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 The Rotary Club of Elk Rapids
Next Meeting
March 5, 2024
at 7 am
First Presbyterian Church 
Join us on Tuesday, March 5 for a program with Matt McDonnough, CEO of Discovery Center & Pier. Their mission is to inspire, educate and connect people of all ages, abilities and needs to the Great Lakes.  Located on West Bay Shore Drive in Traverse City, the former TC Light and Power coal dock is now owned by Rotary Camps and Services. 
In addition to free public fishing and recreation, there are numerous options for onsite programming.  Zooming option is available through Nancy Wonch.
 
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Upcoming Meetings
  • March 5- Discovery Pier- Matt McDonnough @ FPChurch
     
  • March 12-Rescheduling Food Insecurities Panel- Carol Hockin Coordinating @FPChurch
     
  • March 19 Lou Gamalski and Pam Lynch, Harm Reduction Michigan will discuss the opioid crisis in Northern Michigan @FPChurch
     
  • March 26 Blaine Campbell Member Forum Happy Camper Coffee
March Birthdays
 
   Rolex Fenelus March 3
   Divyang Chhunnchha March 7
   Rick McCaghy March 8
   Laura Savoie March 16
   Richard Bach March 17
   Mel Machett March 26
   Jim Sak March 29
   Tom Stephenson March 29
Meeting Responsibilities 
for March 5, 2024
 
Morning Meeting Chair: Blaine Campbell
Greeter: Dale Gehman
Attendance:  Julia Pollister-Amos
Sergeant At Arms: TBD
Reflection Quote:  Julia Pollister-Amos
Happy Dollars:  Blaine Campbell
News from Good Works
 
Approved/recommended to board $1,000 for April fundraiser for Empty Bowls, addressing fresh food and food insecurity by Northwest Food Coalition's Farm to Neighbor Program for 80 food pantries, emergency meal sites and baby pantries.
 
Received request from ER Easter Egg Hunt.
 
Reviewing and updating eligibility and screening criteria for Good Works Funding.
 
Budget is on target.
 
Anticipating a request for 100 school desks for students in Malawi for the ISC to review.
 
 
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