President Homer Nye: Opened the meeting: God Bless America / Pledge of Allegiance ;
Bonnie Alfonso: – Thoughts of Gratitude and Reflection;
- Music by: Vern Gauthier – Audience progressive tune the “Row-Row Your Boat”;
- Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests (3 visits + numerous NMC students & supporters);
- New Members: Matt McDonough – Sponsored by Becky Ewing. Matt is MSU grad. Interested in fisheries, water rights, biking & has a cabin on Beaver Island that he constructed;
- Andrew Page – sponsored by Steve Wade – Andrew is affiliated with the YMCA and involved in the developing new programs and activities;
- Outstanding students introduced by Jayne Mohr:
Missy Morey – a graduate of NMC – registered Dental Assistant;
Noah Degen – grad of NMC in Education - His passion is service to others;
Announcements:
- Becky Ewing: Rotary Charities has a new staff member: Sakura Takano – Sakura was selected to join the staff after interviewing 90 applicants. She will be involved in New Technology Investment opportunities and is a great addition to the Charities staff;
- Other info; Rotarians needed for the Golf outing – Tag day – Fri & Sat August 23 & 24
- 50/50 raffle + $67.00.
- Special Attention:
President Homer Nye informed us that our Kathy Bussell has recently undergone surgery; Many people have asked how they could help:
- First of all, a card or note to Kathy would be appreciated; 515 Georgetown Drive #52 TC 49684
- Also, to help with Kathy’s expenses; her friends have set-up a “Go-Fund” me account. For the purpose of privacy, the account is by invitation only.
- If you would like to participate in this, Carla Weaver & Lisa Pointe will provide you with more information. Please contact them by E-mail.
Main Program: Tribute to Timothy J. Nelson- NMC (Retiring) President and his Legacy of NMC and Traverse City’s amazing accomplishments;
- An Era of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; February 26, 2001,to September 2019
- NMC and Traverse City are recognized Globally;
- The Great Lakes Maritime Academy;
- Great lakes Water Studies;
- The Great Lakes Campus Collocation;
- The Great Lakes Culinary Institute & Lobdell’s teaching restaurant;
- Hagerty Conference Center;
- Michigan Energy Demonstration Center;
- Michigan New Jobs Training Program @ NMC;
- Engineering Technology Degree & Maritime Technology – Bachelor’s Degree;
- NMC’s Nursing (Munson)national Accreditation – Off-campus childcare;
- Dennos Museum expansion;
- NMC West Hall Innovation Center;
- NMC Aviation Program – 50th Anniversary.
We are very fortunate and thankful for Timothy Nelson’s leadership.
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NMC President and Rotarian Tim Nelson