CLUB SERVICE COMMITTEES
The Traverse City Noon Rotary Club is very active, with over 20 diverse club service committees, including those that perform necessary club functions, such as attendance and public relations as well as those dedicated to making our meetings engaging and our members feel connected.
Awards and Recognition
This committee is responsible for the very special “Red Rose Award,” one of the most prestigious awards given by our club. A Red Rose is presented to a Rotarian who has committed years of service to a specific endeavor or a broad range of club and/or philanthropic activities. Committee members meet annually, or more often if needed, to discuss potential recipients.
Chair: Paul Laporte
Finance, Budget & Audit
Chair: Mack Beers
Gratitude & Reflection
This committee provides invocation at every Rotary meeting. One goal of the committee is to have many traditions represented. Prayers may be reflective of one tradition, but should be mindful and respectful of the traditions of others. Those who offer the invocations need not be clergy.
Chair: Homer Nye
Lawn Chair Precision Drill Team
Chair: Al Zelinski
Meeting Check-In
Chair: Chris DeGood
Membership
The Membership Committee serves to bring new members into the club. Members of the committee assist Rotarians with information and application materials needed to sponsor potential new members. This committee is also responsible for publishing and maintaining materials relevant to educating members.
Chair: Dale Chilcote
Music
In the Rotary tradition, the Music Committee organizes and provides musical elements for weekly meetings and special events. Members help plan, instruct, and schedule song leaders to create an atmosphere that fosters goodwill and stronger friendships.
Program & Speakers
The Program Committee is responsible for securing engaging speakers for club meetings. Presentations must be informative and non-political, and sales pitches are strictly prohibited.
Students of the Week
Throughout the school year, two outstanding students are recognized each month for their community contributions. Students are selected by administrators from one of the 12 area high schools and submitted to the committee. Each student is introduced at a Rotary meeting and given the opportunity to share their goals, accomplishments, and aspirations. Members may take turns introducing the students.
Social
The Social Committee plans and coordinates opportunities for Rotarian fellowship. Members organize annual events, including selecting the venue, entertainment, theme, and handling announcements, reservations, and menu choices.
Technology
The Technology committee assists with audio-visual needs at club meetings in addition to assisting with member issues related to ClubRunner, our software platform. The committee also maintains the club website.