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Volume 37 - Issue 1

September 1st, 2022

Our Next Meeting - September 6th

Will be held in the Courtyard I & II rooms (behind and to the left of the front desk) at the Park Place Hotel on Tuesday the 6th.
The program will be the Traverse Bay Area Children's Advocacy Center and feature Ginger Kadlec, a retired Technology Executive and a Children's Advocate. 

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Meeting recap - August 30th

  • Cindy Ruzak shared her Thoughts of Gratitude and Reflection. 
  • Sue Bolde introduced Rotarians with guests and our exchange students and their host families. 
  • Pat Parker introduced our newest member, Andrew Nickodemus. Welcome to Rotary!
  • Happy Bucks was led by Chris DeGood who was cheered up by all our happiness. 
  •  The 50/50 was $55 and was won by Max Anderson. 
  • Max Anderson reminded us to partake in the Club Survey to determine our fundraising/Rotary Show plans in the future. 
  • Saki, our exchange student from Japan, gave a brief overview of her home country and who she'll miss while she's here. Sakura Takano is currently hosting her. 
  • President Marlene let everyone know Ross Childs could use some love and support during this time.  
  • President Marlene introduced Paul Heroman, the District Governor. Imagine what more Rotary can do. The District is working to provide clean water and hygiene to Haiti. Rotary's vision comes through in our: Impact, Reach, Engagement, and Adaptability. 

  • Alan Long led members during his Bo Diddley version of The Four Way Test. Clap clap... clap clap! 

Volunteer & Social Opportunities

Our inbound students have all arrived! Noe of France, Saki of Japan, Ida of Denmark, and Olivia of Argentina. Please reach out to Carla Weaver if you have any activities you'd like to take them on. 

 

Be a host family to learn about a foreign culture without even leaving your home and to promote friendship and understanding across borders. Talk to Carla Weaver for more info on hosting. 
 
Applications are available HERE for the Charities Board and the Camps & Services Board of Trustees. They can be turned into Stacey Foster by Sept 6th. 

Featured Item - Club Fundraiser Survey!

Your Opinion Matters. The purpose of this survey is to gauge and bring closure to whether the club will bring back the Rotary Show or put effort into a different method to raise funds/build goodwill and better friendships.
 
Please take a few minutes to complete this SurveyMonkey
 
Your response is greatly appreciated. 
Meeting Responsibilities
Weekly Meeting
 
Gratitude & Reflection
Takano, Sakura
 
Introduce Rotarians & Guests
Graves, Page
 
Happy Bucks
LaPorte, Paul
 
Tech Support
Noonan, John
 
50/50
Racine, Linda
 
50/50
Takano, Sakura
 
Program
 
Program Host
Hamlyn, Charlie
 
Board of Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Community Service Director
 
Club Service Director
 
Director
 
Youth Services Director
 
International Service Director
 
Major Fundraiser 2022- 2023 Director
 
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