The meeting was called to order at 12:15PM by President David Underdown. 
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • 4 way Test
  • America the Beautiful was sung by Ken Gass
  • Invocation was given by  Linda Hatfield
 
Announcements:
Bryan Frank: 120 tickets remain unsold for the Master’s Raffle.  Please do your best to get checks and tickets turned in soon as the drawing is only a few weeks away. 
Board of Directors Meeting at BAC on 02/15/17  
3Rd Thursday will be held at Four Story Burger inside The Palladium
Hope Warming Center: Bill Roy is still looking for a few volunteers for food items.  Please contact Bill if you are interested in donating.
 
The following Rotarians were the meeting volunteers:
  • Raffle Tickets: Bill Roy
  • Greeter: Chuck Moss
  • Sherriff: Marcia Kovacs
  • Bulletin Editor: Ryan Quinn
  • Host to Speaker: Charles Wickens
 
Two Minute Update: Joe Bauman
The Million Dollar Dinner is being hosted at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti, MI.  This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Rotary Foundation which as you may already know has been recognized as one of the best run charities in existence.  Our club and our district has a long history of giving generously to this event.  There are a multitude of ways to give to this important cause.  Every Rotarian Every Year, Multi Year gifts, inclusion of Rotary in your estate plan are just a few examples.  Please see Joe Bauman if you have questions about attending this wonderful event or if you simply want to give to support a great cause.  
 
Raffle: Daily pot: $11.  Winner: Norma Jean.  The 10 of spades remained elusive in the second drawing so the pot will grow for another week.  
 
Speaker: Julie Booksh
Julie’s southern spitfire sass mixed with her charm and compassion have helped ignite her successful private practice, corporate coaching sessions and online teachings. Whether working with individuals or groups, transformation is the goal. Companies including Ford, Chrysler and others have praised her refreshing perspective. She inspires people to find and live their most authentic life.
Julie was born and brought up in New Orleans. In 2009, she and her husband moved to Michigan. No stranger to change she works with clients in finding meaning, passion and courage. Julie has a natural ability to quickly connect with people. She has a gift of seeing through the chaos of everyday life. Her clients appreciate her ability to quickly pick up on what’s holding them back.
Julie completed her Masters in Counseling in New Orleans at Our Lady of Holy Cross College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Systems Theory, Energy Psychology, Mindfulness and Body Symptoms. Her education also includes undergraduate and graduate work in Business Management and Accounting. She worked in those fields for years before venturing into her life’s work.
Julie began her presentation by introducing the group to Guided Meditation.  Start with both feet on the floor.  Sit up straight. Close your eyes and turn your attention inward. Focus on your breath.  If your mind wanders, refocus on your breath.  Spend the next 3-5 minutes just allowing yourself to be present with your breath.  
Julie uses meditation to allow people to embrace the idea of presence and to allow themselves to be present.  
  • meditation has shown to provide positive changes to the structure and function of the brain
  • meditation also allows your body to relax.  It is only when the body is relaxed that it can rejuvenate and heal itself.
  • meditation also provides us the time to embrace the disturbances in our lives and process the events & emotions associated with those disturbances.  
She stressed the idea of giving yourself permission to pause and permission to be present.  She gave everyone a permission slip to:
  • to pause
  • to turn it off
  • to do one thing at a time
  • to change
  • to hold-off on answering immediately
  • to choose freely
  • to enjoy a meal without working
  • to fee before you fix.
To schedule a session or book Julie for an event, please call (248) 864-2123 or email Julie@JulieBooksh.com.
725 South Adams Road, Suite L-167
Birmingham, MI 48009
 
Next meeting is Feb. 20th  where Nancy Mauer from Director Leadership Oakland will be the presenter.
 
Meeting was closed with a round of Smiles.