February 22, 2016 Meeting Bulletin
February 22, 2016 Meeting Bulletin
Birmingham Rotary Club
Bulletin for 2/22/2016
Bulletin for 2/22/2016
Opening:
Welcome at 12:15 PM by Chris Winans
Invocation by: Joe Bauman
Opening Song: God Bless America sung by Ken Gass
Welcome at 12:15 PM by Chris Winans
Invocation by: Joe Bauman
Opening Song: God Bless America sung by Ken Gass
Volunteers:
- Lunch Tickets & Attendance: Alicia Green
- Raffle Tickets: Greg Burry
- Greeter: George Henry
- Bulletin Editor: Linda Hatfield
- 2 Minute Update: Cris Braun
- Sheriff: John Mucha
Guests:
- WickinsRashid…Guest of Charles Ron
- WickinsRandy Gudme…Guest of Charles
- Greg Jacob…Guest of Linda Hatfield
- Gail Poperashid…Guest of Mark Anderson
- Antonio Desales…Guest of Mark Anderson
- Dorian McBride…Guest of Mark Anderson
- Rebecca Sorenson…Guest of Mark Anderson
- WesterheideMike Dominick…Guest of John
- Carol Wood Peterson…to be inducted next week
- Jill Jones…to be inducted next week
- Don Riddell…Former District Governor
Announcements & Upcoming events:
- Master Tournament Raffle Tickets that are unsold please turn into Chris Winans
- Pontiac School reading Program on Wednesday and Thursday please see Norma Jean
- New Member Induction Monday Feb 29th
- 5-7pm at the Stand 24thThird Thursday to be on the Fourth Thursday, March
- February 29th speaker Antonio Luck, Managing director of Endeavor Detroit
- Happy Birthday: David Palmer (2/23), Cindy Broderick (2/25)
- Sheriff: A few of the notable donations were to Marsha for her hospitality at Flemings for our Third Thursday. David Palmer was wished a happy birthday by plenty of his friends.
- David Palmer donated a Birmingham Monopoly board that Charles auctioned to the highest bidder. Norma Jean Evans so nicely was the highest bidder at $125, which Charles so generously matched.
2 Minute Update:
Cris Braun told us about an upcoming event: Boomer Summit- City of Birmingham, Birmingham Shopping District, Baldwin Public Library and Next to be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 7:30 am
Boomer Summit Event
Join thought leaders from around the region for this exciting and collaborative event specifically designed for the Boomer Generation. This high-energy program, featuring speakers, music, videos, and information, is presented in partnership with Next, The Birmingham Shopping District, The Baldwin Public Library and the City of Birmingham.
Join hundreds of other Boomers for this fast paced program facilitated by Fox News Anchor Huel Perkins, and filled with recognized experts:
Gail Elliot Patricolo- Executive Director of Beaumont’s Integrated Medicine
Mind Body and Spirit: Finding Peace at Any Age
Amy S. Eckert, Travel Journalist, and Author of “100 Things To Do in Detroit Before you Die” and President of the Midwest Travel Writers Association
Open Doors: Travel in the Middle Years
Rick Bloom, Attorney & CPA, named one of the top Financial Advisers in the United States in 2015 by Barrons Magazine
How to Determine What You Will Need to Retire and Stay Retired!
Priscilla Perkins, Beaumont Hospitals, Senior Major Gift Officer
The Many Benefits of Volunteering and Career Transitions
Dr. Terri Orbuch, Oakland University Professor, Author, Therapist and “The Love Doctor”
Maintaining Healthy Relationships and Staying Connected
Also featuring a Showcase before and after the event with local businesses, life-long learning opportunities and nonprofits focused on the amenities, services and resources available to Baby Boomers.
Location: Groves High School Auditorium. Check box and then choose quantity to register.
Join thought leaders from around the region for this exciting and collaborative event specifically designed for the Boomer Generation. This high-energy program, featuring speakers, music, videos, and information, is presented in partnership with Next, The Birmingham Shopping District, The Baldwin Public Library and the City of Birmingham.
Join hundreds of other Boomers for this fast paced program facilitated by Fox News Anchor Huel Perkins, and filled with recognized experts:
Gail Elliot Patricolo- Executive Director of Beaumont’s Integrated Medicine
Mind Body and Spirit: Finding Peace at Any Age
Amy S. Eckert, Travel Journalist, and Author of “100 Things To Do in Detroit Before you Die” and President of the Midwest Travel Writers Association
Open Doors: Travel in the Middle Years
Rick Bloom, Attorney & CPA, named one of the top Financial Advisers in the United States in 2015 by Barrons Magazine
How to Determine What You Will Need to Retire and Stay Retired!
Priscilla Perkins, Beaumont Hospitals, Senior Major Gift Officer
The Many Benefits of Volunteering and Career Transitions
Dr. Terri Orbuch, Oakland University Professor, Author, Therapist and “The Love Doctor”
Maintaining Healthy Relationships and Staying Connected
Also featuring a Showcase before and after the event with local businesses, life-long learning opportunities and nonprofits focused on the amenities, services and resources available to Baby Boomers.
Location: Groves High School Auditorium. Check box and then choose quantity to register.
Speaker:
Renee Hintz is the Executive Director of Michigan Legacy Art Park. In this position since 2006, Hintz provides leadership and direction to the overall operations of and fundraising for the sculpture park.
Since opening in 1995, Michigan Legacy Art Park has gone from one man’s vision to share Michigan’s unique history through the lens of art and sculpture, to being the cultural and community asset it is today.
Founded by the late internationally acclaimed artist David Barr (b. 1939 – 2015), the Art Park is a natural extension and reflection of his work and global influence. Barr envisioned creating a place in nature for artists to install art inspired by the stories of the people, events and natural resources that continue to shape the legacy of Michigan. Committed to artistic excellence, the objective remains the same today: curate a collection of permanent and ephemeral works of art for the purpose of engaging visitors with a visual, intellectual and emotional experience to deepen their understanding of Michigan’s history, culture and environment.
Founded by the late internationally acclaimed artist David Barr (b. 1939 – 2015), the Art Park is a natural extension and reflection of his work and global influence. Barr envisioned creating a place in nature for artists to install art inspired by the stories of the people, events and natural resources that continue to shape the legacy of Michigan. Committed to artistic excellence, the objective remains the same today: curate a collection of permanent and ephemeral works of art for the purpose of engaging visitors with a visual, intellectual and emotional experience to deepen their understanding of Michigan’s history, culture and environment.
A few points about the Art Park:
Located on 30 acres in Thompsonville, the park is leased long-term for $1 per year from Crystal Mountain, where the park is located.
There are 47 outdoor sculptures along the almost 2 mile hiking trail. The sculptures reference events in Michigan’s history, including geology, environment and culture.
There are also 31 poetry stones within the park.
The Art Park presented its 20th concert season of Summer Sounds in 2015 featuring musicians from across the state.
Several improvements have been made in 2014-2015 through funds raised through the park’s Art Access for All capital campaign. The $500,000 campaign is 66% funded and will end June 30, 2016. Some of those improvements include:
1. A rebuilt amphitheater shell, deck, and stairs.
2. A new, accessible trail, providing for visitors of all ages, needs and abilities.
3. A new retaining wall and stairs to the upper trail beyond the amphitheater.
4. A new sculpture acquisition, Communications Vine by Eric Troffkin, a symbolic piece representing the growth of cell towers and communications technology within the Michigan landscape.
5. An expanded “outdoor classroom,” at the Mo and Linda White Discovery Grove, a learning venue for schoolchildren who visit the park on field trips.
6. Hired Education Director Patricia Innis.
7. Built a much-needed storage building
The Art Park celebrated 20 years in September 2015. Our signature fundraising event, the Legacy Gala, was the celebratory affair held August 21.
Over 10,000 visitors come to the Art Park each year.
Located on 30 acres in Thompsonville, the park is leased long-term for $1 per year from Crystal Mountain, where the park is located.
There are 47 outdoor sculptures along the almost 2 mile hiking trail. The sculptures reference events in Michigan’s history, including geology, environment and culture.
There are also 31 poetry stones within the park.
The Art Park presented its 20th concert season of Summer Sounds in 2015 featuring musicians from across the state.
Several improvements have been made in 2014-2015 through funds raised through the park’s Art Access for All capital campaign. The $500,000 campaign is 66% funded and will end June 30, 2016. Some of those improvements include:
1. A rebuilt amphitheater shell, deck, and stairs.
2. A new, accessible trail, providing for visitors of all ages, needs and abilities.
3. A new retaining wall and stairs to the upper trail beyond the amphitheater.
4. A new sculpture acquisition, Communications Vine by Eric Troffkin, a symbolic piece representing the growth of cell towers and communications technology within the Michigan landscape.
5. An expanded “outdoor classroom,” at the Mo and Linda White Discovery Grove, a learning venue for schoolchildren who visit the park on field trips.
6. Hired Education Director Patricia Innis.
7. Built a much-needed storage building
The Art Park celebrated 20 years in September 2015. Our signature fundraising event, the Legacy Gala, was the celebratory affair held August 21.
Over 10,000 visitors come to the Art Park each year.