October 29, 2026

Club President Bob Vipond shared messages from Rotary International and our Rotary District about leadership and creating a lasting impact. The club is tasked with continuing its efforts of Service Above Self while seeking new members and creating a succession plan for club leadership.

Deb Kinnaird led a Halloween costume contest, with Kathy Bromley winning Scariest Costume (up against new member Andy Fay) and Cowboy Bob Vipond earning the overall award for Best Costume.

Photos/Notes: Patti Klevorn

Auction Details

Timeline:

• Auction Gala tickets are available to purchase in the Qgiv app or on the Auction website   Select 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.

STRIVE students and their mentors carved pumpkins, learned about work opportunities and programs through Michigan Works!, and enjoyed a chicken fajita bar for lunch. 

Next, students and mentors will join us at our club meeting/party on December 17.

Photos/Information: Patti Klevorn

November 12 - Wiley Moore, Air Force Wounded Warrior Ambassador

November 19 - Club Mini Auction

November 26 - No meeting

December 2 - Auction Gala

December 3 - Rotary at Night

• Lunch is $12.00.  Credit Cards are accepted! 
   
• November 3 - Auction Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m.
   
• November 4 - Interact Club Board Meeting 7:00 a.m. 
   
• November 6 - Auction items are due
   
• November 10 - Interact Club Meeting 7:00 a.m.
   
• November 10 - Auction Committee Meeting  5:30 p.m.
   
• November 17 - Auction Committee Meeting  5:30 p.m.
   
• November 19 - Club Mini Auction
   
• November 24 - Auction Committee Meeting  5:30 p.m.
   
• December 2 - Auction Gala
   
• December 31 - Rotary magazine Photo Awards submission deadline.  
  Contest details
   

2027

• April 16-18 - Joint District Conference - Crystal Mountain Resort