Regular Meeting, June 25, 2008

With the ring of the Rotary Bell, Eva's reign was brought to a close and Kevin's reign began. (He is very excited to take on this responsibility and his only wish was that it was for two or more years.) Kevin announced that he would be looking for projects to undertake, long term, permanent projects which the CLK Rotary Club would always be identified. Please bring him your ideas. Moreover, for the board meeting next Tuesday, suggestions for the Paul Harris award will be appreciated.



There were lots of happy dollars and one fine self-imposed on your editor for having his name in the paper: it is worth it.

Dave Grahek said that the Chip Drop Contest is again upon us and he has the tickets. Big prizes and all for a good cause. See Dave next week.

On your calendar, please mark the Governor's Dinner on July 30 in Houghton. Details will be forthcoming shortly.

Thanks, all, folks. I am off to Detroit to watch the Tigers demolish the Colorado Rockies. See you next week.

There was 15 members and 4 guests at the meeting: Dave and Linda Grahek and granddaughter, back for the summer, and Capt. Ben Kilpela of Copper Harbor.

Business Meeting, June 4, 2008

(Elaine Lemler, from the Irish Times, who takes care of our culinary needs each week. I forgot to tell her to give us her usual smile.)


Birthday Boys and Girls this month: Sue and Sandy, Joe, Jim Lowrie, Tom Scanlan, and yours truly were sung to despite some were not present.

There were 16 members and one guest at the meeeting. Our guest was Bob Sharkey, District Assistant Governor, from Houghton.


Bob had two reminders: First, he reminded us that we are eligible to again provide a match to receive a 1 for 1 grant to assist us in a Christmas project for 2008. After due consideration, a motion to provide a $500 matching fund was passed unanimously thereby assuring someone a very merry Christmas. Note: to qualify for the grant, CLK members must not only provide the match but they must be directly involved in the execution of the grant.

Second, he reminded us that the District Governor's Dinner, tentatively set for Houghton, will be July 30. This event is great fun for all and a chance to reward members for their hard work. More details will follow anon.

President Elect Kevin spoke to the desire to not only acquire new members but to give equal emphasis to retaining present members. It is of little value to get new ones in the front door if you're losing them by the back door.

Attendance for May was announced at 54%. Nine of our club had 100% in May, and 5 at 75%. Now, one might ask, what is wrong with this picture? How do we end up with 54%. The food is great, the camaraderie beyond reproach, and our service to our towns is needed. Come on, folks, let's all participate to get that number up into the 70% range at least.

[Editor's Note: At this point in the meeting I got so engrossed in the discussion that I forgot to take notes. Sorry.]

Pastor Peter won the 50-50 and then Joel capped off the meeting with a short review of his annual mission to Mexico. His wife joined them this time and became intimately acquainted with the National Bug of Mexico.



(Joe, one of the birthday boys, leaving with Joel after the meeting.)

Regular Meeting, May 28, 2008

After a 4-month hiatus, your editor is back on the job. I thought of ending this blog but was talked out of it by Mr. Schaefer. So if you have problems with that, talk to him.

Our meeting consisted on 18 members and one guest, Justin Rabel of Edward Jones in Eagle River, Wisconsin, pictured here with his host, Dan Dalquist).




Despite some (ahem) member's attempts to raise the ante, all tables contained at least a man and a woman. Boys, we'll have to keep our eyes open unless you want to pay the till.

Road Pickup on Saturday, May 31

(l to r: Kevin, Patricia, Jim Lowell, Tom liljegren, Peter, Andy, Frank, and yours truly.) Many hands made easy work and we were having coffee at Shelly's on a little over an hour. Andy and Peter fast at work on a cool, damp , unpleasant day.)


















Lots of activities this summer, enough to keep everyone busy.

PastyFest in July. We need fund-raising ideas.

In August, the Copperman race in the Harbor. We are looking for someone to assume the running position for the team. Tom Tikkanen is swimming, Dan (or is it Peter?) is riding, and Ed is no longer with the club. We need a runner so that the winning tradition will continue.


Two weeks later, the Tammies are in town and we'll be looking for members to house about 35 dancers. Also, we need everyone to get at the sale of tickets and advertising.

Almost concurrently, the Great Deer Chase will be held and they will need some monitors to direct traffic both at the beginning and end of the race in downtown Calumet.

Well, for what it is, there it is. It's great to be back!







(Terry, the new owner of the the Irish Times. The great food tradition continues. Thanks Terry.)