The invocation was offered by Nikki Sobkowski. 
Marsha Minervini led a rousing rendition of "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini" for the music session.
Meghan Daigh introduced visiting Rotarians and guests.
Susan Kraus presented Suzanne McCarthy, widow of longtime Rotarian John McCarthy, with a certificate of the World Community Service Committee's special grant to Safe Passage, an organization that works to provide education and other services to underprivileged children in Guatemala. John was very active in the program. The grant will be used to purchase computers and other materials in a classroom that will be named in his honor.
Jeff Hickman announced that Caroline Hufstader had completed the IM Rotary program.
Bob Stow gave a detailed Camps and Services update - the June 12 noon club meeting will be at GOREC!
Vern Gauthier is looking for a few living bodies for the legendary Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team entry in the National Cherry Festival's Cherry Royale Parade. Practices start Tuesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. at Fit For You.
Max Anderson and Ryan Kriesch invited Rotarians to check out the STEM Expo Mission One on Saturday, June 9. For tickets, sponsorships or info, visit www.scoutingevent.com/272-
Steve Haskin thanked everyone who volunteered at the NMC BBQ.
President John Racine gave a shout out to Paul Heidbreder for the Record-Eagle's Michigan Press Association Newspaper of the Year honors.
Anna Marie Klein Christie of Safe Passage spoke about her program. CLICK HERE to see the video for more information visit https://www.safepassage.org/
Becky Ewing struck the 50/50 and took home $81.
Jayne Mohr introduced Lizzy Freed, a possible Rotary Global Scholar candidate
Tim Nelson introduced the keynote speaker, Traverse City City Clerk Benjamin Marentette, who spoke about his time at the Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University last summer.
Rotarian Ben Marentette