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On this comparatively mild and sunny January day, the club resumed after three weeks away. Today’s meeting was called to order at 12:30 pm by President Dennis Fliehman. INVOCATION— Dick Ammons Mr. Ammons’ invocation expressed gratitude that every person is born with unique gifts that set them apart. “Be grateful for your gifts and aware of what is yet to be discovered.” Gifts are sometimes overlooked for seeming so natural but pay attention anyway and use your gift. How you use it is what makes it unique although one is never more or less than anyone else. “For our gifts, thank you, Father. Amen” PATRIOTIC SONG: National Anthem INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITING ROTARIANS: Brian Taylor Today’s visitors were: Brad Funkhouser, the new CEO of CATA, who was introduced by Sandy Dragoo. Tammy Lemmer of the Haslett Okemos Rotary Club Ben Frederick, who moved recently from Boston, Chuck Fields of Everidge, Terrence McCarthy of PNC’s asset management group, Will Roberts, a wealth management strategist at PNC, who was introduced by Al Yambor HEALTH OF THE CLUB: Diane Sanborn stated that the health of the club is good. ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Dennis Fliehman 1. Happy New Year! Don’t forget about our “Holiday” party on January 23rd at the Kellogg Center from 5-7 pm. Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. See the Rotogram for details. Please RSVP. 2. Paul Traynor made a flag presentation from Devils Lake, North Dakota where his 92-year-old dad has been a Rotarian since 1951 and still has his license to practice law. It was entertaining to hear Paul refer to MI as a warmer, souther climate. After a month in ND, Paul’s flight back to Michigan entailed 13 inches of snow and 40 mph winds. 3. Rick Foster, a longtime (but not recent) member of the Lansing Rotary passed away in September. Since he was not listed in the obituaries at the time of his death, this is recent news. There will be a memorial service tomorrow. A moment of silence was held in Rick’s memory by the club. 4. Birthday Question of the Month What is on your bucket list? (this month’s question) Go on an Alaskan hunt (same as birthday chair) Travel to Spain (Michelle) Pray for peace so can return to Cameroon (Peter) Participate in the M22 challenge at Sleeping Bear (Julie) Do something with horses (Lisa) Money raised this month: $650 5. Jack announced that Barb Whitney is going to have an exhibit of her art at the Hannah Center on Sunday. As the head of the Lansing Art Gallery, what an exciting opportunity! CHAIR OF THE MONTH: Lesa Smith CHAIR OF THE DAY: Jack Davis TODAY’S SPEAKER: Edythe (Edee) Copeland, CEO of Capital Area Michigan Works! Jack introduced Edee Copeland who was just married on January 1! Through her work at Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW), Ms. Copeland manages talent recruitment throughout the region. Because she came with a detailed PowerPoint, only some key points follow: - Ms. Copeland believes K-12 education must be included in the conversation about future jobs in the region. We are going to need a larger and more talented work force in the future and this very much depends on the messages we send our children through the schools.
- CAMW’s Mission: Connect with business and strengthen the workforce.
- Businesses are CAMW’s primary customers but also serve a broad of individuals, from recent high school graduates to retirees looking to return to the workforce, from no skills to highly skilled. CAMW’s work extends to advanced degrees, too.
- A misconception is that CAMW serves only poor individuals. This is not true!
- CAMW is actually a network of resources—a one stop center for individuals or companies that are looking for workers.
- CAMW frequently acts like a human resources department for smaller firms—labor analysis, wages, advertising, job description, job search engines, pre-screening for firms, everything but determination of who will be hired.
- CAMW also work as a resource for large companies, working directly with their HR departments.
- CAMW is also a resource for job seekers—resume writing, cover letters, mock interviews, how to fill out an application, how to stop smoking before going in for a drug test etc.
- All classes are free and are offered at their three centers.
- Services to businesses are free of charge, too. See hand-out for list
- Terry Sand is a good person to talk to about services that can be available to companies.
- CAMW is not an unemployment agency
- CAMW is separate from the Michigan Works Association but works closely with them.
- It is a special unit of the government.
- Teach Talent Thrive (T3) is the education arm of the workforce board throughout the tri-try-county area. T3 provides opportunities for young people. T3’s goal is to make Lansing an exemplary STEAM region for the US. It is comprised of a business council (major businesses in area) and an advisory council (Community Foundation, United Way, LEAP, School Superintendents). No matter where they live, at the end of the day, all of our region’s kids are our kids. Kids need to know about, and have, the best opportunities possible in the Lansing region. A first of its kind My Career Quest Capital Area Event will help. Consider this an invitation to companies to participate in this event where 5000 youngsters grades 8-10 will be at the Lansing Center for the day on April 26, 2019. Companies should bring in hands on activities so that young people can touch, feel, and experience new opportunities.
- All students do NOT have to graduate from high school and go to college. Plenty of employers will now pay for someone’s education down the road. Nevertheless, students must first graduate from high and be ready for some kind of post education training. There are mostly apprenticeships in health care, IT, and manufacturing. T3’s job is to expose young people to all kinds of opportunities that are available to them without them necessarily going to college and incurring so much debt that they are still living in their parents’ basement a long time later. College is not for everybody so, when it’s not, let’s avoid $60-100K debt for that student..
- CAWM also has a Reverse Jobs Fair where employees walk around a table and students sit there, trying to sell themselves to employers. Portfolios are welcome.
- Numbers served to date: 2017—252,423 individuals served at three centers 379 adults and dislocated workers (actually enrolled with some type of financial assistance)
497 businesses with business services team (manufacturing, health care and construction) In lieu of a speaker’s gift, money has been donated in Ms. Copeland’s name to the Bio Sand Filter Water project to provide pure water to developing communities in the Dominican Republic. NEXT WEEK: Our next meeting will be January 11th, 2019 at the Lansing Center, our speakers will be Bill Cosby & Todd Gute on Senior Living Communities Across the US |
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Plan to start January off with fun and fellowship with Lansing Rotarians! The Club will be hosting a social reception for Rotarians and a guest on Wednesday, January 23 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in the Red Cedar Room. Please RSVP to Cathy if you're able to join in the camaraderie with fellow Rotarians.