Newark Rotary Club Bulletin for

August 13, 2020

 

Jean Williams requested prayers for her niece who has under gone brain surgery.

Grace Norcott reminded us of the importance of drinking water.  Doctors recommend 8 -eight ounce glasses a day.  To make this easier, buy a water bottle that you would like to carry with you.  Remember that fruit and caffeinated drinks count.  Set a reminder on your phone.  DON’T WAIT TO FEEL THIRSTY!

Peter Blandino acquired his blue badge by participating in a Rotary blood drive, delivering the invocation and pledge, Chairing the Premier Sponsorship committee and leading the birthday song.

 

Lucina Hallagan is chairing the Diversity committee, participated and WON the Rotary Talent Show, took part in a Rotary Webinar and delivered the invocation and pledge.

President Donna presented award certificates to talent show winners.

Kevin Mooney (accordion) and Donna Johnson (painting) tied for 3rd place

2nd place went to Dave Hannan (singing)

1st place was awarded to Lucina Hallagan (hoola hoopinng)

President Donna reported two new members on the board are Jean Bendix and Russ Harris.  Karen Quartaro will remain as Sargent at Arms.  Kevin Mooney as the new treasurer, sent out a Profit and Loss Budget overview.  The budget is doing well so far thanks to the Premier Sponsors contributions.

 

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATION

Bob Bendix reported on the following areas - Steve Hallagan will set up the programs, Jean Bendix is asking members to sign up on-line for the invocation and pledge.  For additions or questions on the club newsletter - see Trudy Hicks.

Web information is being handled by Marc Kreuser.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Holly reported for Mitch and Jan.  Fundraising is a sub-committee of Community service.  We will have our fall BBQ but are waiting to confirm our Spaghetti Dinner.

MEMBERSHIP

Melissa Correia is the membership chairperson this year.  Chuck Wateman is being considered as a new member.

PUBLIC IMAGE

Welcome to a new member, Josh McCrossen, chairing the public Image committee.  This committee will be focusing on restructuring our public image, promoting greater awareness in the community.  People on the committee will be asking local people “What to you think Rotary does?”  Donna has pins to wear saying “Ask me about Rotary”

 

 

 

On Thursday August 13th Allauna Overstreet will be speaking on BLACK LIVES MATTER. 

The meeting will be in person and on ZOOM.

Q - What did the dryer say to the washer?

A - Let’s go for a spin

After almost twenty years of baldness, Harry finally decided to splurge on an expensive, human-hair wig  -  after all, four hundred dollars to look twenty years younger was a small price TOUPEE.

Gary announced that the annual golf tournament , to be held on August 14, has 4 Newark Rotary teams - Hasseler, Ruffalo, Salisbury and Reilly.

By the end of the meeting all the raffle tickets were sold.  I hope I bought a winner!

Peter Blandino reported that we have reached 60% of our goal for our Premier Sponsorship program.  We need 20 more participants by August 31st.

Norma Reilly spoke about the Public Image Committee.  This group, under the direction of new member Josh McCrossen will create awareness and understanding of Rotary in the community.  The first meeting will be held on August 20th immediately following our Rotary meeting.

Norma is happy to finally be meeting in person!

 

Jean and Bob Bendix were happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Chelsea and Mason Leone.

Please check you email for special instructions and lunch information for meeting in person.  Holly has order forms for lunches to ‘grab and go’ starting on August 13th.  Lunch orders need to be placed by the Monday before the next meeting.  The $12 can be paid when you place your order or when you pick it up.  Call Holly with any questions.

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