At our last meeting we honored Frank All with the Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
Opening and Invocation led by Mitch Ruffalo
Wellness Report – Welcome back Norma, Pat Albrecht - having health issues; Adam’s sister-in-law, Becky - appendicitis ruptured, in hospital recuperating. Josh McCrossen brother just diagnosed with throat cancer.
Guests: no visitors or guests today
On ZOOM - Evie Taylor, Steve Mooney
Snapple Facts:
- The sun is actually white, the earth’s atmosphere makes it appear yellow.
- Snakes can see even with their eyes closed.
- Gorillas burp when they are happy.
- In France it’s illegal for employers to send emails after work hours.
- A flipped coin is more likely to land on the side it started on.
- Mountain lions can whistle.
Announcements:
- Dave Doebler - Salvation Army bell ringing at WalMart. Friday & Saturday (November 24 & 25th)
- December 14 - Christmas Party! In lieu of our afternoon meeting at the bowling alley.
- Karen Hoad — reminder Jack Blodgett Blood Drive on November 20th
- Linda Werts — International Committee meeting next Thursday, 11/9 at 11:00 am at the American Legion
- Reminder November is Rotary Foundation month. Updates: our club, all time giving is $579,825! We have 63 PHF, current year annual goal is $10,000. YTD giving is $3,300 - on our way to meeting our goal. Reminder that Polio Plus needs continued funding - consider allocating some of your donation to Polio Plus our current YTD giving to Polio Plus is $850.00.
- Reminder - will be handing out bags to fill for the Food Closet
- Youth Services meeting 12/6, noon at Grind On
- Exempt Button sold to Jean Bendix for $30.00
- Marshall Exteriors has been awarded one of the top 100 businesses in our area.
- Newark United Methodist Church, 301 South Main Street
- Lagana's will be giving away a furnace to a veteran in our area. The veteran needs to apply.
- This years 2024 District Conference will be in Saratoga Springs at the Hilton
Happy Moments:
- Letter from Charlie Hallagan - thanking the club for the birthday wishes.
- October 28, 2023 — 97th anniversary of our Newark Rotary Club
- Scott Healy just returned from Orlando — did all the usual fun things. Has used his “exempt button” for this happy moment.
- Mitch Ruffalo — just returned from Mexico. While away, his daughter facetimed him, and showed him her engagement ring finger — so announced her engagement.
- Michele McManus, one of the recipients of the Service Above Self Award - thanked the club for the honor.
- Josh McCrossen - just returned from a river cruise.
Birthdays: Donna Johnson 10/25; Mark Lockwood 10/26, Margaret Giles 10/27
Club Anniversaries: Doug Doebler (38 yrs), Dave Tyler (6 years), Josh Washburn & Evie Taylor (both 1 year)
Queen of Hearts. Susie Earl did not pick the Queen - the pot continues to grow.
Paul Harris Award — in recognition of donations of $1,000. Today we honor Frank All receiving Paul Harris +6. Congratulations Frank and thank you for your generous support.