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Matt Cook Biography
Matt Cook lives in Lyons with his wife, Anne.  He is the Superintendent of Newark Schools.  His reasons for joining Newark Rotary are to become better connected with the Newark Community, to help advance the mission of our public school system and to serve the wider Newark/Arcadia community.
Call To Order
 
The meeting was called to order by Newark High School Interact President, Megan Kreuser on Thursday, December 19, at 12:05 pm at the Quality Inn.  The invocation and pledge to the flag were led by Spencer Edmonds.
Our Visiting Rotarians and Guests
 Our guests:  Betty Bendix, guest of Jean Williams and Bob Bendix, Sharon SanAngelo, guest of Michele McManus, Joe Gorsuch, guest of Steve Mooney, Ted O'Toole, guest of Holly Kreuser, Debbie and Marina Ruffalo, guests of Mitch, and Kevin Mooney, guest of Steve Mooney.
The following members of the Newark High School Interact Club attended the meeting:  Mary Adkins, Liz Kline, Sami Cepulo, Laura VanAuken, Riley Lindberg, Emily Hauf, Mckenna Martin, Alanna Greco, AmandaFagner, Joe Ruffalo, Grant Howart, Monica Mason, Stu Blodgett, Jenna Taylor, Sam Wersinger, Brittany Williams, Gabe Arce, Ryan Kreuser, Tad Tulloch, Spencer Edmonds, Megan Kreuser, Morgan Johnson and Jessice Shields.
Wellness Report
Mary Jo's husband is back in the hospital.  Adam's father-in-law has woken up.  Please keep everyone in your prayers and let Bob Goodman know if anyone needs our prayers.   Bob Goodman also reported that he got a new computer and isn't getting along very well with Windows 8.
President’s Minute and Announcements
 There is no Rotary meeting on December 26.  Jim Bush will entertain us with his magic on January 2.  Please e-mail President John or Susie Earl if you are bringing guests to the January 2 meeting. John Tickner reported that 100 coats were collected in the coat drive.  President John presented our server, Suzy, a Christmas gift and thanked her for taking such good care of us.
Steve Mooney presented the Charles Baldwin Scholarship check to Joe Gorsuch.  This scholarship is in memory of Charles Baldwin and awarded to an outstanding graduating senior who exemplifies the motto of Rotary.  Joe is attending SUNY Oswego.
 
Committee Reports

Service   

Future Visions    Fred is still taking donations for the Rotary Foundation.  We have reached our monetary goal but we are only at 75% participation.

Membership       Each One, Reach One.  Dave Hannan has put membership applications on the check in table.

Public Relations   Please submit info and photos of events to John Tickner.

New Generations    Gabe won his first wrestling match.

Program Committee   The committee is Michaele Gantz, Steve Hallagan, Tim Johnson, Karen Quartaro and Bob Goodman.  Please contact any member of the committee if you have a suggestion for a program.

Announcements and Fines
Hannelaora was drawn but she did not win the Queen of Hearts.
Frank got a Christmas card from the Reinhardts without postage.  Greg's sales are up by 39%.  Doug went to the Frozen Frontier hockey game with his son last weekend and Matt Cook's son got his license.  Mitch embarrassed Joey by congratulating him on his Eagle Scout status.  Tom Root is very proud of the Christmas Angels at the high school.  Jean Williams' granddaughter prays to the Elf on the Shelf and Dr. Hannan's niece will be on Wheel of Fortune on Jan. 7.
Last Week’s Program
Ian Tulloch spoke about his experience at RYLA last summer.  He attended the leadership program at RIT with 25 other students.  He participated in leadership activities over 4 days.  He learned techniques to use while leading a group.
We were entertained beautifully by the Newark High School Jazz Choir directed by Jean Bendix.
 
 
Duty Roster

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Date 

 

 Greeter

 Sergeant-at-Arms

 12/19/2013   Bill Doebler Susie Earl
 12/26/2013   No Meeting Happy Boxing Day
 1/2/2014   Rod Faro Mary Jo  Fenyn
 1/9/2014   Doug Forgue Michaele Gantz
 1/16/2014   Pam Gardner Ken  George
 1/23/2014   Bob Goodman Greg Gray
 1/30/2014   Steve  Hallagan Henry Hann
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Steve Mooney
December 1
Matt Cook
December 6
Karen Quartaro
December 7
Adam Olschewske
December 14
Deanna Morell
December 18
Hank Gadjo
December 23
Bob Goodman
December 28
Anniversaries
Thomas Roote
Allyson Roote
December 1
Dave Doebler
Kelly Doebler
December 5
Kimberlee Meeks
Mike Meeks
December 29
Join Date
Marty Wemett
December 1, 1990
23 years
Mike DeJohn
December 1, 1970
43 years
Jim Praino
December 3, 1970
43 years
Marc Kreuser
December 4, 1997
16 years
Dave Doebler
December 8, 1999
14 years
Jean Williams
December 9, 2010
3 years
Dave Christler
December 18, 2008
5 years
Hank Hann
December 18, 2008
5 years
Norm VanDemortel
December 18, 1997
16 years
Norma Madayag-Reilly
December 18, 1997
16 years
Greg Gray
December 31, 2002
11 years
Kurt Werts
December 31, 2001
12 years
Executives & Directors
President
President Elect
President Nominee
Immediate Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant of Arms
Chair, Membership
Director, Co-Chair Club Service
Director, Administration
Director, Rotary Foundation
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Co-Chair, Club Service
Chair, New Generations
Chair, Public Image
National Awards Services Inc.
Russell Hampton
Club President: John Zornow
Assistant District Governor: Timothy King
District 7120 Governor: Ellen Hughes
Rotary International President: Ron Burton
 
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