President's Message
The club learned about some exciting changes to our annual BBQ fundraiser at 
Tuesday's meeting when Larry Krause gave us a report on what he and co-chair Jen Reynolds have been "cooking up." This year's version will be at the HERTHA building rather than under the tent by the dam. Also, in addition to the lunch menu we've been following, we're looking to add a breakfast menu.
Advantages to the changes are:
- Increased visibility at the event
- Less labor for set up and tear down
- Less labor to staff the meal
- Less concern about inclement weather
- Better options for getting workers from parking to the site
The hope is the changes will give us increased sales and exposure with a lightened labor burden, and more fun. Those wanting to help with the event planning should contact Larry or Jen.
Speaking of Serving...
Jim Hockin is feeling better, well enough to schedule a couple of service events for us in the next 2 weeks. Depending on the weather, we plan to meet either Tuesday 4/8 or Wednesday 4/9 at 3:30pm at the Maple Grove Cemetery to begin the
process of updating records of veteran gravesites. This a first part of the larger project to maintain those graves and insure that they can be decorated with flags on Memorial Day. Also, the first highway trash pickup is set for Saturday 4/12. And remember, any cash you find while picking up trash is yours to keep!
75th Year Anniversary Party
Plans are underway for a celebration of our club's 75th anniversary, set for June 9 at the Elk Rapids Marina in the evening. Save The Date notices will be going out soon, and we'll print tickets that club members can use to invite others to the event (although tickets won't be needed for entry). We plan to invite past club members, local partners and grant recipients, Rotary dignitaries, and everyone else, as it will be open to the public. Entertainment will be by Donna and Doc Probes with a Jimmy Buffet theme.
Our hope is to celebrate our club and anniversary, show the community who we are and the impact we have on our area, and potentially attract new members and donors.
Peace Scholars Looking for Hosts
Several Duke-UNC peace fellows are looking for AFE opportunities. Because of visa issues and anticipated travel bans, fellows at Duke-UNC have been advised not to leave the US for their summer internships. Organizers are looking for organizations or people who could host them for 8-12 weeks during June, July, and August. Anyone interested can contact Christina Lanzona, Rotary Peace Centers Program Officer, 847-866-3410.
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