Sakura shared her thoughts of gratitude for the volunteers who helped facilitate the Stories of Change event.
Our Visiting Rotarian, prospective Rotarians, and guests were introduced by Tony Anderson.
Jeremy Harnish invited fellow members to bring supplies to the Student Support Network fundraiser at the East vs. West Girls and Boys basketball games on Friday evening.
Mr. Happy himself Paul LaPorte led Happy Bucks and everyone was very happy to be there.
The blood reserves are down to less than a day. Ramona Pleva urges you to sign up to donate your blood and help save a life...or two.
Linda Racine announced the impact of the World Community Service committee's Global Grants like solar panels to light up classrooms in southwest Uganda for some nighttime learning. With partnerships and matched funds, the group turned $18,000 into $112,000 to fund more amazing work!
Steve Wade remarked on the highly efficient 5 bullet point introduction of our program speaker. He introduced Jay Berger, the co-chair of the safer kids, Safer Schools Task Force. The subject matter was incredibly thought-provoking and tragic, leaving it up to us and everyone to pick up this community responsibility to keep our kids safe. We are people of action and action is needed now. Your HOMEWORK is below.
Madison Ford has successfully set up a college Rotaract Club and now has a chance to start up a high school Interact Club. He will need some assistance and it's a great way to empower our youth. Email him to help plant another Rotary seed of Service Above Self.
The 50/50 winning sum was $73 and went home with Mark Newhouse
Featured Items - HOLD School Safety
Safer Kinds, Safer Schools - Key Task Force "Takeaways"
We can't fortify our way to safer schools.
School shootings are carried out by male youth 98% of the time.
One authentic and positive connection can deter a potential school shooter and it's the first line of defense/offense.
Early intervention with frequent check-ins is critical.
Pull up your sleeve for the Blood Drive! on February 9th from 11 am - 4:30 pm at Kirkbride Hall at the Grand Traverse Commons. Sign up with our group HERE! Only 12 slots left to go!
Public Relations Committee chair Tawny Hammond needs fellow Rotarians who are interested in joining her to help share our story with the Community and beyond. If you have writing skills, a zealous passion for Rotary, or even media contacts, please consider this committee and email her at thammond23@yahoo.com.
Our club has been involved with Safe Passage for many years--this short video provides a great overview of this live-changing program!
The World Community Service Committee is working with Safe Passage leadership to create a one-week service learning opportunity for our club members, probably in the fall. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Lorrain Beers lorrainembeers@gmail.com, Tome Petzold petzoldtm@goacentek.net, or Linda Racine linbracine@gmail.com.
Below is the link to the HANWASH Steering Committee meetings. The group meets every 2 weeks on Wednesday at 10:00 am Eastern Time. The last meeting was on January 25th. Next one is on Feb 8th. If you would like to be added to the meeting reminders, please contact Chris at chris@harborsir.com.
Mark your Calendars for our partnership with Goodwill's Food Rescue from 9 am-12 pm on the last Thursday of every month. Our club has a long history of service with this great organization. (Not to mention a few of our club members helped found it!)
Volunteer duties will mostly include repackaging bulk frozen food into family-sized meals for redistribution around Northern Michigan.
This is an appropriate volunteer activity for club members of all physical ability levels. Family and friends (even prospective club members...) over the age of 18 are also welcome.
The next club volunteer shift will be Thursday, February 23rd from 9 am to 12 pm. We are hoping to have at least 6 volunteers.
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