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Visiting Rotarians:
None
Guests:
Dave Burgan (guest of Chris Gutowksi) and baby Dominic
50/50 Raffle:
Kathy Johnson was the lucky winner of $34 proceeds
Announcements:
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President Craig asked club members to consider ways we might engage in support of the water crisis in Flint. Mark O'Reilly conveyed his concerns that we not strictly focus on short-term water supply but also be sensitive to longer-term health needs as result of the lead contamination. Nancy mentioned that the Rotary Club of Flint has outlined a series of options for support and these are available for review at their club and district website. Craig mentioned this will be something the Board will discuss at their upcoming meeting.
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The Club Board will meet next week at 5pm on February 2nd. Please note the location will be at Traverse RePro (Sean's office) 1373 Barlow Street. All members are welcomed. New members are encouraged to attend to satisfy club orientation requirements.
Program:
Artists Creating Together, also known as ACT-Grand Traverse (ACT-GT), provides access and opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to experience and grow through the arts. Over the past 15 years, ACT-GT has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults with disabilities in northwest lower Michigan through music, dance, drama, creative writing and visual art.
ACT services about 2,500 people. They partner with people with, and without disabilities and focus on abilities and self expression of people that have disabilities. Some of their services include:
- Providing an artist in residence to classroms
- Coordinate the "Kids on the Block" puppet program providing programs to 1,500 kids about divorce, anti-bullying etc.
- Host four dances annually for older teens and adults in the community, providing a social opportunity and also respite for their families.
- Partnerships with other local groups, such as Zonta's Festival of Trees; Elmer's (note the fun painted trucks)
Their next major event is a valentine's themed dance scheduled for February 11th at the Elks Lodge (snow date of February 18th). All Rotarian's are welcomed to attend.
Volunteers can assist with individual programs or may sign up for longer-term commitments.
Watch the video Dayna shared with us at our program:
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