Rotary eBulletin, 4/10/18 (Apr 11, 2018)

Rotary Club Meeting Notes 4/10/18

Posted by Phil Murphy

Following a Call to Order by President John Racine, Gary Hogue gave the invocation. Al Bonney lead us in song with his backup band the Kingsley Trio…Quartet…Quintet…I don’t know, I lost count! Kat Paye introduced our Visitors and Guests.

Allison Beers and Sharron Zimmerman presided over the Special Club Meeting to amend the By-Laws.

Sid Van Slyke presented a check for $50,000 for the Friends of the Boardman to the Grand Traverse Conservation District and the City of Traverse City. Steve Largent accepted the gift. Mayor Jim Carruthers joined along with City Manager Marty Coburn.

Announcements:

Beth Karczewski gave the monthly Rotary Charities Update. Seeking greater impact locally through strategic granting. The planning for the 100^th anniversary of Rotary that will include funding of a special project that will celebrate the Centennial, based on invitation; it will have a lasting impact on Traverse City and its people, clearly named as a Rotary Project and afford volunteer opportunities for the club.
Mark Eckhoff urged Rotarians to get their tickets for the upcoming Rotary Show, the President’s Reception and a call for more Volunteers.
Katy McCain had a call for Youth Exchange need for more families for the incoming students. Three families are currently needed.
John Noonan announced the recruitment for a Vista Volunteer to assist Rotary Camps and Services and their projects in 2018-2019. Help if you know of someone you can direct to John.
Sue Krauss reminded everyone to sign up for the Rotary Show Afterglow at Sorrelina’s
Mike Meindertsma won the coveted 50/50.

Scott Hardy introduced Program presenters Christine Guitar, Executive Director of Communications and Paul Soma, Superintendent of TCAPS Schools. They presented a brief informational presentation on the upcoming bond issue for the August election cycle followed by a Question and Answer segment.

For more info see the TCAPS website :

2018 Bond Proposal on the Horizon

Highlights

No Increase - 3.1 Mills
10 Year Capital Plan
Same Rate for Last 20 Years
40% Lower Than the State Average of 5.4 Mills
Responsible Management of $370 Million in Assets

Major Projects

Elementary Reconstruction
Safety and Security Improvements
High School STEM/Robotics Rooms
Facility Improvement at All Schools
Bus Replacement
Technology

Friends of the Boardman Gives Back

CLICK HERE to see footage from 9&10 News

Rotary Charities Monthly Club Update 4/10/18

Note: On March 1, 2018 there was a joint meeting between the boards of Rotary Charities and Rotary Camps and Services. As an outcome of that meeting, there will be monthly updates on the activities of each board delivered to the club via the bulletin, and a verbal update at the following club meeting.

In 2020, our Rotary Club will celebrate its 100^th year of service to the community. We have made progress on our plan to celebrate this special anniversary. We have a committee comprised of staff, Club president(s) and Charities board members. If you would like to share an idea or learn more, talk to Beth Karczewski or Marsha Smith.
The Charities board approved a $10K seed grant in support of the Grand Traverse Homeless Response System Shelter Partnership Planning. This is a joint strategic planning effort that will benefit Safe Harbor, Goodwill and other organizations in the community who play a role in the system of homelessness services. This small investment will have a big impact on the entire network of organizations working in this system. It’s a great example of the kind of work that Rotary Charities looks forward to supporting more of in the future.