PDG Norma Reilly sharing updates and announcements
Opening and Invocation led by Josh McCrossen
Guests: Harmon Ranney, Director of the Newark Community Garden
Open Meeting today.
Announcements:
Camp ONSEYAWA update:
Raffle tickets are for sale over the next 3 weeks; $5.00/ticket or 3 for $12.00
Camp clean up — 10/5 at 9:00 am Camp Whitman is asking for help — also ONSEYAWA clean up on 10/19 at 10:00 am. Please let Gary Reilly know if you plan to attend so they have a count for lunch.
Camp ONSEYAWA annual dinner Friday, 11/1 at Club 86 - there will be a wonderful guest speaker this year. Please attend to support the camp and help it continue to powerfully impact the lives of the children and their families.
Rotary Leadership Institute - 10/19 in Victor. Chuck Waterman and Lucina Hallagan both spoke about the benefits of attending -- meeting new Rotarians, learning more about Rotary, and getting inspired by different ideas and projects that other clubs are doing. Please contact Norma Reilly if you are interested.
Service Above Self Dinner will be Thursday, 10/24, $32.00/person. Please contact Jean Bendix if you wish to make a reservation.
Rotary Foundation Brunch at the RIT Conference Center 10/27 at 11:30 am
John Zornow introduced Harmon Ranney - Director of the Newark Community Garden
Thank you to Rotary for supporting the garden. Other sponsors are NSD, Food Link and Newark Rotary
Things grown in the open plot are donated to Food Closet, Rose Gardens, Newark Library.
Norman grew many winter squash varieties because they are easiest to store and prepare. This year grew over 723 lbs of squash valued at over $900
How does someone get a plot to grow? Contact Karen Vanderbrook or Harmon Ranney directly.
Happy Moments:
Josh McCrossen gave a very theatrical prediction that the next time Bills meet the Ravens they will win! Also Bills will win their next game.
The Kreusers are on their way to France for a vacation
Mitch Ruffalo visited the Reinhardts — also shared that one of our former exchange students that Mitch hosted will be in his daughters wedding at the end of October.
Jean and Bob Bendix are leaving for California to celebrate their grandsons 1st birthday in a week.
Gail Chambers brother, from Asheville, GA is visiting. Her brother was ok - but there are many who are in dire straits as a result of the massive flooding from hurricane Helene.
Michele McManus reported she had a lovely surprise - her great-niece asked Michele to make a cake to surprise her swim coach - Ryan Kreuser!
President Elect Chuck Waterman turned 50 last week - reported that someone from Rotary let his mom know that Chuck sits at the “naughty” table. Paid a fine for being a rabble rouser!
Queen of Hearts Bruce Chambers did not pick the Queen - the pot continues to grow.
Please note that both editors of the weekly bulletin will be away on October 10th. The bulletin will be published upon their return -- on October 15th. Apologies for the delay. If you tell Lucina that you read this notice she will purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket for you on October 17th
Proposed New Member
Tracy Zornow
Tracy Zornow's application for active membership in the Newark Rotary Club was approved by the board during it's September meeting. Tracy is a former member of the Newark Rotary Club and wishes to rejoin. "I love the people and serving community." is reason for coming back to the club. Tracy is a realtor with Empire Realty Group located at 506 West Union St. Her sponsor is John Zornow.
Welcome to Newark Rotary!
Thursdays at 12:05 p.m.
American Legion
200 East Union St
Newark, NY 14513 United States of America
We meet at the Newark American Legion. We also make our meetings available via Zoom. If you are not a club member and wish to watch us on Zoom, please email us for the link. All are welcome to attend our in-person meetings.
Camp ONSEYAWA update: 
John Zornow introduced Harmon Ranney - Director of the Newark Community Garden
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