Events 2004~2005
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Collected on this page are the photos and notes from Detroit Rotary events during the Rotary year 2004~2005.
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Children's Safety Day
Even though the day was HOT HOT HOT, there was a good turn-out of Rotarians to pass out bicycle helmets to smiling riders. |
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William Stacy Honored
DAC server and friend of Detroit Rotary William Stacy was honored by Detroit Rotary for his years of volunteering at our special service projects. He has helped at Children's Safety Day, Adopt-a-Highway, and at World Medical Relief. We surprised him with a visit from his wife, lunch at the head table, a plaque and a Paul Harris Fellowship. |
President Mary Anne Demo, Ann Clark, Rita Grezlik and Mr. and Mrs. William Stacy |
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President Mary Anne Demo Honored at President's Ball
Mary Anne Demo was honored, along with all past presidents of Detroit Rotary, at our annual President's Ball, held this year at "Seldom Blues" Click image at right for more photos. |
David and President Mary Anne Demo |
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Mayor of Detroit Kwame Kilpatrick Speaks at Detroit Rotary
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick spoke to our Wednesday April 27 meeting and brought a theme of progress to the meeting. The Mayor spoke of the hard times the city has had in getting expenses in line with revenue. But moving forward, the city has acquired all of the riverfront land between the RenCen and Belle Isle, and is looking forward to the development to come. Also, the Mayor hopes to be the first one swinging the sledge hammer on the Madison-Lennox building across the street from the DAC. Although he is respectful of the potential historic nature of this and other sites in Detroit, he feels that enough time has elapsed that anyone who was serious about re-development of those sites would have come forward by now, and, failing that, we need to move ahead and stop waiting.
Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for bringing your message to us today! |
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Detroit Rotary President Mary Anne Demo |
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Detroit Rotary Honors Top NCAA Point Guard
The Sixth Annual Nancy Lieberman Award was presented on Wednesday April 20 to Temeka Johnson of LSU. Nancy Lieberman was on hand to present the award and did double duty as our guest speaker.
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Temeka Johnson, 2005 Award Winner, Nancy Lieberman, and Kristin Haynie of MSU, Award Finalist. |
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A morning of fun and work
On Saturday February 26 we packed personal care kits to be donated to local homeless shelters. Each kit contained a towel, washcloth, toothpaste and brush, comb, shampoo, deodorant and soap. Many hands made light work, and we packed 1,000 kits all by 11:00AM.
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PP Jason Grobbel, Exchange Student Noon, Jodi Wong, Rita Grezlik, Pres Mary Anne Demo, Samantha Grobbel, Muriel Schaffer, Anne Clark, Fran Howze, Anne C's granddaughter Troi, John Thornburgh, Mark Cocroft, Art Johnson, Kojo Dom and Don Alles.
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Detroit Rotary Celebrates Rotary Centennial, February 23, 2005
Detroit Rotary celebrated the Centennial of Rotary International on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 with a terrific meeting which was well attended by over 100. Special messages from Governor Granholm, Mayor Kilpatrick and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano were presented, and our keynote speaker was Senator Carl Levin. Two new members were pinned at our meeting that day. How special to begin one's Rotary career on the 100th Birthday of Rotary.
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Rotarians Encourage Sweet Dreamzz
In early December, Rotarians Muriel Schaffer, Mary Knauer and PE Trey Greene, along with Exchange Student Morris were at the Children's Museum distributing sleeping bag kits to needy intercity elementary children. Detroit Rotary Foundation donated funds to the Sweet Dreamzz organization to purchase 60 sleep kits. |
Exchange student Morris, Muriel Schaffer, Mary Knauer and PE Trey Greene. |
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Detroit Rotary Family Day December 29, 2004
Detroit Rotary held its annual Family Day on the traditional date, the Wednesday between Christmas and New Year's Day. The room was packed and the families turned out in their best garb for a luncheon that included gifts for the young guests, a musical performance and a magician.
Co-chair Rich Lewinski was down for the count with unexpected surgery, and so fellow chair Mary Knauer and her Elves made the day a terrific success.
See all the photos here! |
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Fox 2 Problem Solvers Visit Detroit Rotary
Fox 2 reporter Carrie Birmingham and Producer Ken Martinek visited our meeting on Wednesday November 10 to receive a check to pay for a new stove for Detroit resident Edith, whose home sustained damage when it was broken into and set fire to by a drug addict. Fox 2 has organized the rebuilding of Edith's home. Watch for the report on the 10PM news on Sunday November 21, Fox 2. |
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President Mary Anne Demo Presented with Paul Harris Fellowship
Although President Mary Anne earned her Paul Harris Fellowship a little while ago, Foundation Chair and PP Russ Ives made the presentation to kick off our foundation drive. Congratulations President Mary Anne!
Pictured are President Mary Anne Demo and PP Russ Ives. |
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Dr. William K. Quick Delivers 30th Annual Thanksgiving Message
On Wednesday November 24 our own Bill Quick offered his 30th consecutive Thanksgiving Message to assembled members and friends of Detroit Rotary. This message is fondly anticipated each year, and did not disappoint! If you missed out, please click here to download the text of the message. And mark your calendar NOW for Wednesday November 23, 2005, for the 31st annual celebration next year! |
Bill Quick and an assembly of friends at the 30th annual Thanksgiving message. |
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Second in Foundation Giving
The Detroit Rotary Club was honored at the Foundation Seminar this past November 6, 2004 for the second-highest foundation giving for last year.
November is Foundation Month, so look for the kick-off of the Foundation Drive at the November 17 Club Assembly. |
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Detroit Rotary Bowlers Contribute to the Foundation
The Detroit Rotary Bowling League, led by Jerry Chase, contributed $1,500 to the Detroit Rotary Foundation. These are monies generated by their weekly drawings. They are dedicating their contrbution to the Youth Citizen Program and a few other items. Way to go, bowlers, and thank you. |
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Rotary International Centennial Bell Luncheon
The Rotary Club of Detroit celebrated the 100th anniversary of Rotary International at the historic Ford Piquette Plant with the visit of the Rotary Centennial Bell. Similar to the traveling Olympic torch, five Rotary Centennial bells are circulating to clubs in every Rotary country. The bells' journeys will symbolize the internationality of Rotary as they crisscross the globe.
The bell in the United States is circulating to the first 100 Rotary Clubs. Detroit is club #16, and the bell will make two additional stops in Michigan, at Grand Rapids #77 and Saginaw #93.
Rotarians from all around District 6400 and District 6380 and beyond came to see the bell, and many had their photos taken with the bell! Webmaster Liz was taking souvenir photos, and raised $100 to be used toward purchasing Layettes for the Children of the Dump.
Rotarian Article about the Bells | T-Plex Flyer | T-Plex Flyer p2
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Photo by Brandi Keating
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District Governor's Official Visit
AG and PP Noel Brown, President Mary Anne Demo, DG Jim Ives and First Lady Diane Ives. |
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Very Low Cost Shelter Program - Your Detroit Rotary Foundation at Work!
This message was shared with us by Kojo Dom, International Service Chair, from the director of the Very Low Cost Shelter Program, which build homes for people. Even with set-backs due to weather, our dollars supported the construction of homes for several families.
" ....I have been told that these house will last 10 years.
Now attached 3 pictures. One more shelter on your account is being renovated. As soon as we complete the same, we shall let you know.
Lastly, I, on behalf of our club, would like to express our gratitude and sincere thanks to you,and all the Rotarian of of you club
With regards.
Rtn. A .B. M. Ziauddin
President, Rotary Club of Dhaka Fort(D-3280)
Project Coordinator of ! Very Low Cost Shelter |
1)Club President of R.C.Dhaka Fort is seen with the VLCS recipient family. 24X15 inch plaque with serial number is 70 |
2) VLCS recipient family of serial number is 71(this is the renovated house as stated above,still require enamel painting to prevent from insects which will last long.)
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3) VLCS recipient family. |
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Mary Knauer named Rotarian of the Year 2004-2005
Mary Knauer was named Detroit Rotarian of the Year at our Centennial Bell Luncheon. Mary lives "Service above self" every day. As part of a school adoption program, Mary helps raise funds for school supplies for schools in Peru. But Mary doesn't just send money, she personally travels to Peru to deliver the school supplies to the children of the Amazon River Basin.
Mary joined Detroit Rotary following the death of her husband Rick, a long-time Detroit Rotarian and Past President. Not content to allow the Rotary tradition to lapse in her family, Mary picked up the baton and has been running with it ever since. We are blessed to have Mary as a member and a friend.
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Rotary International Exchange Students Arrive
Two of our three 2004-2005 Rotary International Exchange Students have now arrived. Morris, from Turkey and Noon, from Thailand, visited at our meeting last Wednesday. Julia arrives from Russia on Friday. Morris and Noon exchanged banners with President Mary Anne and briefly greeted the club. Imagine making a speech in another language! Luckily Morris and Noon spoke to us in English, which is lucky as I imagine that our Turkish and Thai language skills could stand improvement!
Morris had quite an extended plane journey to arrive, and was routed through Atlanta, much to everyone's surprise! |
Julia from Russia
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Noon from Thailand and President Mary Anne Demo
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Noon and Morris from Turkey
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Detroit Rotarians Tour Ford Field
On July 14, 2004 our guest speaker, Brad Harrison of the Detroit Lions organization, led us on a special VIP tour of the new Ford Field, and it was a wonderful opportunity to experience this new Detroit venue.
Our tour included the press box, luxurious suites, locker rooms, various elevators, stairways and the finale was getting to walk around on the field itself! The new turf is amazing, it even perplexed Liz's dog Fawn!
Thanks to Speaker Chair Chris Trebilcock for this wonderful opportunity!
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Mary Anne Demo sworn in as Detroit Rotary President 2004-2005
District Governor Jim Ives was on hand June 30, 2004 to induct our 95th President, Mary Anne Demo. Outgoing President Jason Grobbel was on hand to pass the gavel and to thank the members for their support during his year.
We all look forward to an exciting Centennial Year with Mary Anne at the helm.
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