We prepared for our first Newark Rotary Family Festival and we had two surprise guests.
Lucina Hallagan gave us words of inspiration.
Guests: Malwina Plichta, Exchange Student,. Braxton Guy guest of Adam O., Evie Taylor, guest of Steve Taylor.
Debbie and Marina Ruffalo - special guests of Mitch – surprised Mitch for his and Debbie’s 38th wedding anniversary today.
Wellness Report
David Hannan - PDG Jeff Krans was in the hospital recovering from an illness.
Dana Marsh - was in hospital, is in home now and resting. His wife, Tabor is continuing to decline – they would appreciate cards and prayers.
Announcements:
- Update from Malwina Plichta. Started school this week – taking some art courses and enjoying them. Only got lost once. Last weekend went to Pittsburgh with the Mallach’s and attended a Renaissance Festival – really enjoyed it.
- Linda W. - is taking over the literacy chair. Today is International World Literacy Day – Fill out survey asking what we are currently reading.
- Kevin M. - please support Newark Rotary Foundation through Amazon Smile
- Gary R. - save the date – 10/16 – Camp ONSEYAWA dinner
- The Reilly’s will be selling raffle tickets to include: Smart TV, Mirbeau Weekend, and more
- Karen Q. - Service Above Self Dinner will be $30.00, 10/27. Dave Hannan is taking nominations
- Jim W. – re: Family Fest Chair, a BIG thank you to Norma. There are a couple of volunteer openings - see Norma. We are ready to roll with this Festival! Great weather and a good time guaranteed.
- We went down a rabbit hole
– President Mitch thanking Bob B. for stepping up at Ruffalo’s - Back to the Festival – update from Norma
- T Shirts are available – will be at the information booth and at Holly and Marc’s office.
- Adam O – $19,950 sponsorship monies
- Many dignitaries are lined up to be in the Dunk Tank
- Update from Mayor Jonathon Taylor – Marshall’s opened up in the Plaza - grand opening. Very exciting. 80 new jobs! Marshall’s donated $10,000 to the Survivors Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes
- Jan H. – looking for some help to transport items for the Silent Auction.
- We need ZOOM operators – we will train.
- Steve Taylor – while cleaning out his house to list it, he discovered a 9 to 10 feet inflatable boat, never used, he’ll donate it for the Silent Auction. (His dream of using it with a SEAL Team never came to fruition.
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Happy Moments:
- Kevin M. – he and Lynn took a vacation to Ireland - beautiful weather - it was wonderful.
- Scott H. - Syracuse dominated Louisville and Virginia Tech were “crushed”
- Mitch introduced his daughter Marina to give us an update on her life. She lives in Raleigh, NC is an Occupational Therapist – life is good for her.
- Doug F. – tonight is the first game for the Bills journey to the Super Bowl.
Queen of Hearts
Jorge did not draw the Queen — the pot is continuing to grow
Reminder: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, its the only thing that ever has” Margaret Mead
Next Meeting: September 15