Heather Marra led the pledge and Barb Souder the prayer

 

Rhonda Fossitt, Anita Sheppard, John Doherty, Barb Souder, Jim VanSice, Susan Tyler, Rita VanScyoc , Kyle Bates, Heather Marra, Gary Gandolfi, Wendy Durocher (Zoom) Rita VanScyoc ,
Kyle Bates, Heather Marra, Gary Gandolfi

 

Introduction of Guests:
Roscommon County Veteran Affairs Board Members:
Don Mraz, Chairman of the Board
Tom Sheppard, Vice Chair
Ken Melvin, Committee Member
Heath Nemeth, Director
Lori Darga, Veteran Service Officer
Alisha Pastell, Veteran Service Officer
Tracy Constance visiting from the Roscommon Rotary Club.

Stacy Seaman (prospective member week 1)

Birthdays:
Matt Nester, May 24th

Approval of 5/10/23 Meeting Minutes
Jim VanSice made the motion; Barb Souder seconded it.
The motion was carried by the club.

 

 

Houghton Lake Rotary Meet & Greet night meeting took place at Buccilli’s on May 17 to
promote new membership.

 

The following prospective new members are interested in joining:

Prospective Member attended Week 1:
Stacy Seaman
Ed Wojtan (will attend future meetings)

The club also has a new Transfer Member:

Jim Montroy from the Novi Club.

Speaker- Roscommon County Veteran Affairs Board Members

Heath Nemeth, Director, gave an overview on the four pillars of the county office.

 

These are:
Claim Work, Med Transportation, Emergent Needs and Programs. Programs are a large part of the office. Board members gave summary of the amount of money that comes into the county
for the veterans. This exceeds $30M. The county is increasing in the number of veterans, which is unusual.

A hand-out was provided to bring awareness to the Veteran Suicide Awareness Sit-In. June 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Roscommon County Municipal Building.

Grant Presentation - $1,000 Roscommon County Veteran Affairs

 

May Board Meeting Update
Heather gave a summary update on checking account. We may look at getting some of this money invested at a higher interest rate. A review of the scholarships that the club is sponsoring was also given.
The club is looking to offer the ability for individuals to be Friends of Rotary instead of full members. We have a number of active citizens who provide us with project support and do not want to be full members.
Heather gave an update on the points the club has available for the Paul Harris Awards. We are going to use these points to give awards to deserving community members.

Heather has a list of possible candidates.

She is asking that club members provide her with other nominations by June 6.

6290 District Conference
Rhonda Lamberg attended this conference. Kathy Grover was recognized posthumously as a rotary member who made many contributions to the Houghton Lake Club.

Adopt-A-Highway
The Adopt-A-Highway project is completed. Thanks to all who participated.

2nd Annual Golf Outing
Scott Bates gave an update on the Golf Outing that is June 16 at the Pineview Highlands Golf Course. He is hoping to get 30 sponsors. He passed out flyers with business names for club
members to contact for sponsorship. The deadline for sponsorship commitment is June 8.
There also was a sign-up sheet for jobs at the golf outing at the meeting. An evening meeting took place at 6pm on May 24 to discuss further items.

Motion & Vote for Golf Outing License
Bob Pacella will obtain our license for golf outing. Sue Tyler made a motion and Anita Sheppard seconded. The motion was carried.

Happy Cash

Rita was “happy” with the air quality as forest fire smoke from Canada had subsided. Barb was “happy” that the Houghton Lake Varsity Girls Soccer team won a game.

50/50
Rita won (again) $20.

4 Way Test & Adjournment
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Future Meetings:
May 31st – No Meeting
June 7th – Debra Williams - Human Trafficking Community Group
June 14th – Kim Morley & Kim Biddinger - Munson Foundation Chair
June 21st – Board Meeting & Club Assembly
Rotarian of the Year Presentation
Passing of the Gavel
June 28th – No Meeting

Important Dates & Events:
2nd Annual HL Rotary Golf Outing - June 16th
26th Annual Car Cruise & Show - August 18th & 19th
Stuff the Bus - September 8th & 9th
Camel Races - October 7th