The Rotary of Macomb meets Tuesdays at noon at the First Presbyterian Church.
October 21, 2025 The 15th meeting of the Rotary year commenced with President Seth Minter officially opening the session by ringing the Rotary bell. Todd Rodeffer gave the invocation, followed by Dennis Danowski’s leadership of the “Pledge of Allegiance.”
Attendance was reported by Dennis Danowski, noting that 25 members were present in person and one attended via Zoom, constituting 50% of the club. Six guests were welcomed: District Governor Bill Knake from Havana, IL; Assistant Governor John Vigezzi from the Macomb Centennial Morning Rotary Club; prospective member Wayne Laramie, who was to be inducted; Junior Rotarians Emmett Beck and Elise Sullivan for October; and Rotary Exchange Student Thea Granheim from Norway. Total attendance reached 32.
Eleven Rotarians contributed “Happy Money” in recognition of recent noteworthy occasions. Todd Lester participated in the 50/50 drawing, selecting the winning card—the Seven of Clubs—and received $195!!
President Seth invited Junior Rotarian Emmett Beck to present his report on school experiences, personal background, and post-graduation plans. Emmett, a senior at Macomb High School and son of Ben and Jill Beck, moved to Macomb at age two. He has played baseball throughout all his four years of high school and enjoys golf, pickleball, and riding four-wheelers. His post-secondary plans include attending Monmouth College, continuing to play baseball, and studying business.
