April 4, 2023
Meeting started promptly at 7 a.m. by singing My Country Tis of Thee.
Art Ayers said the Invocation.
We Welcome Guest!
Tamara Everly
4 Zoomers!
- Dave Campbell
- Bob Brickman
- Shelly Ammerman
- Phone Guest
Bob Boerma led us in Song Today!
- We are the Champions
- Sing a Song of Rotary
Announcements:
- Next Thurs., April 13th is our 1 turn this month for Blessings in a Backpack since this week is spring break.
- Next Wed., April 12th is our next Social Hour at 3 Blonds, starting at 5:30pm.
- We will be inducting Mathias DeJonghe and Ron Seiler into the Club this morning.
- This year’s District 6360 Conference is scheduled for May 5-7 at Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek. The Club’s board approved a sponsorship of the Conference at its last meeting in support of our soon to be Governor Elect Mark Odland. I hope you will consider attending this event, it should be a rewarding experience.
- Our annual Scholarship Fundraiser dinner is scheduled for Sat. April 29th at Beeches Golf Club. Deb Davidson and Scott Mark are organizing this event on our behalf. I have invitations if you did not pick one up last week and I have a sign up sheet going around the room. Please support this important Club fundraiser which funds our scholarship program for graduating seniors as well as supporting the South Haven Public Schools Foundation.
- The Club is again sponsoring a Car Show at the Senior Center, date will be May 17th. Call on Dana Hullinger for details.
- Suggestions for candidates for Rotarian of the Year and Citizen of the Year are still being sought by Dan Thompson.
- Ask for other announcements from the group.
- Mark Odland-District Governor recognized our club as being one of the best with Member Engagement.
- The Head of the Rotary Diabetes Group International will be coming to the District Conference. He will also be biking through South Haven on May 5th on the Kal Haven Trail.
- Car Show in May at the Senior Center- Registration not needed. Gregories Grilled Grub Food Truck will be at the Car Show.Also the SH High School Robotics Team with the Robot will be there to demonstrate. All proceeds from the Car Show will go to the Robotics Team and Senior Services.
- Dan Thompson-The Citizen of the Year and Rotarian of The Year will be selected at the next Board Meeting.
Club Hero- Selected by the Board- This year’s club hero is Angelica Gallegos-Dickerson! Congratulations!
- June 27th Induction Dinner at Hawkshead
- April 28th -9:30 a.m. Tree Planting at Shout Park, 625 Dunkley Ave, South Haven- Kindergarten Students to help.
Comedy Relief
Bob Copping told us today about Siamese Twins going to London every year so that one of them could finally have the chance to drive! 
50/50 Drawing – Stuart Kominsky was in charge of our drawing today
Our Guest Tamara drew the winning ticket
Art Ayers numbers were drawn but he did not win the pot!
Angelica Gallegos- Dickerson was our $2.00 consolation prize winner
Birthdays/Anniversaries
LaRae Odland celebrates a Birthday on April 6!
Larry Wittkop Celebrated his Birthday on April 1st! No Foolin!!
Nick Tuit Celebrates a Birthday on April 9th!
Tom Ruesink- His grandsons father celebrated his 51st Birthday on March 31st!
Larry Wittkop led us in singing a Traditional Happy Birthday!!
Happy Bucks-
Emily Gruber- Happy to have Tamara here today!
Todd Heinrich- Happy that Mike Niess got through his health issue!
Mary Sue Lyons- Thanked Larry Wittkop for leading the meeting last week!
Inducted New Members
Ron Seiler and Matthias DeJongh!
Matthias DeJongh- Sponsored by Mary Sue Lyons
- Branch Manager of Green Ridge Relity
- Realtor for 5 years
- Moved to SH in 2016
- Married with two daughters, expecting a new baby this year
- Board Member of the Childrens Mitten Museum
Welcome to Rotary!
Ron Seiler- Sponsored by Ted Webber
- Native of South Haven
- Joined offices with Ted in 1990 and they are still friends!
- Married
- Member of Kiwanis since 1990
Welcome to Rotary!
Today’s Presentor-Tamara Everly Sponsored by Emily Gruber
Michigan Youth Opportunities Inituitive
Tamara Everly
- Worked for the State of Michigan for 13 years.
- CPS for 13 Years
- Ages 14-23 are Eligible – Have been or are currently in foster care
- Currently have 33 enrolled in Van Buren County
- Multi Community Events
Mary Sue Lyon thanked Tamara for her presentation. She was presented with a $25.00 gift card from Fleming Brothers Oil and Convenience Mart. The meeting was adjourned promptly at 8 a.m. with the Four Way Test. Please join us next week, April 11, 2023 promptly at 7 a.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church.
Respectfully submitted: Sandra S. Reno