We’re thrilled to welcome Matthew Welch as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Traverse City!
Matthew has called Traverse City home for more than a decade, but his professional and personal adventures have taken him far beyond Northern Michigan. He currently serves as the Northwest Regional Director at the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where he helps entrepreneurs and small businesses across ten counties thrive. Matthew is passionate about supporting local businesses, which he sees as the heart of vibrant communities.
Before returning to Michigan, Matthew spent over three years in South America as a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru, collaborating with coffee cooperatives, working on clean water and fisheries sustainability projects, and even traveling the length of the Amazon River on local boats.
Outside of his professional life, Matthew enjoys cooking and is professionally trained in French culinary techniques. He was drawn to Rotary after witnessing its impact in both suburban Chicago and abroad, and he’s excited to now serve locally through community and business development.
Let’s give a warm Rotary welcome to Matthew Welch — a leader, adventurer, and proud new Rotarian!
Upcoming Quarterly Billing
Heads up! We will be billing for the new quarter mid-October, so be on the lookout in your emails for a QuickBooks invoice. If you do not receive a notice by October 26th, please be sure to get in contact with Liz.
Reminder: the club has a new address for your payments to be mailed. PO Box 1143, Traverse City, MI 49685
Pit Spitters Family Night
Thank you to all those who were able to commit time and money to our first-ever Pit Spitters Family Night. We partnered with Single MOMM, The Grand Traverse Health Clinic, and United We Smile to provide a fun night of baseball for families while also getting them access to resources they need. Check out the link below to see some photos of our awesome volunteers!
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.
