On July 9th we will having our annual Garden Party.  This gathering traditionally has been at the Barker mansion but due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year we will be meeting outdoors at the Friendship Botanic Gardens in Michigan City.  We will be practicing social distancing. Please wear a mask until you are served.

 

In addition to fellowship and a tour of the Rotary Garden we will have the pleasure of a talk by Dion Campbell, Michigan City Police Chief.

 

If you do not feel comfortable coming to the meeting we will be attempting to also have the meeting online at bit.ly/rotary3376 meeting number 621 168 826.

 

In order to reserve the correct amount of food, please take less than a minute to RSVP by filling out the form located here.

Tony Rodriguez, director
La Porte County Office of Community and Economic Development.

 

Tony spoke on the development of La Porte County including the Northwest Indiana Alliance.

 

During Jim Welborne's first meeting as president he presented outgoing president Jessica O'Brien with a plaque and a Paul Harris Fellowship.

 

Matt Kubik conducted the Sarge program during his first meeting as Boss Sarge.  Matt had a quiz on US Independence and read the preamble to the Declaration of Independence.

 

Due to technical issues this meeting's recording is not available.

 

On June 25th we met at the Friendship Botanic Gardens.  This was the first onsite meeting since the pandemic moved us to virtual meetings in April.

 

Marty Corley ran the Sarge program. Many stories of past events at the garden were discussed. Everyone thanked Jessica O'Brien for her year as club president.  Jim Welborne announced that with the help of John Wendel's points, the club is going to present Jessica with a Paul Harrris Fellowship.

 

 

 

John Leinweber indicated that the Rotary Garden is in need of work.  Jim asked Leigh Morris if the La Porte Rotary club would like to partner with us in maintaining the garden.  Leigh indicated they would.

 

Maintenance of the garden will be discussed at our next club meeting on July 2nd.

 

 

At our meeting on June 11th, Jim Welborne our President Elect, presented his goals for the 2020-2021 club year.

 

His top goal was to have all members have fun while in Rotary.

 

Click here to see all his goals.