by Ingrid Nova | Dec 17, 2013 | Celebrations
It is tradition at the East Lansing Rotary to name a luncheon in December as the Holiday Luncheon. Special guests are invited to attend. The normal programs are set aside for some holiday entertainment. In maintaining our connection with the East Lansing High School, a group of the EL Singers, the East Lansing High School chorale group of singers entertain at Holiday Luncheon.
It was great to see and hear so many talented young people. Thanks to the EL Singers for putting us in the holiday mood!
by Ingrid Nova | Nov 20, 2013 | Celebrations, Events, Foundation and Fund Raising
On November 11, 2013, Veteran’s Day, the East Lansing Rotary participated in the Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. Rotarian Pat Boog took the lead on this project, working closely with the City of East Lansing to raise the funds and develop the actual memorial monument.
The monument will serve as a permanent memorial for 2nd Lt. Skinner, one of only two Medal of Honor recipients in the Tri-County Region since the Civil War. The plan is to expand the area in future years to incorporate a Veterans Garden honoring all veterans. Several members of the East Lansing Rotary Club attended a special luncheon prior to the ceremony, and some of them who were veterans donned their uniforms as a sign of respect to Lt. Skinner.
Shortly after the Medal of Honor dedication the East Lansing Rotary voted to continue in service to this project by committing to raise the funds needed to make the Veteran’s Garden a reality. The site of the Medal of Honor monument and future gardens is on the grounds at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing.
Also attending on this blustery day was a Marine Honor Guard and singers from the East Lansing High School chorale group, the EL Singers.
by Ingrid Nova | May 21, 2013 | Awards
Congratulations to Sierra Davis and Chris Jones, recipients of this year’s East Lansing Rotary Student Excellence scholarships. They were joined for the presentation by Kristin Shelley of the Rotary Community Service Committee who headed up the selection process, and club President Nathan Triplett.
by Ingrid Nova | Sep 30, 2011 | Speakers for the Month, Uncategorized
We have some exciting programs scheduled for our Monday meetings in October. Check them out:
October 3 – Tom Anastos, head coach, MSU Hockey.
October 10 – Dean Sienko, Medical Director, Ingham County Health Department. He will be speaking on “The Ingham County Health Plan.”
October 17 – Suzy Merchant, head coach, MSU Women’s Basketball.
October 24 – Jim Proebstle, President of Prodyne Consulting. He specializes in management and strategic planning. Jim is a member of the Barrington, Illinois Rotary Club and is an author of two books. He also played football for MSU and was on the 1966 National Championship team. He will be talking about his Rotary experiences and his latest book Fatal Incident.
October 31 – Coach Dane Fife, the top assistant for MSU Men’s Basketball.
by Ingrid Nova | Aug 8, 2011 | Speakers for the Month
Read below for all the details on our August Meetings:
August 8: Laurie Robison, CATA’s new Director of Marketing, will be speaking about the First Fridays program. Rotary members can read more about this program at: http://www.lansingfirstfridays.com/.
August 15: Rory Neuner will be speaking about efforts to make Mid-Michigan more walkable and bikeable. Rory manages Transportation for Michigan, a statewide coalition working to give all Michiganders access to safe, affordable transportation.
August 22: Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing will be speaking about the work of the Ingham County Land Bank. Rotary members can read more about the Land Bank at: http://www.inghamlandbank.org/.
August 29: East Lansing Library Director (and new Rotary Club of East Lansing member) Kristin Shelley will be talking about happenings and programs at the East Lansing Public Library.
