WELCOME VISITORS
Susan Hasenauer is the superintendent of Newark Schools - visiting on Thursday but soon to be a new member. Sulleyman joined us again via zoom.
WELLNESS REPORT
Jean Williams reported from zoom that she is doing well awaiting surgery on June 8th. Bob Bendix reported that his wife Jean is making good progress following back surgery. Pat Albrecht is still having issues with double vision and could use our thoughts and prayers. Sharon SanAngelo reported that Helmuth is feeling better but is still tired following his surgery.
BAD DAD JOKES - GARY REILLY
COMPLIMENTS OF MARYJO
What do you call a camel with no humps? HUMPHREY
How much does a chimney cost? Nothing, it’s on the house!
I was addicted to the hokey pokey but I TURNED MYSELF AROUND!
COMPLIMENTS OF DAVE JOHNSON
Would you like to hear a joke about construction?
Well, I’m still working on it
COMPLIMENTS OF AUSTRALIA
Did you hear about the robbery in the laundry room?
Two clothespins held up a pair of pants.
CAMP ONSEYAWA
Newark Rotary Club is represented on the camp board - Gary Reilly is the director and Norma is the board secretary.
On June 12th the camp golf tournament will be held at Silver Creek Golf Club. There are three ways to participate - play golf, be a sponsor, or make a donation to the camp.
Newark has 3 teams so far. Please participate in the silent(virtual )auction from June 5th-June 12th at 1:30 PM.
The Camp will run the last 2 full weeks in August. 39 applications have been received.
NO CARNIVAL THIS YEAR.
The annual raffle will start in July with the drawing in October..
“Thanks for making a difference in the lives of our campers.”
Any questions - call Gary 585-425-4812.
COMMUNITY PRIDE DAY
Thank you to Gail Chambers for organizing Rotarians to participate in Community Pride day again this year. Please join in on May 22nd - meeting in the parking lot east of Pontillo’s where the plants will be delivered to your car to be planted in boxes throughout the village.
Newark businesses can enter a contest - “Most colorful business Exterior” with special pricing available from Newark Secor.
CLEAN-UP DAY - BEST FINDS
(* WINNERS)
Holly - Statue of Liberty gold coin
Jeff Patchen - Matthew Kent’s attendance certificate
Steve Hallagan - homework assigment in MINT condition
*Norma - dolls with no heads splotched with red spots (scary)
$10 donated to the club treasurer
Steve Hassler - Century safe
Alicia Vasquez - SNAKE!
President Donna’s children
Bella Johnson - Arizona State basket ball
*Fred Johnson - ANCIENT wolf skull
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW RECOGNITIONS
Fred Hicks as Foundation Chairman presented 3 PH pins.
1 - Norm VINCENT Vandermortel - He is one from a family of 7 generations attending Lincoln School here in Newark. When he was in kindergarten he was one of 8 boys named Vincent. He was able to keep his name where others took nick-names. He has been an active Rotatian for 24 years.
2 - DOCTOR Gail Chambers holds a doctorate in Higher Education. She married Bruce in 1969 and has been a active Rotarian for 24 years. She is receiving her PH plus 1.
3 - Russ Harris is also receiving a PH plus 1. His wife, Marianne is a radiologist. Russ worked with this company in MANY locations. Yesterday he received the Newark School Board Life Time achievement award - 17 years of service!
ROTARY FOUNDATION RECOGNITION POINTS
Norma did an excellent job of explaining recognition points and how to use them.
I HOPE YOU WERE PAYING ATTENTION
(I’m still a little confused)
Here’s the short version - “Donors receive one recognition point for every US dollar contributed to these funds.”(after your first $1,000)
There are Soooooo many ways to use your points. Remember, points EXPIRE when you EXPIRE!
Please call Fred or Norma to learn how many points you have and how to use them.
RED BADGE TO BLUE BADGE
Clay DePew led the singing to the May birthday celebrants. Completing his new member duties he turned in his red badge for a permanent blue.
HAPPY MOMENTS
Doug Forgue enjoyed a great visit with his son’s out west, but is most happy to have made it home after a LONG trip including a missed flight and an unexpected tour of NYC.
Michele McManus is very proud of her granddaughter Emily who has done well participating in MANY cheerleading competitions. At level 6 they have a bid to the worlds international team Also in her position as a Junior coach her group received 1st place in their division - Not to mention, Emily is on the high honor roll this semester.
Michele got in the spirit wearing her BLING from mask to golden slippers!
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION - President Donna reported that our finances are in good shape for the end of this rotary year. We are hoping to reinstate in-person lunches for next year. The new policy for memorials - $100 will be given to the foundation in the recipients name.
COMMUNITY SERVICE - Mitch Ruffalo said THANK YOU - over 30 volunteers helped clean-up the canal banks and Rt 88 north. Special thanks to ARC for the delicious treats. Work continues on Habitat for Humanity and a local grant for Laurel House.
DEI - Lucina Hallagan reminded us to e-mail her as we finish the 21 day challenge(skimming is allowed).
MEMBERSHIP - Melissa Correia is excited to add Newark Central Schools as a corporate member.
YOUTH SERVICES - Michele reported that the next meeting is on May 26th at 12:00 in the Community Center. Interact is still looking for a leader or co-chairs.
PUBLIC IMAGE - Josh McCrossen reported that his committee is spot-lighting different members for our project WE R ROTARY. Our first spotlight shines on Melissa Correia, president elect. You can look forward to reading her interview questions and answers.