Regular Meeting of August 8, 2007

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First, the club wants to extend its congratulations to the Copperman Triathelon team #209 of Tom, Ed and Dan for placing 7th in the team competition with a time under 2 hours, significantly faster than last year. Unfortunately, the Houghton and Hancock Rotary clubs did not compete this year. In addition, congratulations to Houghton Rotarian, Terry Smythe, for running a wonderful event and to CLK Rotarian, Chuck Nelson, for having the Keweenaw Memorial Medical Center be the main sponsor.

Attendance: There were 21 members and 2 guests in attendance. The guests were Tracy Soma, a visiting Rotarian from Grand Ledge, Michigan, and Paul Lehto, Supervisor of Calumet Township and our speaker for the day.

We were privileged to induct two new members into our club, Kathy Johnson and Josh Luokus. A later blog will present a short vita of each.

( Kathy and Josh , our newest CLK Rotarians. It is our pleasure to have you join us in serving this great community.)

For your records:

Kathy: KCarltonjohnson3@yahoo.com
Josh: Josh@relinc.net

Intermittently throughout the meeting, members were reminded of the Tamburitzans and the necessity of getting out and selling tickets and sponsorships. All it takes is a few calls. Moreover, if anyone wants to help usher, you must call Jim Lowell ASAP. In addition, Lucy reported that all the housing needs have been satisfied.

Guest Speaker: Calumet Township Supervisor Paul Lehto, as is his practice, gave members an update of the significant events in the township. The Centennial 6 project is probably the biggest. Paul gave a history of the site from the early 70s when it was de-watered right through today as they prepare to develop the property.

Next, the storm sewer project ranks high on the list. Estimated at $700,000, the project will be going to bid soon.

The MNR Trust Fund grant to purchase 240 acres at the Swedetown Recreation Complex, because of delays due to a dispute with a neighboring property owner, granted an extension to get time to resolve the difficulties holding up the purchase.

In addition, looking for a new quarters for the Calumet State Police post, working with the Michigan DEQ regarding the lead found in the Torch lake sands, and other problems keeps Paul and his staff mighty busy.

(Andy presents guest Paul Lehto with our treasured mug.)

Upcoming Events:

August 18: The Tammies
August 18: Great Deer Chase Bicycle Race
October 15: District Governor's Dinner


Next Week's Program Chair: Babette Tikkanen