Allison Beers orchestrated an entertaining performance of a take on Billy Joel’s “Piano Man”, with creative lyrics name-checking many Traverse City Rotary members, in a playful parody that energized the crowd.
President Dale Chilcote introduced a full roster of announcements.
Including Ed Downing’s experience visiting the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort to view the Grand Rapids Art Prize-winning piece “Northwood Awakening” by local artists Steve and Ann Loveless. Rotary’s impact there was clear, as a grant helped transform an old Coast Guard building into a beautiful display space for this, and other, amazing works of art.
It’s only six months until the annual Rotary Show. Directors Tim Tate and Andy Robitshek are looking for ideas, comments and input to help make this year’s the best ever! Randy Kamps shared an idea to find inspiration for content by collecting local newspaper headlines.
Becky Ewing presented an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for Backpack for Kids. Along with a chance to win prizes, ticket sales raise funds to support this important program.
Megan Bell and Monica Larsen gave updates on the STRIVE committee, including working with TCAPS guidance counselors to get more involved. The STRIVE donations to TCAPS Youth Core programs are partially supported by the Rotary Club’s Birthday Fund. To help reinforce the importance of giving to the fund, three students who participated shared their experiences from this past summer.
Al Bonney presented the opportunity to ride to raise money to end polio. A Rotary indoor bike rally will be held November 14th to 21st. Thanks to Vern Gauthier, free indoor bike time will be provided at Fit for You in Traverse City during that fundraising week. Collect sponsors’ donations, and a little pedal power can do a lot of good.
Congratulations to Al Bonney. He was announced as a nine-time Paul Harris Fellow!
Board Approved New Rotarians:
Sarah Kime
Lisa Pointe
Wendy Irvin
Max Anderson
Patrick Reay Board Approved Resignations:
Jim Elkins – September 30, 2015
Doug Wolf- September 30, 2015
Upon arriving to the Park Place Dome, Rotarians and guests saw the stage was set for a very special noon meeting.
The program featured members of the Traverse City Central High School Vocal Department dazzling attendees with their music.
Traverse City Central Principal Rick Vandermolen introduced Director of Choirs, Tami Grove. Since 2006, Grove has lead these student groups at numerous festivals and conferences, consistently achieving excellent and superior ratings. Many of the students in the choral music program also embark a performance tour through Europe.
At this Rotary meeting, they gave a sneak preview of their upcoming production of “Footloose – The Musical”, opening January 2016 at Traverse City Central’s renovated auditorium.
“This will actually be the first major performance that we will be showcasing the auditorium with our students,” Vandermolen said. He said he was very proud to have a venue “that allows them to perform at their top level.”
The TC Central student vocalists then entered the room with a marvelous acapella procession, and took the stage for two songs featuring the entire ensemble including the Choral-Aires.
Performing moving and remarkable pieces, the group filled the Dome with an amazing tapestry of voices. Grove commented, “Could you imagine hearing this in one of those cathedrals in Europe?”
Grove then introduced singers from their production of “Footloose – The Musical” for an excellent duet of “Almost Paradise”, and a fantastic group performance of “Holding Out for a Hero” that earned a standing ovation.
Along with “Footloose”, other upcoming Traverse City Central High School Choirs events include “Disney and Desserts” this November that raise money for the students’ choral trip to Europe.
If you have not already done so, please have a look at the attached description of this very simple project description for this Indoor Ride to End Polio. Participating could not be easier and this is an easy way to raise some money to eradicate Polio that does not cost YOU a nickel. Monica Larsen has volunteered to be our Indoor Ride Coordinator and is ready to take your registration: name and email, its simple, like the rest of this project. You can contact Monica at 231-421-1775 or at monicaschroder@charter.net. Come Join Us - it is fun, you can do some good in the world and get a little exercise at the same time! Thanks!
Health and Humanitarian Outreach Projects (HHOP), a Rotary organization made up of four
West Michigan Rotary Clubs, is hosting a work trip to Honduras from February 25 to March 5, 2016. The trip is open to all Rotarians, Interact Club members in 11th and 12th grades, and Rotaract Club members.
This 10 day trip will fly from Grand Rapids, Michigan to San Pedro Sula, Honduras. We will work with the Merendon Rotary Club delivering books, that we take with us, to a school library they support. We will also deliver school uniforms to this club for them to distribute to needy families.
Including Ed Downing’s experience visiting the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort to view the Grand Rapids Art Prize-winning piece “Northwood Awakening” by local artists Steve and Ann Loveless. Rotary’s impact there was clear, as a grant helped transform an old Coast Guard building into a beautiful display space for this, and other, amazing works of art.
Congratulations to Al Bonney. He was announced as a nine-time Paul Harris Fellow!
Upon arriving to the Park Place Dome, Rotarians and guests saw the stage was set for a very special noon meeting.
If you have not already done so, please have a look at the attached description of this very simple project description for this Indoor Ride to End Polio. Participating could not be easier and this is an easy way to raise some money to eradicate Polio that does not cost YOU a nickel. Monica Larsen has volunteered to be our Indoor Ride Coordinator and is ready to take your registration: name and email, its simple, like the rest of this project. You can contact Monica at 
