The Rotary of Macomb meets Tuesdays at noon at the First Presbyterian Church.
February 3, 2026 President Elect Nick Knowles filled in for President Seth Minter, who as ill, and initiated the 32nd Rotary Club meeting by ringing the Rotary Bell at the First Presbyterian Church in Macomb. The invocation was delivered by Todd Rodeffer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Steve Tibbitts.
Dennis Danowski reported attendance figures: 21 members were present in person, 4 participated via Zoom, accounting for 49% of the club’s membership.
Additionally, six guests attended—Shelly Martin, Lisa Ward and Lauryn Glossett from Wesley Village (Shelly was our speaker, Potential member Tom Casey, and one of the Junior Rotarians for February, Dakota Thorman —bringing the total attendance to 30.
Ten Rotarians contributed “Happy Money” in recognition of recent noteworthy events. Next was the 50/50 drawing and Emily Gillett had the winning ticket with the chance to win $10 if she drew the 10 of Spades. She drew the 5 of Clubs and regretfully did not win the cash but received some very nice consolation prizes from Nick Estes who had just returned from Hawaii. Nick also presented hand-made leis from Hawaii to those in attendance.
