Thomas Muscolino works at AECC. He is interested in joining Rotary because of our community service and "camaraderie." He plans to participate in committees, functions, and fund raising events. He is sponsored by Joseph VanHaelst.
President Karen Quartaro called the meeting to order on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 12:05 pm at the American Legion. Karen Vanderbrook led the invocation and pledge. Carol Pettis was the Sgt. at Arms.
President Quartaro's Fine People of the week are Steve Hallagan and our monthly Program Chairs.
Kurt Werts discussed the Wayne County Rotary Spelling Bee coming up February 25 at 10am at the Wayne Central Performing Arts Center. They are looking for sponsors. Anyone who contributes $10 or more will see their name written in the program. There is one spot on a team available. If you are interested in buying an ad in the program, see Kurt.
All volunteers at this year's District Conference in Newark will be paid for by the club.
PR: Graham asked everyone to consider purchasing an ad in the District Assembly Meeting program.
Foundation: Fred Hicks said our Foundation contribution grand total is $10,090, with 92% participation.
Camp Onseyawa: Marge would like to form a committee to organize a game at the carnival. Last year we did not participate. Please call her if you would like to volunteer.
Queen of Hearts: Steve Taylor's luck is vacationing in Florida.
Kurt Werts introduced this week's speaker, Jeff Patchen, Business Manager of Wayne ARC. Jeff is seeking businesses that will employ individuals from ARC. The ARC recently reissued the catering program--they now have an 8 page bulletin of catering services. They are also:
seeking to get an application approved by the state to run a charter bus
running a program to help individuals start their own business
converting the front of the Wayne ARC building into a row of shops.