Posted by John Ester on Feb 12, 2019
Peggy Case is the President of the Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation (MCWC), a grass-roots nonprofit dedicated to water conservation and water justice. She sees the major threats to water supply as sewage and fertilizers, chemicals, and the oil and gas industry.
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Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation
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John Ester
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2019-02-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 05, 2019
David Sylvester presents a Service Above Self Award to Benzie Central 8th Grader Michael Robert Musgrave while father Mike looks on.
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Service Above Self in the Middle School
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John Ester
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2019-02-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 05, 2019
Carissa Savage and her husband Nathan Cornell own and operate Lost Lake Farm in Honor. It is a 40-acre tract of woods and fields, with 1.5 acres in vegetable production and an 8-acre pasture for pigs.
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Lost Lake Farm in Honor
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John Ester
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2019-02-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 24, 2019
On January 24 Dave and Jan Wynne read to 1st and 2nd graders at the Lake Ann Elementary School.
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Reading is FUNdamental
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John Ester
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2019-01-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 22, 2019
Today we heard from Northwest Michigan Works! staff members (from the left) Susan Ward, Shelly VanderMeulen, Sharon Laraway Gordon, Sue Oseland and Mary Szwed.
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Northwest Michigan Works!
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John Ester
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2019-01-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 22, 2019
Benzie Central High School's Science Olympiad Team was one of the recipients of funds following the Foundation's recent quarterly review of grant applications. Some of the Team members are pictured here with their coach, Jalen Williams.
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Sunrise Rotary Foundation Awards Grants
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John Ester
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2019-01-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 18, 2018
Tim Furbacher is the Nordic Program Director of the Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC). While CCSC has a full slate of programs to bring affordable alpine (downhill) and nordic (cross-country) skiing to local residents, Tim's focus today was on the NordicRocks program for our area's elementary schools.
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Crystal Comm. Ski Club--Nordic Rocks Program
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John Ester
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2018-12-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 18, 2018
High School Senior Abby Bretzke receives Service Above Self recognition from Sunrise Rotarian David Sylvester. At Benzie Central Abby has maintained a 4.0 GPA while being captain of the cross-country, basketball and track teams.
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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John Ester
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2018-12-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 07, 2018
Val Gerhart reads to 1st graders at Betsie Valley Elementary School in Thompsonville.
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1st Grade Reading is FUNdamental
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John Ester
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2018-12-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 04, 2018
Sarah Lucas is the Director of Community Development for Networks Northwest. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Sarah is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners and has been a practicing planner in Northwest Michigan for over 15 years.
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Networks Northwest
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John Ester
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2018-12-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 30, 2018
On November 29 and 3o Sunrise Rotary conducted CHOICES workshops for Benzie Central 8th graders.
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Sunrise Rotary presents CHOICES
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John Ester
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2018-11-30 05:00:00Z |
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The Michigan ACEs Initiative is a state wide effort to create awareness in communities across Michigan. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study demonstrates the correlation between toxic doses of stress hormones in childhood and health outcomes both physical and mental. As an ACEs Master Trainer Mary Gruman, our speaker today, is charged with bringing this science to decision makers in the hope of creating collaboration to reduce ACEs.
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Michigan ACEs Intiative
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David Wynne
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2018-11-27 05:00:00Z |
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Patty Roth is a social emotional educator for MSU Extension targeting key areas of importance to Michigan. Today she focused on improving health and nutrition in Michigan residents with Mindfulness as a technique.
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Social Emotional Programming
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David Wynne
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2018-11-20 05:00:00Z |
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Mckai Henry receives Service Above Self Award for November.
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Service Above Self Award
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David Wynne
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2018-11-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 13, 2018
Dennis Wiand gave us an update of Zero Gravity's use of drones to assist inland lakes.
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More on Drone Monitoring of Inland Lakes
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John Ester
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2018-11-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester
Jim Hamp is Crystal Lake's resident expert on aquatic invasive species, having conducted an aquatic plant survey there over the last several years.
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Drone Monitoring of Aquatic Invasive Species
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John Ester
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2018-11-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 06, 2018
Jane Perrino is the Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator at the Benzie Conservation District.
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Benzie Conservation District Update
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John Ester
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2018-11-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 06, 2018
Tad Peacock is the Executive Director of the Benzie Conservation District.
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Benzie Conservation District Update
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John Ester
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2018-11-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 06, 2018
Today we inducted two new members: Jack Harnish (on the left) and Ross Stephenson (on the right).
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More New Members!
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John Ester
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2018-11-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 30, 2018
Our own Clark Brown educated us on the Civil Air Patrol, the all-volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.
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The Civil Air Patrol
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John Ester
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2018-10-30 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 30, 2018
Today we learned how Kim Simon found his way to Benzie County and Sunrise Rotary.
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New Member Bio
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John Ester
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2018-10-30 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 30, 2018
Jeff looks on as Michael Musgrave addresses the membership after his induction.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2018-10-30 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 26, 2018
Mac Whisner was among the Sunrise Rotarians on hand to help Wayne and Joan Webber provide coats, boots, hats, gloves and socks to Benzie County elementary students.
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Webber Foundation Clothing Giveaway
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John Ester
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2018-10-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 24, 2018
On October 24 we cleaned up our designated Adopt-a-Highway portion of M-115. A good turn-out of Sunrise Rotarians made for quick work--the whole job in an hour!
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Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up
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John Ester
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2018-10-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 23, 2018
Peter Gerhart is a law professor at Case Western University in Ohio. He spoke to us about social morality in law.
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Morality in Law
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John Ester
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2018-10-23 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 23, 2018
Dave Wynne of the Sunrise Foundation Board presents a symbolic check for $2,730 to Al Jongekrijg and Val Gerhart of the Advocates for Benzie County to implement the Dolly Parton Imagination library in Benzie County.
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Foundation Support for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
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John Ester
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2018-10-23 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 16, 2018
School sponsor Rebecca looks on as Benzie Central senior Annabelle Fortine receives Service Above Self recognition from David Sylvester.
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Service Above Self at Benzie Central
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John Ester
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2018-10-16 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 09, 2018
Heather Shumaker explained that Saving Arcadia is a work of narrative non-fiction--non-fiction that reads like a novel.
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Saving Arcadia
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John Ester
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2018-10-09 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 03, 2018
Gary Gordon was one of the Sunrise Rotarians on hand at Shop-N-Save for the BACN Food Drive.
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Helping Out BACN
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2018-10-03 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 02, 2018
Before addressing the Club, District Governor Brian Robertson presents Club member Michelle Russell with Paul Harris recognition while Club President Jeff Rabidoux looks on.
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Our District Governor Visits
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John Ester
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2018-10-02 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 25, 2018
Describing herself as a full-time realtor and part-time pharmacist, Jenn Stewart gave us a short version of her life story.
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New Member Bio
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John Ester
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2018-09-25 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 18, 2018
Carolyn Thayer of Plan It Wild explained why it is important to use native plants for shoreline landscaping.
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Shoreline Stewardship with Michigan Native Plants
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John Ester
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2018-09-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 11, 2018
Val Gerhart and Mary Ann Behms told us about the Local College Access Network that seeks to encourage youth to pursue post-secondary education.
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Benzie County Local College Access Network
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John Ester
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2018-09-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 11, 2018
Today we inducted Kim Simon into Benzie Sunrise Rotary.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2018-09-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 04, 2018
Paul Gerhart was our second AmeriCorps speaker.
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AmeriCorps
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John Ester
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2018-09-04 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 04, 2018
A graduate of Michigan Tech, Leah Wachlin was the first of our two speakers. She spent a year in the AmeriCorps VISTA program, working behind the scenes with students in Manistee.
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AmeriCorps: A year of service within the U.S.
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John Ester
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2018-09-04 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 28, 2018
Our own Dave Wynne told us about the non-profit he and his siblings formed to provide homes and education for indigenous Mayans at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
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Guatemala Housing Alliance
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John Ester
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2018-08-28 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 21, 2018
David Oellerich gets welcomed into Benzie Sunrise Rotary by President Jeff Rabidoux.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2018-08-21 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 14, 2018
Becky Ewing began her work at Rotary Charities in 2008 as the Program Officer. She became the Associate Director in 2013, and on July 1 of this year she succeeded Marsha Smith as Executive Director. She has local ties to Benzie County, having recently acquired a place on Little Platte Lake.
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Rotary Charities Update Continued
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John Ester
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2018-08-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 14, 2018
Marsha Smith served as Executive Director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City from 1997 until stepping down recently with retirement pending in January of 2019.
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Rotary Charities Update
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John Ester
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2018-08-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 14, 2018
Alexis Perry is the newest winner of our most prestigious scholarship--a $1,000 scholarship renewable each year for three more years.
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New Winner of a Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship
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John Ester
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2018-08-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 14, 2018
Assistant District Governor Jon Carlin was on hand to present Benzie Sunrise with a certificate of Outstanding Service in connection with our support of the youth exchange program.
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District Recognition
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John Ester
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2018-08-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 07, 2018
John Modlin, MD, is the Deputy Director for Polio Research and Development at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He also has long-time local ties with Crystal Lake.
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Polio Eradication Update
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John Ester
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2018-08-07 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 31, 2018
Tim Evans of Traverse City Home Inspections LLC explained the role of inspections in both commercial and residential real estate.
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Home Inspections
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John Ester
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2018-07-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 31, 2018
Theil Theil was present to publicize his program about the needs of South Sudan: "The Journey of Undying Hope."
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The Journey of Undying Hope
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John Ester
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2018-07-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 24, 2018
Following our meeting Bill Anderson presented a symbolic check for $3,000 to John Parkin and Kay Bond of Advocates for Benzie County.
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Advocates of Benzie County
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John Ester
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2018-07-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 24, 2018
A Peace Corps veteran and Washington, DC Rotarian, Carrie Hessler-Radelet is President of Project Concern International (PCI).
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US Global Leadership and Rotary
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John Ester
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2018-07-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 24, 2018
Skip Comer receives a $1,000 check from Jeff for Blessings in a Backpack.
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Blessings in a Backpack
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John Ester
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2018-07-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 24, 2018
In 2015 Marcy Fries was the first winner of a $1,000 Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship.
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Renewal of a Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship
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John Ester
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2018-07-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 24, 2018
On a busy morning Jacob Ingleston was recognized as the recipient of one of our Choices Scholarships.
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Benzie Central Choices Scholarship
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John Ester
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2018-07-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 17, 2018
Michelle Thompson, Benzie County Treasurer, educated us on the Benzie County Land Bank Authority for which she is the Chair.
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Benzie County Land Bank Authority
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John Ester
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2018-07-17 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 10, 2018
Hailing from Chattanooga, Phil Lambert has been coming to the shores of Crystal Lake for many years.
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New Member Bio
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John Ester
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2018-07-10 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 10, 2018
Jane Perrino and Tad Peacock urged support of the Conservation District's request for a millage renewal on the August 7 ballot.
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Benzie Conservation District Seeks Support
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John Ester
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2018-07-10 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 10, 2018
Robert Stewart won a $1,000 Choices scholarship at Benzie Central this year.
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Another Scholarship Winner
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John Ester
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2018-07-10 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 10, 2018
Brayden Huddleston returned today for the first renewal of his $1,000 Choices Scholarship.
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Renewal of a Choices Scholarship
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John Ester
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2018-07-10 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 19, 2018
Rotarian Chuck Oldanie provided an update on Rotary International's collaborative initiative with Habitat for Humanity that he first told us about two years ago.
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Update on a Global Cooperative Initiative
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John Ester
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2018-06-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 19, 2018
Today President Kris Thomas ran the Annual Membership Meeting of the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Foundation.
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Sunrise Rotary Foundation Annual Meeting
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John Ester
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2018-06-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 19, 2018
Today we inducted another new member: Jenn Sterling.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2018-06-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 13, 2018
At last week's 6th grade awards program we gave the 22 students their Middle School Interact Club key chains.
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Interact at Benzie Central
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John Ester
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2018-06-13 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 12, 2018
Dave Clasen, Principal of Benzie Central's Middle School and High School, gave us an update on the programs Sunrise Rotary has established at the Benzie Central Schools.
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Sunrise Rotary's Programs at Benzie Central
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John Ester
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2018-06-12 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 08, 2018
On June 6 at a dinner at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club the Zonta Club of Traverse City announced that Kris Thomas had won the 2018 ATHENA Award.
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Sunrise Rotarian Wins 2018 ATHENA Award
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John Ester
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2018-06-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 05, 2018
Crystal Mountain CEO Jim MacInnes described how the resort is using more clean energy for everyone's benefit.
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Crystal Mountain's Clean Energy Initiatives
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John Ester
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2018-06-05 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 29, 2018
President and CEO of the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Dave Mengebier gave us a GTRCF update.
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Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
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John Ester
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2018-05-29 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 29, 2018
Paige Cutler returned today for the renewal of her $1,000 Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship.
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Renewal of a Tim Krause Scholarship
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John Ester
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2018-05-29 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 22, 2018
Robert Downes, author of the acclaimed "Windigo Moon," described life for the Ojibwe Indians in the early times.
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Life in Native America 400 Years Ago
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John Ester
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2018-05-22 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 22, 2018
Benzie Central Middle School student Natalie Fritz receives Service Above Self recognition from Sunrise Rotarian Trina Garner.
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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John Ester
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2018-05-22 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 15, 2018
Today we heard from four representatives of the Paul Oliver Living & Rehab Center and Skilled Therapies: Adrienne Jones, Kathy Pilon, Stephanie Williams and Kristi Johnson (from the left in the photo).
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Paul Oliver Living & Rehab Center
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John Ester
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2018-05-15 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 15, 2018
Today we welcomed Phil Lambert as the newest member of Benzie Sunrise Rotary.
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We Welcome Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2018-05-15 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 08, 2018
Sunrise Rotarian Val Gerhart holds up a basket of bread and other goodies that went to every Benzie Central School to honor the school's educators.
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Teacher Appreciation Day
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John Ester
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2018-05-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 08, 2018
Today we welcomed in our newest member: Norma Corwin of Elberta.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2018-05-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 01, 2018
Nancy Grote and Jennifer Abel head up the Traverse City branch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a book-giving program that mails free books to children in participating communities from birth until age five.
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library
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John Ester
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2018-05-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 24, 2018
For the last two and a half years Kelly Ottinger has been the Fundraising Coordinator for BACN (Benzie Area Christian Neighbors), a nonprofit that has been serving the community for 35 years.
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A Few Slices of BACN
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John Ester
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2018-04-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 24, 2018
Benzie Central Senior Lauren Nordbeck receives Service Above Self recognition from Sunrise Rotarian David Sylvester.
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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John Ester
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2018-04-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 10, 2018
Today Sunrise Rotarian Roger Perry gave us a guided tour of Ecuador.
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Exploring Ecuador: A Land of Contrasts & Mysteries
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John Ester
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2018-04-10 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 13, 2018
Raised in Midland and a graduate of Ferris State University and Aquinas College, Phyllis Kladder is an accountant for Presto Tech Solutions in Grand Rapids.
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New Member Bio
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John Ester
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2018-02-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 06, 2018
A graduate of Benzie Central and CMU, Josh Stoltz became Grow Benzie's first Executive Director eight years ago.
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Grow Benzie: An Update
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John Ester
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2018-02-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 06, 2018
Today Allison Barker received Service Above Self recognition from Sunrise Rotary.
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Service Above Self
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John Ester
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2018-02-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 30, 2018
Xavier Verna is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Ramsdell Regional Theatre for the Arts.
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Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
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John Ester
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2018-01-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 16, 2018
Kathi Houston is the Volunteer Services Coordinator at the Family Division of the 19th Circuit Court in Beulah.
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Volunteer Services at the Benzie County Circuit Court
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John Ester
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2018-01-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 16, 2018
A camera-shy Roger Perry receives Paul Harris recognition from Steve Mitchell.
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Paul Harris Recognition
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John Ester
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2018-01-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 09, 2018
Val and Bruce Gerhart amused the crowd (and each other) with their tag-team new member bios.
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New Member Bios
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John Ester
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2018-01-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 19, 2017
Certified Peer Recovery Coach Scott Scholten's job is to offer "A Lifeboat of Hope in a Sea of Despair."
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Recovery from Addiction
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John Ester
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2017-12-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 19, 2017
Steve inducts Bruce Gerhart and Val Gerhart as the newest members of Sunrise Rotary and our first husband and wife pair.
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Two More New Members!
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John Ester
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2017-12-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 19, 2017
Steve Mitchell bestows Service Above Self recognition upon Benzie Central Senior Alex Holmes-Serrano.
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Service Above Self at Benzie Central
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John Ester
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2017-12-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 05, 2017
Scott Barker narrated a slide show featuring photos from one of the trips he has led to Israel.
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Images of the Holy Land
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John Ester
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2017-12-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 02, 2017
On November 30 and December 1 a team of Sunrise Rotarians returned to present the CHOICES program to Benzie Central 8th graders.
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Sunrise Rotary gives CHOICES at Benzie Cenral
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John Ester
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2017-12-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 28, 2017
Alex Bloye, Director of NMC's Unmanned Systems program, brought a drone that can be used in connection with an agricultural spraying program.
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NMC Unmanned Systems - Adding Value to Industry
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John Ester
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2017-11-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 21, 2017
Today we received an update on Benzie Bus from its Executive Director, Sunrise Rotarian Bill Kennis.
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Benzie Bus Update
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John Ester
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2017-11-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 21, 2017
Today we inducted our newest member: Phyllis Kladder.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2017-11-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 21, 2017
David recognizes Elise Johnson for her Service Above Self at Benzie Central Middle School.
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Service Above Self at the Middle School
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John Ester
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2017-11-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 21, 2017
David Sylvester bestows Service Above Self recognition upon Benzie Central Senior Abbie Smith.
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Service Above Self at Benzie Central High School
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John Ester
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2017-11-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 14, 2017
Jack Segal, Co-Chair of the International Affairs Forum in Traverse City and retired diplomat who served in Russia (among many other places), spoke to a large and engaged audience of Rotarians and guests about our relations today with Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin.
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U.S.-Russia Relations: The New Normal
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John Ester
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2017-11-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 07, 2017
Sunrise Rotarians Mitch Deisch and Matt Olson discuss how the Club might become involved in the creation of a Michigan Promise School.
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Michigan Promise School
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John Ester
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2017-11-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 31, 2017
Larry Winter is the Program Coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in Northwestern Michigan.
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VITA: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
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John Ester
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2017-10-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 31, 2017
Steve presents Halloween-clad Bob Istnick with his seventh Paul Harris recognition.
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More Paul Harris Recognition
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John Ester
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2017-10-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 24, 2017
Susi Prescott retraced the steps that took her from being a French teacher in Sydney, Australia to the Co-Director of the Elohim School in Arequipa, Peru.
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Empowerment through Education in Peru
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John Ester
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2017-10-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 17, 2017
A St. Louis native (and Cardinals fan), Mercedes Michalowski has been Executive Director of the Oliver Art Center for three years.
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The Oliver Art Center
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John Ester
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2017-10-17 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 10, 2017
A retired professor from Clemson, John Bednar has been coming to Crystal Lake since he was seven years old.
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Only in America
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John Ester
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2017-10-10 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 03, 2017
Following his presentation to the Club, District Governor Ed Swart and wife Carol received (and donned) coveted Benzie Sunrise aprons from Club President Steve Mitchell.
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The District Governor Visits
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John Ester
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2017-10-03 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 26, 2017
Kathy Ross, Team Leader for Days for Girls- Benzie, holds up part of the sustainable menstrual kit that her organization produces for girls and women worldwide.
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Days for Girls - Benzie
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John Ester
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2017-09-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 19, 2017
Dennis Wiand developed a business known as Zero Gravity Aerial that uses drones to survey lakes to find aquatic invasive species, among other things.
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Zero Gravity Aerial: Drones for Commercial Photography
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John Ester
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2017-09-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 12, 2017
Carol Kraak of the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is the founder of Joy2Ride Benzie, a 501(c)(3) that proposes to bring specially designed wheelchair bikes to the Betsie Valley Trail.
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Joy2Ride Benzie
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John Ester
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2017-09-12 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 05, 2017
Today Clark Brown told us how he became Assistant Pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Benzonia.
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Clark's New Member Bio
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John Ester
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2017-09-05 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 29, 2017
Longtime banker Don Jeffery said that Michigan's banks are in great shape today despite the many challenges they face.
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The State of Banking Today
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John Ester
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2017-08-29 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 22, 2017
Trina Garner told us of the many steps in her career and life.
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Trina Garner's Turn at the Plate
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John Ester
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2017-08-22 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 22, 2017
Gary Gordon gave the first of two new member bios.
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Gary Gordon's Life Story
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John Ester
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2017-08-22 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 15, 2017
Our own Kris Thomas told us what happens in Rotary at the District level.
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Rotary: Beyond the Club
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John Ester
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2017-08-15 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 08, 2017
Ellen Herscher has a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. She has taught archaeology at Cornell and the University of Minnesota, and her specialty is the pottery of Cyprus.
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Archaeological Adventures in Cyprus
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John Ester
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2017-08-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 01, 2017
Frankfort Rotarian Ned Edwards urged us to vote in favor of the millage request on next week's ballot to support the activities of Benzie Senior Resources.
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The Upcoming Millage Vote
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John Ester
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2017-08-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 01, 2017
Michelle Russell presents Devin Neihardt with his $1,250 STRIVE Scholarship.
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Another Scholarship Awarded!
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John Ester
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2017-08-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 01, 2017
In 2015 Marcy Fries was the first winner of a $1,000 Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship.
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Renewal of a Tim Krause Scholarship
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John Ester
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2017-08-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 01, 2017
Today Clark Brown became the newest member of Benzie Sunrise Rotary.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2017-08-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 25, 2017
Benzie Central graduate Brayden Huddleston attended our meeting to thank the Club for his $1,000 Choices Scholarship (and to pick up his check!).
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Another Scholarship Winner
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John Ester
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2017-07-25 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 25, 2017
Alan Marble is a retired DNR Enforcement Officer who chooses to spend part of each summer as a cook at an isolated hunting and fishing camp in Alaska.
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Notes from the Peace River in Alaska
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John Ester
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2017-07-25 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 18, 2017
Marcin Swierkot, the exchange student from Poland jointly sponsored by the Frankfort and Sunrise Clubs, said goodbye.
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Farewell to Marcin
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John Ester
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2017-07-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 18, 2017
Michelle Russell explains why Paul Clulo richly deserved the Paul Harris recognition he received at the President's Dinner.
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Michelle Salutes Paul Clulo
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John Ester
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2017-07-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 18, 2017
Joe Hollenbeck is a Frankfort native who is Principal at the Lincoln American School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Private Schools in Foreign Lands
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John Ester
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2017-07-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 11, 2017
Kathi Houston coordinates the Volunteer Program of the Family Division of the 19th Circuit Court in Benzie and Manistee Counties.
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Volunteer Program of Family Division of 19th Judicial Circuit
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John Ester
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2017-07-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 11, 2017
Dr. Carol McKee explained that the goal of Community Cats of Benzie County is to eliminate homeless cats in Benzie County through humane intervention.
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Community Cats of Benzie County
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John Ester
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2017-07-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 20, 2017
Renee Hintz, Executive Director of the Legacy Art Park, thanked us for our support and provided an update on activities at the Park.
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Michigan Legacy Art Park
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John Ester
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2017-06-20 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 20, 2017
William Green was recognized as the 2017 winner of the Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship.
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The 2017 Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship
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John Ester
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2017-06-20 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 20, 2017
Today Luke Reed was back for the renewal of his 2016 Choices Scholarship.
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Renewal of a Choices Scholarship
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John Ester
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2017-06-20 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 20, 2017
Skip Comer (far left) and Bev Toomey of Blessings in a Backpack of Benzie County receive a symbolic $1,000 check from Dick Conrad and Davis Sylvester of Sunrise Rotary.
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Club supports Blessings in a Backpack
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John Ester
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2017-06-20 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 13, 2017
Last year Paige Cutler won a renewable $1,000 Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship; today she returned to have it renewed.
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Renewal of a Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship
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John Ester
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2017-06-13 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 13, 2017
Today Kris Thomas wore three hats: She reported on the Healthy Harvest food rescue program; she gave a wrap-up on Bike Benzie, and she ran the annual meeting of the Sunrise Rotary Foundation.
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Bike Benzie Report / Sunrise Rotary Foundation Meeting
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John Ester
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2017-06-13 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 06, 2017
Dave Wynne was the first of two speakers explaining the role of the Crystal Lake & Watershed Association.
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Crystal Lake & Watershed Association
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John Ester
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2017-06-06 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 06, 2017
Retired surgeon Jim Hamp was the second speaker from the Crystal Lake & Watershed Association.
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Crystal Lake and Aquatic Invasive Species
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John Ester
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2017-06-06 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 06, 2017
David inducts Trina Garner into membership at Benzie Sunrise Rotary.
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Another new member!
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John Ester
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2017-06-06 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 30, 2017
Jane Perrino is the Aquatic Species Coordinator for the Benzie Conservation District and the Project Leader for the Aquatic Invasive Species Pathway Project.
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Aquatic Invasive Species
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John Ester
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2017-05-30 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 23, 2017
Kay Lears describes Remain in Touch, a program that she brought to Benzie County that offers male and female inmates in the Benzie County Jail an opportunity to read books for their children.
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Remain in Touch
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John Ester
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2017-05-23 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 16, 2017
Joe Conger, a Son of the American Revolution, gave us a PowerPoint presentation on the 8th Honorary Citizen of the United States: Spaniard Bernardo Galvez.
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The Eighth Honorary Citizen of the U. S.
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John Ester
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2017-05-16 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 09, 2017
Anibal Pepper, an M.D. and Rotarian, and wife Ann gave us an update on their recent trip to Peru.
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Mission Work in Peru
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John Ester
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2017-05-09 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 02, 2017
Tim Bannister and Ric Robb listen to comments following their presentation on the non-profit known as Advocates for Benzie County.
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Advocates for Benzie County
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John Ester
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2017-05-02 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 25, 2017
Kris Thomas told us why she feels compelled to support the Rotary Foundation.
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The Rotary Foundation
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John Ester
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2017-04-25 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 21, 2017
When we presented Career Days at Benzie Central, Norm Labadie was part of the Rotary team meeting with 7th graders.
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Career Days at Benzie Central
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John Ester
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2017-04-21 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 18, 2017
Sporting their Dominican shirts, Benzie Central sophomores Thea Gray, Abby Bretzke and Bella Huddleston report on their recent trip to the Dominican Republic, a Rotary International Mission sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Gaylord, Manistee and Benzie Sunrise.
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Mission to the Dominican Republic
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John Ester
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2017-04-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 18, 2017
David Sylvester presents Benzie Central senior Sam Snow with Service Above Self recognition.
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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John Ester
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2017-04-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 11, 2017
Dave Wynne was the second new member to talk about his life.
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Dave Wynne gives his bio
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John Ester
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2017-04-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 11, 2017
Today Pat Kiely gave the first of two new member bios.
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Pat Kiely shares his life story
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John Ester
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2017-04-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by KrisThomas on Mar 28, 2017
Scott Gest, a research analyst for Networks Northwest, joined the Club today to share a bit about the work being done by his organization to support quality of life in our area.
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Networks Northwest Doing Good In Our Community
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KrisThomas
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2017-03-28 04:00:00Z |
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test story
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2017-03-22 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 21, 2017
Benzie Central School District Superintendent and Sunrise Rotarian Matt Olson updated the club on the upcoming School Millage Vote.
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Benzie Central School Millage Update
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Steve Mitchell
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2017-03-21 04:00:00Z |
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Amanda McLaren and her daughter Sophie joined our club meeting to update us on all that is happening at the Benzonia Public Library.
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Benzonia Public Library
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Steve Mitchell
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2017-03-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 07, 2017
This week's club meeting was held at the Benzie Central Middle School where Rotarians, Teachers, Students and Administrators discussed the partnership between the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club and Benzie Schools.
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Club Meeting at Benzie Central Middle School
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Steve Mitchell
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2017-03-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 07, 2017
Middle School Student Victoria Cobb receives the Service Above Self Award from Club President David Sylvester.
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Service Above Self at Benzie Central Middle School
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Steve Mitchell
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2017-03-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by SGM on Feb 28, 2017
Club Member Mac Whisner tells his story at this weeks club meeting.
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Mac Whisner - Club Member Biography
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SGM
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2017-02-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by SGM on Feb 28, 2017
Benzie Sunrise Rotary President David Sylvester and Sunrise Rotarian Mac Whisner welcome the clubs newest member, Pat Kiely.
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The Newest Member of the Benzie Sunrise Rotary
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SGM
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2017-02-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 21, 2017
Ingemar Johannson, President of the Honor Area Restoration Project, told us about HARP's ongoing project to acquire a 52-acre parcel of property adjacent to the Platte River.`
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Honor Area Restoration Project (HARP)
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John Ester
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2017-02-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 21, 2017
Sonny Rodriguez sponsored his son Vince as the latest addition to Benzie Sunrise Rotary.
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Another New Member
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John Ester
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2017-02-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 14, 2017
Coda Mix, a senior at Frankfort High, told us about her year as a Rotary International exchange student in Greenland.
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Coda Mix on her year in Greenland
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John Ester
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2017-02-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 14, 2017
David Sylvester presents a Service Above Self award to Benzie Central Senior Olivia Brian.
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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John Ester
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2017-02-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 07, 2017
Nature photographer Charles St. Charles III told us about his ambitious project to capture the natural world throughout the continent with time lapse cameras and live video.
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Nature of the Wild
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John Ester
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2017-02-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 07, 2017
Today we gave Service Above Self recognition to Reeve Katt of the Benzie Central Middle School.
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Service Above Self at the Middle School
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John Ester
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2017-02-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 31, 2017
Sunrise Rotary Foundation Board member Dave Wynne presents a symbolic check for $2,030 to Kimmee Wenkel of COGnition Science & Discovery Center in Beulah.
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Sunrise Rotary Foundation supports more local non-profits
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John Ester
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2017-01-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 31, 2017
Amy Green from Frankfort High gave a PowerPoint presentation on her year in Brazil as a Rotary International Exchange Student.
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Amy Green on her year in Brazil as an exchange student
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John Ester
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2017-01-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 24, 2017
Amiee Erfourth, Principal of the Betsie Valley Elementary School in Thompsonville, gave us an update on the RIF (Reading is Fundamental) Program, as well as a description of the ongoing project to create the Betsie Valley Neighborhood Center.
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Betsie Valley Elementary School & Betsie Valley Neighborhood Center
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John Ester
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2017-01-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 24, 2017
History teacher Scott Kubit thanked the Club for its support of the annual trip to Chicago for Benzie Central juniors that he has organized the last seven years.
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Trip to Chicago for Benzie Central Juniors
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John Ester
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2017-01-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 05, 2017
Barb Skurdall presents Howard Herron of the Benzie Central Athletic Boosters with a symbolic check for $20,000 for "Back the Track," as track coach Asa Kelly looks on.
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Sunrise Presents Big Check to Back the Track
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2017-01-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 03, 2017
Bob Roelofs of the Benzie County Veterans' Committee returned to give us an update on the Memorial that opened on Veterans Day in 2016.
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Benzie County Veterans' Memorial
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John Ester
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2017-01-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 20, 2016
An exchange student sponsored jointly by the Frankfort and Sunrise Rotary Clubs, Marcin Swierkot gave us a short primer on the history of Poland, followed by a discussion of his life as an exchange student living in Frankfort.
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Our Exchange Student talks above his native Poland
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John Ester
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2016-12-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 20, 2016
David formally inducts Matt Olson as the newest member of Sunrise Rotary, ending with the presentation of the not-so-formal blue apron.
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Another New Member Sworn In
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John Ester
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2016-12-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 20, 2016
David bestows Service Above Self recognition upon Benzie Central High School senior Joey Johnston.
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Service Above Self at Benzie Central High
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John Ester
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2016-12-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 06, 2016
Today we welcomed back Al Bonney to hear about the Rotary Foundation.
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What do they do with my money?
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John Ester
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2016-12-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 06, 2016
Under the category of "Better late than never," Dick Conrad gives Paul Harris recognition to Barb Skurdall.
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Paul Harris Recognition
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John Ester
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2016-12-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 01, 2016
This week we returned to Benzie Central to present the CHOICES program to 8th graders.
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CHOICES
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John Ester
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2016-12-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 29, 2016
Melinda Hollands told how she became involved with Ski for Light, a non-profit that seeks to enhance the quality of life and independence of visually or mobility-impaired adults through cross-country skiing.
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The Adventures of a Blind Cross-Country Skier
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John Ester
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2016-11-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 29, 2016
David Sylvester presents Service Above Self recognition to Benzie Central 8th grader Skyler Kennedy.
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Another Service Above Self Winner!
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John Ester
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2016-11-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 22, 2016
Matt Olson, the new Superintendent of the Benzie Central School District (and prospective Sunrise member) filled us in on the state of the Benzie Central Schools.
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Benzie County Central Schools
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John Ester
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2016-11-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 15, 2016
Kimmy Wenkel told us about the new children's museum that will be opening shortly at 244 S. Benzie Blvd in downtown Beulah.
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COGnition Science & Discovery Center
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John Ester
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2016-11-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 08, 2016
Erin House said that the Child & Family Services' Safe Haven Supervised Visitation and Exchange Program is looking for new sources of revenue after losing its federal funding.
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Safe Haven of Traverse City
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John Ester
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2016-11-08 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 01, 2016
Retired teacher Kris Dykstra maintains the library at Crystal Lake Elementary School, as well as creating monthly reading themes and engaging students in story time each week.
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Books at the Crystal Lake Elementary School
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John Ester
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2016-11-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 25, 2016
Lisa Vogler, attorney for a group known as Taxpayers for the Maples, spoke about the problems surrounding the Maples building project.
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The Maples Project
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John Ester
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2016-10-25 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester
Larry Ross helps a youngster try on a new coat at the Wayne and Joan Webber Foundation annual distribution of winter outerwear to Benzie County elementary students at the Platte River Elementary School.
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Webber Foundation Giveaway
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John Ester
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2016-10-23 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 18, 2016
Linda Dewey took over from her late father William as President of the Kassel Mission Historical Society, a 501(c)3) organization dedicated to the men who fought in what became known as the Kassel Mission of September 27, 1944.
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The Kassel Mission
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John Ester
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2016-10-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 11, 2016
Executive Director Glen Chown founded the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy in 1991 with a $100,000 grant from Rotary Charities.
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Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy: An Update
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John Ester
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2016-10-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 04, 2016
Michelle Russell told us all about the "Pathways for Benzie Youth" grant of $2,500 that we received from the Consumers Energy Foundation.
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Our Pathways for Benzie Youth Grant
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John Ester
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2016-10-04 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 04, 2016
David presents Service Above Self recognition to Benzie Central senior Bethany Barker.
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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John Ester
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2016-10-04 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 04, 2016
Today Frankfort Rotarian Dick Lutz introduced us to Marcin Sweirkot, the inbound exchange student from Warsaw, Poland jointly sponsored by the Benzie Sunrise and Frankfort Rotary Clubs.
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Our New Inbound Exchange Student
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John Ester
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2016-10-04 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 20, 2016
Colby Taylor is the founder of Covenant Defense, a faith-based cooperative network operating out of Traverse City. Its focus is to educate people and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to preserve their safety and community.
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Covenant Defense--Protection and Terrorism
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John Ester
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2016-09-20 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 13, 2016
Kurt Bard, a financial adviser at State Savings Bank in Frankfort, is also a long-time member of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association. Kurt showed us a short video about NAVHDA and talked about training and working with hunting dogs--clearly a passion with him.
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North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
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John Ester
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2016-09-13 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 06, 2016
A retired Air Force pilot from Texas, Boyd Clampitt moved to Michigan in 1996. Since then he has run marathons, hiked the Appalachian Trail and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Today he took us from one end of the Appalachian Trail to the other.
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail--All of It!
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John Ester
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2016-09-06 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 30, 2016
Gabe Kennis, Michael Shaub and Eryk Feala from BSA Troop 267 returned to report on the trip they took to Alaska with the help of Benzie Sunrise Rotary and many other generous supporters.
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Boy Scouts Back from Alaska
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John Ester
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2016-08-30 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 30, 2016
BACN Fundraising Director Kelly Ottinger led a tour of the facilities and answered many questions about the organization's numerous services for BACN neighbors.
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A Tour of BACN
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John Ester
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2016-08-30 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 30, 2016
Today volunteer Lynne Bekkering welcomed us to the BACN facility, starting off on the right foot by donating a happy dollar to the Club in thanks for our support.
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A Visit to BACN
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John Ester
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2016-08-30 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 23, 2016
Today we welcomed Gary Gordon as a new member.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2016-08-23 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 16, 2016
Marcus Matthews is a Certified Personal Trainer who heads up Crystal Mountain's Peak Fitness Center.
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Crystal Peak Fitness
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John Ester
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2016-08-16 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 16, 2016
Stephanie Scott is the Director of the Crystal Mountain Spa.
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Crystal Spa & Peak Fitness
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John Ester
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2016-08-16 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 09, 2016
Veteran pilot and Frankfort Rotarian Jim Radabaugh described the September 2015 trip that he took wife with Pam to many of the national parks in the west, showing us many great photos both from the air and from the ground.
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The National Parks by Air and Ground
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John Ester
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2016-08-09 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 02, 2016
Today's featured speaker was John Wemlinger, author of "Winter's Bloom," a self-published novel based on "bits and pieces" of his life.
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"Winter's Bloom"
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John Ester
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2016-08-02 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 02, 2016
Our featured speaker today was John Wemlinger, author of "Winter's Bloom," a self-published novel based on "bits and pieces" of his life.
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"Winter's Bloom"
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John Ester
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2016-08-02 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 02, 2016
Today we met the new Superintendent of the Benzie County Central Schools, Mathew Olson.
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The new Superintendent of the Benzie Central Schools
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John Ester
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2016-08-02 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 26, 2016
District 6290's new District Governor is Gernot Runschke, an architect from the Rotary Club of Grand Haven.
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Our District Governor Pays a Visit
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John Ester
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2016-07-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 26, 2016
David announces that Bill Parris has received Paul Harris Recognition Plus Five.
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More Paul Harris Recognition
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John Ester
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2016-07-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 26, 2016
Kris Thomas advises Marcy Fries, first winner of the Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship, that the Club will extend her scholarship annually.
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Tim Krause Scholarship Extended
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John Ester
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2016-07-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 26, 2016
Bill Kennis brought several of his Boy Scouts to thank the Club for its support of the Troop's trip to Alaska that will get underway shortly.
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Boy Scout Trip to Alaska
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John Ester
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2016-07-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 19, 2016
Injury Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Ritter told us about Safe Kids North Shore and its mission to prevent unintentional injuries.
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Safe Kids North Shore
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John Ester
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2016-07-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 12, 2016
Wrapping up her time as a Rotary Exchange Student in Benzie County, Dhea Dhiafira gave us her concluding report.
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Dhea Summarizes Her Year
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John Ester
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2016-07-12 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 12, 2016
Rachelle Bishop provided an update on the year she spent as a Rotary Exchange Student in Portoveijo, Manabi, Ecuador.
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Rachelle Reports on her Year in Ecuador
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John Ester
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2016-07-12 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 12, 2016
Benzie Central grad Kileen Moore came to our meeting to thank the Club for the Choices scholarship that she was awarded and to accept the $1,000 check from David.
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Another Grateful Scholarship Winner
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John Ester
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2016-07-12 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 05, 2016
Sonny receives Paul Harris recognition from Kris Thomas for personifying "Service Above Self."
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Sonny Receives Paul Harris Recognition Twice
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John Ester
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2016-07-05 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 05, 2016
Logan Jones, Tyler Iverson, Jimmy McLaren and Finn McLaren from the Benzie Central Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team came to thank Benzie Sunrise Rotary for its financial support this past year.
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Thanks from the Benzie OM Team
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John Ester
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2016-07-05 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 05, 2016
When David took the helm at the first meeting of the new Rotary year, he had plenty of support--including that of Tiffany and Adaline.
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David Brings Back-up!
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John Ester
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2016-07-05 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 21, 2016
Chuck Oldanie, Tampa Bay realtor and Rotarian, told us about the global collaborative initiative that is building homes in Mumbai, India and in other places around the world.
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Global Collaboration: Rotary, Habitat for Humanity & Seeds of Peace
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John Ester
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2016-06-21 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 14, 2016
Benzie Central Senior Paige Cutler thanks the Club for the $1,000 Tim Krause Memorial Scholarship that she won.
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Another Scholarship Winner Says Thanks
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John Ester
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2016-06-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 14, 2016
Dick Conrad reports on our latest success: the 6th Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Area Youth held over the weekend at Crystal Lake Golf Club.
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Another Successful Fundraiser!
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John Ester
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2016-06-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 07, 2016
Benzie Central Senior Luke Reed thanks the Club for the $1,000 scholarship that he received.
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A Choices Scholarship Winner Thanks the Club
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John Ester
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2016-06-07 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 31, 2016
Lisa Tiesworth, Safenet Prevention Specialist for Centra Wellness, was largely responsible for obtaining the initial funding for the Initiative.
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The Benzie Area Youth Initiative
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John Ester
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2016-05-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 31, 2016
Karen Larsen was the first of two speakers describing the program underway to reduce issues like drug or alcohol abuse among Benzie County youth.
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The Benzie Area Youth Initiative
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John Ester
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2016-05-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 31, 2016
Barb handles the induction of our newest member: Mac Whisner.
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We Welcome a New Member!
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John Ester
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2016-05-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 31, 2016
On behalf of the Club Sonny Rodriguez presents a check for $1,000 to Sue Webber, his successor at Special Olympics.
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Sunrise Rotary Supports Special Olympics
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John Ester
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2016-05-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 26, 2016
Kileen Moore, Luke Reed and Paige Cutler were pleased to receive Sunrise Rotary scholarships at Benzie Central's Senior Class Night.
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Sunrise Rotary Grants Scholarships
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John Ester
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2016-05-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 26, 2016
Josylin Thompson also received a STRIVE Scholarship, as did Justin Hawkins, who was unable to attend.
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Another STRIVE Winner
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John Ester
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2016-05-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 26, 2016
Jessica Priest receives one of the Club's three STRIVE Scholarships from Michelle Russell.
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STRIVE Scholarship
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John Ester
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2016-05-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 24, 2016
Andy Ashworth went from a high school athlete in Brooklyn, Michigan to a Certified Financial Planner and President of Sunrise Rotary.
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Another Member Bio
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John Ester
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2016-05-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 24, 2016
Bill Anderson succeeded in a big way at Hope College despite what he described as an undistinguished high school career in his hometown of Owosso.
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Another Member Bio
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John Ester
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2016-05-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 17, 2016
Roger Perry fields questions about Cuba today.
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Travel to Cuba
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John Ester
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2016-05-17 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 17, 2016
Benzie Central Middle School student Grant Hackbarth receives Service Above Self recognition from David Sylvester.
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Service Above Self at the Middle School
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John Ester
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2016-05-17 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 17, 2016
Doug DeYoung, Public Affairs Area Manager for Consumers Energy, presents a $2,500 Pathways for Youth grant to Barb while grant-originator Michelle looks on.
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We Receive a Consumers Energy Grant
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John Ester
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2016-05-17 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 03, 2016
Executive Director Phil Ellis explained that the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation exists to facilitate, promote and serve philanthropy and permanent endowments, enhancing the quality of life in its five-county region.
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Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
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John Ester
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2016-05-03 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 26, 2016
Before Marlene left she introduced her successor, Dave Schaffer. After a few brief remarks Dave promised Barb that he would return in a year to provide another update.
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We meet the new Benzie County Recycling Coordinator
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John Ester
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2016-04-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 26, 2016
Marlene Wood, retiring Benzie County Recycling Coordinator, provided an update on recycling in Benzie County.
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An Update on Benzie County Recycling
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John Ester
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2016-04-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 26, 2016
Sonny Rodriguez presents a 1st place plaque to Bill Kennis, Mitch Deisch and Ted Schendel, members of the the Club's winning team at the Benzie Dodgeball Tourney. Not pictured is Andy Ashworth, who was responsible for the winning catch and throw.
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Sunrise Rotary prevails at the Benzie Dodgeball Tourney
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John Ester
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2016-04-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 26, 2016
Barb inducts our newest member, Renee Olah.
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Another new member!
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John Ester
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2016-04-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 19, 2016
Brad Dean, Director of Golf at Crystal Mountain since 1994, returned to give us an update on The First Tee of Northern Michigan.
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An Update on The First Tee
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John Ester
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2016-04-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 19, 2016
Barb pins a badge on Sunrise Rotary's newest member, Bob Dunn.
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We welcome another new member!
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John Ester
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2016-04-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 12, 2016
The Regional Foster Care Initiative is the brainchild of Hon. Nancy Kida, retired Benzie County Judge.
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Regional Foster Care Initiative
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John Ester
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2016-04-12 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 12, 2016
Marc Murphy, Executive Director of Northern Family Intervention Services, introduced today's topic with an exercise for all in attendance.
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Regional Foster Care Initiative
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John Ester
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2016-04-12 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Apr 05, 2016
Paul Clulo shared his life story with our club.
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Member Paul Clulo shares his story with the club.
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-04-05 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Apr 05, 2016
Club Member Kris Thomas shared her life story with the club.
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Member Kris Thomas Bio
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-04-05 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 29, 2016
Club President Barb Skurdall presents new member Monica Cole her Rotary Pin.
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Welcome New Member Monica Cole
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-03-29 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 21, 2016
Marilou Schlotterbeck educated our club members on the Benzie County Baby Pantry.
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Copy of Benzie County Baby Pantry
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-03-21 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 15, 2016
The Club held its annual meeting at Benzie County Central Middle School. The meeting was well attended by not only members of our club but by School Board Members, Administration, Faculty, Parents and Students.
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Benzie County Central Schools
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-03-15 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 15, 2016
Finn McLaren was awarded the Middle Service Above Self Award.
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Service Above Self at the Middle School
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-03-15 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 08, 2016
Dr. Jane Millar, a former Rotary International District 6290 District Governor, visited our club from Petoskey to let us know about the upcoming Council on Legislation which will convene in April.
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Rotary International Council on Legislation
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-03-08 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 08, 2016
Dr. Anibel Pepper visited our club with a brief update on what has been happening in Arequipa, Peru and at the Elohim School.
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Elohim School Update
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-03-08 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 08, 2016
Chelsea Dunham receives the Service Above Self Award from David Sylvester.
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Service Above Self at High School
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-03-08 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 01, 2016
John Ruggles joined our club meeting to tell us about Eagle Village. John is a Rotarian from the Big Rapids Rotary Club and also volunteers his time traveling around the state educating others about Eagle Village.
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Eagle Village
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Steve Mitchell
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2016-03-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 23, 2016
Dr. Louis Yock, Director of the Benzie Area Historical Museum, spoke to us about the development of religious denominations in our country.
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Religious Denominations in the U.S.
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John Ester
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2016-02-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 16, 2016
Mitch Deisch, Benzie Sunrise member formerly with Manistee Rotary, told us about the recent humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic jointly sponsored by the Gaylord and Manistee Rotary Clubs. The recent trip was the 19th for the Gaylord Club and the 8th for Manistee Club.
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Gaylord/Manistee Rotary trip to the Dominican Republic
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John Ester
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2016-02-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 09, 2016
Sarah Anderson (with assistance from husband Richard) gave us a slide show about the farm-based distillery that her family is opening outside of Thompsonsville.
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The New Iron Fish Distillery
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John Ester
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2016-02-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 02, 2016
Bob Roelofs told us about the project to honor Benzie County veterans with a new memorial in Benzonia.
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Benzie County Veterans Memorial Project
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John Ester
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2016-02-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 02, 2016
Bailey LaPan receives Service Above Self recognition from David Sylvester.
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Service Above Self at the High School
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John Ester
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2016-02-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester
Today we honored Elizabeth Loveland for her service above self as a Benzie Central Middle Schooler.
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Service Above Self at the Middle School
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John Ester
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2016-02-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 19, 2016
Chuck Weitschat, Executive Director of the Northern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, told us about the Red Cross program to install smoke alarms.
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The Red Cross Smoke Detector Program
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John Ester
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2016-01-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 19, 2016
At today's meeting Taylor Moore of Food Rescue was happy to receive a $5,000 check from Barb on behalf of the Club in support of the Healthy Harvest Program.
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Sunrise Rotary Donates to Healthy Harvest
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John Ester
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2016-01-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 15, 2015
Roger Perry reported on the November 4 inauguration of the Elohim School in Arequipa, Peru. Roger also distributed copies of a Special Inauguration Bulletin, available as a Download on this website, illustrating the great improvements at the school.
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Renovating the Elohim School in Peru
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John Ester
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2015-12-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 15, 2015
Benzie Central Track and Cross-Country Coach Asa Kelly educates the Club on Phase 2 of the Benzie Central Athletic Complex Project: Back the Track!
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Back the Track: The Benzie Central Athletic Complex Project
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John Ester
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2015-12-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 01, 2015
Noted environmental attorney Jim Olson educated us on the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinaw. Jim is the founder and President of FLOW ("For Love of Water"), the non-profit whose mission is to advance public trust solutions to save the Great Lakes.
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The Line 5 Pipeline under the Straits of Mackinaw
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John Ester
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2015-12-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 24, 2015
Rachelle Bishop received the November Service Above Self award for Benzie Central High School.
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Service Above Self at the High School
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John Ester
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2015-11-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 24, 2015
David gives Lucy Straubel Service Above Self recognition for her work at Benzie Central Middle School.
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Service Above Self at the Middle School
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John Ester
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2015-11-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 24, 2015
The Beach Bums' Scott Montesano and Dan Rohn examine the Cherry Hut treats they received from Barb after their presentation at Sunrise Rotary. Scott is the club's Director of Media & Broadcasting, while Dan is its veteran manager.
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Traverse City Beach Bums
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John Ester
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2015-11-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 10, 2015
BACN Executive Director Gerri VanAntwerp returned to give us an update on the non-profit that describes itself as "A caring community of Neighbors helping Neighbors."
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An Update on BACN
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John Ester
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2015-11-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 06, 2015
On November 5th and 6th Sunrise Rotary returned to Benzie Central Middle School to present the CHOICES program to 8th Graders. Here Sue Webber prepares for a mock job interview while Peter Van Nort looks on.
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Sunrise Rotary Provides CHOICES
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John Ester
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2015-11-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 03, 2015
Today Dick Lutz of the Frankfort Club was on hand to wish our mutual Rotary Exchange Student Dhea a happy 17th birthday with a properly inscribed sweatshirt.
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Happy Birthday Dhea!
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John Ester
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2015-11-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 27, 2015
On the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Beulah Trailhead, former Sunrise President Bill Parris gave a PowerPoint presentation on the effort that constituted the Club's Centennial Project.
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The Trailhead Project
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John Ester
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2015-10-27 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 20, 2015
Today retired diplomat Stan Otto returned to Sunrise Rotary to discuss the nuclear agreement between the U.S. (and several other powers) and Iran. He drew a large and attentive crowd.
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Iran: What's the Big Deal?
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John Ester
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2015-10-20 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 13, 2015
The Club was pleased to salute Sunrise Rotarian Steve Loveless, who with wife Ann won this year's prestigious Art Prize in Grand Rapids. Steve thanked members for their support and from his winnings made a generous contribution to the Sunrise Rotary Foundation.
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Sunrise Rotarian wins Art Prize!
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John Ester
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2015-10-13 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 13, 2015
Justin receives a pin from Barb in recognition for sponsoring new members in Benzie Sunrise Rotary.
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Recognition for Sponsoring New Members
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John Ester
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2015-10-13 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 06, 2015
Jeff Rabidoux, our newest member, gave his bio and discussed the real estate market in Benzie County.
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New Member Bio/Real Estate Analysis
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John Ester
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2015-10-06 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 29, 2015
Traverse City Rotarian Allison Beers spoke to us in her capacity as Michigan Blood's Public Relations Coordinator for Northwest Michigan.
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Michigan Blood
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John Ester
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2015-09-29 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 22, 2015
A charter member of Benzie Sunrise Rotary, Jack Pope returned as an honorary member to give us an energy update.
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An Energy Update
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John Ester
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2015-09-22 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 15, 2015
Barb looks on as Jeff Rabidoux makes a few remarks following his induction as the newest member of Benzie Sunrise Rotary.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2015-09-15 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Sep 08, 2015
Club Member Shaun Anchak shared his experiences as a volunteer crew member onboard the Tall Ship Madeline.
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Shaun Anchak - Tall Ship Madeline
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-09-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Sep 08, 2015
Club Member Shaun Anchak shared his experiences as a volunteer crew member onboard the Tall Ship Madeline.
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Shaun Anchak - Tall Ship Madeline
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-09-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Sep 08, 2015
Club Member Shaun Anchak shared his experiences as a volunteer crew member onboard the Tall Ship Madeline.
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Shaun Anchak - Tall Ship Madeline
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-09-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 01, 2015
Our new exchange student Dhea, a native of Indonesia, posed with some of our members following our Tuesday meeting.
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We welcome our new exchange student
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John Ester
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2015-09-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 01, 2015
Skip Comer, recently retired as pastor of St. Phillips Episcopal Church (as well as Frankfort Rotarian and Paul Harris fellow), told us about the Blessings in a Backpack program that he and others are initiating in Benzie County's five elementary schools.
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Blessings in a Backpack
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John Ester
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2015-09-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 18, 2015
Today we heard the life story of our newest member, Benzie County Sheriff Ted Schendel.
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Another New Member Bio
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John Ester
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2015-08-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Aug 11, 2015
Dave Long, founder of Environmental Sustainability Solutions, LLC educated the club members on the topic of Green Chemistry. Green Chemistry is a philosophy of chemical research that encourages the design of products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances.
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Green Chemistry - The Key to Our Sustainable Future
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-08-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 08, 2015
Sunrise Rotary was on hand at the Relay for Life in Benzonia to support the efforts of the Benzie Central Middle School Interact Club.
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Relay for Life
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John Ester
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2015-08-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 04, 2015
Barb presents a symbolic check for $1,500 to Renee Olah, Director of the Benzie Community Drop-In Center, while Volunteer Coordinator Arysa Narmore looks on.
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Sunrise Rotary supports the Drop-In Center
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John Ester
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2015-08-04 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 04, 2015
Today we were honored to have a visit from District Governor Tom Schmidt and his wife, Denise.
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We welcome the District Governor
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John Ester
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2015-08-04 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 04, 2015
Barb Skurdall was pleased to induct our newest member: Benzie County Sheriff Ted Schendel.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2015-08-04 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 28, 2015
Once again Sunrise Rotarian Bob Istnick receives Paul Harris recognition for his generous contribution to the Rotary Foundation directed to Polio Plus.
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More Paul Harris recognition for Bob
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John Ester
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2015-07-28 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 28, 2015
Rebecca Garland is the Executive Director of Conflict Resolution Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers mediation services in a variety of contexts.
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Conflict Resolution Services
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John Ester
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2015-07-28 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 21, 2015
Frankfort Rotarian Ned Edwards is the President of the Board of Benzie Home Health Care.
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Benzie Home Health Care
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John Ester
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2015-07-21 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 21, 2015
Nancy Call, who heads up marketing efforts for Benzie Home Health Care, talked about its services and clientele.
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Benzie Home Health Care
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John Ester
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2015-07-21 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 14, 2015
Kevin Thomas, Registered Dietician at Munson Medical Center, gave us a primer on diabetes and the importance of counting carbs.
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Diabetes
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John Ester
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2015-07-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 07, 2015
Sally Jo Messersmith, Assistant Director of Resale 4 Recovery, told us about this non-profit in Benzonia.
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Benzie Resale 4 Recovery
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John Ester
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2015-07-07 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 23, 2015
Longtime Crystal Lake resident and author Stacy Daniels appeared as his alter ego Archibald Jones to describe the 1873 lowering of Crystal Lake.
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The Tragedy/Comedy of Crystal Lake
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John Ester
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2015-06-23 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 16, 2015
Bianca McLaren, Coach of the Benzie Central Odyssey of the Mind Team, returned to report on how the team did at the recent world competition in East Lansing.
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An Update from the BC Odyssey of the Mind Team
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John Ester
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2015-06-16 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 16, 2015
Sonny Rodriguez presents Sheriff Ted Schendel with a certificate recognizing the Sheriff's support of the Yes We Can ride at Bike Benzie, as well as our golf outing.
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We thank the Sheriff
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John Ester
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2015-06-16 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 09, 2015
Our Taiwanese exchange student Taung Lu Jin ("Richard") returned for the last time to give us a PowerPoint presentation on his background and his experience here as a Rotary exchange student.
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Richard gives his wrap-up
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John Ester
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2015-06-09 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 02, 2015
Lauren Church, VP of the Interact Club at Benzie Central High School, tells Sunrise Rotary about the Interact Club's 5k fundraiser on June 13th at the High School.
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An Update from Benzie Central HS Interact Club
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John Ester
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2015-06-02 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 26, 2015
Donna Kennis, personal trainer and wife of Sunrise Rotarian Bill Kennis, explained that good health encompasses physical, mental and social well-being.
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Am I Healthy?
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John Ester
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2015-05-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 24, 2015
On May 21 we co-sponsored the Benzie Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours with Cold Creek Inn, and Andy gave a plug for our club.
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Business After Hours
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John Ester
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2015-05-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 19, 2015
Our own Barb Skurdall explained that flexibility, strength and balance are important to all of us. Strength and balance are important not only with regard to the performance of our favorite forms of exercise, but also in preventing falls.
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Flexibility, strength and balance: Who needs it?
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John Ester
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2015-05-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 11, 2015
With a handful of degrees and a background that has included everything from being an ER doctor in San Francisco to running a bed-and-breakfast in Frankfort, Bill Gittlen shared his considerable knowledge about the timely issue of climate change.
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Climate Change: What is the truth?
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John Ester
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2015-05-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 11, 2015
Andy shares with the Club the Distinguished Service Citation that we received from Rotary District 6290 for our exemplary work in bringing THREE SQUARES to the Five-County Grand Traverse Region (click "Read more" below).
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The Club receives a Distinguished Service Citation
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John Ester
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2015-05-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 04, 2015
Bill Kennis provided the second new-member biography.
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Bill Kennis tells his life story
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John Ester
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2015-05-05 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 04, 2015
Dustin Vandervest gave the first of two new-member biographies today.
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We meet new member Dustin
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John Ester
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2015-05-05 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 27, 2015
Born in Michigan and educated at Michigan State, Karl Sparks returned to the state to become the Benzie County Administrator. He gave us a fact-filled presentation on Benzie County and how it is managed.
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Update from Our County Administator
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John Ester
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2015-04-28 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 20, 2015
Norm Plumstead is a former Sunrise Rotarian who is also Chair of the non-profit charitable organization, On the Ground. Norm introduced two women who will be participating in the organization's latest effort for Project Congo.
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On the Ground's Latest Project
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John Ester
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2015-04-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 20, 2015
Meryl Marsh and Randi Stoltz are two of the women who will be taking part in next month's Run Across the Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo.
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Run Across the Congo
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John Ester
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2015-04-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 20, 2015
After Dennis Pace gave an update on the status of the Benzonia Ice Rink, Barb Skurdall presented him with a Rotary sweatshirt in recognition of his fund raising efforts for the rink over the last five years.
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The Benzonia Ice Rink
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John Ester
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2015-04-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 13, 2015
Scott described The First Tee's mission as teaching youth (ages 5-17) certain core values and healthy habits while they learn to play the game of golf.
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Scott Wilson and First Tee
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John Ester
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2015-04-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 13, 2015
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The First Tee of Northern Michigan
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John Ester
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2015-04-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 06, 2015
Pre-school teacher Bianca McLaren has been the Coordinator for the Benzie Central Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team for six years.
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Benzie Central Odyssey of the Mind Team
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John Ester
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2015-04-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 06, 2015
Former exchange student Emma Fitzhugh gives us an update.
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Another Successful Exchange Student
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John Ester
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2015-04-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 30, 2015
Barb Skurdall and David Sylvester gave a report of the highlights of the Great Lakes Rotary President Elect Training Seminar (P.E.T.S.) they attended n Kalamazoo March 19, 20 & 21.
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Great Lakes Rotary P.E.T.S
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-03-31 00:00:00Z |
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Club President Andy Ashworth introduces new member Dustin Vandervest while Kris Thomas looks on.
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Another new member to the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-03-31 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
New Member Shaun Anchak shared his story with his fellow club members.
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Meet New Member Shaun Anchak
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-03-24 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 16, 2015
Traverse City Rotarian Kelly Ingace shared with the Club the history of Rare Earth Hardwoods and her recent visit to Brazil as a representative of the company. Rare Earth Hardwoods, located in Traverse City, supplies the world with exotic lumber and woods products it imports from Brazil.
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Kelly Ignace shares her Rare Earth Hardwoods Adventure
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Kris Thomas
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2015-03-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 16, 2015
Benzie Sunrise Rotarian David Sylvester presents Benzie Central 8th grader Payton Moore with a Service Above Self award.
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Payton Moore receives Service Above Self award
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Kris Thomas
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2015-03-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 16, 2015
Benzie Sunrise Rotarian David Sylvester presents Benzie Central High School senior Marcy Fries with a Service Above Self award.
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Marcy Fries receives Service Above Self award
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Kris Thomas
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2015-03-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 09, 2015
Sunrise Rotary Club members paid tribute to Tim Krause at this weeks meeting. There were tears as well as some laughter as club members shared memories and stories.
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Remembering Tim Krause
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-03-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Mar 02, 2015
Denise Clasen shared her story with her fellow Sunrise Rotary Club members.
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Meet New Member Denise Clasen
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Steve Mitchell
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2015-03-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 23, 2015
Middle School Principal Dave Clasen welcomes us to our annual get-together to review ongoing projects with the school. Check our photo album for additional photos from the morning's program.
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Annual Meeting at Benzie Central Middle School
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John Ester
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2015-02-24 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 16, 2015
Kelly Ignace returned to Sunrise Rotary to talk about Mariposa Pathway, a non-profit organization that offers programs for young women (18 - 25 years old) who have experienced significant challenges. The Pathway's mission is to teach these women to identify their strengths and to empower them to make personally authentic and courageous choices.
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Mariposa Pathway
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John Ester
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2015-02-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 26, 2015
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The Benzonia Public Library
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John Ester
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2015-01-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 26, 2015
Benzie Central 8th Grader Annabelle Fortine awaits receipt of her Service Above Self Award from David Sylvester.
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Our Second SAS Winner
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John Ester
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2015-01-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 26, 2015
Benzie Central High School senior Wyatt Bostick receives the Service Above Self award from David Sylvester.
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The First of Our January Service Above Self Awards
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John Ester
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2015-01-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 19, 2015
George Saylor gave our second new member bio.
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George and his story
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John Ester
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2015-01-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 19, 2015
Anne Hebért was the first to tell the story of her life.
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Anne gives her new member bio
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John Ester
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2015-01-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 12, 2015
As Benzie County Treasurer, Michelle Thompson also chairs the five-person Benzie County Land Bank Authority.
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The Benzie County Land Bank Authority
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John Ester
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2015-01-13 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 15, 2014
Fellow Sunrise Rotarian Peter Marinoff tells us what is going on at Frankfort's Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, where he is the CEO.
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Our Annual Update on Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
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John Ester
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2014-12-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 15, 2014
New member Bill Kennis dons his Sunrise apron while sponsor Barb and President Andy look on. (Click on picture for larger view.)
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We Welcome Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2014-12-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 01, 2014
Kris Thomas delivers the Food Security Report that she, Bill Anderson and Peter Van Nort have been working on since June. (The complete written report is available as a download on this website.)
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Food Security in Benzie and four other Counties
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John Ester
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2014-12-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 01, 2014
Benzie Central 8th Grader Daniel Schuett receives a Service Above Self award from David Sylvester.
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Service Above Self in Middle School
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John Ester
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2014-12-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 17, 2014
Taung Lu Jin (Richard) in a lighter moment following his PowerPoint presentation on his homeland of Taiwan.
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We Learn about Taiwan
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John Ester
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2014-11-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 17, 2014
Benzie Central High School senior Elizabeth Gottwald received the Service Above Self award from David Sylvester. Her interests include the performing arts, her proficiency at which was emphatically confirmed by her principal, Larry Haughan. (Click on picture for a larger view.)
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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John Ester
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2014-11-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 10, 2014
In a presentation that was both informative and amusing, Benzie Central senior Riley Burch told us what it was like to be an exchange student in Croatia.
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Riley Burch on her year in Croatia
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John Ester
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2014-11-11 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 03, 2014
Following his induction, Shaun Anchak receives the valued Sunrise Rotary apron from President Andy. (Click on picture for a larger view.)
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2014-11-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 03, 2014
Award-winning photographer John Russell told us (and showed us) what the Honor Flight was all about.
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The 2014 Mid-Michigan Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
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John Ester
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2014-11-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 27, 2014
Bill Kennis, energetic new director for Benzie Bus, brought us up to speed on this valuable community service.
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Benzie Bus Update
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John Ester
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2014-10-28 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Oct 20, 2014
Julie Clark, the Executive Director of TART Trails updated club members on the trail system in Northwestern Lower Michigan. The TART Trail system consists of over 60 miles of regional trails including the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Leelanau Trail, Vasa Pathway, Boardman Lake Trail, Boardman River Trail and others.
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Recreational trails and their impact on our region
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Steve Mitchell
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2014-10-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Oct 13, 2014
Lauren and Abbey updated the club on their experience at the Rotary District 6290 Life Leadership Conference that they attended in June. Lauren is a Sophomore and Abbey is a Junior at Benzie Central High School.
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Life Leadership Conference
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Steve Mitchell
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2014-10-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Mitchell on Oct 13, 2014
Steve Strasko is the newest member of the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club. Welcoming Steve are Club President Andy Ashworth and Steve's sponsor Michelle Russell.
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Another New Member!
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Steve Mitchell
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2014-10-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 06, 2014
Shaun Anchak has been running Benzie County's Probation Department since 2003. He also is its chief officer.
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Benzie County Probation Deparment
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John Ester
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2014-10-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 29, 2014
Executive Director John Stephenson describes the role of NMCAA in the 10-county area it serves.
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Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
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John Ester
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2014-09-30 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 15, 2014
Using several props--including a three-legged stool--DG Al Bonney urged us to attract new members and build our Club.
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Our District Governor pays us a visit
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John Ester
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2014-09-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 08, 2014
North Sky's Todd Sanders is helping develop a plan for the Northwest Michigan Food Coalition.
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Attaining Food Security in Northwest Michigan
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John Ester
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2014-09-09 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 01, 2014
Ed Butt tells us what is happening with the Betsie Valley Trail.
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Update on the Betsie Valley Trail
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2014-09-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 01, 2014
Dick Lutz introduces Taunt Ju Lin from Taipei, Taiwan--the newest exchange student sponsored jointly by the Frankfort and Benzie Sunrise Rotary Clubs.
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Our New Exchange Student
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2014-09-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 25, 2014
Bob Nendza told us about the Coast Guard Station where he is the Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate and Officer in Charge.
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The U.S. Coast Guard Station In Frankfort
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John Ester
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2014-08-26 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 18, 2014
Andy Ashworth inducts Denise Clasen as our newest member of Benzie Sunrise Rotary.
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Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2014-08-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 18, 2014
We met under the tent at the Crystal Lake Golf Club not only to hear from Brandon Seng about Goodwill's new "Fresh Start" mobile food service, but also to sample its locally-sourced food.
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Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan
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John Ester
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2014-08-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 11, 2014
Sponsor Dick Conrad introduces Steve Mitchell while Andy Ashworth waits to induct Steve into Benzie Sunrise Rotary membership.
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We Welcome Another New Member!
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John Ester
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2014-08-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 11, 2014
Longtime (and present) college basketball coach and former Sunrise Rotarian Eldon Miller is concerned about the effect that big money is having on college sports.
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Intercollegiate Athletics Today
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John Ester
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2014-08-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 04, 2014
Joel Buzzell described the activities of the non-profit CLWA of which he is the President.
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Crystal Lake & Watershed Association
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John Ester
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2014-08-05 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 21, 2014
Benzie County native Cameron Clark told us about Hometown Giving--a web-based business he has developed to support small-town businesses and charities.
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Hometown Giving: Connect with your Community!
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John Ester
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2014-07-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 14, 2014
Val Stone talked about the Northwest Food Coalition for which she is the Community Services Coordinator.
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The Northwest Food Coalition
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John Ester
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2014-07-15 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 07, 2014
Tad Peacock has been Executive Director of the Benzie Conservation District since 2008.
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The Benzie Conservation District and the Invasive Species Network
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2014-07-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 07, 2014
Kate Grzesiak is the Coordinator of the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network.
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The Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network
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John Ester
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2014-07-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 07, 2014
George Saylor gets his Sunrise apron from Andy while Claude looks on.
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We Welcome Another New Member
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John Ester
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2014-07-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 16, 2014
Mike Zielinski is trying to bring back industrial arts at Benzie Central.
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Revitalizing Industrial Arts at Benzie Central High School
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John Ester
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2014-06-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 09, 2014
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Linda Fletcher told us about the organization she founded to combat Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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AMOH: A Matter of Honor
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John Ester
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2014-06-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 09, 2014
Rachael Peabody was one of four Benzie Central High School Seniors to receive a $1,000 Choices scholarship from the Club.
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Sunrise Awards Choices Scholarships
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John Ester
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2014-06-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jun 02, 2014
A flight nurse with North Flight who became an executive, Sue Boyko told us about Munson's EMS subsidiary that provides regional access to critical care.
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North Flight EMS
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John Ester
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2014-06-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 19, 2014
Glen Arbor native Bob Sutherland told us about himself and the company he founded 25 years ago.
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Bob Sutherland of the Cherry Republic
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John Ester
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2014-05-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 19, 2014
Rea Pettingill receives the Club's Service Above Self Award for the Middle School for May.
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Service Above Self at Benzie Central Middle School
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John Ester
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2014-05-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 19, 2014
President Dick Conrad has just presented Lexy Glesener with her priceless Benzie Sunrise apron while sponsor Anne Hebert looks on.
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Sunrise Rotary Welcomes Lexy
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John Ester
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2014-05-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 12, 2014
Executive Director Renee Hintz gives an update on the non-profit art park that Benzie Sunrise Rotary has supported for a number of years.
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Michigan Legacy Art Park
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John Ester
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2014-05-13 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 12, 2014
Benzie Central High School Senior Alec Niswonger receives May's Service Above Self award from David Sylvester.
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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John Ester
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2014-05-13 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on May 05, 2014
Pam Darling, Executive Director of the TART Trail in Traverse City, provided an update on the popular new Heritage Trail in Leelanau County.
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The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
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John Ester
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2014-05-06 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 28, 2014
Today we met at Stormcloud, the new brew pub in downtown Frankfort.
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The Stormcloud Brewing Company
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John Ester
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2014-04-29 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 21, 2014
Bill Storrer tells us about France's tallest completed cathedral.
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The Cathedral of Amiens
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John Ester
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2014-04-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 14, 2014
Benzie Central 8th grader MaKenzi O'Rourke and 12th grader Joel Dietrich were recipients of our Service Above Self Awards for March.
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March Service Above Self Awards
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John Ester
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2014-04-15 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Apr 07, 2014
Betty Cramer provides an update on Benzie Food Partners, one of four food pantries serving residents in Benzie County.
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Benzie Food Partners
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John Ester
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2014-04-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 31, 2014
Benzie Sunrise Rotarian Paul Clulo entertained the Club by sharing his perspective on our judicial system.
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Benzie Sunrise Rotarian Paul Clulo shares his Judicial Experience
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Kris Thomas
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2014-04-01 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 28, 2014
Benzie Central HS Interact Club President Abbey Clasen and Secretary Ashley Nye, along with DG Jim White and DGE Al Bonney, at the 1st Annual District 6290 Interact Club District Conference.
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Benzie Central HS Interactors Attend District Conference
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Kris Thomas
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2014-03-29 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 17, 2014
At our weekly meeting, Tim shared with us a bit about his career as an independent buyer and seller of metal.
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Benzie Sunrise Rotarian Tim Krause Discusses the Metal Industry
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Kris Thomas
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2014-03-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 17, 2014
During our weekly meeting, President Dick Conrad inducted Anne Hebert as a member of the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club. Bob Istnick, Founding Father of our Club, served as Anne's sponsor in David Sylvester's absence. Welcome Anne!
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Anne Hebert Joins The Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club
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Kris Thomas
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2014-03-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 10, 2014
Beulah's own Ann Loveless joined our Club today to share with us her experience with Art Prize and the impact that winning the 2013 Grand Prize of $200,000 has made on her life.
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Ann Loveless Shares Her Art Prize Winning Experience
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Kris Thomas
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2014-03-11 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 03, 2014
Benzie Sunrise Rotary President Dick Conrad presents a check from the Club to Phil & Cindy Cook in support of Mrs. Mullen's Closet.
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President Dick Conrad presents check to Phil & Cindy Cook
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Kris Thomas
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2014-03-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kris Thomas on Mar 03, 2014
Benzie Sunrise Rotarians Tim Krause and Ric Morency kick off the Bike Benzie annual fundraiser by sharing the improvements being made to the event and asking for volunteers to solicit sponsors.
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Rotarians Tim and Ric kick off Bike Benzie!
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Kris Thomas
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2014-03-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 24, 2014
Michelle Russell put together today's program, which consisted of reports from our contingent at the recent District 6290 training in Elk Rapids.
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Report from the District Training Assembly
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John Ester
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2014-02-25 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 17, 2014
John, Roger and David presented a PowerPoint program on their October trip to Peru with Dr. Anibal Pepper.
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PAMS Mission to Peru
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2014-02-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 14, 2014
On February 15 we were well represented at District 6290 training in Elk Rapids.
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District Training Assembly
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John Ester
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2014-02-15 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 10, 2014
A Senior at Benzie Central High School, Autumn is active in academic and athletic activities, as well as community service.
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Autumn Hagelstein also receives recognition
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 10, 2014
A student at Benzie Central Middle School, Jake received the award for the month of February.
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Jake Reed receives Service Above Self Award
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Posted by John Ester on Feb 03, 2014
As CEO of Blarney Castle and a Board member of the Michigan Petroleum Association, Dennis McCarthy was more than qualified to present today's program.
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Petroleum: Pricing and Production
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 20, 2014
After a distinguished career in the Air Force and in the private sector, Boyd Clampitt has, among other things, run four marathons and hiked the Appalachian Trail. He also has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, the subject of today's program.
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Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Posted by John Ester on Jan 13, 2014
Coordinator Marlene Wood describes Benzie County's recycling program.
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Recycling in Benzie County
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Posted by John Ester on Dec 03, 2013
Benzie Central 8th Grader Alieya receives the Service Above Self certificate from David Sylvester.
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Alieya Ross receives a Service Above Self Award
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 25, 2013
Claude Vander Ploeg is a Grand Rapids native now living on the north shore of Crystal Lake.
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Claude provided the second bio
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 25, 2013
A native of Ontario, Michelle Russell and husband Bob now live in a home overlooking Upper Herring Lake.
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Michelle gives her bio
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2013-11-26 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 25, 2013
Benzie Central High School Senior Charles Draeger receives the Service Above Self award from David Sylvester.
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Another Service Above Self Winner
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2013-11-26 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 18, 2013
Service Member Katie Zbrozek explained that FoodCorps is part of the AmeriCorps Service Network.
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FoodCorps Service Members work with MLUI
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2013-11-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 18, 2013
A Frankfort native and MSU graduate, Shauna Treter explained the programs of her organization.
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The Michigan Land Use Institute serves this area and beyond
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2013-11-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 11, 2013
Assistant District Governor Leann Burger gave us an update on what's happening at the District level.
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Update from District 6290
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2013-11-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 11, 2013
Rachelle Bishop from Benzie Central and Coda Mix from Frankfort High hope to go to Ecuador and Africa, respectively.
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New Outbound Exchange Students Chosen
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2013-11-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 04, 2013
A native of Philadelphia, Toby was brought to this area every summer by his parents.
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Toby Tull also gave a new member bio today.
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2013-11-05 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Nov 04, 2013
Mike Willsey was the first of two new members to give his bio today.
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Mike Willsey gives his bio
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 28, 2013
A former Red Cross volunteer, Kevin Bavers is Executive Director of the organization's Northwestern Michigan Chapter, one of 550 chapters in the nation.
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The American Red Cross in Northwestern Michigan
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2013-10-29 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 07, 2013
Hosting us at the Platte River Inn, Susan Leoni described how she and husband John purchased and completely renovated the place.
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We meet at the new Platte River Inn
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2013-10-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Oct 07, 2013
Steve Loveless told how wife Ann (with his help, he bashfully admitted) won this year's Grand Prize at Art Prize in Grand Rapids.
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We hear about Art Prize
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2013-10-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 30, 2013
As a board member of Wolverine Power Cooperative and Spartan Renewable Energy, Jack Pope was well qualified to school us on energy issues in our state and beyond.
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We receive our annual energy update
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2013-10-01 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 23, 2013
Today we heard from Kylie Wichtner, a 12th grader from Benzie Central, about the year she spent in Japan as an exchange student sponsored by the Frankfort and Sunrise Rotary Clubs.
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Kylie reports on her year in Japan
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2013-09-24 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 16, 2013
Lisa Richter Manrow is the manager of Grow Benzie's Incubator Kitchen.
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Chicks and Salsa: Benzie County's New Incubator Kitchen
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2013-09-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 09, 2013
Ayuba Gufwan thanked Sunrise Rotary not only for helping Rotary International in its efforts to eradicate polio, but also in supporting the Wheels of Hope program that supplies wheelchair trikes to polio victims in his native Nigeria.
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Wheels of Hope
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2013-09-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 09, 2013
President Dick inducts our latest new member, Michelle Russell.
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We welcome a new member
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2013-09-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 02, 2013
Josh Stoltz, Site Coordinator for SEEDS at Benzie Central, explained how SEEDS became involved with the construction of a trike that is being used as a fundraiser for Grant Traverse Rotary's Wheels of Hope program.
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SEEDS helps locally and as far away as Nigeria
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2013-09-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Sep 02, 2013
As the Director of Development at SEEDS, Amy Martin is responsible for project and program coordination, grant writing, and fundraising.
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We learn about the SEEDS after-school program
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2013-09-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 26, 2013
Dr. Pepper returned to talk about his upcoming mission to Arequipa, as well as to show photos from his family adventure at Peru's Manu National Park.
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The Amazon River: A Family Adventure
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2013-08-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 19, 2013
Makayla Huddleston also reported on the run and thanked Kris and the entire Club for supporting the Interact Club and its activities so strongly.
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Makayla is another LCC alum and Interact Club co-founder
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2013-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 19, 2013
Past Life Leadership Conference attendee Ismael Halaweh reported on the Interact Club's 72-mile Relay for Polio.
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Benzie Central's Interact Club's Relay for Polio
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2013-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 19, 2013
In addition to inspiring talks, the Conference included fun activities such as talent shows.
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Zane Brooks also reported on the conference
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2013-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 19, 2013
The three attendees gave a PowerPoint presentation showing the international nature of the conference.
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Riley Burch was the second participant
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2013-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 19, 2013
Crystal Hettinger was the first of three Benzie Central students we sponsored at the Life Leadership Conference this summer.
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Our Life Leadership Conference attendees report back
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2013-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Aug 19, 2013
Sponsor Justin presents inductee Mike Willsey with his badge while Dick presides.
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We welcome a new member
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2013-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 22, 2013
Ruth Bloomer told how Munson is raising the $45 million that it will take to build the new Cancer Center.
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Munson's new Cancer Center needs charitable support
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John Ester
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2013-07-23 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 22, 2013
Dr. David Gordon, Medical Director of Munson's Medical Oncology Program, talks about the Cowell Family Cancer Center that will "transform cancer care in northern Michigan."
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The Cowell Family Cancer Center is on the horizon at Munson
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2013-07-23 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 22, 2013
Tim prepared for his appearance at the T.C. noon club by posing with one of three new bikes specially constructed for the "Yes We Can" ride.
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New Bikes for "Yes We Can" ride at Bike Benzie
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2013-07-23 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 15, 2013
Aaron Cook told us about the Northwestern Michigan College Aviation Division of which he is the Director.
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We learn about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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2013-07-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 08, 2013
Joel Dietrich accompanied Scott and told what a great experience the trip had been for him.
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A happy participant echoed Scott's remarks about the trip.
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2013-07-09 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 08, 2013
Benzie Central High School teacher Scott Kubit told about the trip that Sunrise Rotary helped fund.
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Benzie Central Trip to Chicago
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2013-07-09 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kristine Thomas on Jul 05, 2013
The Benzie Central Interact Club took over the cookout at the Beulah Trailhead previously run by Sunrise Rotary.
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Interact Club Conducts Cookout at Beulah Trailhead
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Kristine Thomas
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2013-07-06 00:00:00Z |
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M. T. Centliver gives Tim a check from the Global Giving Group of Plymouth, Michigan.
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We receive $1,200 for the Bike Benzie "Yes We Can" Ride
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2013-07-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Ester on Jul 01, 2013
Bill Parris shared some of the 800 cartoons that he has collected over the years.
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Cartoons: Let's Have a Laugh!
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John Ester
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2013-07-02 00:00:00Z |
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