Our next meeting will be on September 16that The Botanical Gardens the Historic Barns Park.Our program for the day will be about the cannabis industry,brought to us by Doug Hellyar.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a change in venue from the original plan at Great Wolf Lodge.
It’s election time for Rotary Charities and Rotary Camps & Services! The slate of candidates will be presented at our NEXT MEETING on September 16th, and we will also take nominations from the floor. Voting will take place on September 23rd. In order to hold the elections, we must have a quorum of 81 active members present. Please plan to attend so your voice can be part of this important process!
Upcoming Discover Rotary
We invite you to our upcoming Discover Rotary event! This is the opportunity for ANYONE, especially new members, to learn more about Rotary, connect with fellow Rotarians, and discover ways to get involved. Afterwards, we’ll all come together to share a potluck dinner and enjoy fellowship as a club.
Don’t miss this chance to meet new friends, deepen connections, and celebrate what it means to be a Rotarian! If you plan to attend, please fill out the form HEREto record what you plan to bring for the potluck.
Seoul Switch
If you were intrigued by presenter Liann Kay’s talk and are interested in the making of her film Seoul Switch, you can visit her website and watch the short film HERE, and don't forget to share how much you love it on social media!
Seoul Switch follows the journey of a shy Korean American college student and Seoul’s biggest K-pop idol, who discover they’re perfect doubles and decide to swap lives. One is chasing the thrill of fame, while the other is searching for something real. As their worlds collide, they learn that identity isn’t just something you perform—it’s something you fight for.
You can also click HERE to read a Forbes article on the film and its star, Kevin Woo.
If you feel inclined to contribute financially, you can do so HERE.
Santa Maria de Jesús Earthquake Relief Team
October 25 – November 2, 2025
Join us in supporting recovery efforts inSanta Maria de Jesús, Guatemala,following the devastatingJuly 8th earthquake. This trip, organized byJohn Cox (Rotary Club of Traverse City member and Mission Impact staff), will focus on repairing homes and assisting with ongoing construction projects coordinated by Mission Impact, our trusted non-profit partner.
Over the years, the club has partnered with Mission Impact and other Rotary clubs to support several schools in Santa Maria, including Proximo Pasos Elementary, New Hope Nursing School, and a lab technician school. Adental hygienist school is also currently under construction.
The team will focus primarily onhome repair projects and ongoing work at the nursing school, with potential opportunities to engage with local vocational student ministries. Accommodations will be provided at the Mission Impact Santa Lucia Community Center, about 30 minutes from Santa Maria.
Please note that due to the recent earthquake and evolving relief needs, the itinerary may change as the team works closely with Mission Impact to ensure efforts are directed where they aremost impactful.
For full details and to view the tentative schedule and packing list, please clickHERE.
Need Help Promoting Your Event? To improve both internal and external communication, the Communications Committee has created a Communications Request Form.
Whether you need a meeting or bulletin announcement, or you're looking for PR support like social media posts or press releases, this form is the first step. Simply fill it out, and Liz will follow up with you to create a communications plan. Click the button below to find the form.
With so much happening in our club, it's best to submit your request as early as possible to allow plenty of time for planning and promotion. The more details you can provide, the better!
You’ll find the form linked in the bulletin every week, and it will also be added to the website once updates are complete.
If you have any questions or run into technical difficulties with the form, please email Liz at admin@traversecityrotary.org.
