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Jeff Molby Rides Across America for ChemoRiders

Jeff Molby has made a very noble and valiant choice in his life to ride his bike across the U.S. and bring awareness to such a need for people to be able to make their chemo appointments. Chemo Riders is a cause he created to do just that. A fellow Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Caro. Follow his journey https://www.youtube.com/@ChemoRiders https://chemoriders.org/Rotary. If you can find it in your heart or your schedule to help get someone to a life saving treatment, or donate to the cause. You could help provide that difference in someone's life who needs it most, and make Jeff's mission one of success.

Christmas Project Shopping

Thanks to Carol Starling for organizing another successful Christmas shopping project!

Last Wednesday, Margo Hahn, Kent Graf, and Jerry and Phoebe Bernhardt along with Mary Bauerschmidt and a dozen Interact members did some serious shopping. Local families who would otherwise not have much to celebrate will find clothes and toys under the Christmas tree.

We are still seeking donations to do more! For any Rotarian who would like to contribute, simply drop off a check for $125 at the welcome table and you will be providing a Christmas for another child in Caro.

Emily Speirs, Published Author

Emily Speirs, Cass City freshman and published author, spoke to the Club today about her book, The Aralan Chronicles. This book is suggested for readers age 8-12. Summary: "

Following the death of her mother, Princess Everest's father has barely let her leave the castle, which hasn't been easy. She's even forced to learn from a terrible teacher, Griselda. Everest longs for adventure, but her father is more concerned about her safety.

However, when there's trouble at the castle, everything changes. Now Everest is experiencing what it's like to live outside the castle walls, free from her father's rules and separated from her brother, Soren.

As Everest starts this new life of freedom, adventure awaits. Along the way, she will meet new friends, uncover old mysteries, and learn more about herself in the process. The only question is, Will she ever see her family or the castle again?"

"Present Like a Pro"

Rotary offers many benefits to members - including this valuable training opportunity "Present Like a Pro". You won't want to miss this 2-part masterclass from Michael Angelo Caruso, a professional speaker, trainer, and also Rotarian. This training is more than just a webinar - it is an interactive class held via zoom and is no cost to you. Whatever your profession is - presentation skills are a necessity, this course will benefit you in Rotary and beyond. Our district wants to invest in our members, so take advantage of this great opportunity! Please reserve your spot now as they are limited. Learn more, and register on our website. (Unfortunately, this event is only open to Rotarians at this time due to limited space. If you are interested in becoming a member, please message us.) https://rotary6310.org/page/leadership-training

Rotary Sponsors Caro Alternative Education Christmas Celebration

Rotary President Jodi Fetting presented a $100 Visa gift card to Jordyn Nordstrom for the Caro Alternative Education Christmas Celebration on behalf of the Caro Rotary Club. The Club appreciates the staff’s dedication to make Christmas special for their students!

Rotary Sponsors Drunk Driving Simulator

F/Lt. Brian McComb, commander of the Michigan State Police Caro Post and Trooper Nicole Dhooghe presented about what they are working on in the community, including their new Drunk Driving Simulator cars that they are taking to different schools to help prevent drunk driving.
The Rotary Club of Caro is proud to be one of the sponsors of these cars!

McComb Staff Thankful for Christmas Family Project

Thank you to Heather LaBerge, principal at McComb Elementary and the school social worker Brian Bennett for discussing the Christmas Family project that we do and how beneficial (and needed) it is for the families.

We are proud to be able to help these families have a Merry Christmas!

Marc Augsburger Welcomed to the Paul Harris Society

Congratulations to Marc Augsburger who was recently welcomed into the Paul Harris Society by Cheryl Peterson from the District. Paul Harris Society members are individuals who give $1,000 or more annually to The Rotary Foundation.

Rotary and Interact Provide Christmas Gifts for Families in Need

Rotarians and Interact students went Christmas shopping for families at Caro Community Schools. The students had fun working within their budget to give each child the best Christmas we can!

New Members Make Classification Talks

A few of our new Rotarians recently gave their Classification Talks.

Newest Rotary Members

Meet our Caro Rotary Club's newest members Luke Losee, Matt Bierlein and Jeff Molby. Our Caro Club welcome's you as a Service Above Self Member.

Caro Rotary Wine Tasting and Dinner

Don't forget to sign up for the Caro Rotary Wine Tasting and Dinner to be held on February 28th, 2019 at Brentwood Meeting Room 6:pm. See Robert Wolak for more details.

Caro Rotary's Newest Paul Harris Fellows

It is an honor to be named a Paul Harris Fellow. Honorary Membership is the highest distinction that a Club may bestow on a Rotarian. It is bestowed in exceptional cases for meritorious service. Caro Rotary is proud to recognize its newest Paul Harris Fellows Karly Creaguer, Matt Branding and Nicholas Schmelter.

Welcome Francisca Bastias Rotary Youth Exchange Student 2018-2019

Caro Rotary Club would like to welcome Francisca Bastias 2018-2019 Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Chile'. Thank You for choosing our Caro Club to be your host family. Francisca is standing with Caro Club Youth Exchange Office Holly Russell.

RYLA Students Give Leadership Presentation

Our 2018 RYLA Caro students Kyle Severn, Ashton Goodchild, and Syrus Strachan recently attended Rotary Youth Leadership Awards at Camp Rotary and gave us an overview of their exciting week. They also included how these new leadership skills will be used every day going forward. RYLA is a Rotary sponsored conference for students and is paid for by Caro Rotary Club to improve Leadership skills for local youth.

2017 Rotarian of the Year Jamie Wark

Congratulations to Jamie Wark for being presented with the Rotarian of the Year Award by now Immediate Past President Marty Hall for her work during his President's Year 2017-2018. An Award all Rotarians feel she well deserves. Great Job Jamie you are a true Rotarian demonstrating the "Service Above Self" Rotary Moto.

Past President List 1925 to 1973

Starting in the left upper corner going across six then down to the next line on the left page. . R. L. Dixon 1925-1927, H. P. Orr 27-28, C. A. Klein 1928-1929, C. R. Meyers 29-30, N. D. Braby 30, A. D. Gallery 31, A. R. Stone 31-32, M. J. Crawford, E. J. Riley 33-34, F. C. Striffler 34-35, K. K. Kinsey 35-36, J. H. Schwaderer 36-37, R. S. Park 37-38, J. L. French 38-39, C. D. Andrews 39-40, D. R. Ellwanger 40-41, H. O. Dibble 41-42, A. J. Geib 42-43, K. G. Kerr 43-44, Andrew Larsen 44-45, M. C. Ransford 45-46, F. J. Purdy 46-47, O. C. Palmer 47-48, C. L. Bougher 48-49. Now the right side top left. A. O. Purdy 49-50, I. L. Baguley 50-51, R. M. Orr 51-52, C. F. Mantey 52-53, W. W. Dickerson 53-54, F. J Rolka 54-55, B. C. Travis 55-56, M. Roy smith 56-57, Howard H. Purdy 57-58, Bates Wills 58-59, Mahlon Vance 59, Wayne Prillman 60, Patrick Garety 60-61, Frank Fulmer, 61-62, William Janks 62-63, Fred McMullen 63-64, Sterling Harris 64-65, James Deming 65-66, Harold Johnson, 66-67, Warren Wilson 67-68, Dick Harwick 68-69, Norbert Jankowski 69-70, Harry Richards 71-72, Herbert L. Nigg 72-73

WERONIKA FILIPOWICZ 2017-2018 Final Presentation

Posted on May 21, 2018

Weronika Filipowicz gives her final "Year in Review" Presentation to Caro Rotary Club. She has loved her year stay here and is making plans to come back and go to college here in Michigan for International Business. A great successful year for Weronika.

Caro Rotarian Karly Creguer and Cass City Rotarian Val Hartel Mission Trip to Nicaraua

Posted on Feb 22, 2018

In January 2018 a group of 20 individuals, youth and adults, from St. Christopher Parish in Caro travelled to Nicaragua to work with Amigos for Christ. This organizations works with rural communities to help them gain access to clean drinking water, modern bathrooms and showers, a stove to reduce smoke inhalation inside homes, and education. During their week-long mission trip, they helped build a school in a community called La Chuscada. Engaging in manual labor, and conversation, alongside local Nicaraguans, the group feels that they gained more from the trip than they gave the community. Caro Rotarian Karly Creguer and Cass City Rotarian Val Hartel were among those in the group. The Clubs and Club Members of both Cass City Rotary and Caro Rotary supported the mission group with cash donations and items to take for the locals (like the suitcases and children’s books written in Spanish ). They put to work the founding principle of Rotary: Service above Self.

Honoring Fellow Rotarian Barbara Osentoski

Posted on Jan 08, 2018

Barbara Osentoski's husband David Osentoski and their children were presented with a Tribute and gift from The Rotary Foundation with an upgraded Paul Harris Pin. This was to recognize the contributions and commitment in memory of our long time member Barbara Osentoski. Our club will greatly miss her smile, her happiness and her energetic spirit.

Gifts to the Rotary Foundation sustain vital programs which alleviate human suffering, foster greater cultural understanding, and eradicate polio worldwide. Memorial contributions represent a commitment to the humanitarian, cultural, and educational programs of The Rotary Foundation and are an investment in the future.

"In Loving Memory of our dear friend Barbara Osentoski"

WELCOME WERONIKA FILIPOWICZ 2017-2018

CARO ROTARY CLUB WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME WERONIKA (WERA) FILIPOWICZ. HER EXCHANGE YEAR 2017-2018 BEGINS. WERA IS OUR EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM POLAND. WE ARE ALL VERY HAPPY AND EXCITED THAT SHE HAS CHOSEN US TO BE HER ROTARY HOST CLUB.

Moeto Kawanishi's Rotary Year 2016-2017

Moeto Saying Goodbye to Caro Rotary Club, Going home after a successful Rotary Youth Exchange Year.

Passing of the Presidents Gavel; Great Job Marc Augsburger - Good Luck Marty Hall

2016-2017 Caro Rotary Rotarian of the Year Cynthia Schlaud

Congratulations to Cynthia Schlaud for being chosen 2016-2017 Rotarian of the Year for her work with International Youth Exchange and Webmaster by President Marc Augsburger.

Caro Rotary Club Little Free Library Ribbon Cutting

Posted on Jun 12, 2017

We are very happy to introduce Caro Rotary Club's donation of a new Little Free Library located in Atwood Park, Caro, Michigan. Many people have been seen taking books and dropping off books to support this program. Rotary Members pause for a photo of the ribbon cutting ceremony lead by current Rotary Club President Marc Augsburger (center) . In attendance is Erin Schmandt, Margo Hahn, Tyler Colling, Marc Augsburger, Lee Teschendorf, Jodi Fetting, Kent Graf, Jamie Wark, Susan Holder and Brenda Kretzschmer.

Distinguished Service Award Rotary Heroes 2016-17 Rotary Year

Brenda Kretzschmer Caro Rotary Club Member receives the Distinguished Service Award Rotary Heroe for the 2016-17 Rotary Year. Congratulations to Brenda an award very well deserved.

Caro Members Congratulate Exchange Student Moeto Kawanishi

Caro Rotary Club Members congratulates 2016-17 Youth Exchange Student Moeto Kawanishi from Japan for a succesful Rotary Year. When Moeto first arrived he could speak very little english and was unaccustomed to such large open spaces in his living. But he ended his year with high grades in school and speaks far above from when he first arrived. Congratulations Moe on a meating the challenge of your Rotary Year.

Caro Rotary Interact Students/ Water &Sanitation Project

Students from our Local Caro Rotary Interact Club went to the Dominican Republic to assist and learn about Rotary Water and Sanitation Project. A Huge Eye Opening Experience. The students who went on the trip were, Sydney Phillips-Caro,Grace Branding-Caro,Mikayla Beeler-Bad Axe,Gabby Beeler-Bad Axe,Sara Wehner- Bad Axe,Jaclyn Iskow- Bad Axe,Dean Zahm- Oscoda,

Patrick Lee- Oscoda.

Adults/chaperones who went on the trip were, Arnie Leriche-Oscoda Lynette Beeler-Bad Axe Julia Behmlander-East Lansing Randy Ettema- Frankenmuth

2016 Rotary Pancake & Sausage Supper huge success

Check out our 2016 Pancake and Sausage Supper photos in the Photo Gallery. A great turnout, over 600 Caro Residents attended our yearly supper. Many compliments were given for a tasty dinner. Congrats to the Pancake throwing and non-throwing chefs. A Huge THANK YOU to the Caro High School for the use of their Gym and Kitchen and Staff, our local Boy Scouts, the Interact Student and Rotarians for their great support to Rotary.

2016 clean ups are now in the books!

See pictures from the highway clean up on 9/26/16. 8 Rotarians participated along with one youth. 15 bags of trash were collected.

Participants were: Caro Rotary President 2016-2017 Marc Augsburger, Gary Anderson, Gary’s grandson Tyler Leveille, Gene Pierce, Carol Starling, Marty Hall, Gary Crews, Kelly Avery and Brenda Kretzschmer.

Hello Moeto Kawanishi Exchange Student 2016-17 from Japan

Brenda Kretzschmer received Paul Harris +2

Caro Rotary Club's Murder Mystery Dinner Night

Caro Rotary Club and Caro TACA (Thumb Area Center for the Arts) held a Murder Mystery Night April 23rd, 2016. Director Extraordinaire Eddie Cheek and Hollywood's Brightest Star Nova Devoe were both murdered in this action packed presentation of "Final Cut" a Hollywood Fundraiser to support an upcoming move about "The Zombie was an Alien". A very successful night of fun and laughter was enjoyed by all.

Marc Augsburger Receives his Paul Harris + 1 pin

Caro Rotary President Elect Marc Augsburger receives his Paul Harris Plus 1 pin from current President Brenda Kretzschmer

Recycle with Caro Rotary Interacts

Posted on Apr 17, 2016

In conjunction with Tuscola Recycling, the Interact Club is recycling at the high school. Caro Rotary Club is planning on purchasing larger bins for recycling and placing by the Caro football field and new auditorium.

Congratulations to Barbara Osentoski Paul Harris +1

Posted on Apr 03, 2016

Caro Rotary Club President Brenda Kretzschmer congratulates and presents a new Paul Harris Pin to Barbara Osentoski for achieving her Paul Harris Plus One designation. Each $1000 donation to Rotary Foundation earns an additional stone to the Paul Harris Fellowship Pin. Congratulations Barb on your new designation.

Caro Rotary's Newest Members

Caro Rotary Welcomes our newest members Julie Carr sponsored by Phoebe Moore, Jamie Wark sponsored by Marc Augsburger and Kelly Avery sponsored by Carol Starling. We welcome our new members to our club.

2016 Leadership Seminar with Justin Foust

Posted on Jan 17, 2016

Rotary Club of Caro partnered with Caro Chamber of Commerce to present a Community Leadership Seminar featuring Justin Maust.

NEWEST PAUL HARRIS FELLOW MEMBER

Posted on Dec 21, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE JOSLYN, SUPERINTENDANT OF CARO SCHOOLS, FOR BECOMING CARO ROTARY'S NEWEST PAUL HARRIS FELLOW MEMBER. PRESENTED TO HIM BY OUR PRESIDENT BRENDA KRETZSCHMER.

2015 Caro Rotary Club Christmas Shopping for 12 Families

Posted on Dec 13, 2015

Caro Rotary Club Celebrates Christmas Giving. Rotary Members Brenda Kretzschmer, Carol Starling, Phoebe Moore, Barb Osentoski, Margo Hahn, Jerry Bernhart assisted by approximately 20 Rotary Interact Students getting ready to shop at Wal-Mart. They purchased the listed items for 12 families who were in need of help this Christmas Season. This project was partially funded by Rotary's District Grant. Thank You Caro Rotary and Thank You to our Interact Students. You all are a Gift to the World.

2015 Rotary Student Dictionary Project to Local Area Schools

Posted on Oct 18, 2015

Thank You Rotary Club of Caro for the School Dictionary Project.

Congratulations to Marc Augsburger Honored for Leadership

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Augsburger, who became CEO of Caro Community Hospital in 2013, was praised for turning around a financially challenged institution. He is credited with helping to raise funds for advanced medical equipment and recruiting specialists to enhance services.

His community outreach programs include the development of a discounted lab test program for low-income residents and funding for diabetes education and a hospice room for inpatient and respite care.

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His community outreach programs include the development of a discounted lab test program for low-income residents and funding for diabetes education and a hospice room for inpatient and respite care.

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Caro Rotary Pancake Dinner Another Successful Year

Caro Rotary Clubs Annual Pancake Dinner hangs up the aprons for another year. The fundraiser funds are supported by and used for local community projects. Thank you to all of the Club members who worked this event.

New Exchange Student from Austria

Posted on Sep 10, 2015

Welcome to our new Exchange Student from Austria...

Bernd John, from near Vienna, Austria, Bernd has one sister and lives with his mother. Bernd speaks Polish at home, German in school and has great English skills. Bern is 17 years old.

His home is Baden Bei Wein, Austria. 18 miles south from Vienna. The Romans discovered hot springs of hot sulfur water. Roman Aqua ducts can be seen bring water down from the mountains. Aque – Baden (Bathing). 25,000 people (11 squares miles). Ludwig Van Beethoven lived here. The Schwechat River runs through the area.

Margot Roedel receives New Member Reward

To Thank Margot for bringing a new member into the club our current President Brenda Kretzschmer gives Margot a special addition to her Rotary Pin to give her a new member sponsorship designation. Every new member contributes to the difference Rotary can make in our community and throughout the world. Sharing the Gift of Rotary. Congratulations to Margot.

Caro Rotary Welcomes a new member

Posted on Sep 10, 2015

Caro Rotary Welcomes Rev. Joe Foltz as a new member of the club. Rev Joe is the pastor of Colwood Nazarene Chuch. Margot Roedel is his sponsor member.

Caro Rotary's visit with District Gov Mike Kelly

You know a new year is begun when the District Governors begin their visits to set the pace for the new year. District Governor Mike Kelly's goals for 2015-2016 are: 1. Support efforts of all clubs in the District 2. Be the Rotary International Officer in the District 3. Have fun!! not necessarily in that order.

He spoke of our current Rotary President Ravi Ravindran who is from Sri Lanka. He is a humble business man whose slogan is “What gets measured, gets done”. Our club should work toward a Presidential Citation and we should be “A gift to the World”.

Next, Governor Kelly discussed a major piece of Rotary International, the Rotary Foundation. Last year they gave $47,000,000 in global grants to our clubs as well as $24,000,000 in District Grants. The membership shared some of our Caro Rotary projects with the Governor.

One major thing that the Rotary Foundation does is Polio Eradication. There have been only 27 new cases of polio reported this year and those were in Afghanistan and Pakistan. They are the only two countries left that report having polio. The Gates Foundation is a matching partner with Rotary Foundation and contributed $70,000,000 in 2014 toward this goal.

He reminded that we should strive to meet President Ravi’s slogan as well as “Service Above Self.”

The District Conference is set for May 20-21^st in Alpena. Mike’s sister is in charge so it will be good!!

We say Goodbye to Catalina Ruiz Rotary Exchange Student from Colombia, South America

Rotary Exchange Student for year 2014-2015. Catalina showed us what being a successful Exchange Program is all about. Congratulations to Catalina and good travels to her as her Rotary year comes to an end on Saturday July 25 when she travels back to her home and family in Colombia. She will always have an American family in Caro Rotary.

Rotary New Year brings in "Be a Gift to the World" with new President Brenda Kretzschmer

Rotary Celebrates a new year with our incoming President Brenda Kretzschmer.

Changing of the Guard Cynthia Schlaud 2014-2015

Posted on Jul 12, 2015

See photos from Changing of the Guard President Cynthia Schlaud passes the Gavel to Incoming Caro Rotary President Brenda Kretzschmer.

The Cornerstone Award is presented to Kenny Beach of Brentwood for continual services to the club.

Service Above Self Awards were also given to Brenda Kretzschmer – Every month for your Continual Support of the Club and myself as President. Kent Graff – Updating club billing and attendance. Jerry Bernhardt- Keeping our finances on track and in order. Lee Teschendorf – Setting up and taking down the room every week and Filling in for Sergeant at Arms. Barb Osentoski – Membership Assistance and keeping me excitement about different ideas of bettering the club experience. Nancy Thane – Rotary Youth Exchange and Singing. Walley Kent for Keeping us Singing. Erin Schmandt – Help with the Rotary Website. Mark Ransford –Sergeant At Arms / Meetings Fun and challenging and in keeping us laughing. Dick Fullmer – Weekly making money for the club by selling 50/50 tickets. Thank you to all members who helped in many ways.

Rotarian of the Year Award: Carol Starling is an example of going Above and Beyond the call of being a “Service Above them wherever they needed to go. Especially the District Assembly which was very difficult. Carol it is appreciated more than you now. It’s kind of like Rotary Attendance X2. She also has been assisting another club in starting their own Interact Group. Above all of this, she has put forth huge amounts of effort during the Christmas season when arranging volunteers and shopping for Christmas for youth. I think I counted at least 6 shopping carts full of items that have to be separated for payment and separately be presented to the families. All in the name of “ROTARY”. For this the Award for Rotarian of the Year goes to Carol Starling. Self “ Rotarian. She has promoting and encouraging Rotary among our Younger Generations. Not only in starting our Interact Club but she has attended all of the meetings and helping them with their own service projects and budgets and transported.

Rotary District Presidential Citation Award

Posted on Jun 08, 2015

President 2014-2015 Cynthia Schlaud receives the District's Presidential Citation Award from Dee Brock District Governor. Caro Rotary is one of 11 clubs to receive this award of 32 clubs in the District.

Mallory and her Future Rotarian Max

Posted by C.Schlaud on Jun 08, 2015

Mallory brought in her son Max our Future Caro Rotarian. So Adorable.

2015 College Scholarship Recipients

Posted by C.Schlaud on Jun 07, 2015

LtoR; Rotarian Carol Starling, Scholarship Recipients Ryan Montgomery, Casey Hadaway and Alex Phillips, 2014-15 President Cindy Schlaud. Congratulations Each of our Scholarship Winners.

Congratulations Catalina on your 2015 Graduation

Posted by C.Schlaud on Jun 07, 2015

Congratulations to Catalina Ruiz Espitia our Colombian Exchange Student on her Graduation Ceremony at Caro High School 2015.

Caro Community Hospital's Wellness Wednesdays

Posted on May 17, 2015

Remember that the Caro Community Hospital's new and improved Wellness Wednesdays are offered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Screenings are available for $35 or $60 depending on the # of items you request. Tests included are: Glucose Measurements; Comprehensive Metabolic Panel of tests; Lipid Panel; Thyroid Stimulating Hormone; Complete Blood Count; Hemoglobin A1C; Vitamin D. The Hospital also has many other programs available. Call them or stop in for more information. 401 N Hooper St, Caro, MI or 989-672-5113.

Caro Rotary Club Highway Pickup

Posted by C.Schlaud on May 03, 2015

Caro Rotary Volunteers each year donating their time to pick up trash along M-24 for 3 miles. See Rotary Members having fun volunteering - Giving back to the Community. "Service Above Self" is Rotary's Motto.

Carol Starling Honor Award of Rotary Hero

Posted by C.Schlaud on Apr 19, 2015

I am proud to say that the Caro Rotary Club has voted Carol Starling as our Rotary Hero. She was instrumental in starting our Interact Club in 2013-2014 Rotary Year. She has committed a great deal of her time and even her own money in assisting the student club succeed. She helped in maintaining and increasing the number of Interacts attending the club (doubled in size in just 1 year). She has encouraged local community projects they are now involved in. The interact students now are committing their time at a local elderly center playing games and reading and spending time with the elderly. Not only has she started the Caro Rotary Interact Club; but because of the local advertising of her efforts and the efforts of the Interact Students, a nearby club saw the advertising and now she is helping another Rotary Club set up their own Interact Club. This also helps to build the name of Rotary and what Rotary is all about in our local communities.

Carol is also greatly involved in Christmas for Kids. She organizes Rotary Volunteers to help shop for in need families with wish lists for their children during Christmas time. This is a great undertaking.

She monitors and collects all of the listed items per family and makes sure that each child is not without a happy Christmas and gets what they need and/or desires. This includes monitoring the finances of all of the purchases. I’ve seen 6 carts filled to the brim in a row of shopping items for the families. This is just one shopping trip of many.

We couldn’t be more proud of the time and energy that Carol commits (On Behalf of Rotary) toward these programs. She is an inspiration to all of what Service Above Self really means.

Rotary Interact Students with Reading Buddies Easter Celebration

Posted on Mar 31, 2015

Rotarians Carol Starling and Margo Hahn organized an Easter Celebration with our Interact Student Group along with elementary reading buddies. Our Interact Students celebrated with Easter baskets given to their reading buddies. They enjoyed dough balls and pizza along with the crafts and chocolates from their Easter baskets. Friends and Rotarians in the making. Everyone enjoyed themselves. This is the Rotary Spirit of "Light up Rotary". Thank you to everyone that participated. "See more photos at bottom of page in Photo Album."

Catalina Ruiz Espitia enjoying Bronners

Catalina went shopping at Bronner's in Frankenmuth. She was pleasantly surprised to find out Wally Bronner was a Rotarian in Frankenmuth.

Murder Mystery Dinner March 14th

Posted on Feb 24, 2015

On Saturday, March 14, the Thumb Area Center for the Arts and Caro Rotary Club (Rotary Night) hosted an evening of murder mystery intrigue, dinner, silent auction, and prizes for great detective work! The Dinner & Mystery took place at the Brentwood Back Room for an evening of laughs and mingling with a top notch cast of area actors who were DYING to entertain us. Attendees supported our hosts with the highest bid on some incredible silent auction items. There was definitely something for everyone at this event!

For our entertainment, we were guests at the final celebration of Georgio Tortoni's life work. His tragic passing meant that his beloved historic winery must be sold! There are many who would have and did kill to own it...plus the valuable land it sits on. The cast of characters (and suspects): an FBI reject, a Texas land developer, Georgios two feuding daughters, his lackey limo driver and executor of his will, and the mamas boy who will do anything to please his money hungry matriarch, entertained and interacted with us throughout the evening. We meet them, grill them for motive, collected the clues, and saw who got killed next! The winner solved the mystery and won a prize of Specialty Winery Wines!

Cocktails began when doors opened at 5:30 pm. Dinner courses and entertainment began at 6:00 pm with the silent auction and mystery to conclude at approximately 8:30 pm. Dinner was an Italian Twist of Alfredo Chicken, Salads and Dessert. Cash bar. Tickets were $40 per couple or $25 per single ticket and were available at both the Brentwood, 178 Park Drive, Anderson, Tuckey, Bernhardt & Doran, P.C., 715 E. Frank St. and AAA Caro Office at 810 S State St. in Caro, For more information, call Mary at 989-274-8379 or Cindy at 989-672-6001. All proceeds went benefit both Caro Rotary Club and the Thumb Area Center for the Arts.

Mallory Powell-Wilkins new baby Max

Welcome Mallory Powell-Wilkins new baby boy. His name is Max Johnathon "MJ" Wilkins. He was 7 lbs 6 oz 18.5" born at 1:29 pm Monday (02/23).

Murder Myster Dinner March 14th

Posted on Feb 24, 2015

On Saturday, March 14, the Thumb Area Center for the Arts and Caro Rotary Club (Rotary Night) will host an evening of murder mystery intrigue, dinner, silent auction, and prizes for great detective work! Join us at the Brentwood Back Room on March 14 for laughs and mingling with a top notch cast of area actors who are DYING to entertain you. Support your hosts with the highest bid on some incredible silent auction items. There's definitely something for everyone at this event!

For your entertainment, you will be a guest at the final celebration of Georgio Tortoni's life work. His tragic passing means that his beloved historic winery must be sold! There are many who would kill to own it...and the valuable land it sits on. The cast of characters (and suspects): an FBI reject, a Texas land developer, Georgios two feuding daughters, his lackey limo driver and executor of his will, and the mamas boy who will do anything to please his money hungry matriarch, will entertain and interact with you throughout the evening. Meet them, grill them for motive, collect the clues, and see who gets killed next! Solve the mystery and you are eligible to win a prize!

Cocktails begin when doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner courses and entertainment begin at 6:00 pm with the silent auction and mystery to conclude at approximately 8:30 pm. Dinner is an Italian Twist of Alfredo Chicken, Salads and Dessert. Cash bar. Tickets are $40 per couple or $25 per single ticket and are available at both the Brentwood, 178 Park Drive, Anderson, Tuckey, Bernhardt & Doran, P.C., 715 E. Frank St. and AAA Caro Office at 810 S State St. in Caro, For more information, call Mary at 989-274-8379 or Cindy at 989-672-6001. All proceeds will benefit both Caro Rotary Club and the Thumb Area Center for the Arts.

Murder Myster Dinner March 14th

Caro Rotary Celebrates 110 Years of Rotary

Posted on Feb 23, 2015

2015 Caro Rotary Club Celebrates Rotary's 110 Year Anniversary. Caro Rotary Club is one of 32 in District 6310, covering the northeast portion of Michigan's lower peninsula. We chartered our club (Rotary Club Number 2833) on October 9th, 1925. Our one-hour weekly meetings are held at 12:10 pm at the Brentwood on Park Drive in Caro. Our Members: We pride ourselves on the age range of our men and women members and the diverse backgrounds and national origins from which we come. We represent a variety of professions, vocations, and walks of life. We regularly invite guests to visit our club because new members can:
Infuse our club with new ideas, energy and enthusiasm and Enhance community representation
International Projects include: Water/Sanitation Projects/ Improving Health and Sanitation; Shelter Box; Polio Plus Eradication Support; Rotary Youth Exchange. Matching Grants for Local Projects.
Local Projects include: College Scholarships; Leadership Project; Imagination Library; Christmas and Coats/ Warmth for Kids; Interact Club -World Understanding; Boy Scout Support; Dictionary Project; Camp Rotary; Caro Youth for Football; Highway Pick Up Project; Tree Planting Project; Frisbee Golf w/Youth Project; Planning Playscape Project.
Row1: Colombian Youth Exchange Student Catalina Ruiz Espitia; President 2014-15 Cynthia Schlaud; Corrine (Corky) Dean
Row2: Marty Hall; Gary Crews; Carol Starling; Margot Roedel; Lauri Gandi; Susan Holder; Tom Striffler; Chris Barrios
Row 3: Marc Augsburger; Holly Sbresny; Honr Nancy Thane; Jackie List-Thompson; Michael Laethem; Michael Joslyn
Row 4: Phoebe Moore; Sonya Horne; Jodi Fetting; Sheriff Lee Teschendorf; Gary Anderson

Catalina Ruiz Enjoying Michigan Winter Snow

Posted on Feb 01, 2015

Catalina is enjoying the Michigan Winter Snow with a friend in a friendly snowball fight.

A Founding Member of Caro Rotary has passed

Posted on Dec 08, 2014

Robert E. Moore of Caro, age 81, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at his home, following a lingering illness. Bob was born June 19, 1933 in Fowlerville, Michigan, the son of the late Floyd and Eliza (Edwards) Moore. He came to Caro from Livonia in 1965, after working for the Lincoln Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. He was a graduate of Fowlerville High School and Michigan State University. He was united in marriage with the former Lois Wilcher on August 13, 1955 in Detroit, and she survives him. For a short period of time, Bob managed his family’s auto dealership in Fowlerville after his father’s death. In 1965, Bob and Bill Burton purchased the Ford Franchise in Caro and Bob would eventually become the owner and operator of the Ford-Lincoln-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership in Caro. He greatly enjoyed his work and the many friends he made during his professional career. In his free time, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, puttering around the house, reading and traveling. He was a member of the Caro United Methodist Church, Caro Rotary Club. He will be missed. We will always remember. We will keep him and his family in our prayers.

Caro Rotary Club - 1974

Posted on Dec 07, 2014

First Row seated left to right, Strye, Gallery, Wills, Harris, S. Anderson, Kent, Kern, Rowe, Jankowski, Sparling;

Second Row standing, left to right, Wilson, George Anderson, Scott, Smith, Janks, C. White, Baguley, Nigg, Rolka, Purdy, Ransford, L.J. White, F. Chamberlain Jr., Gingrich;

Third Row standing left to right, Moore, Korte, Bortel, R.J. Thompson, Sines, Walpole, Frederick, Calley, Osgerby, W. Johnson, Holmes, Hartman, F. Chamberlain, Harwick,

(Not Present: Gary Anderson, Baker, Dickerson, Garety, Golsch, Maki, Manasse, McMullen, Richards, Ritter, Sinchak, Tallman, H. Thompson, Vaughan, Larson, Kinsey, Stone, Palmer, H. Johnson)

Catalina's 18th Birthday at Rotary

Posted on Dec 07, 2014

Catalina our Exchange Student from Columbia celebrated her 18th birthday during her presentation week at Rotary.

Rotary District 6310 8th Annual Foundation Gala

John and Cindy and Brenda along with spouses and Catalina attended the District Rotary Foundation Gala Friday Night. The fellowship and the meal were absolutely amazing. The Theme of the Dinner at Zehnders was "Old is New”. Our Chef announced that he brought in 150 year old recipes that were so fabulous. We had Hand Picked Wild Rice Soup from Northern Minnesota with chicken, mushroom, celery and carrots that was so good. We had a Salad with Young greens, roasted almonds/walnuts with smoked apple bacon, feta cheese, and pickled beets with a vinaigrette dressing. We had Breaded Veal (150 year old recipe) with squash, French cut baby green beans with Cheesy potatoes and of course Bavarian Chicken. The dessert was to die for Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Most importantly we learned that all who participate in the Foundation Giving are all "Hero's" to women, children and families of whom we will never meet. This is why "I am proud to be a Rotarian"

October 24th Buy a Pizza to "End Polio"

Some of our local Pizza sellers are participating in Rotary Internationals "End Polio Program". Brentwood, The Oven, Mancino's and Murdog's has agreed to donate a part of their proceeds from each Pizza they sell on October 24th to support Caro Rotary's participation in this program. Rotary International is part of a push to end Polio. "We are ( ) this close to ending polio. Please help us stop the spread of this disease that cripples our children needlessly. Two drops of the vaccine stops the virus from spreading but travel and access to outlying areas of some countries has kept the disease active. We are so close to ending this disease forever that to stop now would be a great tragedy. Please support this effort on October 24th by purchasing a Pizza from one of these participating merchants.

Caro Rotary Pancake Supper a Yearly Success

Our Yearly "Pancake Supper" on October 2nd was a huge success for Caro Rotary. Almost 1,000 residents of of Caro came to the High School in support of the local Rotary Clubs largest fundraiser. This fundraiser will help support a large number of local programs in our Caro Community. It also helps support international projects like clean water, hand washing and latrine programs in outlying areas. Simple things we take for granted are huge health issues in other countries. A huge shout out "Thank you" to the Caro Community, also to the Boy Scouts, Interact Students and Rotarians who worked tirelessly in support of the Program.

Caro Rotary has Adopt a Highway

Rotarians from Caro Rotary completed 3 miles of Highway Pick up. September was Adopt a Highway Month for Caro Rotary. 6 Members of the Club volunteered for the Adopt a Highway Program. John Siegner Chaired the Program, participants included Cynthia Schlaud, Carol Starling, Brenda Kretzschmer, Jerry Bernhardt and Chris Barrios. Thank you to the Rotarians who walked two miles to service our community. There were approximately 12 bags of trash picked up along the highway 3 miles (both sides) just north of M-49. This is the heart of Rotary's idea of "Service Above Self"

"Let There Be Peace On Earth"

In the middle of the twentieth century, two young people wrote a "religious" song, "Let there be peace on earth", at a retreat, at Camp Herman, in the San Francisco Bay Area hills. The rights for use of the song, by Rotary, were granted to Rotary International by the authors.

"And when I attempted suicide and I didn't succeed, I knew for the first time unconditional love—which God is. God is unconditional love. You are totally loved, totally accepted, just the way you are. In that moment I was not allowed to die, and something happened to me which is very difficult to explain. I had an eternal moment of truth, in which I knew I was loved, and knew I was here for a purpose."—

Jill Jackson Miller, author of "Let There be Peace on Earth," describing events in her early life that developed her unique philosophy of Peace.

The song "Let There be Peace on Earth" has become a global anthem for peace. The late Jill Jackson Miller, an actress and songwriter, wrote "Let There be Peace on Earth" in the summer of 1955. Since that time the song and its message has circulated around the globe.

"Let There Be Peace on Earth."

Let There Be Peace on Earth and let it begin with me.
Let There Be Peace on Earth, the peace that was meant to be!
With God as our Father, family all are we.
Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me. Let this be the moment now.
With ev'ry breath I take, let this be my solemn vow;
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally!
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me!

Written by Sy Miller and Jill Jackson Circa 1955 (revised 2012 by Jack M. B. Selway)

Miller movingly speaks of her early life—how she became an orphan as a young girl, and her difficult journey through foster care, that led her into despair and attempted suicide. She describes that it was then that she realized the presence of a higher power in her life and how she eventually came to write the song. It is a song that has rippled and spread around the world, taking on a life of its own, as people began to live the message and share the song.

Jill Jackson Miller, author of "Let There Be Peace on Earth."

Rotary Leadership Institute

Leadership Institute Needs You


Duane Reyhl
Jul 15, 2014
What is this and why should I care? At its core, Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a leadership development program. "Oh, I've had plenty of those," you say. "What's different about this one?" RLI seeks Rotarians who appear to have the potential for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide them with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills so important in voluntary organizations. If you volunteer for any organization, the skills you develop at RLI will help you. Even established leaders praise the benefits of RLI. Read on for more about the three parts and upcoming dates.
It’s time to register for the Rotary Leadership Institute! This program consists of three full-day parts presented over time. The programs are presented using the facilitated discussion method, rather than lecture. The fee includes breakfast, lunch and training materials. The cost will vary based on location, but is generally $75. Some clubs absorb this for its members. Any club member of any RLI district is invited to attend any event regardless of the location. Parts are to be taken sequentially. All sessions are facilitated by certified Discussion Leaders, who are all Rotary governors, or past presidents who have attended all three parts and been certified. Part I covers Leadership Characteristics, Rotary Beyond the Club, Teambuilding, Rotary Foundation I, Membership Retention, and Service Projects. Part II covers Leadership Goal Setting, The Rotary Foundation II, Communication Skills, Ethics -Vocational Service, Membership Recruitment, and Analyzing Your Rotary Club. Part III include International Service, Effective Leadership Strategies (double session), Rotary Opportunities, Leadership –Public Relations, and Making a Difference. October 18 in Chatham, Ontario Canada

Child Advocacy Center of Tuscola County

Posted by Cynthia Schlaud on Aug 13, 2014

Protecting Children One Child at a Time. Presentation given by Amber R. Spencer; Executive Director, Forensic Interviewer and Mark Reene; Caro Prosecuting Attorney

Morgan Beckley's Thailand Exhange Year

Posted by Cynthia Schlaud on Jul 26, 2014

Morgan Beckley Once an Outbound Exchange Student from Lapeer who is now a Rebound presented her year in Thailand and all of the life experiences she gained from it. Check out her pictures about her Rotary Youth Exchange Year on her internet blog: http://morganinthailand.blogspot.com/

This is how you "Light Up Rotary" by sharing ourselves and our cultures with our international friends.

"Building Goodwill and better Friendships"

About Caro Rotary

Our Club: Our Rotary club is one of 32 in District 6310, which covers the northeast portion of Michigan's lower peninsula. We chartered our club (Rotary Club Number 2833) on October 9th, 1925. Our one-hour weekly meetings are held Monday's at 12:10 pm at the Brentwood on Park Drive in Caro.

Our Members: We pride ourselves on the age range of our men and women members and the diverse backgrounds and national origins from which we come. We represent a variety of professions, avocations, and walks of life. We regularly invite guests to visit our club because new members can:

Infuse our club with new ideas, energy, and enthusiasm;
Enhance community representation;
Broaden our service base, expanding the number and scope of the projects we can undertake.
Become a member

Security and Integrity of Your Data

Posted by Cindy Schlaud on Jun 16, 2014

ClubRunner secures all your private information using the latest security technologies. Hosted in a world class data centre with redundant power, Internet backbones and 24/7 security and monitoring, you can rest assured that your club data is safe and protected. Your members' contact information is secured behind unique logins and passwords. Access to information is also restricted, for example, a member can only view the list of members, but can modify his or her own personal information.

Data on the server is protected by TCP/IP filtering, firewall and anti-virus software that protect against any unauthorized intrusion. Backups of data are made daily and stored off-site.

Welcome to our new website!

Posted by Cindy Schlaud on Jun 16, 2014

Welcome to our Rotary Club!

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