SPECIAL REPORT - Sandra (Sandy) Huuki

(Sandy Receives congratulations from Tom on assuming the presidency of the CLK Rotary Club)

Sandra Michelle Clouthier Huuki

Though Sandy was born and raised in Lake Linden, she made her entrance to the world in 1957 at Calumet Public Hospital in Laurium. After finishing both elementary and secondary schools in the Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools System, she started her banking career…the very next day! That was 1975.

Through hard work and dedication to her profession, she was rewarded for excellence in service by being named Community Branch Manager for Citizens Bank in Calumet.

In February, 1977, she married John W. Huuki Jr and this year they celebrated 30 years of a wonderfully blessed marriage. According to Sandy, “John is the love of my life and we continue to grow together.” From this marriage two sons were born: John III, who is married to Sara, have one child (Sandy refers to him as a beautiful grandson), John IV; their other son is Steven.

(Some of the the gang surrounding Sandy at a CLK Rotary Annual Dinner at the Miscowaubik Club)

Sandy and John both love the Keweenaw “because of the four seasons and slower pace,” she says, adding “I live vacation every day in this beautiful part of the world,” to which we all respond, Ditto!

Never one to be idle, Sandy is a Past Treasurer of Main Street Calumet and served in that capacity for three years. She is also a member of the Calumet Lions Club.

Sandy became a CLK Rotarian on March 1, 1994 and served as its president from July, 2002, through June, 2004, a rare 2-year stint. In August, 2003, she was honored with a Paul Harris Fellowship which was purchased for her by Joan Punt from the Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rotary Club.

Sandy never shirks from club activities and actively participates in almost all events.

(The highway clean-up crew one crisp Fall morning)

Meeting of November 14, 2007

Our Town Clock plaque

(Kevin presided over the meeting)


Attendance: 18 members and 4 guests. Guests were Dave and Linda Grahek, Bill Fink and Assistant District Governor Bob Sharkey, both of the Houghton Rotary Club.

After a good round of Happy Dollars, the meeting covered several business topics. Secretary Ethan announced that new badges will be made for anyone who wishes to change the appearance, spelling, or looks of their name on the badges to please notify him. Next, Bob Sharkey made an appeal for support of two projects. The first was to support the Edda Project, which was reported on in an earlier blog and can be re-examined by scrolling down through the blogs below. Next, he asked for the club to match the Houghton funds for the Christmas project.

At this point, Kevin asked for a discussion of our budget process and club donations. He asked, "What footprint do we want to leave in the community? Do we want to make a few large grants and many small ones?" Most agreed these are legitimate questions that the membership should grapple with on occasion so it was decided that a new budget process would be initiated which includes not only the dispensing of monies but the raising of the funds to disburse.




(Tom and Frank listening to the discussion.)



It was generally agreed that new revenue was needed through both current and new fund-raising efforts. We are a small club with shallow pockets so whatever we do will have a serious impact on the validity of the club. Moreover, we have to examine the chance of getting grants and matching funds from both the diustrict and RI.



All members are encouraged to write their comments and submit them for consideration.

Your blogger will be departing for three weeks with hopes to be back for the December 19 meeting.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Regular Meeting, October 1, 2007

Unfortunately there will be no pictures today. My camera died.

There were 19 members and 4 guest at the meeting. Guests were Dave and Linda Grahek, Pete Pietri (Houghton Club) and our speaker, Gordon Rintala from KMMC.

Eva reminded everyone that our annual bell ringing chore is scheduled for Nov 17 and 24. Please sign up as soon as possible. Remember, the more the merrier and the more $$$ for the Salvation Army.

After lunch, Chuck introduced Gordon Rintala whose topic was comparing Film Source mammography with Digital Mammography.

Gordon pointed out that over 90% of hospitals still use Film Source - Xray - mammography, adding that you want to find the cancer before you can feel it. He also discussed risk factors such as age, family history, and life style as major factors in breast cancer.

He then turned to Digital Mammography pointing out that there are only two hospitals in the U.P. with digital equipment, KMMC and Marquette general. Using a power point presentation, Gordon, demonstrated the difference in detection between digital and X-ray and it was dramatic. It was easier to read and had a higher resolution as well as the ability to enlarge the picture significantly.

The demonstration and talk were proof enough for a person to choose Digital Mammography ove X-ray every time. If you want further information, contact Gordon at KMMC.

November 7 meeting is our monthly business meeting. Your reporter will be in KMMC having a procedure so we'll see you on November 14. Ciao.