Regular Meeting, May 19, 2009

(Emily proudly displays the cherished Rotary mug, her gift for addressing the club. That's President Kevin patiently looking on.)


There were 18 members and 1 guest at Wednesday's luncheon meeting. Our guest and speaker was Emily Krznarich who is the Great Start Director for the CC Intermediate School District.

A work detail sheet was passed around and so far we have 6 workers for the highway cleanup on May 30. To make light work, it is best to have at least 8 workers so we are looking for 2 more. Anyone game?

After lunch, Emily Krznarich was re-introduced and she gave a thorough and interesting presentation on the Great Start Collaborative of the tri-counties of Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw.

The collaborative which is funded by Michigan's Early Childhood Investment Corporation and administered by the CCISD addresses five important barriers to learning: physical health of the child, social-emotional health, parent support for the child, early care and education, and basic security and safety needs. Unquestionably, the first five years of a child's life while critical to his development in many areas can also be an opportunity to make a major life-long difference in his/her life. What an opportunity! Think about it; to be able to affect a child's ability to develop innate skills has to be the most rewarding undertaking there is. But they need volunteers aplenty. If any CLK Rotarian wants to take on this challenge, call Emily at 906-482-4250, Ext 260, and she will put you to enriching work.

The first annual CLK Rotary scholarships will be announced at the graduation of the Calumet High and Lake Linden High. Two scholarships will be awarded, one for each school, but will not be announced until the graduation ceremony. These scholarships are worth as much as $1,000 each depending on needs. More on that as soon as they are awarded. We CLK Rotarians can be rightly proud of making this an annual goal of the club.





(Emily Krznarich making her presentation to the club.)











Procedures for CLK Rotary Sales of Tamburitzans Tickets

The Tamburitzans will be at the Calumet Theatre on August 15, 2009

All seats will be reserved, with a ticket price was $15 for all seats1. 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.


General Procedures

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 included as Attachment 1.
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., $13 per ticket).
2. Purchases of 30 or more tickets will be discounted $4 (i.e., $11 per ticket).

Sponsors

1. Businesses purchasing tickets will be listed in the program insert as show
2. Sponsors may opt to donate tickets to CLK Rotary for distribution to needy
organizations (e.g., Little Brothers, elder care facilites).
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.

Any Questions? See Jim Lowell as soon as possible: Remember, 2009 A FULL HOUSE.