By Tom Noreen

On October 21, Rotary District 6290 District Governor Tom Schmidt and his wife, Denise, visited the Cedar Springs Rotary Club as part of their duties. Tom looks after 60 Rotary Clubs—from Grand Haven in the southwest of the district to Blind River, Canada, in the northeast.

They met with the Rotary board prior to the general club meeting. The board reviewed the club’s activities to date, its plans for the rest of the year, and goals. Tom passed on some tips that he had learned from other clubs.

After lunch, he talked about the importance of getting out of the meeting room and being seen in the community. We need to let people know who we are and what we do for the community.

As part of the meeting, Schmidt presented new member packets to Randy VanDuyn from the Red Flannel Festival and David Sefton of Northern Physical Therapy. He also presented a Paul Harris +3 pin to Club President Tom Noreen for his support of the Rotary Foundation.

The club presented Schmidt a red flannel underwear top with his name embroidered on it.