President John Racine welcomed those in attendance at the Great Wolf Lodge, our den for the day! It was a noon Rotary meeting that had both the bear essentials of a weekly meeting and lots of interesting topics with great bearing on our region.
Dave Millross made sure no post-lunch hibernation crept in, leading us in a call-and-response song featuring the meeting’s ubiquitous, adopted mascot. He expertly coached the singers in the audience to keep this rendition from getting too grizzly.
Homer Nye led the invocation.
Lisa Pointe introduced our visiting Rotarians and guests for the meeting.
Katy McCain introduced new Rotary member Kathryn Stewart. Welcome to the club Kathryn!
Jen Casey presented more information on the 9/11 Remembrance Run. An important 5k run/walk all to honor local and national first responders and veterans.
It’ll be on Sunday September 10th, starting at 8:46am at F & M Park downtown. The event will feature Ramona Pleva singing the national anthem, an honor guard ceremony, a 1901 fire truck on display at the starting line, and more. Michigan Blood will be on-site, contributing $10 to the cause for each blood donation at the event.
Volunteers are needed! More information to participate, volunteer, or donate can be found at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/911Remembrance5KRunWalk
Mark Eckhoff reminded us that they’re not looking for the Golden Bear or Tiger, just some fun-loving Rotarians for the upcoming Golf outing on Monday, August 14th at 12:30pm at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club. It’s a great afternoon to connect with new people while out on the links! Foursomes can be formed with those you know, or get randomly assigned to three new friends. Or, join in pickleball games, starting at 3:30pm that day. Paddle and instruction will be provided.
Reminder on August 1st, the Rotary noon club will be meeting at NMC for a Picnic in the Pines. The meeting will be outside, in a tent, rain or shine. The tent will be between West and East Halls, off College Drive. Emails with details forthcoming…