PDG Norma Reilly sharing updates and announcements
Opening and Invocation led by Josh McCrossen
Guests: Harmon Ranney, Director of the Newark Community Garden
Open Meeting today.
Announcements:
Camp ONSEYAWA update: - Raffle tickets are for sale over the next 3 weeks; $5.00/ticket or 3 for $12.00
- Camp clean up — 10/5 at 9:00 am Camp Whitman is asking for help — also ONSEYAWA clean up on 10/19 at 10:00 am. Please let Gary Reilly know if you plan to attend so they have a count for lunch.
- Camp ONSEYAWA annual dinner Friday, 11/1 at Club 86 - there will be a wonderful guest speaker this year. Please attend to support the camp and help it continue to powerfully impact the lives of the children and their families.
- Rotary Leadership Institute - 10/19 in Victor. Chuck Waterman and Lucina Hallagan both spoke about the benefits of attending -- meeting new Rotarians, learning more about Rotary, and getting inspired by different ideas and projects that other clubs are doing. Please contact Norma Reilly if you are interested.
- Service Above Self Dinner will be Thursday, 10/24, $32.00/person. Please contact Jean Bendix if you wish to make a reservation.
- Rotary Foundation Brunch at the RIT Conference Center 10/27 at 11:30 am
John Zornow introduced Harmon Ranney - Director of the Newark Community Garden- Thank you to Rotary for supporting the garden. Other sponsors are NSD, Food Link and Newark Rotary
- Things grown in the open plot are donated to Food Closet, Rose Gardens, Newark Library.
- Norman grew many winter squash varieties because they are easiest to store and prepare. This year grew over 723 lbs of squash valued at over $900
- How does someone get a plot to grow? Contact Karen Vanderbrook or Harmon Ranney directly.
Happy Moments:
- Josh McCrossen gave a very theatrical prediction that the next time Bills meet the Ravens they will win! Also Bills will win their next game.
- The Kreusers are on their way to France for a vacation
- Mitch Ruffalo visited the Reinhardts — also shared that one of our former exchange students that Mitch hosted will be in his daughters wedding at the end of October.
- Jean and Bob Bendix are leaving for California to celebrate their grandsons 1st birthday in a week.
- Gail Chambers brother, from Asheville, GA is visiting. Her brother was ok - but there are many who are in dire straits as a result of the massive flooding from hurricane Helene.
- Michele McManus reported she had a lovely surprise - her great-niece asked Michele to make a cake to surprise her swim coach - Ryan Kreuser!
- President Elect Chuck Waterman turned 50 last week - reported that someone from Rotary let his mom know that Chuck sits at the “naughty” table. Paid a fine for being a rabble rouser!
Queen of Hearts Bruce Chambers did not pick the Queen - the pot continues to grow.
