The Foghorn - April 11, 2022
The Rotary Club of
Michigan City Indiana
 
Chartered 1916

President's Message

We are now taking applications for our Rotary Club Scholarships.  Each year two $2000 scholarships are available from the Rotary Club Michigan City Foundation.  Click here for information and an application.   NOTE: We have extended the time to file the Scholarship application to May 2, 2022.
 
Last week (April 7th) we heard from Kurtis Iseminger of Modern Woodmen of America.  Modern Woodmen is a member-owned fraternal financial services organization and has helped provide financial security to families since 1883.
 
This week we will be presenting the annual Paul Alinsky Award to Angie Nelson Deuitch.  The club meeting will be held at The Salvation Army at noon. Lunch is $15 at the door.    
 
Hope to see you there.
 
Lastly, I would like you to read the article below on why I am a Rotarian and then click the link at the end of the article and tell us why you are a Rotarian.
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Ticket Table
Scott, Jim
 
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Vidoni, Adam
 
Stories
Why Am I a Rotarian
Posted by Jim Welborne
In this section I have printed why I am a Rotarian as well as the reasons given by Clifford Dochtermann, Rotary International President 1992-93.  After reading the article, click on the link at the bottom, scroll down to the comments, and let us know why you are a Rotarian.
 
Why am I a Rotarian
by Jim Welborne
President of the Rotary Club of Michigan City.
 
I became a Rotarian when a fellow Rotarian, Ed Lysaught, offered me the opportunity to join the Rotary Club of Michigan City.  I immediately discovered the true meaning of “service above self”.
Within the first year of being a member I was able to travel to India to administer polio vaccinations. I saw there the actions of Rotary International.
 
My goal in life was to leave a legacy of service to others. I began this by earning the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America as a youth. I then became a leader in Scouting, and I’ve been in the movement for 53 years.
I also have been a teacher, a Sunday school teacher, a youth group leader, and have served in multiple positions in the churches where I have been a member.
 
So, when Ed asked me to join Rotary it was right up my alley.  I have not been disappointed.
 
So, why am I a Rotarian?
 
I am a Rotarian because I believe in the value of service to others.
 
I am a Rotarian because I can only contribute as an individual but in Rotary there are over 46,000 clubs in more than 220 countries and geographical areas.  This allowed me to serve in India.
 
I am a Rotarian because I appreciate the friendship and fellowship which abounds in our club.
 
I am a Rotarian because I enjoy fostering the growth of the youth in our community.
 
I am a Rotarian because of the opportunity to network with community and business leaders.
 
 
Why I am a Rotarian 
by Clifford Dochtermann
Rotary International President 1992-93

In a single word, Rotary means “opportunity.” Through Rotary membership, you can discover dozens of opportunities to enhance your life and enrich the lives of family and friends. There may be opportunities to establish close friendships with individuals around the world whom you would never have met, except through the magic of Rotary. There are opportunities to share with many others a common belief and philosophy of service, without any thought of personal return.

There are opportunities to work side-by-side with other community leaders whom we highly respect. There are opportunities to stretch your horizons by listening to interesting programs and enjoying the good times at the weekly meetings. There are opportunities to represent your profession and demonstrate how high ethical standards are a vital part of your day-to-day occupation.

There are opportunities to travel into virtually every land and find an open door and a cordial welcome to a totally new world of Rotary fellowship. There are opportunities to make your small part in the world really count through the achievements of the great and noble activities of Rotary’s programs of service. There are opportunities to touch the lives of thousands of people whom you will never know, except through the rewarding glow of satisfaction which comes from knowing that somewhere, someone needed your help, and you took the time to do something. There are opportunities to join in the search for world peace and goodwill through the dynamic work of The Rotary Foundation.

And finally, all of these opportunities add up to one conclusion: Rotary helps you become a better person and makes the quality of your own life just a little richer and more meaningful. What a wonderful experience it is to have all of these opportunities knocking at your door just because you are a Rotarian.
 
Rotary Responds to the Ukraine Crisis
At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship caused by the war in Ukraine. We’re using our deep networks and decades of experience to take swift action in the region.
 
The Rotary Foundation has created an official channel for Rotary members and other donors around the world to contribute funds to support relief efforts underway by Rotary districts. The Foundation has designated the Disaster Response Fund as the main avenue for this.

Thanks to the generosity of Rotary members and others, the fund, to date, has received more than $8.8 million in contributions. These funds are being distributed to Rotary districts that apply for Disaster Response grants and will be used to provide relief to refugees or other victims of the crisis, including items such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing.

So far, 43 disaster response grants, totaling $1,200,000, have been awarded to support those affected by the war in Ukraine.
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Scholarship Applications Due
May 02, 2022
 
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Speakers
Apr 14, 2022
Alinsky Award Presentation
Angie Nelson-Deuitch
Apr 21, 2022
PFLAG
Sue Harrison and Cory Soller
Apr 28, 2022
Michigan City Chamber of Commerce
Katie Eaton
May 05, 2022
Duneland Media
Selah Brooks
May 12, 2022
Rittenhouse Village
Stefanie Olson
May 19, 2022
Anthony Butcher
May 26, 2022
Fried's Cat Shelter
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