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President's Message
Did you know that the one and only maple syrup operation in the US that fires their evaporators with dried cherry pits is right here in Kewadin? That's just one of the interesting facts that Joe and Bobbi Woods shared with us about their sugar shack at the meeting on Tuesday.
Additionally, they produce between 600 and 800 gallons of syrup annually. Bobbi also brought exceptionally tasty treats! Thanks to both of them for sharing their time and story with us.
 
Grant Reviewer Opportunity
Club members have an opportunity to participate as a volunteer reviewer for Rotary Charities spring 2025 application cycle. Reviewing applications is an engaging and rewarding way to give back to our community and be a part of awarding grant funding to organizations in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties.
If interested, contact Kendra Luta at Rotary Charities of Traverse City. The deadline for volunteering is March 10. 
 
75th Year Anniversary Party
Plans are underway for a celebration of our club's 75th anniversary, tentatively set for June 9 at the Elk Rapids Marina in the evening. More to come as the plans are firmed up, but save the date. You only turn 75 once!
 
 
Meeting Duties 
Morning Meeting Chair 
Doug Vancura
Greeter
Doug Vancura
Sargent At Arms
Mel Matchett
Reflection Quote
Julia Pollister-Amos
Happy Dollars
Ed Boettcher
Meeting Schedule
 
March 4          Glori Crowell -                                Little Free Food                            Library
March 11        Networking
March 18        Open
March 25        Open
April 1            Closed for Holiday
April 8            Cherrell Granger -
                        The Manna Food
                           Project
April 15           Dave Mengebier -                          Malawi Trip                                    Report
April 22           Combined social
                        with Interact at 
                            ERHS
Scholarship Applications
Sherry worked tirelessly while Terry helped to post updated applications on our website to apply:
  • to attend a conference
  • for a scholarship from our club.
If you know of students who would qualify and benefit from attending, please help them get the forms and fill them out.  
Life Leadership
Conference
Registration 
According to former DG Jeff Coil, sign ups for the LLC are going well. He announced that the Mancelona club is planning to send twelve attendees this year!  We don't have any confirmed yet!
 
Make some contacts, talk to some students and parents, and encourage prospective attendees to download the forms and get registered for the event. The Registration and Consent forms are both due by May 14. Goal: 140 total students can attend. All forms are available online. 
2024 Life Leadership Conference
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