Rotary Bulletin – Nov. 1, 2016

Especially prepared for you by Dr. Ramona Pleva – Official Chiropractor of the Rotary club of Traverse City. 

 

President Mike sent out recognition to all the proud Michigan Wolverines on their win over Michigan State this past weekend. Go Blue!!

 

In good Rotary form, we sang God Bless America and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Nikki Sobkowski led our invocation.

 

President Mike gave out huge shout out to our Kat Paye who was just named Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival. Kat has pretty much held every position possible with the NCF and it’s only fitting that she take the reins.  We’re all confident that she will be ridiculously successful in her well-deserved new role. Way to go Kat! Woooo Hoooo!

 

It was a jam-packed meeting!  Hang on to your hats!

 

Marlene Bevan reminded us of the privilege and importance we have of voting next week and proudly led our club with the singing of My Country Tis of Thee and America the Beautiful.

 

Bob Stow sported his Michigan suspenders as he introduced two visiting Rotarians. Our Rotarians had a plethora of guests today.

 

Dale Chilcote introduced a shining new Rotarian.  Julie Ann Rivers-Cochran is the newest member of the best Rotary club in the world. She recently moved from Rochester, NY with her husband Dr. Matthew. She holds a Master’s in social work from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL and a BA in journalism from St. John Fisher College in Rochester.  Julie Ann served as the Vice President of Programs and Planning for the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  She’s no stranger to Rotary as she served as secretary of the Rochester Southeast Rotary Club.  Julie Ann enjoys the outdoors and birding. It was quickly determined that birding qualifies her to serve on the Gourmet Game Dinner committee.

 

Roy Pentilla announced that November is Rotary Foundation Month.  The goal is “Every Rotarian Every Year” and asks each club to donate $100/Rotarian to support Rotary programs and allows clubs to access funds from the district level. Kathy will gladly provide the appropriate form for you to complete and checks can be made to Rotary Camps and Services or conveniently added to you Rotary account. 

 

Marcia Billings from the Twilight Club announced that her club is once again selling calendars for 2017. They are a must have!  Here’s the deal, you buy a calendar for $25 and your name is tossed in a raffle.  There are 365 prizes at $25 available.  There are four prizes at $500.  If you win, your name gets thrown back into the raffle. But wait, there’s more!  The grand prize at the end of the year is $5,000!  Just think what you could do with $5,000.  Rotary would be happy to help you decide where you can donate it. J

 

Time to clean out your closets! Pete Strom put out a call for coats and cold weather gear “because soon it will be colder than a mother-in-law’s kiss.” One Way Coat Day is happening this month.  Please bring any donations to the club on Nov. 15, Nov. 22 or Nov. 29.

 

“Party Girl” Katy McCain has planned a delightful evening at Painting with a Twist on Nov. 16.  You should have received two emails (only one was intentional) about that.  It’s $35 and you can bring a tasty appetizer and a beverage.  All the cool kids are going! Can’t paint?  Don’t worry, you can bring alcohol and magically your inner Piacasso will shine! But wait, there’s more! Put Dec. 13 on your calendar folks because we’ll be rocking the Yacht Club for our Rotary Holiday Party. That’s right! It’s almost time to pull out those ugly Christmas sweaters! J

 

Break out your bike shorts! Al Bonney reminded us of the Ride to End Polio. The rides will take place the week of Nov. 12-19 at Fit For You courtesy of our friend Vern Gauthier! You can ride on your own or join the gang for an invigorating group indoor ride on Nov. 17 at 12:30 pm (you can sweat off your alcohol from Painting with a Twist!) and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8:30 am.

 

Sid Van Slyke took home $42 in the 50/50 drawing today.