TRAVERSE CITY — The Kiwanis Club of Traverse City is pleased to announce its Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The leadership terms run from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
The Executive Committee members are:
• President: Justin Liptak
• Past President: Jimmy Chestnut
• President-Elect: Kate Angove
• Vice President: Melissa McKenna
• Treasurer: Rex Rudolph
• Secretary: Liz Sayre-King
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to serving one child and one community at a time. Membership in the Traverse City club offers a meaningful way to give back while enjoying
The Kiwanis Club of Traverse City meets every Tuesday at noon for a one-hour session at Kirkbride Hall in the Grand Traverse Commons. A Zoom option is available for those with scheduling conflicts. Your First Visit Is Free!
Community members are encouraged to visit a meeting, meet current members, and learn more about the club’s work—at no cost. To learn more, visit www.kiwaniscluboftraversecity.org
Traverse City — Crooked Tree Arts Center (CTAC) is strengthening its Traverse City team with the hiring of Kyle Warner as Interim Managing Director and Cai Steen as part-time Operations and Programs Associate. As CTAC enters its second decade in Traverse City, these hires mark an important step in strengthening the organization’s capacity, planning for the future and continuing to build meaningful connections through the arts across Northern Michigan.
Since opening its Traverse City location in 2015, CTAC has become a gathering place for artists, students, families and community members to experience art, learn new skills and build connections. “Building on those relationships is an important part of ensuring CTAC remains a welcoming, creative home for this community for years to come,” said Russ Knopp, treasurer of the CTAC Board. “Kyle brings a wealth of management and organizational experience to his role as Interim Managing Director. His leadership will be crucial in our continued evolution.”