by Greg Hilliker | Aug 30, 2023 | Newsletters
Bill Ballenger, Political Commentator & Podcaster, gave us (thirteen members and one guest) an interesting viewpoint on State and County politics – past, present, and future. For example, he discussed the recent “debate” among the raft of GOP Presidential...
by Greg Hilliker | Aug 17, 2023 | Newsletters
Karen Gasperosky, from Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), returned to speak with us this morning about SHP activities, accomplishments, and upcoming events. Our own Steve Schlott built 2 small replicas of the beds we build (see photo above) to be used in soliciting...
by Greg Hilliker | Aug 3, 2023 | Newsletters
8-3-23 Meeting Jeff Natchez came to speak with us this morning about his role and general nomination issues and processes for the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. An area optometrist now, Jeff was drafted by the Detroit Tigers several years ago after his...
by Greg Hilliker | Aug 2, 2023 | Newsletters
Greg Dietrich came from Frankenmuth Credit Union this morning to talk about financial literacy and credit unions. He just completed a “Reality Fair” in which youth are challenged to simulate “living life for a month” on a specific limited income while meeting...
by Greg Hilliker | Jul 24, 2023 | Newsletters
Becky Martin, from B Light Ministries, spoke with us today about her work for the last 7 years with “neighborhood friends”, feeding as many as 90 people who come in for a meal every Monday night. Donated food (including excess from wedding receptions, funeral dinners,...
by Greg Hilliker | Jul 13, 2023 | Newsletters
July 13, 2023 Tiffani Wharry from Family Promise (with President Bill Reaves and her new Optimist coffee mug) spoke with us this morning about this remarkable “homelessness” prevention operation. This energetic woman (mom of 3 boys and roller derby competitor) serves...
