In honor of the North American International Auto Show, Maury Allen led the group in a fun performance of “In My Merry Oldsmobile”, complete with a “beep, beep” sung at the end.
President Dale Chilcote introduced the announcements.
Sid Lammers introduced a new Rotarian to the noon club, Ramona Pleva. Ramona rejoins the club, as she was a member starting in 2004, and served as chair of the Rotary Show Ad Sales committee, and was also on the District Youth Exchange Committee. She was awarded a Paul Harris scholarship, and elected to the Rotary Club Board of Directors in 2006. We welcome Ramona back to the club!
Trevor Tkach announced that Rotary Show ad packets should be ready next week, and postcards will be sent to last year’s advertisers. In other Rotary Show news, Al Bonney requested 10 to 12 volunteers to appear in a music video inspired by Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”, starring Rotarians having fun, to be shown during the show.
Roy Pentilla awarded a Paul Harris Fellow to Steve Perdue for his leadership at Grand Traverse Industries. He was recognized for his great humanitarian work, including his employing of 300 people with disabilities at Grand Traverse Industries.
Sakura Raftery reminded the club about S.T.R.I.V.E.’s upcoming Career Networking Day at Traverse City High School on 3 Mile Road. It’s a very positive experience for the youth, as Rotarians from a variety of fields share insights about their careers during a two-hour program on Wednesday February 17th.
Sharron Zimmerman announced the results of donations to the foundation and World Community Service committee. Over $35,000 in matching grants were leveraged from the District and Rotary International this year. Tom Petzold was also acknowledged for his work on a grant for a medical clinic in Peru, to help provide care to villagers in that area.
Liz Ahrens, executive director and president of Crooked Tree Arts Center of Petoskey and Traverse City, shared information and insight on how the center operates, its goals, and the importance of art for each community.
Ms. Ahrens started her presentation with an important reminder that creativity can be applied in many ways, and surrounds us; from popular movies, to cars and sports, to fashion and architecture.
Bringing access to these creative pursuits to Petoskey, and recently to Traverse City, is a driving force for CTAC.
Founded in 1971, CTAC has grown to 2,500 dues paying members, 13 full-time staffers, and a second location in downtown Traverse City. The over 100 contract musicians and instructors is a sign of how alive the local art scene has become over the years.
The move to Traverse City was a one year process, and the merger brought on a new associate director and two full time staff members for that location. CTAC in Traverse City is in a new and improved building on 6th Street, previously a library.
Adding this new location also brought out interests in art unique to each community, Ahrens said.
She also noted the interesting and rising popularity of coloring books for grown-ups. Crooked Tree Arts Center now offers this “zen experience” every Wednesday from noon to 1:30pm.
Other programming for the public includes an annual outdoor art fair, classes, 3 to 5 exhibits each year, the Coffee @ Ten lecture series, and events like Chalk and Chocolate and Swirl, an event blending wine craft beer, food, live music, and art.
The public is always welcome to visit the Crooked Tree Arts Center gallery, where the admission is free!
Black Bookinsert have been printed and are available at the Club meeting for pick up. Please take a look at your Black Book and see if you have a rounded or square back or binding.
Please check your email for your quarterly statement/invoice. We sent this quarter’s statement electronically though QuickBooks.
If you did not receive a statement or would like a statement mailed to you please contact Kathy at tcrotary2822@gmail.com or call 941-5421.
Susan Kraus and Lou Anne Ford are planning a pickleball event for Tuesday, Jan. 26th at the old YMCA. The event will take place from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM . Space is limited, please sign up at the meeting or email Kathy tcrotary2822@gmail.com if you’re interested.
While our little TC ride earned over $5000 (actually we were the second largest Indoor Riding Team in the world!!), the total worldwide effort was quite successful with over $14,000,000 in the bank.
committee, and was also on the District Youth Exchange Committee. She was awarded a Paul Harris scholarship, and elected to the Rotary Club Board of Directors in 2006. We welcome Ramona back to the club!
Founded in 1971, CTAC has grown to 2,500 dues paying members, 13 full-time staffers, and a second location in downtown Traverse City. The over 100 contract musicians and instructors is a sign of how alive the local art scene has become over the years. 
While our little TC ride earned over $5000 (actually we were the second largest Indoor Riding Team in the world!!), the total worldwide effort was quite successful with over 
$14,000,000 in the bank.
