Vol. 108, No. 45, May 7, 2024
Next Meeting 
When:Friday, May 10, 2024
Where:Lansing Community College, Michigan Room
Address:600 N. Grand Ave., Park in Gannon Ramp
Speaker:Catherine Matthews, Owner & CEO of Lansing Urgent Care
Chair of the Day: Chris Swope
Reflection:Bob Hoffman
Greeter:Phyllis Riley
Editarian: Lolo Robison
Microphone:Denise Donahue
Chair of the Month:Chris Swope
 
Biography for Catherine Matthews
After their first year of marriage Catherine’s husband, Dr. Terry Matthews, proposed the idea of opening a business. She claims ‘young love’ is the only reason she was agreeable. Together, they opened Lansing Urgent Care in August 2006 and over the years have grown their business to 8 clinics including the areas only 24/7 urgent care. Additionally, they are very proud to have created 160+ jobs for the Lansing community. Four years following their first clinic opening The Matthews’ & Lansing Urgent Care were awarded the 2010 Top 50 Company in Michigan to Watch. The following year they were awarded as the 2011 Greater Lansing's Entrepreneur of the Year in Healthcare.
 
In August of 2020, Catherine and Dr. Terry Matthews opened Skin Boss Med Spa in Haslett, MI and have since received numerous awards including the 2022 Greater Lansing Entrepreneurial Award and was recognized as a Top 50 Company to Watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business in 2023.
 
Catherine graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan, with a BSE in Civil/Environmental Engineering. Following graduation, she joined GE as an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Program Manager in Schenectady, NY. Throughout her time at GE she held 7 different jobs, moved four times, traveled to 44 states and 15 countries. Her projects she managed resulted in $35MM in savings to the General Electric Company and one million person hours in productivity increases. She is a Six Sigma Blackbelt and Lean Healthcare certified.
 
Catherine is an active member of the Lansing Chamber of Commerce, GLCVB, Izzo Legacy and Urgent Care Association of America’s featured conference speaker several years. Catherine also has a strong, personal passion for supporting the Greater Lansing Food Bank to combat hunger in her community.
Lansing Rotary Club 2024 Hero
John Cauley is Lansing Rotary’s Hero for his decades of service above self and his lifelong commitment to the Four Way Test. Joining in 1984, John has been an active and integral part of the Lansing Club for over 40 years. He has served as Club President, Foundation President, supports all club appeals, and is Paul Harris Fellow three times over.
 
For the past several years, John has served as Club Secretary – no small feat in a club of over 150 members. John’s commitment to Rotary, knowledge of our Club’s history, and caring approach to relationships with members has provided a positive leadership example to all and steered our Board through difficult situations. Never one to rest on his reputation and achievements, John continues to sponsor new members and mentor many more into leadership positions within the Club. John exemplifies the Four Way Test and is a true Rotary Hero to our Lansing Club and community.
May Birthdays
Baumer, LaurieMay 17
Benson, JeffMay 23
Dart, MelanieMay 09
Hall, CarmenMay 07
Hansen, SueMay 05
Hines, DonaldMay 24
Hooper, MarkMay 12
Jandron, LorriMay 17
Larson, ErikMay 17
Marsh, JenniferMay 19
McNaughton, HeidiMay 25
Millbrook, CourtneyMay 29
Mills, SueMay 14
Nugent, ChrisMay 14
Robison, LoloMay 13
Sherry, C. EdwardMay 16
Wanger, EugeneMay 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Editarian Report for May 3, 2024
No special music today, so we’ll do some guided imagery to inject special music into the Editarian Report. Give a listen to John Lee Hooker performing Boom Boom and imagine President Nick with a black Fedora and RayBan sunglasses. STOP! DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER UNTIL YOU CLICK ON THIS video link to set the mood for reading this week’s report: You may proceed if the music is playing. If you time it just right, about 168 bpm, you can read this twice before the video ends.
 
Nick called us to order.
Boom, Boom, Boom Boom.
Is it the Truth?
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
Fair to All Concerned?
How How How How.
Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Heyeeeeeey.
 
Beneficial to all concerned?
Boom, Boom, Boom Boom.
Bilky J-M the poet.
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
90 year old poem
How How How How.
Chicken wing referee
Heyeeeeeey.
 
My Country Tis of Thee.
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom
Big blue microphone box
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
Guests and whatnot.
How How How How.
Big blue microphone box
Heyeeeeeey.
 
Nick’s club news.
Boom, Boom, Boom Boom.
Big Trav got an award.
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
Blue Badge Linda
How How How How.
She got history
Heyeeeeeey.
 
Just like you.
Boom, Boom, Boom Boom
Bugs and Zebra Mussels
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
Suits and the City
How How How How.
Throw in a Wild Thing
Heyeeeeeey.
 
Best dressed Priest
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom
I ever seen
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
Omogo Sings!
How How How How.
Thanks for Rotary Wells.
Heyeeeeeey.
 
Biker Dave Trumpie
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom
Birthday cake blues
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
100% Hank
How How How How.
And a family tradition.
Heyeeeeeey.
 
Shelbi Frayer
Boom, Boom, Boom Boom.
Turn around cfo
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
Strong arm of the Mayor
How How How How.
40 million dollars
Heyeeeeeey.
New skyline for Lansing
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom
25 stories tall
Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm
Charter commission
How How How How.
Our Downtown home
Heyeeeeeey.
 
 
The email address for Kevin Schumacher is:  schumacher@glassenrhead.com 
Speakers
May 17, 2024
Michigan Gift of Life
May 23, 2024
4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Appetizers and Cash Bar
May 31, 2024
Jun 07, 2024
Tantay
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Rotary Club of Lansing
P. O. Box 13156
Lansing, MI   48901-3156
Meeting Responsibilities
May Birthday Chair
Millbrook, Courtney
 
Chair of the Month
Swope, Chris
 
Editarian
Robison, Lolo
 
Chair of the Day
Swope, Chris
 
Reflection
Hoffman, Robert
 
Microphone
Donahue, Denise
 
Greeter
Riley, Phyllis