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The Traverse City Rotary Club Bulletin
July 7th, 2023

Our Next Meeting - July 11th, 2023

We will be meeting at the Hagerty Center on July 11th.

The program for the day will be about Artificial Intelligence Technology brought to you by Dr. Terri Gustafson

Dr. Terri Gustafson is the Director of Educational Technology & Esports at Northwestern Michigan College. Terri's research focuses on online learning design and student success strategies. She has 25 years of experience in distance learning and instructional technology integration and innovation. She is currently a Special Projects Board of Directors member for the Instructional Technology Council and Past President of the Educational Technology Organization of Michigan. 

 

Join the Zoom Meeting HERE

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Announcements From President John Hall:

We would like to congratulate two members of our club as they step up as newly appointed members of two very essential parts of Rotary.
 
Thank you to Jean Derenzy for serving on the Rotary Camps & Services Board and Autumn Soltysiak for serving on the Rotary Charities Board. We can't wait to see what you accomplish!
 
 
 
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Weekly Meeting
 
Attendance
DeGood, Chris
 
Gratitude & Reflection
Zimmerman, Sharron H.
 
Introduce Rotarians & Guests
Van Slyke, Sid
 
Happy Bucks
Milock, Diana
 
50/50
Zelinski, Al
 
50/50
Watkins, Mike
 
Tech Support
Noonan, John
 
Program
 
Program Host
Wade, Steve
 
The above duties are scheduled for the July 11th meeting.
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Meal Train For Miriam
Our very own Miriam Owsley and her family have welcomed a new baby this past week. Let's show them some support in this exciting and busy time. Click the link below to deliver them a meal or to donate funds to spoil baby Violet! 
 
We are so excited for you Miriam!
Update On The "Flight To End Polio"
Take a few minutes to read up on how The Flight to Eradicate Polio continues successfully in the attached newsletter. They are in Australia and will soon be addressing the long flight home across the Pacific Ocean. This is a fabulous and heroic undertaking. Have you considered donating? Links to do so are available along with updates on their adventure since their last posting. 
Also check out www.flighttoendpolio.com to learn more about the history of this amazing Rotary partner.

Social and Volunteer Opportunities 

  • Rotary Boat Rally to Power Island: On Tuesday July 11th, we will be having a picnic on Power Island. Anyone who wants to be a captain and offer their boat to ship a group over to the island by 6pm is welcome to contact Susan Kraus at susankraus231@gmail.com to sign up or contact her if you would like to be a part of a group and she will be providing details of final groups assignments and where they will meet at a later date. We encourage everyone to come and bring their spouses to enjoy some classic picnic food and maybe some swimming if it's warm! (Fingers crossed) We will have a Plan B in place if the weather is not cooperative, so a day of fun is guaranteed either way. 
  • Guatemala Service Learning Trip: September 23rd-3oth So far 9 people have committed to going and there is room for more! Our Rotary club has a longstanding history of service in Guatemala and our World Community Service Committee wants you to join. We will visit projects our club has been supporting and we will roll up our sleeves to serve in a variety of ways in the programs' schools and healthcare facilities. Here is a draft itinerary and fact sheet. 
  • Thinking of joining us? Do you have a family member or friend who might be interested? Please contact John jecox3073@outlook.com 419-564-8542 or Linda Racine linbracine@gmail.com 231-499-0044

 

Upcoming Meetings & Programs

July 18th @ Hagerty - TC Whiskey Company
July 25th @ Hagerty - Traverse City Horse Shows
August 1st picnic @ NMC - NMC Foundation
August 8th @ The Great Wolf Lodge - program TBD