Regular Meeting, June 27. 2007

Richard Schaefer provided the guest speaker for our luncheon. She is Jenifer Maki, Marketing Manager of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. Jenifer gave members an interesting and informative update on the new 7000 square foot expansion of the lodge, an expansion financed in part by a Rural Development grant from the Department of Agriculture. She pointed out that at present there is enormous interest in the new conference facility from those planning weddings and reunions but also that there is an effort being expended toward eventually securing conferences and trade shows as well. After the presentation, Jenifer stayed for a long while answering questions. Thanks to Jenifer and Dick for this interesting program.

(Outgoing Assistant Governor Ron Helman listening intently to Ms. Maki's presentation.)

Attendance: 17 Members present, 6 guests. The guests in addition to Jenifer Maki were Kathy Johnson, Assistant Governor Ron Helman, Houghton Rotary President and incoming Assistant Governor, Bob Sharkey, Kathy Johnson, and Dave and Linda Grahek.

Upcoming Event: A sign-up sheet was passed around to garner names of workers for PastyFest on Saturday, June 30. It appears that we will have adequate staffing for the refreshment booth including setting it up and cleaning afterward. See you Saturday!

On June 30, after a successful (and probably a little stressful) 3-year term, Assistant Governor Ron Helman of the Houghton Rotary will retire. He will be replaced by Assistant Governor Elect Bob Sharkey, who is presently the president of Houghton Rotary. Speaking for all our members, it has been a pleasure working with Ron. He is and always will be a dedicated Rotarian .
(Two departing Rotary officers: Dan and Ron.)


Finally, we come to the end of another fiscal year and the traditional changing of the guard at CLK Rotary. Dan will be succeeded by President-elect Eva. Dan has served the club well. His calm fortitude through the difficult decision to change meeting venues was greatly appreciated. Fortunately, he will remain on the Board of Directors for at least another year and as Past-president will be available to assist President-elect Eva.

Other officers for the 2007-08 year are: Kevin, Vice President, Ethan, Secretary, and Patsy, Treasurer for Life.

Please Note: There is no meeting on July 4th


(President Dan passing the gavel to President-Elect Eva)
See you next "year."

Regular Meeting, June 20, 2007

Not much to report on this meeting as I was away. President Dan said that there were approximately 20 members in attendance plus one guest, Josh Loukus, of REL Inc.

Ouyr speaker Josh Loukus of REL, Inc. According to Dan, Josh gave a very interesting presentation on REL Machine's business including developing & manfacturing brakes & wheels for the aftermarket motorcycle business. Moreover, REL developed and manufactures special parts for NASA and the Space Shuttle.

See you on Wednesday.

Special Report

Tom and Sue Scanlan sent some picturers from the island of Barbados where they recently spent some time. They were at the Crane Beach Resort, a fantasic spot and one of the most beautiful areas of Barbados. The Crane is perched atop a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the windward side of the island.

Barbados is the easternmost island of the West Indies. Probably first visited by the Portuguese, the island was settled by the British in the early 1600s, became a separate colony in 1885, and gained full independence in 1966. Bridgetown is the capital and the largest city. Population: 280,000.

The language is English and is spoken in a beautifully soft lilt. Locals are called "Barbadians." When I was there in 1981, I heard locals described as "Bajans," but since I was uncertain whether or not this was a complimentary term, I never used it. For my money, it's the place to spend a vacation along with Martinique and Bonaire.

Regular Meeting, June 13, 2007

(Picture: It was nice to be able to welcome Dave and Linda Grahek back to the Keweenaw for the summer. Dave reminds us that the famous Chip Drop contest sponsored by their rotary club in Breckenridge, Michigan, will be held again on July 4th. Each ticket costs $5.00. Dave will have them at the next several meetings. More on the prizes later. Apologies for the quality of the picture. I am not competent with digital cameras…yet.)

Attendance: 17 members, 6 guests: Capt. Dave Cone, Dennis Bastian, Dorothy Rouhonen, Lilly Szilagyi, and Dave and Linda Grahek.

Announcements: By a vote of the members in attendance, the July 4th meeting is cancelled.

Program: Program Chairman Phil introduced our speaker…me…and I presented a little slide show of our shipping experience in Curacao and Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. Lots of questions followed and, frankly, I had a great time unburdening myself of this memory that shaped so much of my later adult life. After the meeting, I took Andy's advice and want to report that the pencils and cup brought in a handsome $3.25 until I was kicked off the street by the cop for not having a vendor's license.

Upcoming Events:

June 30: PastyFest concession stand. A sign-up sheet will be distributed soon.

August 18: The Tammies. Let’s fill that house.


Program Chairman, June 20: President Dan Dalquist.


(ps. Thanks for the "comment" Tom.)

The Tamburitzans Ticket Information

Procedures for CLK Rotary Sales of Tamburitzans Tickets

The Tamburitzans will be at the Calumet Theatre on August 18, 2007

All seats will be reserved, with a ticket price was $14 for all seats. In the past, CLK Rotary members are responsible for selling tickets to the event, backed up by the Calumet Theatre box office. Heavy emphasis is put on contacting area businesses and enlisting them as sponsors. Any area business purchasing tickets will be listed as a sponsor in the program book insert at the event.

Following are procedures for ticket sales by CLK Rotary members:

General

1. Event tickets will be on sale at the Calumet Theatre box office. Only that venue will be able to assign seats and issue tickets.

2. Rotary members will take orders from patrons, fill out an order form, collect a check and return order forms and checks to the Calumet Theatre.

3. The Calumet Theatre will receive checks and issue tickets per instructions on the order form.

4. Rotary members will keep a copy of the order form, which will be turned in to team captains for use in determining the winners of fabulous prizes each week.

Club Ticket Sales

1. Ticket orders will be taken on the order form which will be e-mailed to you. You can open the document and print it out. Additionally, it is posted here and can be copied and printed.

2. Order receipts must be turned in to club treasurer to receive credit for sale.

3. Check or credit card information must accompany order form to receive credit for sale.

4. Make sure that all order information is provided and put your name at the bottom.

5. Checks must be made out to Calumet Theatre.

6. Credit Card sales are allowed if applicable credit card information is provided on the order form.

Group Sales

1. Purchases of 10 or more tickets will be discounted $2 (i.e., $12 per ticket).

2. Purchases of 30 or more tickets will be discounted $4 (i.e., $10 per ticket).

Sponsors

1. Businesses purchasing tickets will be listed in the program insert as show Sponsors.

2. Sponsors may opt to donate tickets to CLK Rotary for distribution to needy organizations (e.g., Little Brothers, Still Waters).

3. CLK Rotary members will be assigned businesses to contact to encourage purchase of Sponsor tickets.

4. Sponsor ticket orders MUST indicate that the sale is to a sponsoring business by checking the Sponsor box on the order form.

5. Sponsor ticket order forms MUST show the business name as it should be listed on the program insert.

Tammies Ticket Order Form

The Tamburitzans
August 18, 2007, 7 p.m.
Calumet Theatre – (906) 337-2610

Name: __________________________________________ Phone:_________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________ State:________ Zip: __________

 Sponsor

TICKETS ARE $14 with Reserved Seating assigned by the Theatre
Group Rates: 10 or more tickets: $12
30 or more tickets: $10
Please indicate seating preference:

SEATING QTY PRICE TOTAL

MAINFLOOR-LEFT ____ _____ ______
MAINFLOOR-CENTER ____ _____ ______
MAINFLOOR-RIGHT ____ _____ ______

BALCONY-LEFT ____ _____ ______
BALCONY-CENTER ____ _____ ______
BALCONY-RIGHT ____ _____ ______

Special Requests:______________________________________________________

_____MAIL TICKETS
_____HOLD TICKETS AT THEATRE BOX OFFICE FOR PICKUP
_____ROTARY TO DONATE TICKETS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

Payment Method: __ Cash __ Check__ Visa__ Mastercard __Discover

Card Number: ______________________________ Expiration Date______________

Signature:__________________________________

Make checks payable to “Calumet Theatre”.

Rotary Member: __________________________

Business Meeting, June 6, 2007

(President Dan leading his last business meeting before turning the gavel over to Eva on July 1.)

Attendance: 18 + 1 guest

June Birthdays:
Tom (6/4 ), Sue (6/6). Jim Lowell (6/6). Joe (6/9), Don (6/9), and Sandy (6/20). A lusty song was belted out for a few bucks.

News:

The Treasurer's Report was read and accepted. We are in good financial health at the moment.

Dan had presented several names as prospective members. Several members selected some to contact and invite to a meeting. It is hoped that everyone will do their best to bring in new potential members. It is our life's blood.

Upcoming Events:
June 30: PastyFest. As usual, we are manning the ice cream concession, one of the most popular of the concessions (next to the pastys of course).

August 18: The Tamburitizans, our main fund-raiser. Let's fill the 700 seats this year. Come with ideas as to how to spread the word to outlying areas such as L'Anse/Baraga, Houghton/Hancock, Ontonogan, Marquette, et al.

Complete directions for selling and donating tickets and getting sponsors will be posted on this blog very soon.

Program Chairs:
June 13, Phil
June 20, Dan
June 27, Richard

50/50: Tom Tikkanen won the drawing of $90 and donated it back to the club to support a project to be named later. Thank you, Tom.

Look here soon for information about Tammies ticket and sponsorship sales