Eagle Scout: Mike Sullivan

During the January Emmet County Republican Women's meeting, Michael Sullivan (middle) was honored with a 'State of Michigan Special Tribute' by Rep. Frank Foster (left) and State Sen. Howard Walker (right). The tribute (signed by Gov. Rick Snyder) was given to Mike for achieving Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts of America highest achievement rank.

For his Eagle Scout project, Mike, who is a student at Petoskey (MI) High School, built shelves for a local food pantry.

Congratulations, young man!

More here.

In Miami, FIU: Richard Pitino Coaching a Game

I caught a Panthers hoops game last week. Rick's son is the head coach of the men's team.

Petoskey: Sanctity of Life Sunday

 Today, a group of us braved the wind, ice, and cold (10 degrees!) to do a little activism on behalf of 'life.'

Zion Lutheran Church was were we met (before we started our walk on the street).

After the mini march, I brought my 'statement' to the local P 'ugh' P.

For more information, visit the National Right to Life site and RTL/Michigan

Also Students for Life of Michigan.

Steeve Jean of Port-Au-Prince

I recently had the opportunity (at a church in Harbor Springs) to meet Steeve. Among other things, he dreams of starting an IT school in Haiti.

An engaging presentation and vision. Take a listen.