ROTARY CLUB MEETING NOTES, 9/13/16

Posted by Ramona Pleva
 
President Mike promptly rang the meeting bell at 12:15 to start another engaging Rotary meeting.
 
After a robust singing of God Bless American and Pledge of Allegiance, Christopher Cox (and he prefers “Christopher” not Chris – just FYI) gave a divinely inspired invocation followed by a joyous “AMEN”!
 
Cindy Ruzak led the club in “A Gourmet Hunting We Will Go” in honor of the Gourmet Dinner next Monday.
 
Wally Schroth informed of that we had no visiting Rotarians this week, but we did have a few guests in our midst.
 
With the start of the new school year comes the return of our Students of the Week.  Autumn Soltysiak introduced Danielle Priest and Bryce Cox (no relation to our Christopher) who are both seniors from TC West. 
 
Danielle Priest has been active during her high school career of “organizing people”.  She’s been on the cheer team and involved with Student Senate. This year she serves as the Student Senate Governor – the first female student in 7 years to serve in this position. Danielle has a plethora of volunteer experience under her belt including the Polar Plunge and visiting nursing homes.  Danielle is still deciding on her educational direction after high school, but has narrowed her options to University of Michigan and Michigan State University.
 
Bryce Cox is a student musician who has also excelled academically.  He will graduate from TC West with 9 college credits.  He has been playing percussion since the 6th grade and has been a member of the highly acclaimed TC West Marching band.  His passion for music has lead to performances at various competitions and festivals state wide.  He has aspirations of studying architecture with a minor in music.
 
Sherri Fenton gave a shout out for this evening’s celebration at Fox Grand Traverse to honor the Traverse Health Clinic.  Rotary Charities has been instrumental in assisting the Traverse Health Clinic.  Festivities are from 5-7!
 
Tim Burden praised the Gourmet Game Dinner committee.  With less than a week to go, only 4 tickets remain for Friends of the Boardman annual fundraiser.  The dinner is Monday, Sept. 19 at the TC Golf and Country Club.  Gifts and prizes are available and the dinner will be killer!
 
President Mike announced that 14 Rotarians are primed and ready to take down the Kiwanis club in the Annual Charity Cup golf outing.  Personally, I’m putting my money on the Rotarians!
 
And $38 in the 50/50 went to Dan Bodamer.