President Awesome Allison Beers opened the meeting:

• God Bless America / Pledge of Allegiance ;

• Invocation: Jen Casey – Thoughts of Gratitude and Reflection;

• Music by: Vern Gauthier – A wonderful adaptation of the “Gilligan Island” theme song to introduce the 1019 Rotary Show.  Lyrics included several prominent Rotarians including “hairy face” person (Max !). Everyone participated in this lengthy funny rendition;

• Introduction of Guests – Katy McCain- one visiting Muskegon Rotarian;

• Lisa Pointe introduced New Rotarian Terry Beamsley w/ fanfare; Terry is an independent consultant specializing in grant-funding for non-profits & public sectors.  Terry has a very interesting profile that includes many accomplishments. With an MA in Anthropology from Northwestern University, her interests include technology and human systems research.  As a recipient of a Fuller Scholarship, Terry was involved as a curator in several prominent museums, including the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village.  She is most proud of the Toledo Museum of Art coordinating the construction of the Museum’s $35 million Glass Pavilion, earning international recognition.  We are very fortunate to have her as a new TC Rotarian;

• Introduced also was a 2nd New Member, Ken Hornyak a graduate of Ferris State University with a BS, Business Management.  Ken is a PGA Professional. As a golf pro he will be very helpful this coming summer at the TC -GCC Rotary outing; he is employed with Teter Orthotics and Prosthetics

• Alexis Juett –  IM Rotary presented the Certificate of Completion to Regina Jaeger along with 500 points toward the Paul Harris Scholarship;

• Al Bonney- Informed us of a Rotary grant of $107,000 to a special midwife program in Ethiopia dedicated to reducing “Mortality-Rate”. A new technique “Positive Pressure Ventilation” was successful and will be utilized during birth procedures the World over. Help support the Rotary Foundation by purchasing your District 6290 50/50 ticket at the club meeting.

• Susan Kraus – Announced a coming social event connected to the “Old Playhouse” production of “The Moon Over Buffalo” play. – Info will be forthcoming;

• Max Anderson presented the Rotary Show Ad Sales & promotion;

Announcements:

• Congrats to Kat Paye on baby Andrew;

• Please CLICK HERE is see the Record-Eagle article about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program;

• 50/50 raffle + $67.00

Special Event: Paul LaPorte – Presented the esteemed “Red Rose” to James J. Beckett:

Jim Beckett- Holds membership No. 1 – joining TC Rotary on February 26, 1952.  During his 68 years as a Rotarian, Jim has accomplished numerous significant services and events that make our club very special and notable.  James, a devout Catholic established the 1st Handicap Committee.  This group of Rotarians, dedicated to the unfortunate, has helped and assisted those in need for many years through fund-raisers to provide jobs, equipment, programs, and renovations to improve their mobility and comfort.  TC Rotary has changed the name of the committee in dedicated to this humanitarian effort, Paul LaPorte announced the dedication of what-will-be-entitled “The J.J. Beckett “Access-ABILITY Committee” as a tribute to this great person.

Main Program Introduction – Jody Lindquist Introduced Tonya Wilfong of “Impact 100”

CLICK HERE to view Impact 100's website.