Mike Meindertsma opened the meeting-(for John Racine):
- God Bless America / Pledge of Allegiance ;
- Invocation by Homer Nye (based on Rotarians coming together);
- Music by Cindy Ruzak: “Here comes the TC Rotary Show” -Tune of Peter Cottontail;
also “Happy Birthday” dear TAX Day!
- Introduction of visiting Rotarians & Guests – Marty Colburn;
- Introducing Student of the Week – Jayne Mohr;
Katie Rundio – Traverse City West High School: Outstanding Student Katie is involved in a variety of student activities. Most notable, she is the Editor of “OCCIDENTALIST”, school newspaper. Katie is a member of several school clubs and her primary interest is in public relations. Traverse City and all Rotarians are very fortunate, and proud, to have these “high caliber” youths residing in our community.
- Jeff Hickman – representing IM Rotary – awarded Rotary Graduate Marty Colburn a certificate of course completion with 500 Paul Harris credits;
- 50/50 raffle - $51.00 – Donated by winner Paul Heidbreder towards next week’s raffle.
- Announcements:
- NMC BBQ – See Steve Haskins to sign-up /flip burgers and serve guests;
- Tickets for Rotary Show- President’s Reception @ “Red Ginger”;
- See Kat Paye – for Rotary Show info.
- Elaine Wood & Sharron Zimmerman- announced Becky Ewing as Executive Director of Rotary Charities – Becky was Associate Director and is extremely well qualified for this responsibility.
- Surprise guests appeared: Michael Moore introduced the new Director and Treasurer of the 2018 Film Festival: Joseph Byer the Director was associated with Robert Redford and the Sundance Film Studio. He was very excited to come to Traverse City and be part of our community. For more info: www.sundance.org.
Outstanding Student of the Week, Katie Rundio