Holly talked to us about her ongoing problem with her pituitary gland.  Since her surgery a year ago the gland is growing again.  It is not cancerous and they hope to shrink it with vigorous radiation therapy. 

Dave Hannan announced that Fred Pirelli, former Mayor of Newark, had died.  Present Mayor, Jonathan Taylor, had recently recognized Fred Pirelli with a Paul Harris Fellow.

Grace Norcott is reading a LARGE (570page) book - “How Not To Diet”.

The answer to “what makes you feel fuller - water or veggies?” is VEGGIES!

You could eat 4 cups of asparagus to equal the calories in a 2” Brownie!

First of all - Who ever heard of a two inch brownie? At our house we eat them right out of the pan - NO MEASURING! I think I better read her book.

Q. Which way did the programmer go?

A.He went data way.  

Q.Did you hear about the Italian chef who died?

A.He pasta way  

Peter Blandino was pleased to announce that he has 3 new sponsors reaching 66% of the Premier Sponsor goal.  Grace Norcott has formed a group sponsorship including Jean Williams, Ken George, Jorge Bueso, and Pam Gardner.

Holly explained - You can order ahead for next week's lunch and pay at the meeting.

President Donna announced that the International Committee will meet virtually on Zoom August 20th at 1:30.

Gary Reilly would like to thank the following club members who participated in one way or another for the Camp Onswyawa golf tournament.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR CAMPERS LIVES

Sponsors or Donors who contributed a total of $1,150.00

Frank & Judy All, Charlie Hallagan, Peter Blandino, Sue Colacino, Helmuth & Hannelora Reinhardt, Linda & Kurt Werts and Gary & Norma Reilly.

Donations of items  by the Community/club members

Raffle basket on behalf of president Donna, Citizens Newark Bank - 100 pens

Reliant Credit Union - golf raffle basket - Karen Dean

Newark Rotary’s four teams

   Steve Hasseler’s team - Jorge Bueso, Mark Lockwood, Mark Thoms, and Steve

Mitch Ruffalo’s team - Jeff Patchen, Joe Ruffalo, Lawson Whiting and Mitch

Gary Reilly’s team - Richard VanLaeken, Scott Healy, Norma Reilly, and Gary

Paul Salisbury’s team - Make Salisbury, Zach Salisbury, Ed Brockhuizer and Paul

$212 was raised from the following Newark club raffle ticket buyers

Carol Nary, Frank Russell, Gary & Norma Reilly, Jeff Patchen, Melissa Correia, Jean Bendix, Alex Q., Jorge Bueso, Scott Healy, Ken George, Sandy DeVolder, Grace Norcott, Michele McManus, Trudy Hicks.

Weather permitting, the Club Picnic will be held at the Hicks Home on Gurnee Road, Sunday August 30th at 3:00.  We hope you will feel comfortable to be on our deck with 25 of your closest friends.  We have 10 acres so you CAN social distance!  Wear a mask if you want, but of course eating and drinking might make that impossible.  Bring what you want to eat and drink - our grill is available.

GOOD NEWS

Michele will be providing one of her yummy cakes!!

BTW I have hoola-hoops available for anyone who wants to compete with Lucina.  Bean-bag Toss, Croquet, and frisbee games are also available.  We have a large pond - bathing suits are optional.

Bob Bendix was happy  to announce that their daughter, Aubrey has been sent to Vancouver - working on 2 films.  She and Greg will be there through November. Greg is working for Disney.

Melissa Correia is pleased that their son traveled safely across the country from North Carolina to California.  He was able to celebrate his 21st birthday in Las Vegas.

Fred Hicks was happy to hear from his son Michael in NYC.  Michael normally plays the piano for people auditioning on Broadway.  Broadway has been dark during the pandemic.  He has recently been hired to teach vocal music and tap dancing at a small college in Missouri.

Jean Williams is pleased to announce the wedding of her grandson.  He is in the Army and will be leaving for South Korea in November.

Karen Quartaro introduced Adam Fryer and Allauna Overstreet as members of the Black Lives Matter committee in Geneva NY.

Their mission is PEOPLE HAVING PEACEFUL PROTESTS.

The group was founded the week after George Floyd died.

Changes they hope to accomplish -

1.  More transparency

2.  A new police budget

3.  Funding for Social Services

4.  Whistle - blower policy

5.  No armed guards or guns in schools

Adam reiterated - THEY ARE NOT ANTI POLICE

Alluana works with children of color.  She hears from parents who do not feel comfortable talking to police who seem to be disrespectful.

When Adam was younger he was a victim of police misconduct.  He notes that you can’t go to the police to police themselves.

It’s time to look into WHY people are angry.