Red Cross - Michelle Gallagher & Tony - American Red Cross of Northern Michigan
Large parts of the county face multiple disasters ranging from wildfires on the West Coast to hurricanes on the Gulf Coast. And as part of our mission, the Red Cross is boots-on-the-ground supporting those continuing relief efforts to help alleviate the adversity facing our neighbors.
Giving Blood is saving lives every day...

Rotary Club of Cadillac Presented a check for $10,000 to the Friends of the MacKenzie Trail


Rotary Club of Cadillac granted $15,000 to the Pickball Court on Chestnut Street.
$10,000 Rotary Charities
$ 5,000 Rotary Club of Cadillac, with a match from Rotary District 6290
$10,000 Rotary Charities
$ 5,000 Rotary Club of Cadillac, with a match from Rotary District 6290

What's happening in August?
August | Membership and New Club Development Month |
1 | NAMI Wexford & Missaukee |
8 | Andy United WAY Merger |
10 | Pickleball Ribbon Cutting / 1:30 pm |
15 | District Governor /Board mtg. 11am |
22 | Gary Taylor - Veterans Wall |
29 | Sam Hogg / Travis Ownes - Mackenzie Trail |
Rotary Charities (Rotary Foundation) approved three Grants!
Veterans Memorial Wall: $12,500
McKenzie Trail Grooming & Maintenance Shed: $10,000
Veterans Memorial Wall: $12,500
McKenzie Trail Grooming & Maintenance Shed: $10,000
IndentoGo by IDEMIA fingerprinting - a start-up project: $3,500
The presentation of the BIG Check - coming soon.
New Rotary President as of July 1
The Rotary Club of Cadillac Board of Directors elected Anja Wing to serve as Rotary President for 2023-24 year. Anja served as President at the Big Rapids Rotary Club, and recently retired from the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau and as an office manager at the local United Way Currently, she serves as a Chamber Ambassador, Leroy Township Supervisor, and is the Treasurer for the LeRoy Rose Lake Fire Department.
Wing's experience and leadership will support the goals of strengthening Rotary's image, responding to community needs, and engaging youth in S.T.R.IV.E., Jr. Rotarian, and Life Leadership Programs.
Rotary Club of Cadillac has donated over $2 Million to community projects through Rotary Charities, our Annual Auction, Charitable Requests, Scholarships, and many annual committee budgets. Being an active part of Rotary provides the foundation from which Service Above Self becomes a reality.
Date: | Contact: |
July | NewBeginnings |
4 | no lunch meeting |
11 | President's Note/Chairs introductions |
18 | Ashley Walsh / Kate King /Fair Week |
25 | Get to know your Rotarian |
Congrats to our 2023 Rotary Club of Cadillac Scholarship Recipients
Left to right: Matt Erickson, Connor Anderson, Max McCumber, Stella Balcom
Not shown: Lucas Meyjes
Not shown: Lucas Meyjes

2023 Jr. Rotary Students ran the meeting -
presentation by:
Youth Advisory Committee & Rotary Cadillac High School Interact Club
Lexi Holly - president
Max McCumber - Music
Avery Meyer - Secretary
Stella Balcom - Invocation
Oscar Kendell & Maddie Schamanek - Sergeant of Arms
Frannie Kiomento, Max McCumber, & Matt Erickson - presentations
presentation by:
Youth Advisory Committee & Rotary Cadillac High School Interact Club
Lexi Holly - president
Max McCumber - Music
Avery Meyer - Secretary
Stella Balcom - Invocation
Oscar Kendell & Maddie Schamanek - Sergeant of Arms
Frannie Kiomento, Max McCumber, & Matt Erickson - presentations






STRIDE for S.T.R.I.V.E.
S.T.R.I.V.E. is an acronym for: “Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education, " a high school student mentoring program that supports local students who struggle. These students regularly succeed in their educational goals due to their participation in S.T.R.I.V.E.
Stride 5K is May 29, 2023
Registration Starts: 7 AM
Registration Starts: 7 AM
Race Time: 8:30 AM
Stride 5K Map
Entry Fee: $25
Day of: $30
Entry Fee: $25
Day of: $30
To register, click here.
Thank you to our sponsors: Our Major Sponsor, Dynamic Physical Therapy
Baker College of Cadillac
Edward Jones/Amy C. Schmid
Rummel Orthodontics
CAPS
Edward Jones/Amy C. Schmid
Rummel Orthodontics
CAPS
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
Cadillac Area Community Foundation
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau
Cadillac Area Community Foundation
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau
WexExpress
Rexair
Edward Jones|Casey Boyer
Betten Baker
Rexair
Edward Jones|Casey Boyer
Betten Baker
Flier and map attached under Downloads on the right hand side of the screen.
Pete receives his pin for 10 years of giving to the Rotary Foundation!
Thank You! Pete
Thank You! Pete

Cadillac Footliters, "Tina & Marina," discussed friendship, marriage, and the wedding!
Joe, Chair Person, Cadillac Footliers, joined Rotary today to talk about casting, upcoming shows, and finding a future home.


38th Annual Rotary Auction
Saturday, April 22
6-9 PM, Fox Motors Showroom
Saturday, April 22
6-9 PM, Fox Motors Showroom
Theme: Hearts for Arts
Proceeds to benefit: Community Center Electronic Sign Project
Attire: Casual | Tickets: $50
Tickets can be purchased at Cadillac Area Community Foundation, Chamber, Up North Arts, Horizon Books, Edward Jones/Casey Boyer, or call Anja at 231-580-7953
Hors d'oeuvre, desserts, cash bar, Silent and Live Auction
Art Pieces, packages, baskets
Art Pieces, packages, baskets
Live entertainment by Johnny P. & a unique Northern Lights Irish Dancers production.
Special thanks to Fox Motors & CLS
Rotary Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 pm
After 26 Cafe - Appetizers & Jingle Juice
Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 pm
After 26 Cafe - Appetizers & Jingle Juice
Please RSVP to d.lanc@cadillacfoundation.org
Rotary Club of Cadillac picked their Annual Auction Project for this spring.
Up North Arts | Requesting $37,554
The Rotary Club, Up North Art, & the City of Cadillac would partner on a beautification project for the front of the Up North Arts Building.
The Rotary Club, Up North Art, & the City of Cadillac would partner on a beautification project for the front of the Up North Arts Building.
The beautification project would bring visibility and awareness to the Art Center, Senior Center, and Library Genealogy Center which are all housed in the same building.
Adding signage to the front of the building will be used to bring visibility to community and school events, and programs at the Art Center.
Adding signage to the front of the building will be used to bring visibility to community and school events, and programs at the Art Center.
Two projects were presented for the Spring Rotary Auction:
Project 1:
Up North Arts | Requesting $37,554
The Rotary Club, Up North Art, & the City of Cadillac would partner to add new signage. Up North Arts would work alongside the Rotary Auction Committee and attend meetings, secure auction items, plan, pick up items, and set up and tear down.
The new signage would bring visibility and awareness to the Art Center, Senior Center, and Library Genealogy Center.
The Rotary Club, Up North Art, & the City of Cadillac would partner to add new signage. Up North Arts would work alongside the Rotary Auction Committee and attend meetings, secure auction items, plan, pick up items, and set up and tear down.
The new signage would bring visibility and awareness to the Art Center, Senior Center, and Library Genealogy Center.
Project 2:
New Hope Center | Requesting $43,500 (does not include labor)
Center needs: Pole Barn for storage, Pavilion for clients, Playground Area & fence
The pole barn would store home items for when their clients can get their own place. The pavilion would be a good area for clients to hang out during the day time, it would also be a benefit to have a playground for children living at the center.
Center needs: Pole Barn for storage, Pavilion for clients, Playground Area & fence
The pole barn would store home items for when their clients can get their own place. The pavilion would be a good area for clients to hang out during the day time, it would also be a benefit to have a playground for children living at the center.
After discussion, the vote will take place on November 22 at the scheduled Rotary meeting.
Kara for Dow spoke to Rotary Members Tuesday, September 20: Collaborated with Meijer on a Plastic Bag Recycling Project
In collaboration with Meijer, Dow ( NYSE: DOW) enabled a new paving technique using recycled plastic bags to create a more durable parking lot for the retailer's Holland, Mich. supercenter. This recycled polymer modified asphalt (RPMA) parking lot is a three-phase pilot project that used approximately 12,500 pounds of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), the equivalent weight of 944,000 plastic grocery bags.
This project brings recycled plastic bags full circle and represents a long-term collaboration between two Michigan companies working toward a more sustainable future.
This pilot project incorporated numerous partners to take the recycled plastics and turn them into a resurfaced parking lot. PADNOS, a materials recycler, aggregated the Meijer recycled plastics and converted them into usable PCR content. K-Tech Specialty Coatings, an asphalt emulsion company, modified the base asphalt binder with ELVALOY™ RET and PCR content. Rieth-Riley, the construction contractor, produced the final hot-mix asphalt and paved the Meijer parking lot and gas station.
Calling all non-profits,
Rotary Club of Cadillac Announces Request for Major Project Proposals
Rotary Club of Cadillac Announces Request for Major Project Proposals
The Rotary Club of Cadillac is now accepting proposals for the
2023 Annual Rotary Auction Major Project.
Proposals must be submitted by October 14, 2022, at 4 PM.
2023 Annual Rotary Auction Major Project.
Proposals must be submitted by October 14, 2022, at 4 PM.
For Details and Criteria: DOWNLOAD HERE

Rotary Charities awarded two grants to local organizations.
Awarded to Viking Softball Association, $23,400 for their project of Phases 2 of the renovations on the Kysor Memorial Filed on Lesson Street.
Rotary Club of Cadillac was genuinely excited to recognize the importance of the stadium renovations and support it with a $25,000 grant towards the new Press Box.
Rotary Club of Cadillac was genuinely excited to recognize the importance of the stadium renovations and support it with a $25,000 grant towards the new Press Box.


Tuesday, August 9th Rotary Meeting Speaker: Kaitlin Snyder, Foster Closet of Michigan Wexford Missaukee
The Foster Closet is an all-volunteer 501 c 3, tax-exempt, non-profit organization providing aid to children in foster care, guardianship, or kinship care. Ran 100% by nonpaid volunteers to provide these 100% donated items for free to these children.
Foster Parents, grandparents, guardians, and kinships can be unprepared for a newly placed child in terms of having the proper size or quantity of clothing and equipment required for a particular child. Often children arrive in their new foster home with only the clothes on their backs. This frequently places a financial hardship on the Foster Family to provide for the immediate clothing needs of the children.
Last weekend they had a back-to-school event for foster kids; they provided backpacks, shoes, socks, underwear, and school supplies.
Last weekend they had a back-to-school event for foster kids; they provided backpacks, shoes, socks, underwear, and school supplies.
The Closet received a grant from the Men’s Giving Circle, which helped to buy personal items, socks, underwear, etc. for boys. Personal items, socks, boxers, and briefs is always something always in need of.
There is a donation box in the back of the church at 1125 E Division St. To find the best information is from their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/FosterClosetofMichiganWexfordMissaukee/
Thank you to our Rotary Corporate Members Beth Miller and Ashley Osowski for presenting today!
It was a great day to learn about Membership!
1. Why do people join Rotary:
Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: - learning how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen.
2. Who would make a great Rotary member:
They know that mere sympathy may not be enough and can be empathetic and feel compassion for the difficulties of others. They maintain a positive attitude and portray a good image of Rotary inside and outside the organization.
They know that mere sympathy may not be enough and can be empathetic and feel compassion for the difficulties of others. They maintain a positive attitude and portray a good image of Rotary inside and outside the organization.
3. What does it mean to become a Rotarian:
Becoming a Rotary member connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. Through regular meetings and events, you'll: Discuss your community's needs and develop creative ways to meet them. Connect with other leaders who are changing the world.
Becoming a Rotary member connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. Through regular meetings and events, you'll: Discuss your community's needs and develop creative ways to meet them. Connect with other leaders who are changing the world.
4. What makes a good Rotarian:
Influential Rotarians share their passion and pride with others. They tell their personal Rotary story. In so doing, they invite others to meetings and service projects to help grow Rotary, enhance the impact and share the rewards of Service Above Self.
So, if you or someone you know would like to attend a meeting, please feel free; we would love to have you—Tuesdays at noon at Evergreen Resort. Lunch is on us!
Have a great day!
Wexford Osceola Habitat For Humanity received a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Cadillac!
Each year Rotary looks for major projects for the proceeds of the Annual Rotary Auction.
Each year Rotary looks for major projects for the proceeds of the Annual Rotary Auction.
The proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
1. Helping make our community a better place in which to live
2. Benefit a large cross-section of residents of our community
3. Be a visible tribute to the Cadillac Spirit Rotary Club of Community
4. Be a lasting contribution to future generations of our community
5. Help unite the Rotary Club of Cadillac members to work for a common goal
6. Be funded in whole or part by the Rotary Club of Cadillac Auction and, if possible, provide an opportunity for a club member to individually lend their expertise to carry out the project
7. Be maintained or operated by a responsible partner outside of Rotary
1. Helping make our community a better place in which to live
2. Benefit a large cross-section of residents of our community
3. Be a visible tribute to the Cadillac Spirit Rotary Club of Community
4. Be a lasting contribution to future generations of our community
5. Help unite the Rotary Club of Cadillac members to work for a common goal
6. Be funded in whole or part by the Rotary Club of Cadillac Auction and, if possible, provide an opportunity for a club member to individually lend their expertise to carry out the project
7. Be maintained or operated by a responsible partner outside of Rotary
Last fall, Habitat was chosen; the proceeds were to do some renovations to their intake area. Every donation is vital to their funds to build safe, affordable housing, and they want their generous donor to know it.
Past Present Susan Dennis and current President Jessi Holly presented Amy Gibbs, Executive Director of Wexford Osceola Habitat For Humanity, with the BIG check for $37,394 to help with their project.

Glen Verbrugge was presented the Service Above Self Award for his outstanding dedication to Rotary.
Thank you Glenn for being an outstanding Rotarian! Click here!
Thank you Glenn for being an outstanding Rotarian! Click here!



2022 Rotary Scholarship Recipients
Lindsey Meier, Elliot LaVigne, Emily Mason, Julia Jezek, Emily Ward
Lindsey Meier, Elliot LaVigne, Emily Mason, Julia Jezek, Emily Ward
Meet our newest Paul Harris members:
Casey Boyer (left) and Caitlyn Berard (right)!
Casey Boyer (left) and Caitlyn Berard (right)!

Rotary club of Cadillac is now planning the Fourth Annual White Pine Ride on Saturday, October 1. Registration for the event is open at www.whitepineride.com. Proceeds from this family-fun ride have funded improvements to this National Rails-to-Trails Conservancy top 100 trail with installation this spring of a new picnic shelter at the E. 44 Road launch area. The club also donated $33,000 to the White Pine Trailhead currently under construction in downtown Cadillac.
Join us in registering soon for this awesome ride!
Thank you to our Golfers that came out and enjoyed an afternoon of GOLF~
2 Man Team Winners
Glen Verbrugge & Randy Myers
Bob Marcus & Jim Meier
Longest Putt
Kathy Bassett & Lisa Swanson (tied)
Closest to the Pin
Jeff Bassett
Kathy Bassett & Lisa Swanson (tied)
Closest to the Pin
Jeff Bassett
Longest Drive
Kathy Bassett
Kathy Bassett
June 21 Lunch Meeting
Strive Students & an update from our local library of all the fund stuff happening this summer
Strive Students & an update from our local library of all the fund stuff happening this summer
2022 Robotic Team
Lucas and Will talked about the cost, the team, and traveling to
Texas for the World Competition.
Lucas and Will talked about the cost, the team, and traveling to
Texas for the World Competition.

The Jr. Rotarians ran the meeting this week and the Youth Advisory
Committee students presented the YAC Needs Assessment.
Committee students presented the YAC Needs Assessment.


Diane Patterson, Executive Director of the Cadillac Senior Center,
talked about the trips, activities, and fellowship at the Senior Center.
talked about the trips, activities, and fellowship at the Senior Center.

Thank you to all that helped at the Rotary Auction!
Thank you Rotary High School Interact Volunteers....


Note: No Lunch Meeting on March 29th, this is a Rotary Service Day!
Our project this month is to procure your list of items and sell tickets to the Rotary Auction.
If you have any questions please contact Amy at 231-468-1096.
April | Maternal and Child Health Month |
5 | Auction Update |
12 | Munson Healthcare |
19 | City of Cadillac |
26 | Auction Wrap Up Meeting |
Her husband and she own this second chance rescue for exotic animals who were born in captivity and cannot be released into the wild. These come from Zoos, educational programs, private individuals who shouldn’t have had them.


About 300 cases currently, Meth/Heroin about ⅓ of those, and another ⅓ are property crimes. Meth is the NUMBER ONE issue in the courts currently. Decreased the number of people sent to prison for a number of reasons, due to a change in law, reducing the ability to place people in confinement. Drug cases usually want rehab but there is NOT a lot of this locally, for drug rehab or juvenile delinquency. This is also a huge factor, being those addicts aren’t getting the help they really need and then going right out to the revolving door.

Thank you Sandy from the Cadillac Jaycees for visiting our club meeting!

Zoe, Gavin, and Ben, Jr. Rotarians for the month of January!
Zoe didn't leave us empty-handed, she won the Rotary Bucks!
Zoe didn't leave us empty-handed, she won the Rotary Bucks!
37th Annual Rotary Auction
The House Party
ReMake, ReImagine, ReStore
ReMake, ReImagine, ReStore
Saturday, April 23, 2022, | 6 pm until 10 pm
Fox Motors Showroom
Event Ticket: $50 per person
Fox Motors Showroom
Event Ticket: $50 per person
Hors d'oeuvres, Desserts, Cash Bar, Silent &
Live Auction with some Amazing Packages, & Entertainment by: Johnny P.
Attire: Ready to Party
Get your tickets at:
Live Auction with some Amazing Packages, & Entertainment by: Johnny P.
Attire: Ready to Party
Get your tickets at:
Habitat ReStore, Cadillac Chamber, Cadillac Foundation,
Lake Osceola State Bank(Evart), any Rotarian, or call 231-878-3156.
Lake Osceola State Bank(Evart), any Rotarian, or call 231-878-3156.
Auction proceeds to benefit the
Wexford-Osceola Habitat for Humanity ReStore Renovation Project.
Wexford-Osceola Habitat for Humanity ReStore Renovation Project.
January | Vocational Service Month |
4 | Leadership Class Project |
11 | Young Professionals Courtney Mulder |
18 | Rotary Auction |
25 | Jaycees |
February | Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month |
1 | Economic Development/Mark Lagerwey |
8 | TBA |
15 | Valentine Special Lunch Speaker |
22 | Rotary Auction |
Our two Veterans Day Essay Contest Winners and Veteran Guests:
Big Al, Laken Minnoy, 5th grade Franklin School, Kiarrah Treiber, 5th grade Forest View School, and Steve Birdwell

Thank you, Teresa!!

On Tuesday, November 30th, Rotary Club Members chose Habitat Renovation Project for this year's major project.
If you would like to join the committee, please email Doreen at d.lanc@cadillacfoundation.org to be put on the committee email list.
If you would like to join the committee, please email Doreen at d.lanc@cadillacfoundation.org to be put on the committee email list.
December 14 - Marcus, City of Cadillac "$250,000 Consumers Grant"
December 21 - Special Guests from our "What does Veterans Day mean to you"
December 28 - No Rotary Lunch
January 4 - Rotary Auction Update (Habitat)
January 11 - Young Professionals - Kortney Mulder
January 18 - Alliance for Economic Development, Mark Lagerwey
January 25 - Jaycees Update
December 21 - Special Guests from our "What does Veterans Day mean to you"
December 28 - No Rotary Lunch
January 4 - Rotary Auction Update (Habitat)
January 11 - Young Professionals - Kortney Mulder
January 18 - Alliance for Economic Development, Mark Lagerwey
January 25 - Jaycees Update

Dr. Smith & Randy shared some Christmas Carols,
had a wonderful dinner, thanked Susan, Bob, and Jessie
for being super leaders!
had a wonderful dinner, thanked Susan, Bob, and Jessie
for being super leaders!

Zero is the Magic Number!
20,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio Since 1988
The polio vaccine costs just 15 cents, the investment in health care workers to deliver the vaccines, plus ongoing awareness campaigns, are more costly.
The polio vaccine costs just 15 cents, the investment in health care workers to deliver the vaccines, plus ongoing awareness campaigns, are more costly.
Our “Give Five Day” is October 19
*give at the Rotary Meeting or send $5 to Rotary Club of Cadillac, P.O. Box 48, Cadillac, MI 49601
*give at the Rotary Meeting or send $5 to Rotary Club of Cadillac, P.O. Box 48, Cadillac, MI 49601
Join us in the fight!
The Rotary Club of Cadillac is now accepting proposals for the 2022 Annual Rotary Auction Major Project.
Proposals must be submitted by October 1, 2021, at 4 PM.
Proposals must be submitted by October 1, 2021, at 4 PM.
The proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
1. Helping make our community a better place in which to live
2. Benefit a large cross-section of residents of our community
3. Be a visible tribute to the Rotary Club of Cadillac Spirit of community
4. Be a lasting contribution to future generations of our community
5. Help unite the Rotary Club of Cadillac members to work for a common goal
6. Be funded in whole or part by the Rotary Club of Cadillac Auction and, if possible, provide an opportunity for a
club member to individually lend their expertise to carry out the project.
7. Be maintained or operated by a responsible partner outside of Rotary
1. Helping make our community a better place in which to live
2. Benefit a large cross-section of residents of our community
3. Be a visible tribute to the Rotary Club of Cadillac Spirit of community
4. Be a lasting contribution to future generations of our community
5. Help unite the Rotary Club of Cadillac members to work for a common goal
6. Be funded in whole or part by the Rotary Club of Cadillac Auction and, if possible, provide an opportunity for a
club member to individually lend their expertise to carry out the project.
7. Be maintained or operated by a responsible partner outside of Rotary
Major Project Requirement:
Chosen project the organization must work with the Rotary Auction Committee to attend Auction Committee meetings, secure auction items, promote the event, event planning, pick up and deliver items, set up and tear down, etc., to ensure a successful event.
Chosen project the organization must work with the Rotary Auction Committee to attend Auction Committee meetings, secure auction items, promote the event, event planning, pick up and deliver items, set up and tear down, etc., to ensure a successful event.
Full list of criteria and contact information: CLICK HERE
3rd Annual Rotary White Pine Ride
October 2, 2021
About the ride go to: https://whitepineride.com/
Register at: https://www.bikereg.com/rotary-club-of-cadillac-white-pine-ride
October 2, 2021
About the ride go to: https://whitepineride.com/
Register at: https://www.bikereg.com/rotary-club-of-cadillac-white-pine-ride
Registration includes meal, rest stop snacks, and shirt
$40 Individual
$35 each for groups of three or more
Enjoy this fun family-oriented ride on one of Michigan’s most scenic paved rail trails, including the recently paved section from LeRoy to Reed City.
Proceeds from the ride will be divided equally:
50 percent to the White Pine trailhead and other trail amenities
50 percent to Rotary Club of Cadillac charities
Susan presented a gift to Randy Hill Past President for his year of service.

6290 District Governor Gary Chenoweth visit!


Steve Osborn was awarded recognition for his service as Rotaract Chair at the District level by Governor Chenoweth and
Susan presented Steve his pin for his contributions to the Paul Harris Foundation. CONGRATS!!
Susan presented Steve his pin for his contributions to the Paul Harris Foundation. CONGRATS!!



Jon Catlin receiving has Past District Governor Pin and his Ruby Paul Harris pin in recognition for 7 years of giving. Jon also announced he has taken a position with Isabella Bank in Mt. Pleasant. We are losing an outstanding Rotary member, community member, and friend. We wish Jon the Best of Luck!


Just a reminder!
2021/2022 District Governor Gary Chenoweth will be present at our Tuesday, July 13th meeting.
Wednesday, June 30th was Jon Catlin’s last official day as District Governor of 6290.
Jon’s year was no ordinary year; he attended virtual club meetings, joined clubs at fundraiser events, worked with clubs on service projects, and even
visited other districts in Michigan.
visited other districts in Michigan.
A Virtual Roast celebration at Evergreen included past district governors, district presidents, family, and club members.
Thank you for your year of service to Rotary as District Governor!
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Randy’s last meeting as Rotary President was June 29; before he handed over the gavel, he focused on the highlights and successes of his year in a pandemic. The success of our Annual Auction, Great Lake Clean-up, hosting the District Conference, virtual meetings, Scholarships for CAPS students, Pint for Polio, and Strive 5k Run/Walk.
Randy also honored Mike Kelso as our IT person, Susan Dennis for her dedication to a successful Rotary Auction, Mark Lagerwey as past President, Jessi Holly as secretary, and his board members. Randy was happy to announce we gained four new members this year and presented a Paul Harris pin to John MacLeod, with two sapphires recognizing his donations.
It was not an ordinary year; Randy worked hard to keep the club informed and connected. As of July 1, 2021, Susan Dennis will be the 2021/2022 Rotary Club of Cadillac President.
Congratulations, Randy, for a year well done!
Randy also honored Mike Kelso as our IT person, Susan Dennis for her dedication to a successful Rotary Auction, Mark Lagerwey as past President, Jessi Holly as secretary, and his board members. Randy was happy to announce we gained four new members this year and presented a Paul Harris pin to John MacLeod, with two sapphires recognizing his donations.
It was not an ordinary year; Randy worked hard to keep the club informed and connected. As of July 1, 2021, Susan Dennis will be the 2021/2022 Rotary Club of Cadillac President.
Congratulations, Randy, for a year well done!





Tuesday, June 29 Rotary Club members returned to Evergreen for their lunch meeting.
It was nice to see everyone!
It was nice to see everyone!



Paul Harris Fellow/Multiple Paul Harris Fellow (www.rotary.org)
Donors of $1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program, or people who have that amount contributed in their name, can be recognized as Paul Harris Fellows. Each new Paul Harris Fellow receives a commemorative certificate and a pin.
Deb Ballard was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Pin for her volunteerism to Rotary. Ed VanAlst was awarded the Two Sapphire Pin for his contribution of over $3000.
We are all looking forward to having our meetings face to face!
June 22 – Noon | Community Service Day at Wexford-Osceola Habitat for Humanity
Cleaning, painting, and arranging at the ReStore
Cleaning, painting, and arranging at the ReStore
June 29- Noon at Evergreen | Handing over the Gavel!
June 30 – 6:30 PM Evergreen Resort | Installation and Celebration of District 6290
July 1 –Noon at Evergreen | New Beginnings | Service Chair Introductions
July 13 – Noon at Evergreen | District Governors Visit
July 20 – Noon at Evergreen | Update on the Manton Library Project

Tuesday, June 8th was Rotary Fun Golf
Team Truth with a score of 34 took the win! (Randy, Glen, Jeff, Kathy)
Longest Drive (Men) Jeff
Longest Drive (Women) Kathy
Closest to the Pin (Men) Bob
Closest to the Pin (Women) Lisa
Longest Drive (Men) Jeff
Longest Drive (Women) Kathy
Closest to the Pin (Men) Bob
Closest to the Pin (Women) Lisa
CACF Youth Advisory Students & Rotary Interact Students volunteered to do the
Strive for S.T.R.I.D.E. 5K Color Run on Memorial Day!
Strive for S.T.R.I.D.E. 5K Color Run on Memorial Day!


Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup Initiative | Cleaning up our Lakes, Streams, & Waterways!
Saturday, April 24th, Rotary members, Interact Club students, Youth Advisory Students, parents, and Chamber staff worked together to clean the Clam River Greenway.
This was to coincide with Earth Day April 22.
This was to coincide with Earth Day April 22.
Over one billion people worldwide working on projects together in their communities on Earth Day. Trash, plastics, and other littered items plague our waterways.
This trash poses a threat to terrestrial and aquatic life, often becomes microplastics and harmful toxins, and pollutes one of the most precious and limited natural resources.
This trash poses a threat to terrestrial and aquatic life, often becomes microplastics and harmful toxins, and pollutes one of the most precious and limited natural resources.



Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup Initiative
To coincide with Earth Day April 22, Rotary Club of Cadillac, Interact & Rotaract Clubs, Friends and Spouses
are invited to help clean the Clam River Greenway, on April 24, 9AM (rain date May 1)
are invited to help clean the Clam River Greenway, on April 24, 9AM (rain date May 1)

Start Time: 8:30am EDT
End Time: 10:30am EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee
Registration: Price increases to $30.00 after May 31, 2021 at 7:00am EDT
Registration: Price increases to $30.00 after May 31, 2021 at 7:00am EDT
Thank you to our sponsors!
Major Sponsors:
Dynamic Physical Therapy & TCF Bank
Sponsors:
Baker College Cadillac
City to Shore Realty Cadillac
Coffey Insurance Agency
Dental Health Professionals
Edward Jones/Amy C. Schmid
4 Front Credit Union
Baker College Cadillac
City to Shore Realty Cadillac
Coffey Insurance Agency
Dental Health Professionals
Edward Jones/Amy C. Schmid
4 Front Credit Union
In-Kind Sponsors:
Cadillac Public Schools
Don's Auto Clinic
Rexair LLC
Rexair LLC
Two Forces Integrated Training Center
Cadillac, MI 49601
United States of America