 15 at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. U.S. Rep. Peters, D-Rochester Hills, gave a Washington, D.C., legislative update and spoke enthusiastically about his efforts get light-rail transit up Woodward to Eight Mile Road. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Apr 12, 2013
 Kristy Schena, founder and executive director of Kids on the Go, gave Grosse Pointe Rotarians, at their April 8 noon luncheon meeting, an update on her summer camp program for special needs kids, which the Grosse Pointe Rotary Foundation has supported for many years. With her was parent Regan Wright, who gave a heart-warming, first-hand account how Kids on the Go has helped her family.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Apr 11, 2013
 In an effort to increase its visibility in the community, Rotary of Grosse Pointe has purchased an inflatable wheel to accompany members at special events, fundraisers, etc. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Apr 11, 2013
 Errol Service, owner of the new McDonald's on Mack at Moran in Detroit, was the guest speaker at the April 8 noon luncheon of Rotary of Grosse Pointe at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Service told Rotarians how he came to the United States as a boy with his parents from Jamaica. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Apr 09, 2013
 Meals on Wheels on Easter morning was great!
Paul, Belle, and I arrived at Matrix Human Services just before 8. There were delicious Dunkin Donuts bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and water to fuel us, and check-in went very smoothly. Belle put on a few impromptu performances up on the stage there at the center until the meals arrived at 8:15.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Apr 09, 2013
 Grosse Pointe Rotarian Paul Rentenbach lent his time, tools and knowledge recently to help Nikhil Patel with his Eagle Scout project. Patel and enlisted volunteers planted 11 fruit trees — apple, pear, peach, cherry — in the nature area behind Barnes School. Among the group were, from left, Amit Patel, Christian Franck, Richard Shetler, Nikhil Patel, Paul Rentenbach, Mikehl Hafner, Mike Franck, Mikehl Hafner and Adam Hafner. (Not pictured: Arthur Mitchell). |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 07, 2013
 Shauna Vercher-Morrow accepts new laptop computers from Grosse Pointe Rotary on behalf of the Mariners Inn. A laptop was presented to Vercher-Morrow by Rotarian David Allard, left, and his son, Ryan Allard. The computers are a portion of 200 laptop computers donated to the Rotary Detroit Literacy Initiative by Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in Detroit.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 07, 2013
Lynda Charow, coordinator of the annual Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon, co-hosted by the Grosse Pointe Rotary Foundation, addressed Rotary of Grosse Pointe at its March 4 luncheon meeting. She again needs volunteers. Interested, click on more! |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 01, 2013
 Tom Gordon, president and owner of Synergy HomeCare of Grosse Pointe, was inducted Feb. 25 into Rotary of Grosse Pointe. He was sponsored by Ted Everingham. Gordon and his wife, Kathleen, live in Grosse Pointe Park. From left, following the induction, are Everingham, Gordon, Rotary President Diane Strickler and Executive Secretary Mike Carmody. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Feb 11, 2013
 Karen Phillippi, center, administrative manager for Miller Canfield's immigration practice and a board member of Global Detroit, addressed Rotary of Grosse Pointe on Monday, Feb. 11. She discussed the many positive contributions immigrants have to make to our economy and way of life. |
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Feb 04, 2013
 Past District Governor Harlan Wichello, of Northville, addressing the Feb. 4 luncheon meeting, discussed the District 6400 Conference to be held May 2-5 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania.This year will be the 40th consecutive District Conference Harlan has attended. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jan 21, 2013
 Grosse Pointe Rotarians were quite impressed with the "new" Neighborhood Club Fitness & Wellness Center as presented to them Jan. 21 by Executive Director Stuart Alderman and Marketing Manager Amy Roy, who were introduced by Rotarian Suzy Berschback, community affairs manager, Beaumont Grosse Pointe. .
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jan 14, 2013
 Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler and Past President and Past Gov. Kim Towar presented immediate Past President Bill Scott with a hardcover photo book of his year as head of the club. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jan 12, 2013
 When Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn decided to replace 200 outdated laptop computers, partner S. Lee Johnson, right, a Grosse Pointe Rotarian, thought there had to be a good use for them.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Dec 17, 2012
Many thanks to the choir from Mariners Inn. They helped you see the REAL meaning of Christmas! Click on the link to the GP Rotary facebook page at the left to hear their wonderful sounds. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Dec 17, 2012
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Dec 10, 2012
 SERVE Coordinator Alicia Carlisle, left, addressed Grosse Pointe Rotarians at their Monday, Dec. 10, luncheon meeting as part of an "Avenues of Service" presentation by Dr. Suzanne Klein, right, Community Affairs chair. She was introduced by Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler, center.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Dec 11, 2012
 Rotary of Grosse Pointe crooners, from left, Steve McMillan, Steve Brownell and the Rev. Richard Yeager-Stiver, led fellow Rotarians singing "Happy Birthday" to Rotarians John Maliszewski, Jon Gandelot, Dave Howell and Linda Mackool during the club's Monday, Dec. 10, noon luncheon. They then led the group in a rousing rendition of "Vive le Rotary!"
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Dec 03, 2012
 As part of Rotary's Operation Warm coat drive, 110 new coats were delivered to the Grosse Pointe Public Schools System on Monday, Dec. 10, to be given to students participating in the National Lunch Program at Defer and Poupard Elementary Schools and Parcells Middle School. On hand to deliver and take delivery of the coats were, from left, Rotary President Diane Strickler, Poupard Principal Penny Stocks, Defer Principal Karen Sullivan, Rotary Community Affairs Chair and former schools Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Klein and current Superintendent Dr. Thomas Harwood. Operation Warm is an effort by four Rotary District 6400 clubs in Detroit and Grosse Pointe to distribute 12,000 coats to children in Detroit, Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe and St. Clair Shores. For more information, go to SnuggleRotary.org.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Dec 03, 2012
 At its Dec. 3 luncheon meeting, Rotary of Grosse Pointe, in partnership with Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, donated 15 laptop computers to Pro-Literacy Detroit and 20 laptops to the Dominican Literacy Center. From left during the presentation are Literacy Initiative Chair Mark Wilson, S. Lee Johnson of Honigman, Margaret Williamson of Pro-Literacy Detroit, Sister Janice Brown of the Dominican Literacy Center, President Diane Strickler and guest speaker Bob Bury of the Detroit Historical Society and Museum. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Nov 13, 2012
 Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler, on behalf of the Grosse Pointe Rotary Foundation, donated $500 and six laptop computers to Francis Mustapha, the Monday, Nov. 12, luncheon speaker who is building, equipping and supporting two new schools in his native village of Madina in Sierra Leone in West Africa. "I will go anywhere to talk to a Rotary Club," said Mustapha, who retired last year as a teacher with the Fort Wayne, Ind., school system. For more on the School and the Classrooms and Rotary's help click on MORE |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Nov 09, 2012
 Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler presented Past President Kim Towar and daughter Brandi Towar with roses and a club-wide, heartfelt thanks for their tremendous — and successful — efforts in organizing and pulling of the Snuggle gala Oct. 27 at the Roostertail. Not only was the event a great time had by all, it also netted some $22,000 for Operation Warm, a four-club effort to purchase 12,000 coats for children in Detroit, Harper Woods, the Grosse Pointes and St. Clair Shores. Participating clubs are the A.M.and P.M. Detroit Rotaries as well as the Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary.
For more information on Operation Warm or to donate, go to www.snugglerotary.org.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Nov 06, 2012
 After a thorough slide presentation by Rotary Club of Windsor President-Elect Janet Kelly on her club's 18-year effort to help the people of Jirapa, in upper Ghana in west Africa, Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler, on behalf of the Grosse Pointe Rotary Foundation, presented a check for $500.00 to go toward the Windsor club's ongoing efforts. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Nov 02, 2012
 Rotarians from Grosse Pointe and Detroit gathered Saturday night, Oct. 27, for the Snuggle Coats for Kids gala at the Roostertail to raise funds to purchase 12,000 winter coat for children in Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods and St. Clair Shores. Silent and live auctions were complimented with a martini bar, open bar, a fabulous meal and great entertainment.
The Roostertail was decked to the nines for the gala Snuggle event. The dining room literally glowed as the sun went down and the sparkling lights came on.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 30, 2012
Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler, at the Monday, Oct. 29, Grosse Pointe school board meeting, announced the donation of $1,720 for the school system's pay-to-play programs. The money was raised at the second annual Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon this summer. Checks for $1,720 were give to each of the five public high schools in Grosse Pointe and St. Clair Shores. Along with Strickler at the school board meeting were Lynda Charow, organizer of the second annual Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon, and Rotary of Grosse Pointe Vice President Paul Rentenbach.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 29, 2012
 Tom Perna, of Aventric Technologies, gave Rotary of Grosse Pointe members a demonstration on use of the Automated External Defibrillator at the club's Oct. 29 luncheon meeting at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Perna, of Grosse Pointe Woods, was introduced by Suzy Berschback of Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 19, 2012
 Grosse Pointe Rotarian of the Year in 2002 --
Dr. McNeill died on Thursday, October 18, 2012. A Memorial Service will held be Wednesday October 24th at 3:30 p.m., Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms. Our condolences go out to Marcy and the entire McNeill family. Our Club will miss him. In lieu of flowers family requests donations to Rotary International. For more on his life, click on more |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 26, 2012
 Three hundred years ago, the first and only battle engaged in the Grosse Pointes occurred in what is now the Windmill Pointe area of Grosse Pointe.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 26, 2012
Three new members were inducted Oct. 27 into Rotary of Grosse Pointe. From left, are District Assistant Governor Mike Carmody, Membership Chair John Mozena with new members Yolanda Turner, Charlie Fisher, Mark Heppner and President Diane Strickler.
Photo by John Minnis
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 16, 2012
 Robert Louis-Ferdinand, head of social media for Rotary of Grosse Pointe, recently gave a presentation on social media and Facebook, in particular, to fellow Rotarians at their Oct. 15 luncheon meeting. Robert noted that 3 out 4 people in the United States now use social media — more than email — for communicating and getting information. He noted that it is time for Rotarians to get on board ... or at least on Facebook. Robert encouraged Rotarians to go to our Facebook page and "Like" us! While you are at it, you can "Like" Rotary International as well!
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
At its Oct. 15 meeting, Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler, right, and Vocational Services Chair Linda Mackool, left, recognized Louise Williams, a front-desk volunteer at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, with the Service Above Self Award.
For more information on the service above serlf of Louise Williams click MORE |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
Grosse Pointe Rotarian Bill Henderson delivered on of this year's most interesting Vocational Talks at the club's Oct. 15 luncheon meeting. Bill has spent much of the last four years in China for his company, Atwell, LLC, where he serves as vice president of Environmental Services. Bill showed fascinating photos of Beijing, Shanghai, a native fish farm, Chinese industrial parks, the Forbidden City and the famous Ming terracotta army archaeological site. Bill noted that has been very well received in China ... but don't drink the water!
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 11, 2012
Lynda Charow, organizer of the second annual Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon this summer, along with Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler, presented checks for $1,720 to each of five high school athletic directors to support their pay-to-play programs. From left are Sean Zaborowski, Lakeview High School; John Hartley, Lakeshore H.S.; John Larsen, Southlake H.S.; Jeremy Hawkins, Grosse Pointe South H.S.; Laura Huff, Grosse Pointe North H.S.; Strickler and Charow.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Oct 10, 2012
Grosse Pointe Rotarian John Minnis on a recent trip to Orlando took the opportunity to visit the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, which meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Clubhouse. While there, Minnis had the opportunity to swap club banners with Dr. Phillips Rotary President Laura Sherman, general manager of Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Sep 21, 2012
Rotarians standing together for Peace: Peace Walk sponsored by Windsor Roseland Rotary Club held at twilight Sept. 21 along the world's longest and most peaceful border. 12 Grosse Pointe Rotarians, children and spouses attended - Vitales, Yeager-Stivers, Hulls, Stricklers, Jason Verbrugghe and children and Kim Towar BBQ was a little soggy but rain held off for the 5k walk.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Sep 20, 2012
Continuing the tradition started by IPP Bill Scott, the Supper Club met at the Blue Pointe Restaurant
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Sep 12, 2012
 Rochelle Riley, columnist for the Detroit Free Press, accepted, on behalf of literacy and essay program she supports, a donation of refurbished used laptop computers from Rotary of Grosse Pointe President Diane Strickler, Past President Mark Wilson, right, and Rotarian Lee Johnson, left, at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial on Aug. 20, 2012. The computers are a portion of 200 laptop computers donated to the Rotary Detroit Literacy Initiative by Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in Detroit.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Sep 10, 2012
Our Club's good friend and current District Governor Mary Kehoe visited the Club in early September. She was joined by the Club Board for this photo op.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Sep 07, 2012
Ben Burns paassed away at 11:30 am today surrounded by his loved ones. He was the Club's 68th President serving in the 2004-2005 Rotary year. His large shadow, gentle nature, exquisite sense of humor and extrordinary view of the world will be missed.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Aug 09, 2012
DETROIT (August 7, 2012) – Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP is donating 200 laptop computers to the Rotary Literacy Initiative, begun in 2010 by the Rotary Clubs of Grosse Pointe, Detroit, Detroit AM and Essex Ontario. The laptops have been refreshed and a new operating system, also donated, will be downloaded, making them immediately useful to recipients. 
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Aug 08, 2012
The Club sang happy birthday to Bob Crowder who celebrates his 87th birthday this week. Way to go Bob.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Aug 01, 2012
President’s Log for August 2012
Volunteer & Fellowship Opportunities We are in need of RotarPointe volunteers. If we wish a newsletter, then we need reporters! (contact Mark Brooks)
Aug. 4 Transporting of donated computers to receiving center. (contact Lee Johnson) Through out August: load the operating system onto each computer (1.5 hours). Withseveral discs, one person can load several computers simultaneously.
Aug. 8 Receiving Center 7 to 9pm.17848 Mack Ave. (contact Lee Johnson)
Aug. 23 Operation Warm at 6pm. (contact Linda MacKool)
Aug. 16 Rotary Board meeting at Pier Park at 7:30am.
Aug.16 Supper Club (contact Florence Seltzer)
Aug. 22 Join Detroit AM Rotary for an evening at the Ballpark. $60 includes parking, ballpark food and the Tigers vs Blue Jays game. (Contact Diane)
Aug. 22 Receiving Center 7 -9pm.17848 Mack Ave. (contact Lee Johnson)
Throughout August, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9 – 11am. at Full Circle’s Edible Garden located at 18,300 E. Warren on the grounds of Riverview Health Center
Mark Your Calendar: Sept. 5 Club Assembly at Pier Park at 6pm. Sept. 8 Village Fest – we need volunteers throughout the day to promote Rotary Sept. 9 Village Fest – spokespersons for Rotary needed noon to 5pm. Contact Diane Sept. 10 Governor Kehoe visits Grosse Pointe Rotary Sept 21 Peace Walk along the Windsor waterfront. Think about sponsors for your 5km. walk to raise funds for our Peru project. Thanks to the 22 Rotarians, spouses and Interact students who volunteered at the Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon. Proceeds will impact 5 area high school athletic programs.
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Click HERE for a great article on the status of polio eradication efforts from the Wall Street Journal. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jun 06, 2012
Grosse Pointers attended the District 6400 Conference at the Kalahari Resort in Ohio.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jun 06, 2012
Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe President Bill Scott welcomed Patty Birkholz, Director of the Office of the Great Lakes, as the guest speaker at the weekly Rotary meeting and luncheon Monday, June 4, at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jun 01, 2012
Incoming President Diane Strickler, along with 33,000 Rotarians from 148 countries, attended the Rotary International Convention in Bangkok May 6 -9.  |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on May 02, 2012
Interact students joining Grosse Pointe Rotarians and hundreds of other volunteers on April 28 to plant trees in a Detroit neighborhood.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 29, 2012
Grosse Pointe Rotarian Bob Bury was honored at the Rotary Literacy Champions dinner last night held at the Motor City Casino. The First Annual Event, which is part of the Rotary Literacy Initiative, honored Literacy Champions and Organizations from all over Southeastern Michigan. Bob has tutored numerous individuals with his wife Mary Ann as part of the Dominican Literacy Center. Congratulations Bob.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 29, 2012
No matter what you can do or spare, it will help us fight illiteracy in Detroit and surrounding areas. To learn more or help click on more |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 07, 2012
According to all those present, the food and company at Shogun made for a great evening.
Don't forget to RSVP to Florence for our Progressive Dinner on March 31. It will be amazing.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on May 09, 2012
Eric W. Lupher, Director of Local Affairs for the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, spoke May 7 to the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe on the history of government consolidations and, in particular, the pros and cons of consolidating the five Grosse Pointe municipalities.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Feb 20, 2012
For the second straight year, the Livonia Rotary Foundation showed its support for the Rotary Literacy Initiative with a $1,000 donation. Accepting the check on behalf of the Initiative were Executive Secretary and Board Member Mike Carmody and Mark Wilson. Pictures below are all the worthy recepients that night.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Feb 17, 2012
Rotarians Richard Yeager-Stiver, Lina Bowman and Diane Strickler along with Kevin Cox, Staff Advisor and 10 students from Grosse Pointe South's Interact Club volunteered at World Medical Relief February 4. The volunteers sorted donated medical supplies which will be shipped to third world medical clinics and hospitals.  |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Feb 25, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of two of our Club's finest Rotarians:
Songleader extraordinaire Remie Laenen passed away Sunday, February 19
Past President (1986-87) Robert Pytell passed away Monday, February 20
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Feb 06, 2012
The Members of the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe are deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of our friend, Jane Bashara. In celebrating Jane’s life and to help comfort those who she loved, the Club, as it has done for 75 years in Grosse Pointe and throughout our world community, will endeavor to find and do more “service above self” projects to help those in need. Click on More for additonal information |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Dec 12, 2011
2011 Club Election results are reported as follows: President Elect: Diane Strickler (Pres. 2012-2013) First VP Elect: Paul Rentenbach (Pres. 2013-2014) 2nd VP Elect: Jon Gandelot (Pres. 2014-2015) Club Board members elected-2 year term (2012-2014) - Ted Everingham
- Amy Gennaro
- Fred Ollison
Foundation Board members -3 year term (2012-2015) - Steve Brownell
- Lee Johnson
- Suzanne Klein
Please be sure to thank those members who ran who were not elected. Having lost 10 elections myself, I know how it feels but understand that one or two votes separated many of these excellent candidates. These people offered up their time and talent to help the Club and make the choices extremely difficult. Please encourage each of them to run again when offered. It will keep our club strong. Their input to the Club is very valuable. Kim YoungbloodGeorge ShammasRichard Yeager-StiverMike KosinskiGaylord CreedonGlen HouseyDave HowellFinally thank you to Past President Teresa for making the process so informative and allowing it to run so smoothly.
Mark Wilson Immediate Past President
Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Aug 26, 2011
Through a gift from the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe, 56 third graders and their teachers from Poupard Elementary School in Harper Woods were able to partake in a fantasic learning experience at the Detroit Historical Museum. This project is part of the overall Literacy and Learning program in the Club. Go to the Download section of the Home page and Click on the Poupard letters to see more. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Aug 01, 2011
On July 29, we received word from the Rotary International Foundation that the Rotary Literacy Initiative global grant has been formally approved. It is believed to be the first Future Vision Global Grant given to a project in the United States. For a video look at the Rotary Literacy Initiative click on the arrow below |
| Posted by Michael (Mike) Carmody on Jul 05, 2011
On June 29, 2011 Committee Chair Mike Carmody reported that the goal set in July 2009 of 3 Million pounds of clothing, food and books had been reached. This vast collection of resources has been distributed to various community groups, shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries. The collection center in Grosse Pointe, located at the Memorial Church of Grosse Pointe 16 Lakeshore Drive, will be converted to a book collection center beginning July 1 and it will be open every other Wednesday from 7-9 PM. SO FAR WE HAVE RAISED 3,079,401 POUNDS |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jun 27, 2011
At the annual "Changing of the Gavel" Presentation, DG Kim inducted Bill Scott as the 75th President of the Club. The Club also honored some of its members for their extraordinary service above self. The Honorees were: Infinite Sky Lifetime Service Award: Al Ceravolo & Pete Higbie Rotarian of the Year: Mike Carmody Director Award: Paul Rentenbach Sladen Visionary Award: DG Kim Towar Rookies of the Year: Lee Johnson & Richard Yeager-Stiver DGN Mary Kehoe inducted Robert Louis Ferdinand as the Club's tenth new Members since May 2010. DG Kim honored the Paul Harris recipients and videos of the 3 Million Pound Challenge and Rotary Literacy Initiative entertained and informed the guests. The Club also received the Presidential Citation with Distinction Award. Bill Scott provided his vision for the future of the Club as it enters its 75th year. For info on the Sladen Scholars click on "more" below |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jul 01, 2011
Click on More for photos from the Changing of the Gavel - 2011-2012 Board of Directors
- Infinite Sky Lifetime Service Award: Al Ceravolo & Pete Higbie
- Rotarian of the Year: Mike Carmody
- Directors Award: Paul Rentenbach
- Sladen Visionary Award: Kim Towar-Colton
- Rookies of the Year: Lee Johnson & Richard Yeager-Stiver
- Robert Louis Ferdinand becomes 10th new member this year
- Bill Scott becomes 75th President of Grosse Pointe Rotary
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jun 17, 2011
On Friday June 17, 2011 our club was honored with the “Greater Detroit Community Volunteers of the Year” award by Matrix Human Services of Detroit. Matrix Human Services was founded in 1906 by the League of Catholic Women. Matrix Human Services serves their community through twenty-three service locations with a staff of five hundred employees and countless volunteers. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on May 16, 2011
Having returned from DisCon 2011, I wanted to let you know that our DG Kim put on a show that will be remembered for a long time. The event was staged in the Lombard Westin outside of Chicago. Not a single detail was overlooked. She could not have represented our club in any finer fashion. The two extraordinary highlights were the the flash mob in downtown Chicago Millennium Park to highlight the End Polio Now campaign of RI and the Tonight Show featuring the RI President. President Elect; Treasurer; incoming and outgoing RI Trustees; President's representative and other distinguished RI dignitaries talking about their visions for Rotary. Even President Ray commented on the fact that this not only hadn't happened at a District Conference before ( because he doesn't attend them) but likely had never happened in a public forum. Leave it to our KimPOSSIBLE to assemble such a group and then have them speak to us in depth about Rotary and its future. |
| Posted by Ed Irvine on May 17, 2011
Grosse Pointe Rotarians Ed Irvine, Teresa Divirgil and Bob Hackathorn supervised the transfer of 192 boxes containing 8,640 books to Goodwill Industries as part of the Rotary Literacy Initiative. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on May 02, 2011
Below (click on MORE) is a blog entry from MIke Carmody (remember him?) in Australia. Sounds like tough duty. You can view all the entries at www. rotary6400vtt.com |
| Posted by Richard (Dick) Allison on Jun 08, 2011
GP Rotarian Steve Brownell introduced Congressman U.S. Timothy Walberg (R MI) from the Seventh District which encompasses the Battle Creek – Adrian area. Elected to the U.S. House in 2006, defeated in 2008 and elected again 2010, Representative Wallberg joked that one seeking federal political office should not count on anything more than “a two year job.” |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 31, 2011
Our 2011 Vocational Training Team (VTT) is bound for Australia and East Timor on April 25, 2011. They are excited about the opportunity to represent Rotary International and Super District 6400 and to meet and work with Rotary clubs in District 9550 in Australia and East Timor. Leading the team is Grosse Pointe Rotarian Michael Carmody. Click on more for details and team photo. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 26, 2011
The Ben and Jerry Foundation showed its support for the Rotary Literacy Initiative by sending a $1000 donation to the Grosse Pointe Rotary Foundation. The proceeds will go to support the training of tutors; collection and redistribution of books and providing valuable resources to many community based Literacy programs in Southeastern Michigan. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 15, 2011
Members of the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe and their friends gathered at the War Memorial for an evening of relaxing fellowship and friendly cards. 44 players shuffled, dealt and played the night away. Proceeds went to assist the Club in its service above self activities. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Mar 29, 2011
Our Exchange students Hugo and Dimpho educated and illuminated the club about their home countries of Colombia and South Africa, respectively as well as their own personal stories. Please include them in your plans to further their exchange experiences here. Click on More for photos of the presentations. |
| Posted by John Conway on Mar 05, 2011
Before a crowded War Memorial Ballroom US Rep Hansen Clarke spoke to the club on his path to Washington and the importance of education and support along the way. He showed interest in the Club's Rotary Literacy Initiative. His passion for the job at hand is not only evident but refreshing. |
| Posted by Michael (Mike) Carmody on Mar 25, 2011
Grosse Pointe Rotarians exhibited the Rotary service above self attitude while manning the entrances at the Motown WinterBlast Feb 11-13 in downtown Detroit. The GP Rotarians, who accounted for a stunning 24% of the 135 event entrance volunteers, along with Rotarians from other District 6400 clubs, collected canned goods and books in lieu of admission from WinterBlast entrants for three days. GP Rotarian Mike Carmody organized the volunteers and handled a multitude of issues throughout the weekend. Total amount of food and books collected on behalf of Matrix Human Services and the Rotary Literacy Initiative was 225,000 pounds. Another great outcome due to the efforts of Rotarians.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Feb 07, 2011
Grosse Pointe Rotary recently received more than 400 bibles that Rotarian Frank Sladen had donated years ago. Grosse Pointe Rotary quickly found a home for them at CrossRoads for their chapel. Rotarians Bob Hackathorn and Mike Carmody made the presentation to Mary Honsel of CrossRoads last week. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jan 09, 2011
Our friend and fellow Grosse Pointe Rotarian Jim Goss passed away January 6. He will be greatly missed by our club. He was an active Rotarian who understood the meaning of service above self. He was honored as the Club's Rotarian of the Year in 2000-2001. Our prayers go out to Rita and the entire Goss family. Memorial contributions to the Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund or the Grosse Pointe Rotary Foundation Evergreen Fund (at PO BOX 36366, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236) would be appreciated.
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| Posted by Mark Wilson on Jan 18, 2011
On Thursday January 13, Past Club President and 46 year Rotarian Peter Higby delivered 150 childrens books to Wayne Elementary School in Detroit Michigan. Pete is shown with Principal Pamela Askew and Wayne students in the school library. Peter is also a tutor at the school. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson on Dec 04, 2010
A number of Rotarians sucessfully completed their training sessions to become certified tutors. These dedicated Rotarians will be matched with motivated individuals in an effort to help them and break the cycle of illiteracy in Detroit and surrounding communtiies. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
To follow up on to their giving of turkeys at Thanksgiving, Grosse Pointe Rotary was giving again for Christmas. Through the efforts of Nick Lahey and Mike Carmody, 27 underprivileged families will have turkey dinner on Christmas. Nick was able to raise funds sufficient to purchase 25 turkeys and had two more donated by CAPS. As usual Mike handled all the details. On Christmas Eve, the turkeys were procured and delivered to CrossRoads in time for redistribution to families in need for the holiday. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
Club Members and honored guests enjoyed a wonderful chocolate and champagne holiday event this week at the Strickler's and raised more than $1,200 to fight illiteracy as part of the Rotary Literacy Initiative. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
Grosse Pointe Rotary presented more than 1000 children's books and a notebook computer to SOAR Tutoring for use in their children's literacy program. The Club's Interact students are currently involved in tutoring the participants of the program. More computers and books are on their way. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
Members of the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe were the highlight of the Grosse Pointe Parade, held on November 26. Under the direction of Past President Bob Bashara, members built a marvelous float, in less than two weeks. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
The Detroit Rotary Club edged out the Grosse Pointe Rotary Club in the turkey donation competition this year after losing last year. However the big winners were the 100 families who will have a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving as a result of the gifts distributed through Gleaners. As a result of the victory, AG Liz Smith awarded the turkey cap to club for the next year. |
| Posted by Michael (Mike) Carmody
The Detroit Athletic Club and the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe partnered to collect food, clothing and books as part of the 3 Million Pound Challenge. Goodwill received the all the clothing and books and the food went to Crossroads of Michigan. Thank you DAC. |
| Posted by Michael (Mike) Carmody
Grosse Pointe Rotarians working with the Grosse Pointe Library Ewald Branch shipped more than 3900 books Saturday to the Matrix Human Services. Earlier in the week another shipment of books went to the Dominican Literacy Center. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
The Grosse Pointe Rotary Club arranged for the donation of 20 Laptop computers to Pro-Literacy Detroit last week. Working with the Dykema law firm and Rotarian Paul Rentenbach, the donated computers will provide additional tools and resources to assist those individuals upgrade their learning skills. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
The 13th Annual JAMES R. FIKANY Invitational Golf Outing sponsored by THE GROSSE POINTE ROTARY CLUB raised more than $7,000 to benefit The Jim & Jeanette Fikany Rotary Book Scholarship Fund and Rotary Literacy Initiative. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
Rotary's booth at the War Memorial's wheel 'n deal market on Saturday September 25 was a fun hands on event exposing the good deeds of the Club to the community at large. Thank you to all who donated items and those who set up, manned and took down the Rotary booth. Special thanks to Diane Strickler for organizing this inaugrual event for the Club. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
Amy Gennaro is heavily involved with an international effort to help the children of Nicaragua help themselves.Today, Amy, working with members of the Dearborn Rotary Club, shipped hundreds of computers to Betania for resale. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
The Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe's Foundation Board voted unanimously this morning to commit $10,000.00 to the Literacy Project that will include donations for volunteer training, a VISTA coordinator, computers and book drives to fight adult illiteracy in the City of Detroit and surrounding communities. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
Mike Fenchak, President of the Tilbury Rotary Club in Ontario (District 6380) and Julie Ricci President of the Essex Rotary Club ( District 6400) have pledged to support to the Project by acting as international co-sponsor clubs. |
| Posted by Kimbriel (Kim) Towar-Colton
Hugo Vergel (Colombia) arrived in Michigan on August 6. He spent the next week with Kim Towar, Dave Colton and family vacationing in the Les Cheneaux Islands. He is a wonderful young man, with a great personality. We know all the members of the club will enjoy getting to know him. |
| Posted by Mark Wilson
Since the 1950's, the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe has awarded scholarships to derserving high school seniors. This year the Club awarded 10 Frank J. Sladen scholarships to following individuals: John Maniaci,Evan Sunsiloe,Lauren Kreiger,Chloe Srebernak,Brandon Brujitske,Adam Devine,Ben Coughlin,Julia Vanderbilt,Justin Martin, and Cherie Estell. |