WELLNESS REPORT
Jean Williams is in quarantine following her visit to the hospital for the cat bite where she was exposed to Covid 19.
Mitch Ruffalo reported that Helmuth is slowly improving with his back pain. He and Hannelora say “Hi” to all club members.
Michele McManus was sorry to announce that her younger sister in Florida has tested positive twice for the virus and each time feeling a little worse.
HEALTHY MOMENT
Grace Norcott joined us on zoom onThursday. She had helpful suggestions for those who suffer with the seasonal transition into fall. EMBRACE AUTUMN! Enjoy pumpkin spice(I love pumpkin flavored coffee cream), appreciate the harvest, fall colors, hiking, football(Go Bills), buying pumpkins and Halloween.
“A change in the leaves can mean Life can change’.
BAD-DAD JOKES
This weeks jokes came to Gary from a friend in Australia.
It’s been a bit of a strange day. First, I found a hat full of money. Then I was chased by an angry man with a guitar.
Picked up a hitch-hiker. Seemed like a nice guy. After a few miles, he asked me if I was afraid that he might be a serial killer? I told him that the odds of two serial killer being in the same car were extremely unlikely.
I told my wife I wanted to be cremated.........She made an appointment for next Tuesday!
If you see me talking to myself, I am having a staff meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Donna reported that the next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 12 PM.
The Jack Blodgett blood drive will be held on Thursday, November 12 from 9-1 at St Michaels. Please sign up on-line “RedCross Blood donors” - JoAnne Spade.
The District Grant Project is coming along. Thank you to the following Rotarians that volunteered: Gary and Norma Reilly, Bob and Jean Bendix, Kevin Mooney, and last but not least Paul Salisbury-the brains behind the operation.
Books for the World - fiction only - drop off here at the AECC during the month of October.
Jan Hence reported on Sunday’s chicken BBQ. The weather was great and we had 190 walk-ins. Because of the nice weather we were able to display my new project boards, highlighting our PREMIER SPONSORS. Jan thanked those who purchased and donated tickets. So far she has collected $2,200. A special thanks to Holly for making the ticket inserts and Jean and Bob for making the Chicken and Biscuit inserts. The Chicken and Biscuit take out will be at Nana’s on Sunday November 8th Mary is donating her service and everything at cost.
The Service Above Self virtual cocktail party is scheduled for Thursday October 29th at 7pm. Karen Quartaro is collecting auction items and the auction will be online.
BID OFTEN AND BID HIGH!
The dress code - semi formal or Halloween costumes
Project Christmas - the gift list has been distributed - deliver presents (unwrapped) to Donna’s office at the LNB.
HAPPY MOMENTS AND CONFESSIONS
Jean Bendix reported that Donna’s daughter, Bella was mighty disappointed when she reached into a bag of nails that she thought was a bag of donuts! Ask Gary and Norma.
Melissa Correia explained a new member contest. A $50 gift card will be given to the person giving the most names.
Melissa was also happy to see her family from Massachusetts.
NEW MEMBER INDUCTION
Lynn Mooney is our newest member sponsored by her husband Kevin. Lynn and Kevin have been married for 40 years. She has recently retired from BOCES where she worked with Autistic children. She is ready now to spend time doing community service and seeing her grandsons more often. Lynn likes traveling and playing bridge and loves hanging out with their dog, Max.
SPEAKERS - SCOTT HEALY & DOUG FORGUE
Steve Hallagan introduced two well known Newark Rotarians who spoke to us on the exciting topic of tax laws. Scott is a certified Public Accountant and a Chartered global management Accountant. He has practiced in Newark since 1984 and recently established his own firm. Doug has worked with Scott for the past 18 years and is excited to work with him going forward as a Newark based CPA firm.
Scott and Doug are extremely knowledgeable concerning the new tax laws. Thank goodness for people who find this interesting and are willing to share their knowledge with our Club. I tried to read my notes from Thursday’s meeting and decided I’m happy that Fred and I are clients of this BRILLIANT CPA firm! If you have any tax questions please call Scott and Doug.
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