Rotarians Celebrate Holidays

Annual Christmas Program Features Musical Members

December 23, 2008
By: Stephen Kent

Last Weeks Meeting - December 23, 2008
Rotarians celebrated the season with their annual musical program. Maestro Leo Najar organized a group of the talented members of the club and guests artists presented musical offerings. The Club welcomed many guests and family members to the special day.

Prior to the program Kathy Czerwinski presented Nancy Cusick with her Paul Harris Fellow Plus Four pin and Chuck Cusick with his PH Plus Five pin. The Paul Harris Fellowship recognizes individuals for their contribution of one thousand dollars to the Rotary Foundation.

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CLUB NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rotary Homecoming: Rob Clark announced the February 3, 2009 meeting as Rotary Homecoming day. Past members and prospects will be invited to this special meeting.

Membership: The next new member orientation will be held January 7, 2009 at the Stein House.

Vocational Days will be March 3 and 24. Please tell Griff or Ralph by January 13 if you plan to participate. Pinconning schools will be added this year so that will mean more students. You can download the form from the club web site.

Golf Outing: Tim Holsworth reported that the golf outing has been scheduled for June 1, 2009.

Anyone who would like a new name badge to reflect a classification change should contact Steve Kent.

Breezes Reporters Wanted: If you'd like to help write the weekly Breezes please see Steve Kent. It's an easy job. No experience necessary. High Pay (well at least a lot of thanks).

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Upcoming Programs

(See the official schedule at RotaryBayCity.org )

Dec 30: DNR Officer Holly Pennoni will discuss the reasons behind this year's deer baiting ban and other responsibilities of the DNR.

Jan 6: Great Lakes Environmental Film Festival Hear about this Bay City festival for student films, now in its second year.

Jan 13: City of Bay City Rehabilitation programs Bay Area Housing's Neighborhood Preservation Program and the City of Bay City Redevelopment Dept. team up to talk about rehab loans, preserving neighborhoods, and general rehab programs in our beautiful City.

Jan 20: Google.com Dave McCann will discuss Google's major investment in the Ann Arbor area and other plans for expansion and for Michigan operations.

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And Now, Direct From the Rotary Holiday Program

Molly and Lee Newton
Barb Fisher reads The Night Before Christmas	Joy Butler reads The Christmas Fairie of Strausburg
Andy Rogers, Leo Najar, Rob Clark, Monica Spencer, Ron Bloomfield
Leo Najar, Andreas Teich, Rob Clark, Chuck Brooks

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