Following a Call to Order by President John Racine, Gary Hogue gave the invocation. Al Bonney lead us in song with his backup band the Kingsley Trio…Quartet…Quintet…I don’t know, I lost count! Kat Paye introduced our Visitors and Guests.
Allison Beers and Sharron Zimmerman presided over the Special Club Meeting to amend the By-Laws.
Sid Van Slyke presented a check for $50,000 for the Friends of the Boardman to the Grand Traverse Conservation District and the City of Traverse City. Steve Largent accepted the gift. Mayor Jim Carruthers joined along with City Manager Marty Coburn.
Announcements:
- Beth Karczewski gave the monthly Rotary Charities Update. Seeking greater impact locally through strategic granting. The planning for the 100th anniversary of Rotary that will include funding of a special project that will celebrate the Centennial, based on invitation; it will have a lasting impact on Traverse City and its people, clearly named as a Rotary Project and afford volunteer opportunities for the club.
- Mark Eckhoff urged Rotarians to get their tickets for the upcoming Rotary Show, the President’s Reception and a call for more Volunteers.
- Katy McCain had a call for Youth Exchange need for more families for the incoming students. Three families are currently needed.
- John Noonan announced the recruitment for a Vista Volunteer to assist Rotary Camps and Services and their projects in 2018-2019. Help if you know of someone you can direct to John.
- Sue Krauss reminded everyone to sign up for the Rotary Show Afterglow at Sorrelina’s
- Mike Meindertsma won the coveted 50/50.
Scott Hardy introduced Program presenters Christine Guitar, Executive Director of Communications and Paul Soma, Superintendent of TCAPS Schools. They presented a brief informational presentation on the upcoming bond issue for the August election cycle followed by a Question and Answer segment.
For more info see the TCAPS website:
2018 Bond Proposal on the Horizon
Highlights
- No Increase - 3.1 Mills
- 10 Year Capital Plan
- Same Rate for Last 20 Years
- 40% Lower Than the State Average of 5.4 Mills
- Responsible Management of $370 Million in Assets
Major Projects
- Elementary Reconstruction
- Safety and Security Improvements
- High School STEM/Robotics Rooms
- Facility Improvement at All Schools
- Bus Replacement
- Technology
