President Donna Johnson welcomed us to the new Rotary Year of 20-21.  Gary and Dave Hannan competed in the opening bell ringing.

Lucina gave an inspiring invocation and led us in the pledge, showing a virtual flag from her computer.

Pat Albrecht was zooming from the home of Michele McManus - following pandemic guidelines of masks and social distancing.  She and her husband are doing better.

Karen Dean’s son is receiving Chemo - being admitted for every round and hoping to be home on July 4th.

Sharon SanAngelo was at a follow up appointment on Thursday.  She is happy with her back surgery progress so far.

Michele is still suffering from a wrenched back.  Happy that her pool is open for soaking in this heat.

Ed Fenyn is home with the aid of visiting nurses.

New this year, we will be getting healthy tips each week from Grace Norcott.  Grace is a  health coach and a personal trainer.  Many of us agreed that Covid 19 was our chance to gain 19 pounds! 

A helpful hint was to change your snacking habits. If you always sit in the same place to watch TV and have a dish of ice cream - Sit in a different chair (good luck with that)!

Prepare some fruit for breakfast the night before so you will be ready to eat healthy. No cocoa puffs FRED!

Gary led the announcements with his ‘joke of the week’ , all the way from a friend in Australia.  People around the world know about Gary’s sense of humor!

He also reminded us again of the Golf Tournament on August 14th at Silver Creek, raising funds for Camp Onseyawa.

Steve Mooney announced the Rotary Scholarship winners - Julia Kellogg and Emily Tang who were presented these scholarships at the outdoor graduation ceremony.

Two seats on the board were filled by Jean Bendix for 2 years and Russ Harris for 1 year.

Jean Williams is happy that her neice is home following brain surgery.  Her grandson’s father-in-law is making progress at home following his fall from a tree.

Peter Blandino, one of our newest members, was happy to get a call from Holly that reminded him to attend our annual Blood Drive.  We are all happy for his participation.

Lucina, JJ, Peter, Paul and Jean checked off a red badge duty and sang happy birthday to this months Rotarian’s.

Donna is humbled to serve in this unique year of health and economic uncertainty. She feels that we must drive ahead and adapt or change. The community needs us more than ever. We may have to come out of our comfort zone.

In upholding our motto of Service above Self, Donna has three goals for her upcoming year.

1. Establish local partnerships

2. Diversify

3. Provide after hour plans with family 

CLUB SERVICE-ADMINISTRATION  Bob Bendix is pleased that our new member Josh McCrossen will be working on Public Relations.

Kevin Mooney has some good ideas for his new role as treasurer.

Bob and Marc are working on the by-laws

YOUTH SERVICE - Michele McManus is working with Russ Harris on the exchange program.  There will be no in-bound or out-bound students this school year.  They are planning ahead for 21-22.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - Melissa Correia has a goal of 15 new members for this rotary year. Norma Reilly is working on a corporate membership and Holly Kreuser is working on a satellite club for younger members

FOUNDATION - Fred Hicks reported that last year was difficult but by the end of June 100% of our members had contributed.  $3000 was raised for Polio Plus an $8000 for Paul Harris Fellows.  This year’s goals are the same.

PUBLIC IMAGE- Josh McCrossen reported from his HOT deck looking forward to a dip in the pool.  He feels his committee needs to work on raising public awareness to Rotary’s participation in the community.  We need to work together in a world that is in many ways divided. John Zornow and I will be working with Josh.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - Mitch Ruffalo and Jan Hence will be meeting on July 7th at 12:00 - looking for new sponsors. 

Rotary pins are available at Lyons National Bank - come through the drive through.

Next week's speaker will be the Director of Camp Onseyawa.