This special June 13^th 2017 meeting of the Rotary Club of Traverse City was dedicated as a Special Memorial Celebration in Honor of Rotarian Bryan Crough who left a ‘Legacy of Public Service’ to the Greater Grand Traverse Community.  Bryan Crough (1954-2013) was a remarkable man whose impact on our community will be long-remembered.  He was a visionary, a catalyst and a true leader.  Bryan served as Mayor of Traverse City, several terms on the City Commission, long-term Rotarian and past president of our club.

      Bryan Crough focused his talent, passion and vision for transforming downtown Traverse City into a vibrant, strong and dynamic city center.  Bryan loved art, he loved to laugh, loved people and Traverse City.

 

      The highlight of Memorial Celebration was the unveiling and dedication of a very unique sculpture entitled “ENSPIRE”.  The significance of this public art sculpture is provide the viewer personal inspiration of what can be achieved by any or every individual who desires to excel in their life’s pursuit. 

 

Attendance: This event was open to the public as well as Rotarians, family and friends.  The turnout was outstanding well in excess of 800 who enjoyed the nice weather, mingled, free lunch and inspiration.

 

Lunch: Picnic style included Bratwurst, hot dogs, pulled-pork BarBQ, cold-cuts, cole slaw, cheese tray, chips, and an amazing variety of cakes – Compliments of MAXBAUERS.

 

I M Rotary is a 6-month orientation program to the Rotary Club of Traverse City, Michigan. 

We want your experience with our club to be fun and rewarding, so it is an expectation of all new members that you participate in this program.  New members should plan to attend all 6 sessions.  The program is ongoing, so you can start as soon as you join and if you miss a session you can make-up later in the year when that topic is presented again.

Members who attend all six meetings will be awarded 500 points (valued at $500.00) toward one of Rotary's highest honors: The Paul Harris Fellowship.  It will be up to you to match this award with your own funds to receive the Fellowship distinction.

 

We will meet on Tuesday, during the 12 noon to 1 pm hour, the same time as the general Rotary meeting. Our meeting room will be the Executive Board Room near the front lobby of the Park Place.

Please check in early with the Club Administrator, Kathy Bussell, and either eat your lunch prior to our meeting or take your lunch with you to the Executive Board Room.

Questions, please email or call the office tcrotary2822@gmail.com or 941-5421.

 

 

 

CURRENT CAREER -- Sitting on the porch watching the sunset over West Grand Traverse Bay; aka, retired.

 

EDUCATION -- Doctorate, Wayne State University.  Master's, Eastern Michigan University.  Bachelor's, Michigan State University.  Just spreading the wealth around the state.

 

FAMILY -- One husband, Ron; two daughters, Anne and Sarah (and their husbands); three grandchildren, Noah, Lauren and Lilianna; and an extended family including Ron's two daughter's and their lovely families.

 

FAVORITE DESSERT --  Chocolate chip cookies (no nuts).

 

FAVORITE ACTIVITY -- Gardening, day trips to fun places around TC, being with the family.

 

LAST BOOK READ --  If you don't count the owner's manual to my new car, it would be:  "Old School--Life In The Sane Lane", by Bill O'Reilly.

 

FAVORITE MOVIE --  "Breakfast at Tiffany's"

 

FAVORITE SONG --  "You Make Me Smile" by Uncle Kracker.

 

TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF NO ONE IN THE CLUB LIKELY KNOWS --  Can't, I'd have to do you in!

 

LIFE ROLE MODEL --  My Dad.  He was a very good man.  He knew how to cheer you up, cheer you on, and be the kind of person you wanted to be when you grew up.

 

MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT --  Earning my doctorate degree.

 

PROUDEST MOMENT --  Having two amazing daughters, one by birth and one via airplane/adoption from South Korea; and then watching them have amazing children of their own.

 

FUNNIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU --  I'm still waiting.

 

SECRET AMBITION --  To write a children's book.

 

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE IN THE WORLD FOR A DAY (present or historical), WHO WOULD THAT BE--AND WHY?  --  Ben Franklin.  He put his knowledge to work through inventions, diplomatic relations, serving his country, writing with eloquence and humor; and, generally knowing how to enjoy life.

 

MOST FAMOUS PERSON MET --  Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe

 

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE -- Nope, just that life really is good!

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