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May 11, 2020 Meeting Bulletin
BIRMINGHAM ROTARY CLUB
WEEKLY BULLETIN AND MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE BIRMINGHAM ROTARY CLUB
May 11, 2020
Zoom Meeting I.D. 181471768
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by President John Schrot.
PRESENT: Attendance sheet is attached as Exhibit A. Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Bylaws, there is a quorum present.
GUESTS: Carol Marsh and Bill Collin of the Frankfort Rotary Club, Renee Floer of the West Bloomfield Rotary Club, Sharna Thatcher of the Auburn Hills Rotary Club, Kevin Dietz, today’s speaker.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
“God Bless America” was led by Bill Roy
The Rotary 4 Way test was recited by all present.
INVOCATION: Joe Bauman delivered the invocation--“Success” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
VOLUNTEERS:
Invocation/inspiration: Joe Bauman
Bulletin Editor/Secretary: Bill Roy
2 Minute Update: Charles Wickins
Host to Speaker: John Schrot
BOARD VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Pursuant to the Club Bylaws, the Club conducts an election for vacant Board seats at the annual meeting. Election Committee chairs Chris Mc Logan and Rich Shapack have sent each member a ballot, which they asked be returned to them by the meeting. At 12:15 p.m., President John asked if there was anyone present who had not voted and who wished to vote. If so, ballots would be accepted by e-mail up to 12:25 p.m. Chris McLogan went over voting instructions and repeated Rich Shapack’s e-mail address, where votes must be sent.
2 MINUTE UPDATE: Charles Wickins gave an update on how he is sheltering at home. Charles is playing golf (with mixed results), watching concerts (which seem to be improving in quality), staying well (which includes learning how to plank), and unfortunately eating too much chicken.
PRESIDENTS REPORT:
President John Schrot reported that there is an article in the Rotarian this month about Steve Durant, a member of the Detroit Rotary Club who overcame various health deficits and has become an inspirational leader and role model.
President John also reported that he has been in touch with City Manager and Board Member Joe Valentine, who indicates that the Memorial Day program this year will be virtual. The City may allow one Rotarian to attend in person. John asks for feedback as to whom should represent the Club at the event.
President John went through the attendees and personally greeted all present.
President John also extended an offer to all members of the Club. If the Club can be of any service, please contact President John and he will make every effort to help.
SPEAKERS COMMITTEE:
Wendee Haugh indicated that if anyone has an idea for a speaker, please let her know. There are several openings in June and beyond.
MEMBERSHIP MINUTE:
Linda Hatfield reported that the District Membership committee is meeting this week.
VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR:
Bryan Frank described the virtual happy hour which was held May 7th at 5:30 p.m. The theme of the gathering was hats. Marsha Kovacs won the prize (drinks on Bryan at the next face to face happy hour) with her Cinco de Mayo theme hat, followed closely by Bob Swanson in his Lone Ranger hat (query-would the Lone Ranger have to put the mask over his mouth when palavering with Tonto?).
The Club is planning to have a virtual happy hour every two weeks. Next Happy Hour is May 21.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was your favorite children’s program when you were little?
Answers were Howdy Doody-Dave Underdown, Soupy Sales Chris Winans and Bill Roy, with nostalgic memories of Edgewater Park and the Walled Lake Casino.
RESULTS OF DIRECTOR ELECTION:
At 12:35 p.m. Rich Shapack announced the results of the Board of Directors Election.
The following were elected to Board of Directors terms which will commence July 1, 2020:
George Stern
Vic Pooler
Mark Cooper
Congratulations to the successful candidates, and thanks to all who participated.
SPEAKER:
President John introduced Kevin Dietz, President of Dietz Connect, a journalist for over 30 years, with several decades of award winning service as a reporter for WDIV Detroit.
Kevin recounted some of the big stories which he covered, including Desert Storm, Kwame Kilpatrick, Jimmy Hoffa, Dr. Kevorkian, 9/11, Oakland County Child Killer and Nancy Kerrigan. He is most proud, however, of stories in which he was able to be of some service to those whose stories he was covering, such as victims of Hurricane Andrew, victims of “Dr. P”, the back alley abortion provider, the lengthy incarceration of “White Boy Rick” Wershe, who is finally going to see freedom after 35 years, and Floyd Dent, who asked Kevin to witness his execution and express his remorse to the victim’s family and his love to his own family.
Kevin indicated that he heeded the advice of Bill Bonds, who told him rather than focusing on journalism and communications classes, he should strive to learn as much he can about everything, since every story will have a different subject.
SMILE: Led by Bill Roy
President John bid everyone farewell and reminded everyone to Connect the World.
Our next meeting will be May 18 at noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Roy
Bulletin Editor
Assistant Secretary, Birmingham Rotary
May 11, 2020
Zoom Meeting I.D. 181471768
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by President John Schrot.
PRESENT: Attendance sheet is attached as Exhibit A. Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Bylaws, there is a quorum present.
GUESTS: Carol Marsh and Bill Collin of the Frankfort Rotary Club, Renee Floer of the West Bloomfield Rotary Club, Sharna Thatcher of the Auburn Hills Rotary Club, Kevin Dietz, today’s speaker.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
“God Bless America” was led by Bill Roy
The Rotary 4 Way test was recited by all present.
INVOCATION: Joe Bauman delivered the invocation--“Success” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
VOLUNTEERS:
Invocation/inspiration: Joe Bauman
Bulletin Editor/Secretary: Bill Roy
2 Minute Update: Charles Wickins
Host to Speaker: John Schrot
BOARD VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Pursuant to the Club Bylaws, the Club conducts an election for vacant Board seats at the annual meeting. Election Committee chairs Chris Mc Logan and Rich Shapack have sent each member a ballot, which they asked be returned to them by the meeting. At 12:15 p.m., President John asked if there was anyone present who had not voted and who wished to vote. If so, ballots would be accepted by e-mail up to 12:25 p.m. Chris McLogan went over voting instructions and repeated Rich Shapack’s e-mail address, where votes must be sent.
2 MINUTE UPDATE: Charles Wickins gave an update on how he is sheltering at home. Charles is playing golf (with mixed results), watching concerts (which seem to be improving in quality), staying well (which includes learning how to plank), and unfortunately eating too much chicken.
PRESIDENTS REPORT:
President John Schrot reported that there is an article in the Rotarian this month about Steve Durant, a member of the Detroit Rotary Club who overcame various health deficits and has become an inspirational leader and role model.
President John also reported that he has been in touch with City Manager and Board Member Joe Valentine, who indicates that the Memorial Day program this year will be virtual. The City may allow one Rotarian to attend in person. John asks for feedback as to whom should represent the Club at the event.
President John went through the attendees and personally greeted all present.
President John also extended an offer to all members of the Club. If the Club can be of any service, please contact President John and he will make every effort to help.
SPEAKERS COMMITTEE:
Wendee Haugh indicated that if anyone has an idea for a speaker, please let her know. There are several openings in June and beyond.
MEMBERSHIP MINUTE:
Linda Hatfield reported that the District Membership committee is meeting this week.
VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR:
Bryan Frank described the virtual happy hour which was held May 7th at 5:30 p.m. The theme of the gathering was hats. Marsha Kovacs won the prize (drinks on Bryan at the next face to face happy hour) with her Cinco de Mayo theme hat, followed closely by Bob Swanson in his Lone Ranger hat (query-would the Lone Ranger have to put the mask over his mouth when palavering with Tonto?).
The Club is planning to have a virtual happy hour every two weeks. Next Happy Hour is May 21.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was your favorite children’s program when you were little?
Answers were Howdy Doody-Dave Underdown, Soupy Sales Chris Winans and Bill Roy, with nostalgic memories of Edgewater Park and the Walled Lake Casino.
RESULTS OF DIRECTOR ELECTION:
At 12:35 p.m. Rich Shapack announced the results of the Board of Directors Election.
The following were elected to Board of Directors terms which will commence July 1, 2020:
George Stern
Vic Pooler
Mark Cooper
Congratulations to the successful candidates, and thanks to all who participated.
SPEAKER:
President John introduced Kevin Dietz, President of Dietz Connect, a journalist for over 30 years, with several decades of award winning service as a reporter for WDIV Detroit.
Kevin recounted some of the big stories which he covered, including Desert Storm, Kwame Kilpatrick, Jimmy Hoffa, Dr. Kevorkian, 9/11, Oakland County Child Killer and Nancy Kerrigan. He is most proud, however, of stories in which he was able to be of some service to those whose stories he was covering, such as victims of Hurricane Andrew, victims of “Dr. P”, the back alley abortion provider, the lengthy incarceration of “White Boy Rick” Wershe, who is finally going to see freedom after 35 years, and Floyd Dent, who asked Kevin to witness his execution and express his remorse to the victim’s family and his love to his own family.
Kevin indicated that he heeded the advice of Bill Bonds, who told him rather than focusing on journalism and communications classes, he should strive to learn as much he can about everything, since every story will have a different subject.
SMILE: Led by Bill Roy
President John bid everyone farewell and reminded everyone to Connect the World.
Our next meeting will be May 18 at noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Roy
Bulletin Editor
Assistant Secretary, Birmingham Rotary