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Community Relations Opportunity at Mt. McSauba – John Keyser

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Your Community Relations Committee would greatly appreciate your consideration of financial support for this community project. Your donation would be tax deductible.

Please note “Belvedere Club” in the margin of your check, or let John Keyser at [email protected] know if you donate via the link below and he will make sure that the Club gets credit for your donation. You can also contact John with any questions

Here is a link to the donation site for online donations:
We would greatly appreciate your financial support of this community project. 

Your donation would be tax deductible. Here is a link to the donation site: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5c63c041/sD7iqeKR7kWl5qiEMX7VBw?u=https://rotaryclubofcharlevoix.org/donations


Donation Levels
Up to $99 Chipmunk
$100-$249 Squirrel
$250-$499 Raccoon
$500-$999 Beaver
$1,000-$2,999 Porcupine
$3,000-$4,999 Fox
$5,000-$7,499 Deer
$7,000-$9,999 Bear
$10,000 and more Eagle

Checks should be made payable to:
Rotary Club of Charlevoix Charities, and sent to:
Rotary Club of Charlevoix
P.O. Box 532
Charlevoix, MI, 49720
Please write Belvedere Club in the memo line.
Contributions are tax-deductible.

Learn More Here: Home Page | Rotary Club of Charlevoix

Read More Here: Petoskey News Review

CREDIT: Annie Doyle, The Petoskey News-Review – December 15, 2023

Rendering of the proposed Mt. McSauba playground.

Charlevoix Rotary Club continues to raise funds for Mt. McSauba playground (yahoo.com)

CHARLEVOIX — The Charlevoix Rotary Club is continuing to raise funds for a new playground at Mt. McSauba.

To date, $99,165 has been collected. The total estimated cost is $238,000.

Rotarian John Keyser said the playground “will be available to the hundreds of children who use this wonderful facility year-round from skiing, snowboarding and riding sleds in the winter to the sand dunes and beach in the warmer months.”

“It is a favorite destination for these children and their moms and dads for outdoor recreation and good times,” Keyser said.

The playground equipment will be specifically selected to be accessible for the vast majority of children, including those with physical challenges.

Kent Knorr, Charlevoix’s recreation director, has named the playground as one of the city’s top park projects, according to Keyser.

The Rotary Club continues to make plans to approach families, businesses, clubs, churches and others for whatever financial support they can provide.

“With this great start, there is an excellent chance the playground will be open to our children by next summer,” said Keyser.

For more information, visit rotaryclubofcharlevoix.org/donations.

Members of the playground committee are Mark Andresky, Abbie Hart, Kent Knorr, Jody McLoed, Bryan Lindfors, Kirby Dipert, Jeff Anderson and John Keyser.

— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231) 675-0099 or adoyle@charlevoixcourier

This article originally appeared in The Petoskey News-Review: Charlevoix Rotary Club continues to raise funds for playground

Belvedere Scholarships | 2023 | CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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July 31, 2023 | This year, the Charlevoix County Community Foundation received and reviewed over 270 applications during our scholarship cycle. I’m pleased to share with you the following Belvedere Scholarship recipients from the Class of 2023:

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Samuel Pletcher

Samuel Pletcher graduated from Charlevoix High School and plans to attend Western Michigan University to study Aviation Flight Science. When accepting this award, Sam shared the following:

“With my chosen major being Aviation Flight Science, I will have to pay very costly flight fees while at Western. Receiving the Belvedere Scholarship will be incredibly beneficial towards paying for those additional fees. 1 1m so grateful that I was selected because the scholarship helped take away some of the stress of paying off such a large amount.”

Claire Scholten

Claire Scholten, also a graduate of Charlevoix High School, plans to attend the University of Michigan to study Biology Health, and Society. In addition to her thank you note provided, Claire also shared her gratitude for the generosity of the Club and what an honor it is to be awarded this scholarship to fund her educational career.

Alexander Rodgers

Alexander Rodgers graduated from East Jordan High School and plans to attend Northwestern Michigan College. Alexander also plans to study Aviation Flight Science. When accepting this award, Alexander shared:

“I would like to thank the Belvedere Club for this scholarship. I am grateful for their support in my education goals. My dream is to become an airline pilot, and these dreams will be much easier to obtain with the strong support of the Belvedere Club.”

Alexa Guindon

Alexa Guindon plans to attend Northern Michigan University in Marquette to study Clinical Laboratory Studies. When accepting this award, Alexa shared:

“Receiving this scholarship support offers an opportunity for me to pursue my passion for science and delve into the fascinating world of microbiology. This scholarship alleviates the financial burden associated with higher education and allows me to focus on my studies. This added support also allows me to work in a lab and build a relevant resume rather than focus on a higher paying job. Eventually, this added support will propel me to a career where I can contribute to the ever-expanding body of knowledge we call science.”

The Belvedere Scholarship supported approximately twenty additional students with renewable support.

We wanted to share updates and progress of some recipients and what they are most looking forward to next year or what this support has meant to them.

A few excerpts are included:

Jake Conway (2020) — University of Michigan, Public Health

“This scholarship support has been crucial in allowing me to continue to pursue my education while maintaining the ability to focus primarily on my studies. This scholarship support means the world to me and my family, it continues to bring my closer to achieving my dreams.”

Grant Forbrig (2020) — University of New Mexico, Biology

“It means the world to me as it gives me the opportunity to study in a different state and experience a whole different culture than 1 1 m used to. By giving me scholarship support I can graduate early and start to pursue my career in wildlife biology.”

Abigail Hilligan (2020) – Grand Valley State University, Teaching

“Receiving scholarship support is very important to me. It is very nice to have some weight of school cost lifted off my shoulders. Also, it is very important to me that this Belvedere Scholarship is funded by people who I spent many summers working for and know very well, and it is great to know that they are willing to contribute to my future and invest in my college career and my future as a teacher.”

Megan Bush (2021) — Indiana University, History

“Currently I am in the thick of study abroad preparation, so I am really excited to take my education outside of the United States. I am looking forward to seeing how this chapter of my life will prepare me for my future endeavors with my chosen career path.”

Alison Sape (2021) — Saginaw Valley State University, Business Management and Finance

“I would like to express my appreciation because this funding has allowed me to double major. Eventually, I would like to earn a master’s degree and take courses that will be most valuable towards my long-term goal of opening a wedding venue.”

John Sauer (2022) — University of Michigan, Computer Science

“I am most excited about pursuing a career in something that I am very passionate about. Before entering college, and even during my first semester, I didn’t really feel like I had a solid direction. I took an intro-level coding class, and it was the perfect fit, which brings me to where I am now. I am extremely excited to have a concrete path forward with a meaningful and enjoyable degree. My future now seems much less ambiguous.”

Camryn Turkleson (2022) — Michigan State University, Business

“I’m most excited to go back into the MSU community with my friends and continue my growth as a student. I can’t wait to learn even more about who I am as a person and my career.”

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of our community students. By focusing on renewable scholarship awards, you ensure a bright future for future generations to come. Pursuing education is an exciting opportunity for our young people and we thank Belvedere Club members for making this award possible.

Learn More Here:

2023 Belvedere Scholarships – $58,800   
   Alexa Guindon
   Samuel Pletcher
   Alexander Rodgers
   Claire Scholten

http://c3f.org/

301 Water St, East Jordan, MI 49727

(231) 536-2440

Charlevoix County Community Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to improving & enriching life for all who live, work, or vacation here.

Charlevoix Middle/High School (“CMHS”) PLUS Oleson’s Grocery Receipts

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The Community Relations Committee is facilitating a project suggested by Amy Gray.

The Charlevoix Middle/High School (“CMHS”) sponsors special trips for students on a
regular basis.

CMHS has worked out a program with Oleson’s where the school can collect receipts
from Oleson’s and then turn them back into Oleson’s for a cash rebate of some
amount.

The school then uses the proceeds to fund scholarships for these trips and other
school-related needs of the students.

We ask the Belvedere family to collect all of their receipts from Oleson’s and turn them into the Club office from time to time, or before you leave for home.

At the end of the season, the Club will give the receipts to CMHS to add to their collection.

Unfortunately, Family Fare does not offer such a program. We may be able to help some of the needier kids at the school attend some of these trips. Great idea, Amy! Thanks

CHARLEVOIX ORAL TRADITIONS – Ralph “Mike” Ware — Resort Life, Belvedere Club

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 (June 19, 1925—-March 24, 2019) For more information about Ralph Ware and the Ware family and stories in Books 1 and 2 – use the search box on this site!

3 video segments – YouTube Video Stream – view below

Interviewers: Judith Ivan – Assistant Adult Services Librarian & Ric Pierpont – Videographer

DATE of the INTERVIEW: Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Ralph "Mike" Clark Ware - 1925-2019

For more information about Ralph Ware  (June 19, 1925—-March 24, 2019) – search using the search box

Ralph C. Ware – June 19, 1925 – March 24, 2019

Ralph C. Ware died peacefully at home in San Antonio, TX.

Ralph “Mike” spent ninety-three years loving the Belvedere Club. He owned cottage #135 from 1960-1985. Later he took ownership of his family’s cottage #212 until it was sold in 2010. Sailing on his Dad’s boat, the Frolic, playing tennis and fishing were all part of his fondest memories. Mike was also involved in community activities in Charlevoix. He was a lay reader for Christ Episcopal Church and a Lifetime Member of the Charlevoix Rotary Club.

Charlevoix Michigan Oral Traditions (charlevoixlibrary.org)

Hear stories of Charlevoix’s history and memories from our veterans (mostly of WWII) in this collection of thirty interviews with local elders.  Charlevoix Oral Traditions was made possible through a generous donation from Peter and Julie Cummings in September 2007, to honor Edith Gilbert’s 90th birthday.  Edith Gilbert, a long-time local activist for the arts, conducted two interviews, as well as being interviewed herself.  Videographer was Rick Pierpont of Pierpont Productions in Harbor Springs, MI.

Charlevoix Oral Traditions
Part 1
Charlevoix Oral Traditions
Part 2
Charlevoix Oral Traditions

47 Wordsworth as it was moved to its new location in approximately 1933-35.

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The skids show that it was dragged up to the first terrace from Ferry Ave.

The number on the front of the cottage would indicate that it was moved from 406 (the southwest corner of Tennyson and Belvedere Ave).

The owner at the time was John C Bagby. His descendant, David Bagby, gave these photographs to the Charlevoix Historical Society.

Where have all the cottages gone? | Belvedere Club Archives (belvederearchive.club)

Special Thanks to Peter and Sunnie Hellman for contributing these photos!

47 Wordsworth

Original Memoirs – Cecilia Hollingsworth Chadbourne – August 1967

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This is the original typed manuscript and memoir – 37 typed pages from G.E. Hollingsworth of Jackson Michigan. The Blue Bell Cottage was purchased by William T. and Ann Leakas (Denison) in 1969. I (William “Chip” Leakas) believe this document was given to my father soon after the purchase of the Blue Bell cottage for his records and as an important background and history for The Blue Bell Cottage, Charlevoix, and The Belvedere Club.

1968 Hollingsworth Chronicle by Cecila Hollingsworth ChadbourneDownload

Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce

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OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND LEADERSHIP  – July 2022 –

Home – Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce

Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
109 Mason St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-2101 | Fax: (231) 547-6633
[email protected]

How fortunate we are in Charlevoix to have a Chamber of Commerce so dedicated to supporting our business owners and helping our community flourish!

In essence, the goal of our Chamber is to further the interests of our businesses……to improve the economic, civic, and cultural well-being of our Charlevoix community, and we can help by being members and being active.

Those who are our Chamber want to do all they can to support our business owners and their team members by providing leadership and support, e.g.,:

·        networking opportunities
·        promotional opportunities
·        advocacy opportunities
·        relationship building
·        educational and professional development opportunities

We have a challenging business environment as a resort community in the summer and many retirees heading to warmer climates during winter months.

Our Chamber works tirelessly to help in a variety of ways, aside from the above, just a few examples being the beautification of our town, our parks, and our recreation facilities……and numerous special events which draw residents and visitors alike to “downtown” Charlevoix.

Let’s all do our part to assure that Charlevoix is a great place to make a good living and to live.

Sarah Van Horn President of The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce

We are blessed to have the leadership of Sarah Van Horn as President of our Chamber of Commerce. She is born and raised here and has a deep passion for Charlevoix.

Sarah graduated from our high school, then went on the Grand Valley State University, and immediately came back to work at Castle Farms, where she had worked during summers while in school. She has great admiration for Castle Farms, as the Muellers treat their team members so well, e.g., they provide pathways for learning, help their people grow, attend conferences and they definitely have a genuine interest in the well-being of their team members. What a lesson for all business owners.

It was the mission of our Chamber that prompted Sarah to apply to become President when the opportunity arose. Simply, she loves our town and our people and believed this was her “calling”.

Sarah is a leader – she embodies humility, is a lifelong learner, and is committed to do all she can to make life easier and better for our business owners, including and certainly not limited to helping people find careers here, having a strong school system, ideas to help develop and maintain fully engaged workforces, housing for our team members, and for increasing prospects for customers – and also with a goal to help us hold steady during the winter.

We are fortunate to enjoy a solid membership base, and those who are members and are active are enthusiastic about the benefits received by being dedicated, and not just to their own business, also by being helpful and kind to our Charlevoix businesses, nonprofits and churches. A good many active members encourage others and share advice.

Thank you, Sarah, and your talented team. Your humility and dedication to our businesses and community are greatly appreciated!

Belvedere Professional Networking

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Belvedere Professional Network  – July 2022

The Community Relations Committee partnered with Frazer Buntin to launch The Belvedere Professional Network.

The purpose of the network is to connect recipients of the scholarship award to Belvedere members for professional development.  

David Gray assisted with providing the names of juniors and seniors in college who are recipients of the scholarship award.  

Frazer assembled a group of ~15 Belvedere members, representing various professions and industries.  

Frazer then introduced the recipients to the network with an introduction, background, and professional interests.  

Three seniors were in the first mentorship class, expressing interests in analytics, hospitality, and accounting.  

All three seniors have landed either internships or full-time jobs.  

We will continue with the network for another year and then consider expanding to additional ideas.