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MEETING NOTES, 10/18/16
Posted by James Bruckbauer
 
  • Al Olewinski gave the invocation.
  • Allison Beers led us in singing Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin”
  • I.M. Rotary rescheduled for Nov. 22
  • Next week’s meeting will be held at the Bluewater Hall
  • Regular meeting on Nov. 8 will be held at the Coast Guard Air Station in Traverse City. Please RSVP to Kathy.
  • Tickets are still on sale for the Kalkaska Rotary Raffle. Prize: Two tickets and two nights lodging for the University of Michigan vs. Ohio State football game.
  • 2nd Annual Indoor Ride to Eradiate Polio is Nov. 9-12 at Fit For You Gym. Contact Al Bonney to participate.
  • Preliminary numbers show that the Gourmet Dinner for the Friends of the Boardman raised about $14,000.
  • Congrats to Lisa Pointe for winning the 50/50 featuring a free airplane ride.
  • Paul Heidbreder introduced our speaker, Bob Giles.
WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH "THE PRESS?"
Posted by James Bruckbauer
Bob Giles knows a thing or two about the media. He’s worked for newspapers for over more than 50 years, he’s a two-time Pulitzer prize-winning editor, and was the curator for the Neiman Foundation, a prestigious position in the world of professional journalism.
 
Bob is also optimistic about the future of newspapers, including our very own Traverse City Record-Eagle. He says news—the balanced, accurate and fair reporting of the facts—is essential for our democracy.
 
He shared five observations about the changes in the press and media:
 
1) Wealthy new owners are investing in news organizations and enabling innovations that will ensure their survival. The new owners are allowing agencies to invest in new tools and innovations to gain readers.
 
2) Upending the news industry. News organizations are expanding their reach and building new platforms through digital platforms. 55% of New York Times readers use a mobile device to read the paper.
 
3) Facts matter. New fact-checking organizations have emerged to ensure that the public gets the facts.
 
4) We’re in a new era of truth-telling. Journalists will now often make it clear when one point-of-view on an issue is weak or if there is a lack of clear evidence on side of an argument.
 
5) Courts are beginning to reconsider the balance between private rights and first amendment freedom of the press. Questions arise on whether or not public officials should be protected from exposure. Courts must make the decision, but individuals are winning.
JOIN THE BIKE RIDE TO END POLIO WITHOUT LEAVING HOME -- NOV 12 - 19
Posted by Al Bonney
 
We have an exciting opportunity to raise money for Polio Eradication, November 12 - 19. While we may miss World Polio Day on 10/24, we can still raise some awareness for Polio Eradication AND generate some funds for Polio Eradication at the same time.  Everyone gets Paul Harris credit for all donations AND the club gets credit too.
 
Here is how this works.
 
Each member of the team will ride a stationary bike for a self-selected number of minutes and will seek donations to PolioPlus in support of his or her ride. Anyone can join the Indoor Ride--Rotarians, Interactors, Rotaractors, friends and family. All funds raised support the goals of OUR club and district 6290.
 
Vern Gauthier is offering free use of Fit for You health club, during that week, to ride or work-out to everyone who simply tells the employee at the desk that you are there to do the Indoor Ride to End Polio.  He will schedule some team rides, or you can do your ride all by yourself at home.  Doing the ride and your fundraising is totally on the honor system. 
 
This is really simple: drop me an email telling me you would like to participate, talk it up in our club to get more riders, begin thinking about who you will ask to financially support your ride (Hey, this is a fundraiser!!) and do a little training. We will let all registered riders know about the Fit for You schedule and some neat fundraising benefits shortly. Right now we want to build a list of TC riders.
 
Contact me at RotaryAl6290@gmail.com if this is something you would like to participate in.  I got three signups at lunch Tuesday – let’s find 30 more!!
 
World Polio Day October 24, 2016
1. The human cost: If we choose to control polio rather than eradicate it, polio could rebound to 10 million cases in the next 40 years.
 
2. It’s achievable: We have the tools to end polio and the means to reach all children. The new, bivalent vaccine successfully targets the two remaining strains of polio in one dose.
 
3. It’s a good investment: An independent study published in the medical journal Vaccine estimates the $9 billion global investment in a polio-free world will net an economic benefit of $40 to 50 billion over the next 20 years.
 
4. It strengthens the system: Our polio eradication efforts have established an active disease surveillance network in all countries that is being used for other health interventions such as measles vaccinations, deworming tablets, and mosquito bed nets.
 
5. It sets the stage: The ability to reach all children with the polio vaccine is proof of concept that we can succeed on our next major global health initiative.
 
World Polio Day October 24, 2016
Click on link to learn more...
YOU CAN ALSO DONATE TO A BIKE RIDER IN OUR CLUB
2015-2016 Annual Report
 
Please click here to view the Rotary of Traverse City's 2015-2016 Annual Report.
 
ROTARY ENDOWMENT AT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION-MATCH

Match forms need to be sign and turned in by December 1st.

In 1999, Rotary Charities donated $2.5 million to the Community Foundation to establish the Rotary Endowment. The Endowment connects the shared work of Rotary Charities and the Community Foundation of promoting philanthropy to enrich the quality of life in our region. Today, the Rotary Endowment provides an opportunity for individual Rotarians and local Rotary Clubs to have their philanthropic support matched by the Community Foundation.

The partnership between the Community Foundation and Rotary Charities is reflective of the quality of philanthropic intent and integrity that makes this a wonderful place to live, work, and give.

Click Here to get the Match form 
NorthSky Professional Development Series
Interested in building your capacity? Your staff's capacity? Check out the new NorthSky professional development series - we have a new slate of affordable classes to choose from. Click below to see what's new:
 
DESK
 
Available to a good home...free desk, it's 72" x 36"
Please contact Stacey Foster at Rotary Charities sfoster@rotarycharities.org 
CLUB MEETING LOCATIONS
 
November 1st at the Park Place Hotel
 
 
 
***November 8th ***at United States Air Station Traverse City- US Coast Guard
Please RSVP tcrotary2822@gmail.com- might need to show ID
 
 
 
 
 
KATHY BUSSELL
Kathy & her girlsCURRENT CAREER – Rotary Club of Traverse City, Club Administrator
EDUCATION-B.S. Hospitality Management and Associates in Liberal Arts from Ferris State University- Go Bulldogs!
FAMILY- Three wonderful daughters Kaitlyn 23, Bridget 21 and Haley 19 and a son-in-law Connor and a pet spider named George, just kidding about the kids.
FAVORITE DESSERT or Treat- State Theatre Popcorn, it makes me happy just thinking about it, yum!
FAVORITE ACTIVITY – Hanging with my Kids; shopping with Kaitlyn, watching Bridget play volleyball for Northern Michigan University and listening to Haley sing and play music.
LAST BOOK READ – Dry: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
FAVORITE MOVIE –Fried Green Tomatoes and anything science fiction
FAVORITE SONG- Pick only one song, I can’t choose. I love music, so anything from Sinatra, Queen, U2 to Eminem. It’s like picking a favorite child.
TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF NO ONE IN THE CLUB
LIKELY KNOWS – I played college basketball at Ferris State University on a scholarship for a year.
LIFE ROLE MODEL – (Two) My Mom & Dad, Pat & Al Bishop
MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT – Again with the kids, yep, raising three strong, kind, loving daughters.
PROUDEST MOMENT -  My proudest moment is the fact that I have gone through a lot of difficult moments and now can share my experience, strength and hope to be of service to others. Thank you God!
ONE OF THE FUNNIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU – I was an orientation leader at Ferris and took a horrible photo which was in the folder that every single freshman received. My friends than voted me the most improved player from my photo.
SECRET AMBITION - To act in a play and yes I plan on doing this someday  
MOST FAMOUS PERSON MET - Gerald Ford whom I met while working as a front desk clerk at the Marriott in Vail CO., also Jerry Kramer (Green Bay Packers Fame) whom I met on a business trip in which a group of us had drinks together at the Bellagio in Vegas, nice man.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE - Yes, I want to share my gratitude that I have been given the opportunity to work for the best Rotary Club in the WORLD. Thank you!!!
ROTO PHOTO'S
Posted by Al Bonney
Speakers
Dec 06, 2016
Traverse City Central High School Chorale Aires
Holiday Music
Dec 13, 2016
Rotary Charities
Fall Grants
Dec 20, 2016
Stephanie VanSlyke
Advance Care Planning
Dec 27, 2016
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Meeting Responsibilities
Weekly Meeting
 
Invocation
Olewinski, Lee
 
Introducer
Powell, George M.
 
Song Leader
Minervini, Marsha M.
 
50/50
Kempf, Andy
 
50/50
Bodamer, Daniel
 
Greeters
 
Greeter #1
Richmond, Michael
 
Greeter #2
Rickard, Daniel T.
 
Greeter #3
Rivard, Kurt
 
Bulletin
 
Writer
Murphy, Phil
 
Photographer
Hall, John C.
 
Board of Directors
Club President
Mike Meindertsma
 
President Elect
John Racine
 
Club Treasurer
Al Olson
 
Club Secretary
Bob Stow
 
Past President
Dale Chilcote
 
Director
Pat Parker
 
Director
Tom Haase
 
Director
Mark A. Newhouse
 
Director
Mark Eckhoff
 
Director
Monica Larsen
 
Director
Andrew Robitshek
 
Membership Committee
Dale Chilcote
 
Club Executive Director
Kathy Bussell
 
Rotary Foundation Chairman
Roy Pentilla
 
Russell Hampton
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