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Rotary Club Meeting Notes, 10/23/18
Posted by Art Bukowski
President Allison Beers called the meeting to order.
 
Homer Nye offered some words of gratitude.
 
Armed with his banjo, Al Bonney and others gave a rousing rendition of the old classic "Witch Doctor," with Marsha Minervini hitting all the right notes.
 
Jamie Keillor introduced visiting Rotarians and guests.
 
President Allison introduced new member Keeston Sutherland, while past president John Racine introduced new member Haider Kazim.
 
Students of the Week, introduced by Autumn Soltysiak, were St. Francis students Natalie Graf and Grace Montroy.
 
Paul LaPorte gave quite the nice shout-out to Bob Dean, who not only turned 92 this week but also celebrated his 60 YEAR ANNIVERSARY as a Rotarian. Bob joined in October of 1958. As Paul calculated, that's about 3,120 bad meals...
 
Bob Stow thanked Dale Chilcote who has severed as the Club's Amazing Membership Chair is stepping down. Nikki Sobkowski is now the new Club Membership Chair.
 
Mike Wills is looking for a few good men and women to help out as they shut the Discovery Pier down for winter the Saturday, 10/27/18 from 9:00 am to noon.
 
Vern Gauthier invited everyone to the Indoor Ride to End Polio at Fit for You at 8:30 on Nov. 17. See Vern for details.
 
Herb Lemcool wants your winter coats to help out those in need. The coat drive for Father Fred starts November 13th, Clean out your closets!
 
Susan Krause said she's in planning mode for a holiday party on Dec. 5 at the Country Club.
 
Paul Sutherland won the 50/50. The jackpot was $1.6 billion, lol.
 
Warren Call introduced Kent Wood, director of government relations for the Chamber. Kent gave an excellent election primer, highlighting key races and ballot initiatives. 
 
Special Meeting ~ Election Slate of  Board of Directors and President- Elect 

Special Meeting of the Full Membership

Rotary Club of Traverse City

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

 

Allison Beers, Presiding

 

In accordance with Article II, Section 2 of the Bylaws, I shall now call to order a special meeting of the corporate membership of the Rotary Club of Traverse City.  Mr. Secretary, is there a quorum? Yes

 

The purpose of this meeting is to announce the slate of proposed officer and board members and take nominations from the floor for three board seats, and President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Traverse City for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. Elections will be held during the Annual Meeting of the Rotary Club on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

 

In accordance with the bylaws, the Board of Directors is made up of eleven Rotarians:  six directors and five officers, all of whom except the Treasurer are elected by the general

membership.  An elected Director serves a two-year term.  Each year we elect three new Directors. The President-Elect serves a one-year term and shall succeed to the office of President for the ensuing year.

 

Nominees from the floor must be:

  • A member in good standing of the Rotary Club of Traverse City

  • Agree to serve if elected

  • Agree to fulfill the responsibilities of the office

 

After careful consideration of the eligible members, in preparation for the

election, and in accordance with the bylaws of the Rotary Club of Traverse City, the Nominating Committee presents the following slate of candidates for election:

 

To fill three Board member seats for two-year terms for the Board of Directors:

 

Tony Anderson

Lisa Pointe

Jennifer Casey

Trevor Tkach

Greg Luyt

Sid VanSlyke

 

To fill the position of President-Elect:

 

Richard ‘Mack’ Beers

 

In addition to the slate of candidates just announced, are there any nominations from the floor for the board of directors? No nominations from the floor.


If there are no nominations from the floor, I will accept a motion that the nominations be closed.

 

Moved by: Lee Torrey        

Seconded by: Chuck Korn

 

All in favor.  All opposed.

 

There being no further business to conduct during this meeting, I will accept a motion to adjourn the meeting.

 

Moved by: Thom Paulson

Seconded by: Warren Call

 

All in favor.  All opposed.

 

The election will be held during the Annual Meeting of the Membership on October 30, 2018, during our regular club meeting to be held at the Park Place Hotel

 
Indoor Ride to End Polio
Click Here to learn more and support Vern Gauthier 
Park Place~ Location, Location, Location
 
 
Park Place Hotel
 
Rotary Club Winter Clothing Drive
Posted by Herb Lemcool
 
Get into your closet and clean it out.  We need Coats, Hats, Gloves, Sweaters, and  Sweat Shirts for adults and children. Go to your businesses and ask fellow employees to get them to get you their unused Winter items and bring them into Rotary on November 13th and 20th 
FUN COMMITTEE ~ ROTARY OSCAR NOMINATIONS
Posted by Jamie Keillor
ROTARY OSCAR NOMINATIONS - CLICK HERE for a printable form
• Rotarian that is best in a time of crisis…
• Rotarian most often seen texting…
• Rotarian that is the best task delegator …
• Rotarian who eager to jump in on a moment’s notice…
• Rotarian who spends a LOT of time on the internet
• Rotarian who says yes to every opportunity to serve…
• Rotarian with the best new ideas…
• Rotarian that LOVES to talk about their pet(s)…
• Rotarian best categorized as "The Fixer" or problem solver…
• Rotarian that is the Biggest Risk Taker…
• Rotarian that is the most indispensable…
• Rotarian most likely to say something not necessarily PC…
• Rotarian most likely to be distracted…SQUIRREL?
• Rotarian that is most friendly in social situations….
• Rotarian that LOVES the spotlight…
• Rotarian known for their love of singing…
• Rotarian with a long history in Rotary and loves to share…
• Rotarian best at organizing groups of people….
• Rotarian that Makes the MOST out of Every Day...
• Rotarian most likely to be missing in action…
• Rotarian is known for spearheading new projects/committees…………
• Rotarian known for being the LOUDEST…
• Rotarian known to be the last to embrace new technology….
• Rotarian known to be a slow driver…
• Rotarian is known to exaggerate or embellish a story…
 
Turn in to Kathy or Jamie Keillor 
Rotary INDIA Trip to participate in the 2019 Polio National Immunization Days
Rotary INDIA Trip to participate in the 2019 Polio National Immunization Days
Please CLICK HERE for more information.
 
Dear Club President and Fellow Rotarian:
 
The purpose of this correspondence is to announce our trip to India to participate in the late January/early February 2019 polio National Immunization Days (NID) activities.  This trip offers you and the Rotarians in your club and District an extraordinary opportunity to have an experience of a lifetime.  Attached is a document that provides specific information about the trip, including a means of joining the program. CLICK HERE  The material can also be accessed at our website:  www.HowardTours.net
 
Please feel free to share this information with the Rotarians and clubs in your District as soon as possible as we have a limited amount of space and expect this trip to be filled within the next week or two.
 
In 2015, India was declared polio-free.  In past years, India would organize three or four NID dates.  However, in 2019, there is only one NID program.  Therefore, we expect this may be one of the last opportunities you will have to join a trip to India to participate in polio NID activities.
 
The following summarizes the key trip information:
 
Our program will travel to Delhi, India, where we will participate in the polio NID activities and attend other related Rotary events.  This trip also includes travel to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur to visit the famous Rotary Jaipur Limb factory, and enjoy this extraordinary city.
 
Date of Departure:                         Friday, January 25, 2019
Date of Return:                               Tuesday, February 5, 2019
 
Per Person Cost, based on double occupancy:  $2,499.  This price does not include international, roundtrip airfare or Indian visa fees.  However, it does include hotels, transfers, Rotary events, participation in the NID activities, most meals, sightseeing, English speaking guide and other items as stated in the attached document.  Participants are free to secure their own air reservations using their frequent flyer mileage, or individual purchase.  Howard Tours will be happy to help you purchase airline tickets, which can be requested on the trip application.
 
This group will be limited to approximately 35 people, and confirmation in the program will be on a first come, first served basis.  To join us, please complete and sign the application on page five of the attached document.  If you, or people from your club are going to join us, we suggest immediate action.  Over the last two years, this program sold out in less than two weeks. 
 
We look forward to having you or club members join us. 
 
 
Jolene R. Bortz
Manager
Howard Tours
516 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 834-2260 voice
(510) 834-1019 fax
"We look forward to traveling with you"
Match ~ Deadline December 1, 2018

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.

Match forms need to be signed by you and the non-profit and turned in to the Rotary office by December 1st deadline.

Click Here to get the Match form 
ROTO Photo
Posted by John Noonan
 
Jamie Keillor
Welcome New Member Keeston Sutherland
Welcome New Member Haider Kazim
GTACS Student 
Mike Wills
Vern Gauthier
Social Committee Chair Susan Kraus
Warren Call
 
 
Speakers
Dec 18, 2018 11:45 AM
Becky Ewing
Rotary Charities - Meeting is @ Park Place Hotel
Dec 25, 2018
*No Club Meeting on December 25th
No Club Meeting on December 25th
Jan 01, 2019 11:45 AM
*No Club Meeting on January 1st ~ Happy New Year!
No Club Meeting on January 1st
Jan 08, 2019
Communications Chair - Brendon Koshoshek
Club Communications - Meeting is @ Park Place Hotel
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Club Board of Directors Meeting
Dec 17, 2018
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Weekly Meeting
 
Gratitude & Reflection
Igra, Amanda
 
Song Leader
Minervini, Marsha M.
 
Introducer
Ewing, Becky
 
Greeters
 
Greeter #1
Sutherland, Keeston
 
Greeter #2
Sutherland, Paul
 
Greeter #3
Takano, Sakura
 
Bulletin
 
Writer
Murphy, Phil
 
Photographer
Hall, John C.
 
50/50 Youth Fund
 
50/50
Buday, Mike
 
50/50
Meindertsma, Mike
 
Board of Directors
Club President
Allison Beers
 
President Elect
Homer Nye
 
Club Treasurer
Al Olson
 
Club Secretary
Bob Stow
 
Past President
John Racine
 
Community Service Director
David Ford
 
International Service Director
Katy McCain
 
Rotary Show 2019 Director
Vern Gauthier
 
Youth Services Director
Sakura Takano
 
Club Service Director
Steve Wade
 
Rotary Show 2020 Director
Ramona Pleva
 
Club Administrator-Staff
Kathy Bussell
 
Russell Hampton
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