Why Are You In Rotary?

Posted by Carol Fye

PROGRAM: President Mike asked an important question to all of us: Why are you in Rotary? The general consensus around the room: community service, business and working together, and the feeling of "family" in Rotary.

 

Everyone felt it was a privilege and an honor to be involved, and you just "get hooked" into doing for others and making the Rotary Club something you practice all day - every day. Great program, Mike!

President Michael Cafaroopened the meeting, and Gary Reel led in the prayer, pledge, and singing of God Bless America.

 

SONG LEADER: Hillary Prestridge led us in singing "His Truth is Marching On." We thought we were just super!!! Tony Cebriak, renowned Band Director, had this to say:  "No comment."

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • BIKE NITE THURSDAY JULY 2!!! WE NEED YOUR HELP.  Report at 6:30 to Quaker Steak.
  • T-Shirts are in. Don't forget yours.  You will need for the July 4th parade.
  • Car Cruise netted us a good few bucks: $233 on the first one and $434 on the second. Again thanks to all who helped.
  • FLOAT help is needed July 3 at Rhiels (off Mahoning) at 6:00 Friday. Take road next to old Carter Lumber and go to back of buildings.  Our thanks to Toby for letting us use his facility. Frank Santisi is getting the candy.  THANKS FRANK!!!
  • July 4: Joint effort for the Parade. Chris Lewis asked for our help along with Kiwanis, Lyons and the Optimist Clubs. 11:30 at Rulli's parking lot. They need more help. Not a lot of the other clubs can send workers. It's up to us guys!!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!
  • NO MEETING JULY 6 because of all that's going on. Canfield Rotary still needs help with parking. Call Donna Buzulencia at 519-7856 if you can help. They're expecting a crowd of 25,000 to 35,000. 
  • Fifth Season is trying to do something in Austintown that is similar to what Boardman does with the Octoberfest. We'll have a lunch there to see what we can do. 
  • Michael thanked everyone for all their hard work in achieving a successful year.
  • Thank you from Merando Weaver, our Scholarship Winner. It was a well-deserved scholarship.

FELLOWSHIP:

Chuck Baker talked about Bill Courtney, a very generous Rotarian who contributed much to the Polio Plus Campaign making us the #1 Giver in our district. Chuck gave new members some background on this individual who made such a difference in a lot of lives.

 

Also fined: Bill Johnson for picking on Carol, Brian Laraway for beating Michael to the altar (he just got engaged); Gary for his front page coverage on his trip to Australia, and anyone with no badge or pin.  (New pins are on order.)

 

RAFFLE: That old pink deck was lucky for Karl Rein who picked the Queen of Hearts and took home about $10,000. Congratulations Karl!