The Foghorn November 12, 2020 (Nov 12, 2020)

The Rotary Club of
Michigan City Indiana

Chartered 1916

Welcome to our club

People of Action

Thursdays at 11:45 AM

Patrick's Grille

4125 Franklin St,
Michigan City, IN 46360
United States of America

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Online Meeting URL: https://bit.ly/rotary3376mtg and/or by phone at 312-535-8110 access code: 126 188 3153. Due to Covid-19 the meeting location may change. Check back here or on our Facebook page for the latest information.

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This week's meeting is online Wednesday at Noon not on Thursday our normal meeting day.

President's Message

Meeting Location

This week we are meeting online jointly with the La Porte Lions Club. The meeting will be hosted by the Lions club using Zoom. The meeting link and information is:

https://tapit.us/yt9EHI Meeting ID: 767 026 4078 Passcode: AP6fB9

"Christmas Kettles"

We are scheduled to ring the bells at the Salvation Army Kettles on December 19th. We have 31 spots to fill so please take the lead and show that we are People of Action by clicking the button below to volunteer.

The November 18th meeting is

Joint Meeting with Michigan City Lions Club

Mayor Duane Parry speaking

Join us and the Michigan City Lions club online to hear Michigan City' Mayor talk about the state of the city.

The online meeting link and information is: https://tapit.us/yt9EHI Meeting ID: 767 026 4078 Passcode: AP6fB9

Also, The Michigan City Lions Club is selling poinsettias for their major fundraiser this year.

They are double plants and are available in red, white, and pink. The price is $15.00 COD and curbside will be available at pickup.

Orders MUST be submitted to Nancy Hawkins 219-363-7128 no later than Wednesday, November 25th.

Orders may also be placed with any Lion Club member.

Orders will be available for pick up at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 spring street on Saturday, December 5th from 9am-12pm.

Please contact Irene - 219-878-5678 or

Nancy- 219-363-7128 If you have any questions.

NOTE: This meeting is on Wednesday at Noon not on Thursday our normal meeting day.

Thanksgiving Dinner via the Salvation Army

This year the Salvation Army plans to have meals boxed and delivered to seniors, disabled and homebound people; and host a drive-through system for people to pick up boxed meals from noon to 1pm. They will not have guests in their building has they have in the past.

However, we still need to supply the turkeys and hams as we have done in the past. We need about $1,000 to pay for the turkeys and hams. We currently only have around $300 due to not meeting face to face where the Piggy Banks are on the tables. So, if you can, please send a check with your donation payable to MC Rotary, P.O. Box 9372, Michigan City, IN 46361-9372. Be sure to indicate the check is for the Feed the Pig project. If you would rather pay online, click here to "Feed the Pig".

Also, we do still need volunteers on Thanksgiving Day for:

09:00 am - Transporting turkeys and hams from Blue Chip to The Salvation Army
10:30 am - Boxing the meals
11:00 am - Delivering meals to client homes (delivery drivers need to pre-screen, so if any Rotarians are interested, they can contact the Salvation Army office (219-874-6885) prior to Thanksgiving so they can do a background check).
12:00 pm - Distributing the meals

Show your commitment to Service Above Self by clicking the button below to volunteer.

Our November 12th program was

Presenting The Rotary Club of Michigan City

Service Above Self Award

to Deputy Paul Adams

Recently, The Rotary Club of Michigan City, IN approached the LaPorte County Sheriff Office (LCSO) and sought a nomination for our 2020 Service Above Self Award. While there were many worthy candidates, the LCSO Administration selected and nominated Deputy Paul Adams, School Resource Officer (SRO) for the New Prairie United School Cooperation.

We are grateful for your dedication to our community.

At the beginning of the pandemic when schools closed, Deputy Adams volunteered to be temporarily assigned to the Midnight Patrol Shift-a much different assignment than his normal role as an SRO.

During that time, Deputy Adams still managed to report to his schools to prepare, pack and pass out meals for his students in the corporation, all while operating on very little rest. He continued to offer and provide other various services to school officials while he was away and not physically present.

When school resumed, Deputy Adams tirelessly worked with school administrators to navigate through the difficult challenges of the pandemic. As the school year continued, Deputy Adams rejoined his various clubs and programs that he serves as a liaison to for the corporation.

Today, Deputy Adams received the 2020 Service Above Self Award. Congratulations, Paul!

Deputy Adams is a 1985 graduate of New Prairie High School, a 20-year veteran of the LCSO and a member of the Emergency Response Team.

Click here to see the presentation.

Our November 5th program was

2020 Service Above Self Awards

Congratulations to the 2020 Service Above Self award recipients presented by the Rotary Club of Michigan City. We are grateful for your service to the community. The awards were presented by Rotary Club President Jim Welborne.

Teacher of the Year

Nominated by Coolspring Principal Kim Palmer

The Teacher of the Year is Angie Dydo

Presentation Video

JROTC Student of the Year

Nominated by Major Tom McGrath

Emily Pacheco, Michigan City High School JROTC student

JROTC instructor Major Thomas McGrath said Emily Pacheco has been a dedicated cadet for her three plus years in the JROTC. She has volunteered hundreds of hours of service to our school district and community, Among the community organizations she has helped are the Salvation Army, the United Way and the city of Michigan City. Emily represents our school and the JROTC well in all venues, in or out of uniform. She is a shining example of the type of quality students who attend Michigan City High School.

Presentation Video

Police Officers of the Year

Nominated by Police Chief Dion Campbell

Lt. Tim Richardson and Sgt. Jeff Piotrowski

Michigan City Police Department Co-recipients

Presentation Video

Firefighter of the Year

Nominated by Fire Chief Craig Krivak

Brad Kreighbaum, Michigan City Firefighter

Presentation Video

Nov 18, 2020

Meeting is online run by the Lions Club

Nov 26, 2020

No meeting - Happy Thanksgiving

President

Jim Welborne

President Elect

Cara Jones

Secretary

Jennifer Wright

Treasurer

Deb Varnak

Public Relations Chair

Lance Werner

Immediate Past President

Jessica O'Brien

Sergeant-at-Arms

Matthew Kubik

Membership Chair

Adam Vidoni

Program Chair

Jessica O'Brien

Rotary Foundation Chair

Matthew Kubik

2019-2021 Board Member

Matthew Kubik

2019-2021 Board Member

Adam Vidoni

2019-2021 Board Member

Lance Werner

2020-2022 Board Member

Dennis Carroll

2020-2022 Board Member

Jenilee Haynes-Peterson

2020-2022 Board Member

Katelyn Wisser

2020-2022 Board Member

Terry Voltz

Webmaster

Jim Welborne

Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinners
Salvation Army
Nov 26, 2020 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Board Meeting
Online
Dec 02, 2020 12:00 PM

2020 Bell Ringing

Dec 19, 2020 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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