WELCOME VISITORS
Dave Hannan introduced his guest Chelsea DeBoover from Phelps. Chelsea is the Development Associate for the Newark Wayne Community Hospital Foundation.
WELLNESS REPORT
Nadine Brill passed away at the end of October. She was very active in our community as the Director of the Red Cross. Though not a Rotarian, she was a Paul Harris recipient because of her ‘Service above Self’ areas of participation in Wayne county.
Holly reported that Elliot, our exchange student from a year ago, has tested positive for Covid 19. He is having a mild case ~ helps to be young and healthy.
HEALTHY MOMENT
Grace Norcott had some great ideas for coping with (post?) election stress - At last Thursday’s meeting we were still counting votes!
TRY to focus on what you can control and all that is positive in your life.
Limit social media and watching the news.
Concentrate on friends and family, volunteering, exercise or activities other than politics.
Love one another - “When you are tempted to fight fire with fire remember that fire fighters use WATER!
BAD DAD JOKES
This week’s jokes are compliments of the Legion Magazine
Don’t shoot the messenger!
A customer ordered a Swiss Cheese Sandwich, then changed his mind. “would it be possible to change that to an American Cheese Sandwich he asked? The counterman called to the cook - “Naturalize that Swiss”.
I had dinner with a world chess champion and there was a checkered tablecloth.
It took him two hours to pass the salt.
A mother asked her son, What did your father say when you wrecked the new car?
Shall I leave out the swear words?, he replied. His mother said please do.
“Not a thing”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last reminder - The Chicken and Biscuit Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 8th at Nana’s. If the weather holds out we will display our Premier Sponsor Boards.
Project Christmas items will be collected through November 14th at President Donna’s office in the Lyons National Bank.
Michele McManus reported that she is unable to hold her annual MaryKay open house, She will still accept your orders and send 15% of the sales to the Rotary foundation.
Dave Doebler announced that the Dictionary project will take place with a different venue this year due to the pandemic.
Dave is still looking for bell ringers to raise money for the Salvation Army. This will again take place at Walmart on black Friday and Saturday. Last year we collected $1,400. Remember that the money stays local.
President Donna presented the Halloween costume winners with a LOVELY certificate.
First place winners Dave and Pam Hannan also received a $25 Amazon gift card.
2nd place winner MaryJo Fenyn also received a pretty Fall mum.
Karen Q. announced, for those unable to attend our virtual cocktail party, that this year’s Service Above Self award went to Helmuth and Hannelora Reinhardt. They hope to join us in person at our noon meeting to accept their award and Paul Harris pins.
Thank you to Russ Harris for running the silent auction that made almost $700 for Polio Plus. Thank you to Jean Bendix for the live music.
Donna congratulated all Rotarians who were celebrating November birthdays and anniversaries. Lynn Mooney fulfilled her red badge obligation by leading the singing of Happy Birthday.
HAPPY MOMENTS
President Donna asked all Military veterans to stand - thanking them for their service.
Bob Bendix was happy to announce his retirement after 37 years of working at Caitlin Enterprise - office interiors.
Jeff Patchen enjoyed a recent vacation to the Thousand Islands. He and his girlfriend enjoyed a relaxing boat ride and encouraged us to REMEMBER TO LAUGH!
Scott Healy was pleased to announce the marriage of his youngest daughter with a small group of family and friends at the BelHurst. They then traveled to Providence RI to re-enact the wedding for the groom’s mother who was unable to attend.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD Donna reported = no meetings on the following Thursdays - November 26, December 24, and December 31.
Jean Bendix has agreed to be the president nominee following Mitch Ruffalo. We still need board member replacements. Mitch is putting together a nominating committee. We will vote on our new slate during our annual business meeting - Dec.10th.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Mitch Ruffalo reported that the Laurel House structures for the awnings are up. The blood drive is scheduled for November 12th. Please pick up a Wegmans bag to fill for the Share Blessings project. Our club will be participating in the Family Promise Christmas tree project. Our theme is “Christmas through the eyes of a child”. Please bring in new Children’s books (up to 5th grade level) by November 19th to the Community Center or Ruffalo’s. Trees will be decorated and auctioned off during the week of Nov 30th through Dec 17th.
MEMBERSHIP Melissa Correia joined us virtually and reminded us to turn in names and info for the membership drive competition. The winner will receive a $50 gift card.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Lucina Hallagan is setting up speakers for January. Zoom meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
YOUTH Michele McManus reported that due to Covid, exchange programs are on hold. She is looking for a new Interact advisor - doesn’t need to be a Rotarian. Meetings are on the last Tuesday of each month.
PUBLIC IMAGE Josh McCrossen announced that December is Premier Sponsor Month. The project boards highlighting the sponsors and “Where the money goes” will be on display at Lyons National Bank.
Gary’s committee is working on a new, updated brochure highlighting Newark’s programs and projects. The next meeting is on November 19th at the Community Center at 11:00.
FOUNDATION Fred Hicks reported that November is Foundation month and next week Josh McCrossen will be telling us about the History of Rotary.
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