Grosse Ile Rotary Club

Grosse Ile , Michigan

District 6400

"Service Above Self"

 

The club welcomed some 60 children and staff of Madison / The Lincoln Center Schools, Wyandotte
and Lincoln Park  for the annual boat ride on the Detroit River and lunch at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club, July 24, 2003. 

We were blessed with a totally beautiful Michigan summer day, perfect in every way. 

Click on the small pictures to view a larger version. Enjoy!

 

Duck Factory is the Royal Yacht of the Grosse Ile Rotary Club, skippered by PP Bruce Milkins. Clam Digger II is the fastest tug on the Detroit River, skippered by Rotarian Warren Hurst. Clam Digger II, pictured with Meso Island in the background. PP Ted Van Os provided additional transportation. Riding Shotgun is Sylvia Sanchez, First Lady to 6400 DG Roberto Sanchez, proudly a member of our club. GIRC member Jim Smith is waiving.
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A shot from Duck Factory's wheel house of Ted's boat. Some of the young men from Madison / The Lincoln Center. A good shot of member Bob Lawrence. The large home on shore is the summer "cottage" Ransom Olds, founder of Oldsmobile. It is called Elbamar. Duck Factory's fan tail, enjoying the boat ride. A shot of the Clam Digger II, as she approaches the Grosse Ile Yacht Club, the host venue for the annual outing.
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Luncheon is served for the group, which numbered some 60 children and their support staff from Madison. Leadership: Pictured (L to R) PP Jud Alford; Carla Harting, Director of Wyandotte Special Ed; Jeff Pope, Star Reporter for the Ile Camera; DG Roberto Sanchez; Sean Frese, GIRC President; and, Sandi Schmidt, Administrator, Extended School Year Program. Good eats for all. The young ones ate first, of course. Many thanks go to Joanne Medved and her team of helpers for serving a feast. Here is a collection of Madison / The Lincoln Center staff and GI Rotary Members, getting ready to day good bye following a great day and "until next year".
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