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All programs begin at 1:00 p.m. and will be held via Zoom until further notice.
All are welcome.
Non-members/guests - email info@scottclub.org to request a link.

South Haven Scott Club Programs 2020-2021

February 2, 2021 – The 48th Annual Black History Leadership Society

Presented by Bishop Dorothy Sherrod

This year marks the 48th Annual Black History Leadership Society’s program held each year at Lily of the Valley Church in Covert. The mission of the BHLS is to bring awareness to the rich history of African Americans here in South Haven and the surrounding areas as well as highlighting the many contributions made by African Americans in the development of the city. Equally important, the Society endeavors to continue to support our youth through the Youth on The Rise Scholarship and Mentoring. As one of the founders and leaders, Bishop Dorothy Sherrod will bring us the rich history of this Society to the Scott Club.

March 2, 2021 – Stories aren’t just for Children any more: Adults need them much more

Presented by Dr. Pamela Cook Miller

Storytelling is at the root of who we are, where we came from, and how we live. In the 1980s a National Storytelling Revival was begun in Jonesborough, TN with echoes which have resonated around the world. The National Storytelling Festival is in its 48th year, and Jonesborough is considered THE WORLD CAPITAL OF STORYTELLING.

Dr. Miller, is a performing member of the Jonesborough Storytellers’ Guild and founder of the Storytelling Resource Center, the only museum/library of storytelling in the world, which contains thousands of books, recordings, art and artifacts. Dr. Miller will present some of the many important uses of storytelling for adults in education, psychology, healing, literature, and entertainment.

March 16, 2021 – A St. Paddy’s Day Celebration

Presented by Doug Peterson

Doug will entertain us with Irish music to get us into the St. Paddy’s Day spirit.

April 6, 2021 – Kenyan Construction Mission

Presented by Connie Schaffer

Connie Schaffer will describe her experiences working with her husband on construction of dormitories and other necessary buildings for rescued girls in Kajiado, Kenya. She will also share stories from the girls who attend the school and of a drilling rig that hit water. The project was organized by Maranatha Volunteers International, a group started in Michigan over 50 years ago. This will be a compelling program. Membership meeting will follow program.

April 20, 2021 – Ashes Under Water

By Michael McCarthy

Michael McCarthy, a former reporter and editor for The Wall Street Journal, will discuss his national bestseller, Ashes Under Water: The SS Eastland and the Shipwreck That Shook America. The book brought to life a tragedy in which more than 800 people, mostly poor women and children, perished in a steamship capsize in 1915. It hit the New York Times bestseller list in 2015 and inspired a documentary film, forthcoming on PBS, titled Eastland: Chicago’s Deadliest Day.

May 4, 2021 – Showcasing the SHHS History Club

Presented by Julie Sheppard

The South Haven History Club will showcase their talents! For those who don’t know it, these kiddos work 5 days a week for months on their academic challenge projects. They are an inclusive group and students can choose their topic that fits the theme and the category that they would like to use to present it. This year’s theme is Communication in History. Students may choose from: writing a paper, designing a website, creating a project board, creating a documentary film or doing a performance. They also learn how to write an annotated bibliography, process paper and how to interview. The South Haven History Club has represented the entire state of Michigan in Washington DC for 11 consecutive years. They now have two national wins out of thousands of entries across the United States and International Schools! Membership meeting will follow program.

May 14th and 15th, 2021 – Flower Sale

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Beautify your surroundings with gorgeous plants by supporting the South Haven Scott Club Annual Flower Sale. Funds raised will help us maintain our historic building and provide a rich variety of programs.

May 18, 2021 – Jacobia: Hagar’s “Lost” Town

Presented by Peter Cook

The Jacobia Estate in Hagar Township was the brainchild of inventor and entrepreneur Henry Jacobs, who foresaw Southwest Michigan’s potential to become a tourist mecca. The 180-acre retreat was located along the shore of Lake Michigan. The best remembered structure associated with the property was Jacobs’ Tower, a 160-foot water tower with an observation deck. Other structures included a chapel, dance pavilion, cottages, farmhouse, barns, and a 150-foot stairway to the beach known as Jacobs’ Ladder.

Although Jacobia only existed for a handful of years in the first quarter of the twentieth century, its legacy still endures. Using research and images, Peter Cook, the Programs Director at the North Berrien Historical Society in Coloma, will detail the rise and fall of Jacobs and his towering ambition.

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