TSgt Moore will chat with us about his 20 years 13 days of service with the USAF, including unforeseen twists along the way. Wiley is a Contracting Specialist and Strategic Buyer, with a career in procurement, contracting, and adaptive sports advocacy.
Duty Assignments: Luke AFB AZ, Osan AB Republic of Korea, Pearl Harbor HI, Tyndall AFB FL, Eskan Village Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lackland AFB TX
Hometown: Farmers Union NC Current Location: San Antonio, TX
Live by Quote: Everything is OK in the end, if it's not OK, it's not the end.
Wiley is Jac Russell's son-in-law. Wiley has a story you won't want to miss.
Lunch: Big Apple Bagels
Meeting Location: Mason County Historical Society
Meeting help needed: Set up, lunch money collection, 50/50 ticket sales, tear down
We had a very successful Rotary @ Night meeting at Jamesport with 18 people present, including spouses and partners.
We celebrated Pat Patterson’s birthday with a cake provided by Pat and a rousing song to boot. President Bob introduced a November Flash Project to Benefit Blue Hat Ministries, Inc. – Thrive House Ludington. Items will be collected at our Club Mini Auction on November 19th.
Notes: Bob V. Photo: Dale H.
Thank you for your service:
Tom Calabretta – United States Navy - 1965-1969
Ryan Howe – United States Air Force - 21 years
Steve Hunt – United States Army
Renee Malburg - United States Army
Ron Mousel – United States Army - 8 years
Bob Vipond - Army Reserve - 1990-1996
If you are missing from this list, please let me know.
November Flash Project to benefit Blue Hat Ministries, Inc. – Thrive House Ludington. Items will be collected at our Club Mini Auction on November 19th.
Auction Details
Timeline:
Auction Gala tickets are available to purchase in the Qgiv app or on the Auction websiteSelect the Register link at the top of the homepage.
Forms for Auction items are due by 11/6/26
Online Auction opens for business on 11/20 at 8:00 a.m. and closes 12/2 at 7:30 p.m.
Auction Gala - 12/2 - Lincoln Hills
Reminders:
Each Auction item needs a form, with complete details about the item
Take items and forms to Greenridge Realty (across from Walgreens)
What you can do now:
Contact the donors on your list
Spread the word - we need bidders, attendees, etc. Give blue cards to friends, businesses, bulletin boards, etc. Share social media posts.
Bottles of wine are needed for wine basket raffles. You can bring to Club meetings or Greenridge.
What you can do later:
Help is needed the day before and the day of the Auction.
Help is needed at the Auction.
Auction forms, solicitation letters and blue cards will be available at Club meetings and at Greenridge.
There is a list of businesses that are not assigned to a Rotarian. Please review the list and adopt if you are able.
Mary Lou Ohnsman reports that the Ludington Petunia Parade (LPP) has purchased a brand new 2026 Ford F-550 CAB/CHASSIS from Baker Ford Ludington. The purchase was made with the funds collected ($65,000) in their capital campaign for which the Rotary Club of Ludington raised $10,000. LPP was able to purchase a new truck by re-using the steel flatbed from the current truck. This vehicle has a 5-year warranty.
Great news, LPP!
Pints for Polio
Join Hart and Shelby Rotary for an evening of trivia, drinks, prizes, and community support! Every donation will be matched by the Shelby Rotary Club and Hart Rotary Club, helping fund global polio eradication efforts.
What’s YOUR Rotary NEXT?
Maybe it’s helping shape the next generation of leaders!
Have you ever wondered how you could make an even greater impact through Rotary? Do you have a passion for empowering young people, developing future leaders, or creating life-changing experiences?
Then our next “What’s YOUR Rotary NEXT?” District Volunteer Opportunities session is for YOU!
Join us for a special opportunity to meet, connect, and be inspired by the dedicated leaders of District 6290’s Youth Services Committee. Discover the incredible programs that are changing young lives and learn how YOU can get involved!
Meet Our Youth Services Leaders
You'll hear firsthand from:
Gerald Hopkins – Interact Chair
Catherine Ristola Bass – Rotary Youth Exchange
Jason Fogel – El Salvador International Service Project
John Noling – Life Leadership Conference Co-Chair
Dan Sleeman – Youth Services and STRIVE Chair
Dale Horowski – Lead Education Facilitator and Youth Protections Chair
