President John Racine welcomed Rotarians & Guests:
God Bless America & Pledge of Allegiance;
Invocation by Leah McCallum;
Song – “ Traverse City Black Gold" to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies, Vern Gauthier's original concept of the discovery of Rotary oil & Charities Foundation.
Introducing visiting Rotarians & Guests – Gil Bogley
Announcements:
Dale Chilcote - Rotary 101 Lesson; Membership Protocol: Application - Online- Click Here, In person, ask Kathy; Membership Committee Approval; Face to Face - Applicant & sponsor; dues, obligations, committees, good works, Board Approval; and Induction Ceremony.
Phil Murphy – Rotary Show 1st Meeting: Saturday, Jan 13, 2018, @ Chamber Bldg. @ 9:00 am.
Dale Chilcote & Steve Wade – Christmas Basket charity: Families referred = 83 (326 people), adopted 52 (240 people) Shoppers: 47 Rotarians & 5 non-club, Resources = Cash $6,180, Toys = $3,500, business donations = $5,743.00 Grand Total = $15,423.00
Lorraine Beers, World Community Service Committee: School of Hope – Haiti – Port of Prince Area. The organized charity dedicated to providing at least One-meal /day and essential health care. Now a 501c charity with Rotary assistance and now children assured at least two meals/day & health care. Another example of “Rotary Good Works”.
A special note was read to thank all Rotarians for all of the assistance and donations to various needs for children’s educational programs. Diane Buston, Traverse City Central High school.
50/50 - $60.00 winner Mike Caruso
