SPOKES VOL. LXVIII NO. 22
January 18, 2022
Mark Odland called the zoom meeting to order promptly at 7:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The invocation today was by Art Ayers. Art prayed for blessings for those around the world who are sick and hurting, and also in need. He prayed for Jeffrey Dick, Mike Livovitz an the family of Jim Davis. He expressed gratitude for Martin Luther King during this week celebrating his life of service.
Welcome to our Guests this week! Ashley Demming and Brandon Hinz will be a guest for the last time. Also Kurt Theseman is a guest from Honor Credit Union, Tom Renner is his sponsor.
Happy Bucks
Tom R had a happy buck that he missed storm damage in Florida.
Birthdays
Tom Renner celebrates his birthday Wed, January 19th
Art Ayers thanked Larry Wittkop for speaking at Jim Davis’s funeral on behalf of Rotary.
Larry Wittkop played a Happy Birthday Song!
50/50 and Fines
The 50/50 was ticket was picked by our guest Ashley Demming
Paul Hix won the drawing did not win the pot
Larry Wittkop won the consolation prize!
Announcements –
- Congregational Dinner Thursday, 2 or 3 Volunteers needed for 45 min arrive at 5:30 we had Tom Renner, Stuart, Art Ayers and Melinda Gruber Volunteer. It is still drive through service.
- Tom Renner introduced Brandon Hinz as a new member! Welcome Brandon! Brandon is a lifelong resident of South Haven. Member of SHAES since 1999
- Brandon has shown an interest for several years now.
Dana Hullinger Introduced Ashley Demming
Ashley is the Aministrator for the Michigan Maritime Museum
- South Haven Less than 4,000 people has its own Maritime Museum
- Ashley has been director since 2015.
CREATING A NEW MUSEUM PHASE 1 OPENING THIS SUMMER
- Demo of old building, was outgrown, never meant to be year round.
- Demo started after Labor day and was completed in 4 days.
- 18,000 sq ft. foundation in by Thanksgiving
- Supply chain issues have effected completion
INTERIOR
- Two story open atrium
- Welcome Desk
- Large Exhibit Space can be divided
- Ship Store Gift Shop
- Jerry Mason Learning Center Classroom
UPSTAIRS
- Veranda with electric Fireplace
- Overlooks the Atrium below
- Large Catering and Exhibit Space and conference room can accommodate 300 people
FIRST EXHIBIT- FULL STEAM AHEAD-Great Lakes Passenger Steamships
- The Golden Age of Steam Ships 1920-1930
- Immersive Experience
- Hands on
- 4,000 sq ft. exhibit
- Focuses on Steam Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
BECOME A MEMBER
Michiganmaritiemuseum.org
Follow on Social Media at Maritime Museum
Our Vision
Raise remaining funds $600,000 campaign total is 8,000,000
Unfinished projects to be done by next year for Phase II
Buy a Plank for $1000.00 Choose the location of your plank can have up to 80 characters
Employees
- Maritime Museum employs 4 full time year round employees.
- In the future they would like to have and Events Person and a Part time Education Person.
VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENTS
FEB-
- Lake Huron Red Tails, Tuskegee Airman WWII
MARCH
- Promote Michigan Lady Light House Keepers
Dana Hullinger Thanks Ashley for her work and presentation to the Rotary Membership. Ashley will be given a $25.00 Fleming Brothers Oil and Convenience Mart gift Card.
Next weeks Meeting is Area Agency on Aging with Amy Nichols Presenting. Sponsored by Melinda Gruber.
Mark adjourned the meeting promptly at 8 a.m. with the Four Way Test
- Next Meeting to will be a Zoom Meeting Tuesday January 25th!!