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October 28th, 2024
The Traverse City Rotary
Club Bulletin
Our Next Meeting -
October 29th, 2024
We will be meeting next on October 29th at The Hagerty Center. The program for the day will be the Anishinaabe Sign Project with Emily Modrall.
 
Join the Zoom Meeting HERE
Meeting Responsibilities
Attendance
DeGood, Chris
 
Happy Bucks
LaPorte, Paul
 
50/50
Racine, Linda
 
50/50
Gallagher, Michelle
 
Gratitude & Reflection
Buron, Dan
 
Guest Introductions
Lapp, Laurie
 
Program Host
Buron, Dan
 
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Honoring Ruth Blick & Gil Bogley
 
 
If you'd like to read up on some articles that have been written to honor these two amazing Rotarians, you can click HERE for the list of links. 
 
We are still waiting for information regarding Gil's service, so stay tuned for that. 
 
 
2025 Guatemala Trip
The International Service Committee would love for you to join them on their trip to Guatemala in February! The 15th-23rd the group will be visiting different locations that focus on improving education, agriculture, medicine, and much more. Trips like this can be challenging physically and emotionally, but you leave knowing you did so much good for people in need. Click the button below to read a comprehensive info sheet about the trip, but if you have more questions you can contact John Cox at jecox3073@outlook.com. 
GTRCF Matching Grant Program
Do you give to 501c3 organizations in the 5-county area? You can have those donations matched by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation up to $250 a year, EVERY YEAR. Don't forget to take advantage of this great opportunity to help organizations in need. You can submit your form to prove your donation any time throughout the year and the funds are dispersed in December & June, so be sure to submit before December 1st if you still have funds that can be matched this year! Click the button below for the updated application and don't forget to also include a receipt/proof of your donation. Please return all forms to Liz at a meeting, by mail, or at admin@traversecityrotary.org
Q1 Invoices
Invoices have gone out for Quarter 1, so be sure to check your email inbox to get those paid. If you don't see it, make sure you check your spam folders before reaching out. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Liz at admin@traversecityrotaty.org or Mack Beers at mackbeers@gmail.com
 
Important Dates
Rotary Club Elections 
Candidate Announcement - November 5th
Annual Meeting - November 19th
 
Please mark your calendars to attend these important meetings. We will need to make a quorum in order to be able to complete the vote.
 
Program Committee Meeting
October 29th after the Rotary noon meeting at Hagerty.
Anyone is welcome to attend to discuss putting together a program schedule for 2025.
 
Happy Birthday this week to
DeAnna Hess, Kory Hansen, Rob Hentschel & John Roddy!
Have a great birthday and make sure to eat some cake!
Upcoming Meetings
November 5th @ Hagerty
Opioids 
November 12th @ The Coast Guard Air Station
Coast Guard
November 19th @ Hagerty
Inland Seas
November 26th @ Hagerty
TBD