October 26, 2015 Meeting Bulletin
October 26, 2015 Meeting Bulletin
Birmingham Rotary Club
Weekly Meeting: October 26, 2015
Weekly Meeting: October 26, 2015
Opening:
Welcome at 12:0 PM by Chris Winans
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by George Stern
Opening Song: America the Beautiful
Song led by: Ken Gass
Welcome at 12:0 PM by Chris Winans
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by George Stern
Opening Song: America the Beautiful
Song led by: Ken Gass
Chris announced that Jim Conley is undergoing bypass surgery today, so please keep him in our prayers. Due to Jim’s health issues, he will be out for some time. In the interim, a group of past BRC presidents recommended appointing an acting president. Chris and Pat Grady volunteered, and the BRC Board voted last Wednesday to appoint Chris on an interim basis until Jim can resume his duties.
Welcome Visitors and Guests, Maury Dugan of the Berkley Club, who sold tickets for the Berkley Club’s annual pancake breakfast, to be held November 7, and Jonathan Sterling guest of Kayla Thompson.
Volunteers:
Lunch Tickets: Alicia Green
Raffle Tickets: Greg Burry
Host to Guest Speaker: Norma Jean Evans
Bulletin Editor: Bill Roy
Lunch Tickets: Alicia Green
Raffle Tickets: Greg Burry
Host to Guest Speaker: Norma Jean Evans
Bulletin Editor: Bill Roy
2 Minute Update: Chris Mc Logan on the topic of the real estate market. The market continues to rise at a steady pace. Housing recovery is strong and inventory is growing as more potential sellers are entering the market. Sellers should be wary of overpricing their homes.
Announcements & Upcoming events:
1. Thank you Wendee and David Haugh and all volunteers for World Polio Day. Wendee reported that, as of last count, we raised $844.00, although we are still getting contributions. Our efforts will be ongoing.
2. Manor Park Tree Planting. Joe Valentine indicated that DTE Energy is contributing funds. Volunteers are needed for planting trees in Manor Park on November 7.
3. Molly Swart indicated that Danny Gopwani is not doing well health wise. Molly asked that we please keep Danny in our prayers and send cards if we can.
4. Charles Wickins announced that the November 16th meeting will be Visitor’s Day. Visitors will not be charged for lunch. Members are encouraged to bring a visitor who may be interested in joining the Club, but are asked not to bring friends or family solely for the purpose of getting free lunch. Anybody bringing a guest is asked to contact Charles so we can get an accurate lunch count to the Community House.
1. Thank you Wendee and David Haugh and all volunteers for World Polio Day. Wendee reported that, as of last count, we raised $844.00, although we are still getting contributions. Our efforts will be ongoing.
2. Manor Park Tree Planting. Joe Valentine indicated that DTE Energy is contributing funds. Volunteers are needed for planting trees in Manor Park on November 7.
3. Molly Swart indicated that Danny Gopwani is not doing well health wise. Molly asked that we please keep Danny in our prayers and send cards if we can.
4. Charles Wickins announced that the November 16th meeting will be Visitor’s Day. Visitors will not be charged for lunch. Members are encouraged to bring a visitor who may be interested in joining the Club, but are asked not to bring friends or family solely for the purpose of getting free lunch. Anybody bringing a guest is asked to contact Charles so we can get an accurate lunch count to the Community House.
5. Hope Warming Center Dates, we are scheduled for November11, we still need someone to bring a vegetable and bread, and we will seek contributions for the main course next Monday.
6. Masters Tournament Raffle. The Board voted to have the Masters Tournament Raffle again this year. More details to follow.
Birthdays: The club sang Happy birthday to Greg Burry (October 22) and Bryan Frank (October 29).
Raffle: Was conducted by Greg Burry. Mike Williams won the daily drawing of $15.00. Nobody drew the 9 of spades. The pot lives.
Sheriff: Charles Wickins
Guest Speaker: Mathew Elliot President of Marketing, Bank of America. Mr. Elliot’s presentation touched on several areas. BOA’s activities in our area, include mortgage and commercial loan initiatives. The national economy is fine, but the rate of growth is slowing, and he expects rates to remain fairly constant, with a slight rise in 2016. Michigan economy has improved, our unemployment rate is now below the national average. The major impediments to growth are infrastructure, (roads) education (only 20% college graduation rate) and talent ( no workers with skills to fill jobs). Detroit is beginning to rebound, with a core downtown beginning to take shape, next goal is the neighborhoods. BOA has a pilot program for loans in Detroit neighborhoods which will allow people to buy and rehabilitate homes, which hopefully will anchor neighborhoods.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Don’t forget to FALL BACK Saturday night.
Bill Roy
Bulletin Editor
6. Masters Tournament Raffle. The Board voted to have the Masters Tournament Raffle again this year. More details to follow.
Birthdays: The club sang Happy birthday to Greg Burry (October 22) and Bryan Frank (October 29).
Raffle: Was conducted by Greg Burry. Mike Williams won the daily drawing of $15.00. Nobody drew the 9 of spades. The pot lives.
Sheriff: Charles Wickins
Guest Speaker: Mathew Elliot President of Marketing, Bank of America. Mr. Elliot’s presentation touched on several areas. BOA’s activities in our area, include mortgage and commercial loan initiatives. The national economy is fine, but the rate of growth is slowing, and he expects rates to remain fairly constant, with a slight rise in 2016. Michigan economy has improved, our unemployment rate is now below the national average. The major impediments to growth are infrastructure, (roads) education (only 20% college graduation rate) and talent ( no workers with skills to fill jobs). Detroit is beginning to rebound, with a core downtown beginning to take shape, next goal is the neighborhoods. BOA has a pilot program for loans in Detroit neighborhoods which will allow people to buy and rehabilitate homes, which hopefully will anchor neighborhoods.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Don’t forget to FALL BACK Saturday night.
Bill Roy
Bulletin Editor