On August 2nd our meeting was run by President Elect, Holly Kreuser. She informed us that August 2nd was National coloring book day. We all entered in a coloring contest using the pages of a Rotary Coloring Book. Winners were “BEST” - Jean Williams, “MOST CREATIVE” - Dave Hannan, and “MOST UNIQUE” - Steve Taylor. We also celebrated National ice cream sandwich day - YUMMY - Thanks Holly!
Paul Harris Presentation
Fred Hicks, our foundation chairman, was presented his PH pin x 4 by PDG Norma Reilly. Fred has contributed in many ways to the Rotary foundation - time, talents and monetarily. He exemplifies service above self!
Weekly Messages From Marc
Information sheets were distributed regarding the club website. There are 2 directories of the Club runner calendar that can be printed out or linked to your own calendar. Club runner needs more sponsors. Sponsorship fee is $100 for the Rotary year. Our Youth exchange program was initiated in the 1920’s. Bob Goodman was instrumental in our club’s exchange program in the 50”s. Kathy Mallach was our first exchange student who traveled to France. The exchange program fosters peace and international understanding. This year there are 17 outbound and 22 inbound students in our district.
Rise Against Hunger
Volunteer registration forms were returned to MaryJo Fenyn. Several Rotarians will participate on Friday, September 14th and Saturday, September 15th. This is the 4th annual 30,000 meal challenge.
Mobile Pantry
President Linda thanked the 19 volunteers that worked at the mobile pantry helping 115 households.
Hill Cumorah
Jan Hence reported that our net results of $27,400 was slightly down from last year. Club participation was the highest ever.
Chicken Barbecue
The final BBQ fundraiser for this year is scheduled on September 30th. Members are encouraged to pick up all the tickets they need or plan to sell. You will not receive the envelope of pre-counted tickets. Funds collected will be used to black top the area at the Mobile Pantry.
Foundation
Fred Hicks, foundation chair, sent letters to all club members updating everyone giving status. He is holding meetings on Mondays at the Mexican restaurant.
Service Above Self Dinner
Our annual Service above Self dinner will be held on Thursday October 18th at 6 PM. All are encouraged to read the criteria and fill out the nomination forms.
Wellness
Marge Gile broke her left arm - continues to recuperate at home. We are keeping Jean Williams grandson in our thoughts as he undergoes cancer treatment.
Holly and Grace delivered our Coloring contest pages to Hannelora who was at home unable to attend meetings, undergoing tests with several specialists. After her cancer surgery, Hannelora was up and walking awaiting lab results. Norma Reilly had a cyst removed from her foot and was sporting a lovely Navy boot. Frank All spent 5 days in Rochester General post surgery - following emergency surgery on August 28th he spent some time in intensive care, hoping to be home soon. MaryJo Fenyn fell and injured her tail bone. MaryJo’s daughter is dealing with a strangulated hernia in Arizona.
Table Talk
As a service organization we help others around the world. We discussed needs in our own community and placed our ideas in the notebooks provided on each table.
Fine People
All members who remember to wear their Rotary pins.
Grace Kreuser who is representing our country in Denmark as an exchange student.
John Zornow as our Sergeant at Arms overseeing greeters and cashiers.
Roger VanDeMortel preparing the room for our meetings.
Jean Bendix overseeing those who provide our invocations.
Steve Hallagan overseeing our programs.
Mary Fitch overseeing our meals.
Rise against Hunger leaders - John Zornow, Kurt Werts, Ted O’Toole, Karen Vanderbrook, MaryJo Fenyn, and Carole Nary
Exchange students, Lindsey Whiting-going to Italy, Eliana Catgiu-from Italy, Elliot Dahl from Sweden.
SPEAKERS
Aug 9th - BETH AND GERRY PALMER, RICH COMINS, SHELTER BOX USA
Beth and Gerry, former Newark Rotary members, attended our meeting on August 9th, having traveled from the Lakewood Ranch Rotary club in Sarasota Florida where they now reside. After visiting the Shelter Box headquarters in the UK they both became inspired and very active in this Rotary project. Gerry has traveled and help set up the tents, holding a family of 10, in countries following the disasters of hurricanes. The boxes cost $1000 and include items such as sleeping bags and water purification pills. Rich Comins has been a member of the Webster Rotary for 41 years. He is their Shelter Box representative. He was well received at his presentation at Newark High School where our Interact club is active in promoting the Shelter box project. Our club along with Melissa Allison, Interact supervisor, and students Alex Ventura, Grace Kreuser and Amanda Williams presented Rich a check for $1000
Aug 16th - PDG Norma Madayag-Reilly on Membership
Norma is a past District Governor and an extremely active member of our Newark Club. She reminded us that August is Membership month. Our club has 107 members which is the third largest club in our district. She asked the question “Should we continue to add new members?” The answer was “ Yes, or we die”. At our age (well, my age) we need to think of refilling our spot. New members add energy, a new skill set and new ideas. In filling out an activity participation list, Linda Werts and Bob Bendix were awarded Rotary T-shirts for their high level of participation.
Aug 23rd - District Governor Mike Slovak
Mike is a member of the Bath Rotary Club. He has a long list of accomplishments including Rotarian of the year in 2006, 2012 and 2014.
Mike shared with us his 6 district goals:
Increase Member Global Perspective
Increase Member Foundation Giving
Increase Club Support
Increase Personal and Professional development and training opportunities
Improve and increase Communications
Increase Club Strategic Plan Development
His vision statement tells us to see a world where people take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our own community and in ourselves.
He praised our club as a role model for other clubs.
Aug 30th - Donna Johnson of Wayne County Action Program
Donna is the NCS Administrator of Wayne Cap. In 1993, the Corporation for National and Community Service was established to connect Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation. In our area, the Foster Grandparent program addresses education issues in classroom settings. The RSVP - Retired Senior Volunteer Program addresses Health and financial issues. The Finger Lakes Living Healthy Americorps addresses health and education issues.
Camp Onseyawa 2018
In August we helped to work and sponsor Camp Onseyawa, a 2-week camp for children with disabilities.
BE THE INSPIRATION
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader”
Alena has been home in Latvia for a month. She is enjoying time with her family and they are happy to have their babysitter and dishwasher back. She misses America very much and feels her visit here was the “best decision” she ever made.
Elliot Dahl arrived from Sweden. He was picked up at the airport on August 14th (at 1:00 AM) by his host family the Kreusers. His counselor Fred Hicks was pleased to hear about his interests in tennis, soccer and skiing.
Eliana from Italy arrived on August 16th and is staying with the Correias. Karen Quartaro is excited to be her counselor.
Grace Kreuser arrived in Denmark after a frustrating weather delayed send off. She has already started school there and is making new friends.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
President Linda asked each table to make a list in the notebooks provided of things Rotarians can do to promote awareness in the Community. We took a few minutes for brainstorming - We need to make the community aware of what Rotarians do.
FINE PEOPLE
All attendees of this year’s International convention and our District Changeover Dinner.
Mobile Pantry workers.
All workers at Hill Cumorah.
Committee chairs and co-chairs.
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