Rotary Club of Bay City Breezes - July 2025

 

A Message from our President

Shelli Thurston, President 2025–2026


Dear Rotarians,

I’m honored and excited to begin this new Rotary year as your club president. Thank you for placing your trust in me—I’m eager to serve alongside each of you.

Our Rotary International theme for 2025–2026 is "Unite for Good." It’s a powerful reminder that the greatest impact happens when we come together with purpose, passion, and unity. Whether it's service projects, fundraising, or simply showing up for each other at our weekly meetings, everything we do contributes to making our community—and the world—a better place. Our community is like others around the world - in need of kindness, leadership, and connection. This is where Rotary shines. We are not just a group of professionals: we are people of action.  Rotary has always been about bringing people together to do meaningful work. This year, we are being asked to take it even further: to be intentional about unity, about collaboration, and about doing good - in all the ways that word can be lived out.

One of the best ways to get involved this year is by signing up for a committee. Our club runs on the time and talents of its members, and there’s a place for everyone to contribute—whether you're drawn to planning events, promoting Rotary in the community, organizing service projects, or supporting fundraising efforts. Committees are not only a great way to make a difference, but also a fun way to connect with fellow Rotarians. Committees help our club reach new levels by strengthening our membership, increasing our visibility, and driving our local impact.

Let’s get to work! 

 

District Governor Visit July 22, 2025
District Governor Paul Wiese (Hey! We know him!) will be visiting our club on July 22nd.  Paul is an active member of our club and is busy traveling the District, and the world, promoting Rotary.  Governor Wiese will share his goals for the District, stories of his travels while connecting with Rotarians across the globe.  

Did you hear? We have a satellite service club!

Members of the Rotary Club of Bay City and Rotary Club of Bay City Satellite Service Club helped prepare meals for the Dow Bay Area YMCA's Rural Congregate Food Program.  Our club granted $10,000 to provide match funding for this program that provides fresh, made from scratch meals for youth in areas that are not close to locations that provide free meals during the summer.   
Over 300 meals were packaged!
Many hands and smiling faces make light work. 
Service Above Self in Action!

Who's on First? No idea...but I know who is greeter in September!  Check out our stellar roster of Rotarians below.

Meeting Responsibilities
Greeter, Lunch Money and 50/50 Volunteers - May
 
Greeter
Schultz, Carrie
 
50/50 Rafle Collector
Emory, Rebecca
 
Lunch Money Collector
 
Greeter, Lunch Money and 50/50 Volunteers - June
 
Greeter
Castillo, Louis
 
50/50 Raffle Collector
 
Lunch Money Collector
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Vocational Service
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Bay City Rotary Foundation
 
Membership
 
Youth Service
 
Public Image Chair
 
Director at Large
 
Director at Large
 
Treasurer-in-Training
 
President Nominee
 
Grants and Fundraising
 
Director at Large
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 

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