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SWART, Ed
 
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Battjes, Bill
 
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White, Jim
 
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White, Jim
 
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Sep 11, 2025
The Effect of Changing US Government Policy on North Central Europe
Sep 18, 2025
Veteran's Initiative , Veterans Ball
Sep 25, 2025
Update on Kenya Hospital
Oct 02, 2025
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Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
2157 S Shore Dr
Macatawa, MI 49434
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September 11, 2025 Meeting

The Effect of Changing US Government Policy on North Central Europe

J Field Reichart served as Chief of Staff to State Senator John Schwarz from 1989 to 1991, at which point he was appointed head of all Michigan Government International activities. In 1994, he served as chief of staff for the Secchia Commission on the effective delivery of Michigan Government services, a non-partisan commission accepted by the Governor in early 1995. Following his stint in state government, Field was involved in a number of business and consulting ventures in the USA and in Europe.

Last week at Rotary - September 4, 2025

District 6290 Governor Mark Andresky

Gov Mark started by talking about the new district action plan. The previous action plan was created in 2019. A diverse group of District 6290 members attended a 5-hour Zoom conference and generated numerous ideas. 15 meetings later, the district action plan was ready. Some highlights are

Increase Our Impact - The district is going to work on peace building, participate in EPIC day of service, and increase giving to the foundation. The amount of money in grants we get back depends on the amount of donations to the foundation. With membership down, less money has been donated.

Expand Our Reach - The district membership has declined by about 2.5% every year for a number of years. A goal is to create 10 new clubs and to increase our public image.

Enhance Engagement - 80% of new Rotarians leave within 3 years because they aren't engaged. District and club visioning will lead to action plans, which will present opportunities to new members.

Increase Our Ability to Adapt - District training is being offered in more ploaces.

October Construction Work Trip

Dear Rotarians,


For several years, the Rotary Club of Traverse City has been working with Mission Impact (a non-profit partner), the Rotary Club of Antigua, and several clubs in the Chicago Area to support a number of schools in Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala. including Proximo Pasos Elementary, the New Hope Nursing School, and a Lab Technician School.  This is also the future site for a Dental Hygienist School which is under construction.  

On July 8, the community of Santa Maria suffered a devastating earthquake. Through disaster relief efforts, the water system is being restored. A next step: begin repairing damaged homes.

One of our club members, John Cox (who also is part-time staff for Mission Impact), is organizing a service trip October 25th – November 2nd. Work will focus on home repair projects and on-going work at the nursing school. If you or someone you know (they don't need to be a Rotarian) has construction experience and would like to participate, you can learn more details about the trip here. And feel free to contact John Cox (jecox3073@outlook.com or 419-564-8542) with any questions.

Thank you for helping spread the word!
Linda Racine, Chair
World Community Service Committee, Rotary Club of Traverse City

 

September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
Upcoming Events
Highway Cleanup
Veldheer Tulip Gardens
Sep. 20, 2025 8:00 a.m.
 
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