Jerry Haber introduced Fr. Greg Maturi from St. Dominic church. They have been in the news lately because of the Operation Redemption on the south side around the church, in which 20 vacant homes were demolished and 45 that remain are hopefully going to be rehabbed for use. He thanked Mayor Jay Williams for living up to his promise to remove the blighted ones, and hopes that reopening St. Dominic School as a charter school last fall with 200 students will be a positive step in recovery. They are also working to build a parish center to be used by the community, and work with YSU Business School to encourage business to locate there. Fr. Maturi commented that St. Dominics is a Dominican order church, so not slated to be combined or closed by the Diocese. However, they are paired with St. Patrick's as a cooperative partnership for some events. This is his first church parish assignment, as he is a native of Virginia. Good luck in your endeavors.
Fr. Greg Maturi from St. Dominic Church offered the invocation and led us in Pledge of Allegiance, God Bless America.
Song leader Hillary Prestridge chose Battle Hymn of Republic (again)
Guests: Judy Cebriak, Sherry Della Penna with Jerry Haber, and Jennifer Connolly, new member.
Susan encouraged ticket sales for the raffle, only 8 left in Deanna's hand but many in circulation.
Chuck Baker inducted Jennifer Connolly from Briarfield Assisted Living as a new member, sponsored by Mitch Dalvin.
Chuck also gave a Rotary minute about land mines in the world, still 10 million in both Afghanistan and Cambodia, mine clearing machines are only 70% effective, often cause missed ones to surface.
Melissa Crowley encouraged Chinese Auction items to be brought in, pure profit for us.
She also was in charge of fellowship, fining anyone who watched the Super Bowl.
Rescue Mission on Feb. 28, sign up next week.
Brian Laraway announced we will be beneficiaries on four bike nights at Quaker Steak this summer, June 16, July 7, August 11, and Sept. 1.
Brian Frederick announced dues statements were e-mailed today, so let him know if you don't get yours or need one in written form.
Jerry Haber introduced Fr. Greg Maturi from St. Dominic church. They have been in the news lately because of the Operation Redemption on the south side around the church, in which 20 vacant homes were demolished and 45 that remain are hopefully going to be rehabbed for use. He thanked Mayor Jay Williams for living up to his promise to remove the blighted ones, and hopes that reopening St. Dominic School as a charter school last fall with 200 students will be a positive step in recovery. They are also working to build a parish center to be used by the community, and work with YSU Business School to encourage business to locate there. Fr. Maturi commented that St. Dominics is a Dominican order church, so not slated to be combined or closed by the Diocese. However, they are paired with St. Patrick's as a cooperative partnership for some events. This is his first church parish assignment, as he is a native of Virginia. Good luck in your endeavors.
Song leader Hillary Prestridge chose Battle Hymn of Republic (again)
Guests: Judy Cebriak, Sherry Della Penna with Jerry Haber, and Jennifer Connolly, new member.
Susan encouraged ticket sales for the raffle, only 8 left in Deanna's hand but many in circulation.
Chuck Baker inducted Jennifer Connolly from Briarfield Assisted Living as a new member, sponsored by Mitch Dalvin.
Chuck also gave a Rotary minute about land mines in the world, still 10 million in both Afghanistan and Cambodia, mine clearing machines are only 70% effective, often cause missed ones to surface.
Melissa Crowley encouraged Chinese Auction items to be brought in, pure profit for us.
She also was in charge of fellowship, fining anyone who watched the Super Bowl.
Rescue Mission on Feb. 28, sign up next week.
Brian Laraway announced we will be beneficiaries on four bike nights at Quaker Steak this summer, June 16, July 7, August 11, and Sept. 1.
Brian Frederick announced dues statements were e-mailed today, so let him know if you don't get yours or need one in written form.
Jerry Haber introduced Fr. Greg Maturi from St. Dominic church. They have been in the news lately because of the Operation Redemption on the south side around the church, in which 20 vacant homes were demolished and 45 that remain are hopefully going to be rehabbed for use. He thanked Mayor Jay Williams for living up to his promise to remove the blighted ones, and hopes that reopening St. Dominic School as a charter school last fall with 200 students will be a positive step in recovery. They are also working to build a parish center to be used by the community, and work with YSU Business School to encourage business to locate there. Fr. Maturi commented that St. Dominics is a Dominican order church, so not slated to be combined or closed by the Diocese. However, they are paired with St. Patrick's as a cooperative partnership for some events. This is his first church parish assignment, as he is a native of Virginia. Good luck in your endeavors.