Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
City of Bozeman	Sep 25, 2026 6:45 AM	Updates to City Charter by the Study Commission About The Talk: We will present on the Bozeman City Study Commission's Proposed Amended City Charter and three sub-option votes, if the Amended Charter is Approved. The City Study Commission has been investigating, considering and gathering public input on potential changes to the structure and processes of Bozeman City Government. The recommendations, which will appear on the ballot in November, are complicated and not in the forefront of anyone's issues. Our goal is to educate on the ideas and options in an Amended Charter. About our Speakers: Barb Cestero Commission Member A Bozeman resident since 1998, Barb has worked in non-profit land conservation for over twenty-five years. Currently, she is the Montana State Director for The Wilderness Society. As a trained facilitator, she has designed and led public meetings, structured decision-making processes, and community visioning initiatives. Barb has volunteered on numerous boards including the Gallatin County Open Lands Board, the Friends of the Library board and currently serves on the Leadership Montana board. When not working, she enjoys exploring Montana’s mountains and rivers by foot, boat or ski with friends, family, and her dog Rosie. Carson Taylor Commission Member A Bozeman resident since 1994, Carson worked as a mediator of legal disputes and facilitator of public policy discussions until 2016. He served 8 years on the Bozeman School Board and 8 years on the Bozeman City Commission, the last two 2016-2018 as Mayor. Now in retirement, he is spends as much time as possible with four children and ten grandchildren.
Dr. Eric Funk	Oct 02, 2026 6:45 AM	11th & Grant with Eric Funk 11th & Grant with Eric Funk [All music -All Montana] Short summary of talk: Our 22-year old locally produced program has created 90-one hour episodes and has been awarded 13 Emmy Awards. For the last four years they have been designated “Best Entertainment Program in the US (regardless of market size)”. There are many reason why we’ve been so successful. He will be explaining “why” through explanations of the inception and history of the series. From International Movie Data Base (IMDB): "11th and Grant with Eric Funk is the premiere outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state's most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The thirteen-time Emmy® winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist's personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion.” Social media: On Facebook: 11th & Grant with Eric Funk, Montana PBS, Scott Sterling, Aaron Pruitt, Kristina Martin, Jeremiah Slovarp
No Meeting - Rotating Meeting on 10/8	Oct 09, 2026 6:45 AM	TEA Fellows on Thursday, October 8th
Christina Henderson	Oct 16, 2026 6:45 AM	Montana High Tech Alliance: Latest News in the Montana Tech Industry
Dr. John Scanella	Oct 23, 2026 6:45 AM	Dinosaurs in Montana About The Talk: Every summer, paleontology field crews from Museum of the Rockies time travel through Montana, uncovering the fossils of dinosaurs and other ancient organisms. Join the museum’s Curator of Paleontology, Dr. John Scannella, as he discusses the incredible creatures preserved in the region and how they are shaping our understanding of life on Earth. About our Speaker: John Scannella was born in Queens, New York, and was fascinated by dinosaurs at an early age. He received a bachelor’s degree in geology from Rutgers University in New Jersey and a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from Montana State University (MSU). His dissertation research focused on the famous horned dinosaur Triceratops. He is the Curator of Paleontology at Museum of the Rockies and works with a number of Montana State University undergraduate and graduate students on paleontology research projects. He has conducted field work throughout Montana, exploring prehistoric ecosystems and deciphering dinosaur growth and evolution.
Graham Austin & Dokken Nelson	Oct 30, 2026 6:45 AM	Returning to the Earth: Terramation and Green Burials It's Halloween - let's learn about a new GREEN way for end of life care. Plus, it meets Rotary International's newest area of focus: Protecting the Environment.
Foundation Committee	Nov 06, 2026 6:45 AM	Polio Plus and the RI Foundation
Erin Zlotnicka	Nov 20, 2026 6:45 PM	Random Acts of Silliness
No Meeting - Thanksgiving Holiday	Nov 27, 2026 6:45 AM	No regular meeting Enjoy your Turkey Day!
Attend the Holiday Auction on 12/10! No meeting	Dec 11, 2026 6:45 AM	No regular meeting See you at our Club's largest fundraiser - the Holiday Auction!
Annual Membership Meeting - Vote!	Dec 18, 2026 6:45 AM	Time to vote on upcoming board and bylaw changes As required by our by-laws, this meeting will be our Annual Membership meeting where we will: Announce the 2027-2028 Board of Directors for a Vote Announce the incoming President-Elect-Nominee Introduce any changes to the By-Laws for a vote You presence is requested in order to cast your vote for our Club's leadership!
No Meeting - Winter Holiday Break	Dec 25, 2026 6:45 AM	No Regular meeting Happy Holidays!
No Meeting - Happy New Year	Jan 01, 2027 6:45 AM	No Regular Meeting Happy New Year!!