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Feb 18, 2015
Michelle McManus/Founding Member
Classification Talks
 
Feb 25, 2015
Dave Eitland
Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation
 
Mar 04, 2015
Kelly Ignace
Mariposa Pathway
 
Mar 25, 2015
Terri Sheldon
InternationL Baccalaureate Program-TBAISD
 
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Winter Social
The Franklin
Feb 28, 2015 6:00 PM
 


February 26 @ Poppycock's
March 26 @ Cambria Suites
April 30 @ Georgina's
May 28 @ Bubba's
June 25 @ Fire Fly
July 30 @ Sleder's
August 27 @ Franklin
September 24 @ Hotel Indigo
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February 6
 
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February 15
 
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February 24
 
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February 22, 2012
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Having Fun at District Conference

As you've heard at our meetings -- the 2015 District Conference will take place May 1 - 3 at Park Place Hotel. Traverse City will be overflowing with Rotarians because District 6400 (Detroit-area) is going to be out at Grand Traverse Resort!

The conference team really needs some of the TC-based Rotarians to step up for a range of volunteer jobs, many of which sound like they'd be lots of fun. Two areas in particular where we need some helpers:

Friday evening May 1st -- We need around 25 Rotarians willing to host a dinner at their house for between six and eight conference attendees. At last year's conference the Friday night dinners were one of the most popular activities. The conference budget will reimburse up to $25 per person to cover expenses. We need people willing to host, as well as others willing to partner with the hosts to provide transportation to/from Park Place to their home.

VIP 'Hosts' - We've got several Rotarians coming in to deliver keynote addresses as part of this event. These are truly cool people! It would take a huge load off the conference team's plate if they had someone serving as a 'host' for each VIP. As example, you might assist with getting them to/from the airport, make sure they have what they need while on site, be available for general support. In some cases the individuals are only there for a portion of conference.

If either/both of these sound like fun please let Nancy (nthornton@centos.net) know that you're interested so she can pass that along to the right people on the conference committee.
 
Winter Social

If you haven't signed up yet please click on the Event name in left margin and indicate if you're available to join us for a fun night out on the town during TC Restaurant Week. We'll be at The Franklin taking advantage of the special $25 menu (appetizer, entree, dessert -- beverages are separate). It's a great chance to bring family and friends for a fun, casual evening. Also a great event for prospective members!

We're continuing our tradition of a fun silent auction and are donating the proceeds to the annual fund of Rotary Foundation to help our club maintain eligibility for grant applications. Check out this consolidated list of past donations and get your creative juices going!

If you'd like to contribute something to the auction please let Nancy know (nthornton@centos.net). Need not be present to donate!
 

Bulletin Buddies
Date Bulletin Buddies Invocation
February 18 Stephanie Murray (need 2nd person as volunteer) Tammy Tarsa
February 25 Mark O'Reilley and David Payne Jay Berger
March 4 Norm Plumstead and Joey Priest Lew Farrell
March 11 Linda Raetz and Peter Raphael Randy Kiessel
March 18 Andrew Shotwell and Becky Smits Tom Gilbert
March 25 Mike Strom and Nathan Tarsa Tammy Tarsa
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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Meeting Notes & Announcements

Guests: Adam Beers and Jack Kelly (guests of Becky Ewing) and Doug Kosch (guest of Andrew Shotwell), Caleb Kase, Casey Ressl who came with our speaker, Matt Thomas. Also the ever adorable Emerson.

Visiting Rotarians: Jeff Anderson (Sunrise Alum; Petoskey Sunrise)

50/50: Mike Strom won for the second week in a row! He donated his proceeds to the Father Fred Frostbite Food Drive.

Announcements:

  1. Jeff Buday- His group will be performing for the noon club next week- GREAT opportunity for a make-up meeting!

  2. Rotary Show Ads- Encourage fun & creative ads and bring back the funny ads to the rotary show!

  3. Don’t forget the winter social Feb 28- Let Nancy know if you are attending also if you have anything for the silent auction- contact Nancy or Andrew. Additional info is on our website.

  4. Outbound students found out where they were going next year (Brazil, Columbia, Germany & Taiwan) and all were very excited. Our Inbound Mati talked about the weekend assembly in Canada.

  5. Nancy received her Paul Harris Fellow (+6) pin today! Go Nancy, and thank you for all you do for the club and Rotary! 

Guest Speaker: Conservation Resource Alliance – Healthy watersheds for a Healthy Environment. Our speakers were Matt Thomas- Director of Development & Casey Ressl- Annual Gifts Coordinator

In 1968, CRA was established with one goal - to preserve and protect northern Michigan’s waterways, wildlife, and forests for future generations.

Matt talked about how they restore and protect over 10,000 miles of rivers and diverse forests throughout 8 million acres in 13 counties of northern Michigan.

They focus on “River Care” which is restoring the stream connectivity. The River Care Program is designed to maintain the aesthetic and economic value of northern Michigan streams. How? By connecting people - interest groups, landowners, developers, and government agencies - anyone who can help and who will benefit from clean water and healthy watersheds.
Side Note: They are also the project contractors for the Boardman Dam Removal.
How can we help?

  • Become a supporting CRA Member
  • Volunteer with projects
  • Matching Gifts
  • Or Check out their Website and see where you might fit in! www.rivercare.org