A Special Visit with Rotary International Director Marty Helman

Schedule

Tue Aug 04 2026 at 11:30 am to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI

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Join us for a special opportunity to welcome RI Director Marty Helman to Traverse City for a day of connection, fellowship, and impact.
About this Event

The Rotary Club of Traverse City is honored to welcome Rotary International Director Marty Helman to our region as part of her Impact Tour across Zones 28 and 32.

This visit is a special opportunity to bring together Rotarians from across Northern Michigan to connect, celebrate the impact of Rotary in our communities, and spend time with one another in the spirit of service and fellowship.

Regional Rotarians are invited to join us for one or both of the public events of the day:

  • A special luncheon program featuring remarks from Marty
  • An evening Discovery boat tour on West Grand Traverse Bay

Whether you attend to hear from Rotary leadership, connect with fellow Rotarians, or enjoy a memorable day in Traverse City, we hope you’ll join us.



Who Should Attend

This event is especially intended for:

  • Rotarians from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties
  • Rotary members from clubs within approximately one hour of Traverse City
  • Rotary members and guests who want to connect, celebrate local impact, and help welcome Rotary leadership to our region



Rotary Luncheon with Marty Helman

Tuesday, August 4
The Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College
Lunch served at 11:30 AM
Program begins at 12:00 PM and concludes by 1:00 PM
Fellowship continues until 1:30 PM

Join us for a special Rotary luncheon as we welcome Marty Helman to Traverse City.

This gathering will offer regional Rotarians the opportunity to hear from Marty, connect with fellow club members from across Northern Michigan, and celebrate the shared impact of Rotary in our communities.


Ticket Price

$35 per person for non–Rotary Club of Traverse City attendees

Members of the Rotary Club of Traverse City will receive a separate registration code and instructions for luncheon registration.


Service Opportunity

As part of this gathering, attendees are invited to support Generations Ahead and its Baby Pantry.

Guests are encouraged to:

  • Bring a requested baby pantry item
  • Bring a cash donation
  • Or make a donation during registration

https://generationsahead.org/donate-goods



Discovery Boat Tour with Marty Helman

Tuesday, August 4
Discovery Pier, Traverse City
Please arrive by 5:30 PM
Departure at 6:00 PM

Close out the day with a memorable evening on the water alongside Marty Helman and fellow Rotarians from across the region.

This Discovery boat tour will offer time for connection, conversation, and fellowship while enjoying one of Traverse City’s most iconic experiences on West Grand Traverse Bay.


Ticket Price

$50 per person

Ticket includes:

  • Heavy appetizers
  • Hosted bar sponsored by Ford Insurance

Agenda

🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Rotary Luncheon

Info: Join us for a special Rotary luncheon as we welcome Marty Helman to Traverse City.

This gathering will offer regional Rotarians the opportunity to hear from Marty, connect with fellow club members from across Northern Michigan, and celebrate the shared impact of Rotary in our communities.


🕑: 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Discovery Boat Tour

Info: Close out the day with a memorable evening on the water alongside Marty Helman and fellow Rotarians from across the region.

This Discovery boat tour will offer time for connection, conversation, and fellowship while enjoying one of Traverse City’s most iconic experiences on West Grand Traverse Bay.


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Where is it happening?

Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College, 715 East Front Street, Traverse City, United States

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