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Posted by Valerie Kirn-Duensing
on Oct 14, 2015
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Guests: Kip Nickel, Sara Hayes, Spencer Raetz, Victoria Zubeck (potential outbound student)
Visiting Rotarians: Mark Brant from Wisconsin
50/50 Winner: $30 went to Jay Berger
Announcements:
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The club’s big Raffle Project to support Backpacks for Kids is kicking off. All raffle ticket packets have been distributed to club members. All ticket sales need to conclude Nov. 11, with the raffle drawing on Nov. 18. Contact Andrew Shotwell for more information.
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The club’s global service project announcement has been delayed due to such a close vote! More information to come.
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Julane announced the Community Service Committee met and set the course for 2016. They also voted to provide financial assistance to several organizations the club is involved with or hopes to become involved with:
- Silver Muzzle - $500
- STEP - $500
- Salvation Army - $250
- National Reading Month - $500
- TART Trail - $750
Guest Speaker: Marty Colburn, Traverse City’s new City Manager and long-time Rotarian
Mr. Colburn was born and raised out west, but married a native Michigander. He has been in the City Management business for over 20 years, most recently as the City Manager for Mason, MI. He has been in Traverse City as manager for just over three and a half months. He is currently focused on the transfer of the former Coal Dock, strategic planning for the transfer of power that will result from the upcoming city elections, disassembly of dams along the Boardman, learning the “in’s and outs” of TCL&P. He also oversees the police, fire department and emergency services. His biggest challenge is finding a balance between all of the elements necessary to keep a city working. He served in the Army so he adheres to the belief that a good leader “serves his people first, himself second.” His greatest challenge will be to organize and prioritize. He thinks our greatest resource is our abundant natural resources.
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Just a friendly reminder that our 4th quarter invoices released September 30th are due October 30th.