Will be held at the Hagerty Center on Tuesday, June 6th.
The program will be Rotary Youth Exchange Students and feature our current inbounds Noé of France, Saki of Japan, Ida of Denmark, and Olivia of Argentina.
Our thoughts of gratitude and reflection were shared by Ramona Pleva in the form of a cup. The cup of stuff inside you at a given moment, may be bumped and forced out beyond the mask of yourself. So what is that stuff? Is it anger, frustration, or could it be joy, gratitude, or love for others? Let your cup be full of affirmations and thankfulness, so when bumped those are shared instead.
Al Bonney announced another wild fundraiser put on to fight Polio by his District Governor classmate. They started planning in 2020 but now their trek around the world has set off. More details are below. Al was also ready for Happy Bucks which shared joyful news of new grandbabies, time outside either sailing or camping, and family weddings. Tawny Hammond was happy to share a code for club members to take a cruise on the Discovery: input AC10 online.
Our World Community Service committee has been very active and involved in Guatemala. John Cox and Linda Racine gave a quick recap of their time there with John's doctor group helping over 350 patients in two days within a jungle village. They also had their rotary hats on installing water filters, energy efficient stoves, and meeting with village leaders and healers to hear their exact needs so we can best fill them moving forward.
Stephanie Rustem shared the Discover Fishing event at the Pier on June 10th to learn about inland seas and practical fishing knowledge. The pier's fishing area is finally complete in the transformation project. She will need some help, it's a great time for the kids and volunteers.
Susan Kraus informed of the upcoming events with a social at Left Foot Charley on the second Tuesday and then a golf outing that will only cost $50. More details will be in your email.
Marsha Smith introduced our speaker Joe Sanok, to talk about how we work in the world. Currently, we are still on the same model as the industrial age with the 40hr work week chosen by Henry Ford, but this isn't as productive or healthy for most people. Joe is a consultant who works with teams to find out what works best for their given team. He wrote the book Thursday is the New Friday. His email is joe@practiceofthepractice.
The winner of 50/50 was Marsha Smith who took home $34.
Featured Item - Flight to End Polio
The Wheels of Hope committee and Al Bonney wanted you to know the current actions at work in the fight to end polio. John Ockenfels, one of the pilots of the Fight to End Polio, was a District Governor classmate of Al Bonney's. He and his partner in this adventure, Peter Tehan, also a Rotarian, had planned to begin the flight in the spring of 2020. Naturally, you know what happened to those plans! Well, the project is not just still alive, it has begun.
Have a look at this website. It is an impressive undertaking. They left their homes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on May 5 this year and are now in Eastern Europe, flying west to east.
With the end of the current Rotary year just around the corner, this might be a great platform for all of us to come on board and support these two enterprising Rotarians. They are, by the way, totally underwriting the cost of the project out of their own pockets!
They have created a fun, informative, and impressive website. Have a look and see if you don’t agree that this is a worthy project to support.
Rotary Square Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Reception on JUNE 9th - PLEASE RSVP by JUNE 6th
The event will begin at 6:30 pm with comments from Rotary Club of Traverse City President Marlene Bevan, Chair of Rotary Charities Board of Trustees Greg Luyt, CEO of the Downtown Development Authority Jean Derenzy, Chair of the Downtown Development Authority Gabe Schneider, and Community Assistance Specialist at Michigan Economic Development Corporation Dan Leonard.
Immediately following the ribbon cutting, invitees will enjoy a reception with a champagne toast and light refreshments.
At 7:30 pm, the Traverse Symphony Orchestra will perform the first concert of their summer series at Rotary Square.
This event is a wonderful way to commemorate the Rotary Club's century of service to the Traverse City community.
Discover Fishing at the Pier is a hands-on program aimed at helping youth discover the joys of fishing in GT Bay, for your youth aged 9 - 14. Register online for June 10th either at 9 am or 1:30 pm and the cost is free but space is limited. Volunteers are also needed.
Kids' Free Fishing Day will be held Saturday, June 17th. Volunteers are needed! Email Chris DeGood to see where you can help. The job may include the following:
Volunteer Fishing Helpers – The job is to hand out equipment and worms, bait hooks, help catch fish, and pull hooks from fish. And most importantly, be patient and teach patience as the fish aren’t always biting!
Volunteer Non-Fishing Helpers – The job Is to welcome kids and families and get them oriented. Net Setters – We need some strong people to help the MDNR and Grand Traverse Band Set the net on Thursday or Friday before the event
Net Removers – We need some strong people to help the MDNR and Grand Traverse Band and remove the net on Saturday afternoon just after the event is over.
Volunteer Opportunities at Crooked Tree Arts Center for Paint Grand Traverse 2023,June 18-24
John Hall is leading the Beer Tent volunteers. Looking for 40 members to alternate shifts on July 5th.
Al Bonney is the Chair-y Drill Team Sergeant and needs more marchers to lead the parade on July 8th.
Munson Manor Dinners are back and we need your help to prepare meals. Give back in a wholesome way by feeding people and giving them a night to relax and unwind. Don't worry if it's your first time, Ben Marentette would join you and show you the ropes. Members sign up directly through the electronic calendar link and let Ben Marentette know when you do so for tracking purposes.
Guatemala Trip Orientation Meeting June 19, 6:00 pm. Our Rotary Club has a long history of service in Guatemala, and our World Community Service Committee is planning a fall Service Learning Trip, September 23 - 30. We will visit projects our club has been supporting, and we will roll up our sleeves to serve in a variety of ways in the programs’ schools and healthcare facilities. Here’s a draft itinerary and fact sheet.
Thinking of joining us? Do you have a family member or friend, who might be interested? Bring your questions to an Orientation meeting on June 19, 6:00 pm, at trip leader John Cox’s house (1400 Braebury Way).
If that time doesn’t work for you and you are interested in learning more, please contact John jecox3073@outlook.com 419-564-8542 or Linda Racine linbracine@gmail.com 231-499-0044.
Safe Passage - Our club has been involved with Safe Passage for many years--this short video provides a great overview of this life-changing program!
Planting Seeds - Our club contributed to the construction of a new community center opening in July. Read more
Coyolate Health Clinic - The clinic provides medical care, medicines, and health education. Learn more
Upcoming Meetings & Programs
June 13th @ Hagerty - Justice for our Neighbors
June 20th @ ParkPlace - Club Celebration
June 27th @ Hagerty - Presidential Transfer
July 4th @ BEER TENT - no meeting
July 11th @ Hagerty - Artificial Intelligence Technology
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