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Our Petoskey Sunrise Rotary family continues to grow! This week, we were happy to welcome four new members—Jacob Knaggs, Tracy Butler, Jeff Enyart, and Mark Antonishen. They were officially inducted by President Matt Hausler and Membership Chair Dan Rasmussen. We're excited to have these new Rotarians join us as we work together to serve our community, build lasting friendships, and make a difference. Welcome to Petoskey Sunrise Rotary!
The Petoskey Sunrise Rotary Club proudly donated $5,000 to Camp Daggett's Capital Campaign. Charitable Giving Committee Chair, Val Meyerson, presented the check to Julie Joles and Grace Ketchum. Thanks to a current matching gift program, Rotary's contribution will be doubled to $10,000, making an even greater impact. Camp Daggett's Capital Campaign is focused on modernizing cabins, dining facilities, and program spaces to enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall camp experience while keeping camp affordable for families. The campaign also invests in environmental stewardship through initiatives such as erosion control and invasive species management, ensuring Camp Daggett remains a treasured community resource for generations to come.
Christy Lyons, a member of the Petoskey Sunrise Rotary Charitable Giving Committee, recently presented a $2,500 donation to Tracy Martin and Jenice Steenwyk of Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan. The funds will be used to purchase new computers that will support the organization's work serving individuals and families throughout the region. Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan serves more than 30 counties from its offices in Harbor Springs and Traverse City, providing programs and services that strengthen and support children, adults, and families.
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Dr. Roger Gietzen
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Sunrise Rotary Charity Giving
Dr. Aaron Brown, McLaren N. Mich.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
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‘One simple word’
‘One simple word’
Leaders highlight the power of gratitude at The Rotary Foundation Donor Summit
Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
The entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died 25 August 2026. This Q&A was originally published in the March 2010 issue of The Rotarian (now Rotary) magazine. Later that year, she spoke at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.