The Rotary of Macomb meets Tuesdays at noon at the First Presbyterian Church.
November 4, 2025 The 17th meeting of the Rotary year was formally initiated by President Seth Minter, who called the session to order by ringing the Rotary bell. The invocation was delivered by Todd Rodeffer, followed by Bob Baumann who led members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance was reported by Dennis Danowski: 29 members attended in person, 1 participated via Zoom, representing 56% of the club’s membership. Four guests were also present—Dusty Berg from Spoon River College (guest speaker), November’s Junior Rotarians Lauren Schmalshof and Tobias Royer, and Rotary Exchange Student Thea Granheim from Norway—bringing total attendance to 34.
Twelve Rotarians contributed “Happy Money” in recognition of recent significant events. The 50/50 drawing took place next, with Abbey Thorman holding the winning ticket; however, she drew the 6 of Clubs instead of the 6 of Hearts required to claim the $14 prize.
President Minter announced that eight Rotarians are celebrating membership anniversaries, ranging from 3 to 52 years. Additionally, five Rotarians are celebrating birthdays in November.
