Our next meeting will be on September 23rdat The Hagerty Center, and our program for the day will be about privacy with AI, brought to us by Patricia Henkel.
It’s election time for Rotary Charities and Rotary Camps & Services! The slate of candidates will be presented at our NEXT MEETING on September 23rd, and we will also take nominations from the floor. Voting will take place on September 30th. In order to hold the elections, we must have a quorum of 81 active members present. Please plan to attend so your voice can be part of this important process!
Upcoming Discover Rotary
We invite you to our upcoming Discover Rotary event happening THIS WEDNESDAY! This is the opportunity for anyone, especially new members, to learn more about Rotary, connect with fellow Rotarians, and discover ways to get involved. Afterwards, we’ll all come together to share a potluck dinner and enjoy fellowship as a club.
Don’t miss this chance to meet new friends, deepen connections, and celebrate what it means to be a Rotarian! If you plan to attend, please fill out the form HEREto record what you plan to bring for the potluck.
Youth Exchange Interviews
You’re invited to help select the next class of Rotary Youth Exchange students!
On Sunday, September 28 from 12:30–5:00 p.m. at NMC, we’ll be interviewing student candidates who hope to go abroad for the 2026–27 school year. No prior experience is needed—questions are provided, and snacks will be available!
This is a great opportunity to support the Youth Exchange program with just a small time commitment. Please sign up to participate by clicking HERE.
If you have questions, contact Lindsay Dickinson at 231-492-3241 or by email. She’ll be glad to answer your questions and get you excited about meeting some incredible students.
Santa Maria de Jesús Earthquake Relief Team
October 25 – November 2, 2025
Join us in supporting recovery efforts inSanta Maria de Jesús, Guatemala,following the devastatingJuly 8th earthquake. This trip, organized byJohn Cox (Rotary Club of Traverse City member and Mission Impact staff), will focus on repairing homes and assisting with ongoing construction projects coordinated by Mission Impact, our trusted non-profit partner.
Over the years, the club has partnered with Mission Impact and other Rotary clubs to support several schools in Santa Maria, including Proximo Pasos Elementary, New Hope Nursing School, and a lab technician school. Adental hygienist school is also currently under construction.
The team will focus primarily onhome repair projects and ongoing work at the nursing school, with potential opportunities to engage with local vocational student ministries. Accommodations will be provided at the Mission Impact Santa Lucia Community Center, about 30 minutes from Santa Maria.
Please note that due to the recent earthquake and evolving relief needs, the itinerary may change as the team works closely with Mission Impact to ensure efforts are directed where they aremost impactful.
For full details and to view the tentative schedule and packing list, please clickHERE.
Need Help Promoting Your Event? To improve both internal and external communication, the Communications Committee has created a Communications Request Form.
Whether you need a meeting or bulletin announcement, or you're looking for PR support like social media posts or press releases, this form is the first step. Simply fill it out, and Liz will follow up with you to create a communications plan. Click the button below to find the form.
With so much happening in our club, it's best to submit your request as early as possible to allow plenty of time for planning and promotion. The more details you can provide, the better!
You’ll find the form linked in the bulletin every week, and it will also be added to the website once updates are complete.
If you have any questions or run into technical difficulties with the form, please email Liz at admin@traversecityrotary.org.
