NEWARK RISE

December 5, 2024

December 5, 2024 Happenings
We held our annual meeting last Thursday. The Nominating Committee, led by Dave Christler, announced the nominees for club officer and board positions for the next Rotary year.
 
Opening and Invocation led by Frank All
 
Wellness Report: Karen Vanderbrook went into the hospital on Thanksgiving evening - came home yesterday. She has moved into the Terraces in Newark. She would love visitors! Sue Colacino had recent back surgery.
 
Guests: Suliman Girt, from Istanbul, Turkey
 
Announcements:
  • Don't forget to return the Wegmans bag for holiday food bags to be distributed by the Newark Food Closet on December 19.
  • Christmas Party - $20/person (checks made payable to Newark Rotary Club) 
    • 6:00 pm at the Rose Bowl Lanes
    • Cash Bar
    • Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater
    • Food, fellowship and fun
  • RPO - tickets were being sold
  • We collected $842.50 in the kettle outside of Walmart for the Salvation Army on Black Friday and Saturday. Would love to see the total reach $1500.00.  Send Dave Doebler your donations to be added to the Red Kettle.
Happy Moments:
Announcement from Suliman - update on Global Grant — for a ultrasound machine to assist in cancer diagnosis - hoping to eliminate 18 to 20% requests for biopsies. They were able to purchase the unit and are already reaping the benefits. Thank you Newark for your generous contributions!
Birthdays:  Steve Mooney, 12/1; Sue Colacino Adam O, 12/4; Pat Albrecht, 12/16; Sue Colacino, 12/18
 
Club Anniversaries: Jim Praino, 54 years; Marty Wemett, 34 years; Marc Kreuser, 27 years; Norm VanDemortel, 27 years; Dave Doebler, 25 years; Jim Praino, 54 years; Marty Wemett, 34 years; Marc Kreuser, ; Guy Braxton, 2 years; Dave Christler, 16 years; Jean Bendix, 8 years; Guy Braxton, 2 years; and Christi Rollo, 1 year
 
Paul Harris Fellowship Recognitions:  PHF were given in recognition of donations of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations!
  • Mike Muscolino - received a Paul Harris +2
  • Russ Harris - received a Paul Harris +6
Thank you both for your generous donations to support the Rotary Foundation - making a difference around the world!
 
Queen of Hearts: Pat Albrecht did not pick the Queen - the pot continues to grow.
2024 Annual Meeting – the slate of officers and directors were elected by paper ballot.
 
Newly Elected Slate of Officers for 2025/2026 Rotary Year:
 
President: Charles Waterman
President Elect: David Christler
President Nominee: Steve Hallagan
Treasurer: Kevin Mooney
Secretary: Lucina Hallagan
Directors: Michele McManus, Sharon SanAngelo, and Lynne Mooney
 
Committee reports were given during the meeting and made available online.
 
Thanksgiving Weekend Activities
 
Newark Rotary help to ring the bell for Salvation Army on November 29 and 30 at the Newark Walmart.
 
 
 
Also on November 29th was the annual Jack Blodgett Blood Drive. Jack's son, Stu and grandson, Stu, made sure they donated.
 
Welcome to Newark Rotary!
Newark Rotary Club
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.
Upcoming Rotary Meetings & Socials
Dec. 12, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Party at the Bowling Alley
Dec. 19, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Open Meeting
Dec. 26, 2024
Enjoy your holidays, no meeting!
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Upcoming Events
DEI Committee Meeting
Erie Shore Cafe
Dec. 10, 2024 2:30 p.m.
 
Newark Rotary Christmas Party
Rose Bowl Lanes
Dec. 12, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
Public Image Committee
American Legion
Dec. 12, 2024 1:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Wayne ARC Conference Room
Dec. 16, 2024 11:30 a.m.
 
Camp Onseyawa Board Meeting
Clifton Park
Dec. 18, 2024 6:30 p.m.
 
Christmas Grocery Bag Return
Dec. 19, 2024
 
Rotary Club Foundation Meeting
American Legion
Dec. 19, 2024 1:00 p.m.
 
Community Service Committee Meeting
Marshall Exteriors
Jan. 07, 2025 12:00 p.m.
 
Public Image Committee
American Legion
Jan. 09, 2025 1:00 p.m.
 
Membership Meeting
ESL Conference Room at ARC
Jan. 13, 2025 11:30 a.m.
 
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Meeting Responsibilities
Greeter
 
Dec 12, 2024 - No Lunch Meeting
 
Dec 19, 2024
Salisbury, Paul
 
Dec 26, 2024 - No Meeting
 
Cashier
 
Dec 12, 2024 - No Lunch Meeting
 
Dec 19, 2024
SanAngelo, Sharon
 
Dec 26, 2024 - No Meeting
 
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag
 
Dec 19, 2024
Ruffalo, Mitch
 
Jan 2, 2025
Mooney, Kevin
 
Jan 9, 2025
Albrecht, Pat
 
Jan 16, 2025
Kreuser, Marc
 
Jan 23, 2025
McCrossen, Josh
 
Jan 30, 2025
McManus, Michele
 
Zoom Master
 
Dec 12, 2024 - No Lunch Meeting
 
Dec 19, 2024
Doebler, Dave
 
Dec 26, 2024 - No Meeting
 
Jan. 2, 2025
Forgue, Doug
 
Jan. 9, 2025
Doebler, Dave
 
Jan. 16, 2025
Forgue, Doug
 
Jan 23, 2025
Kreuser, Marc
 
Jam 30, 2025
Doebler, Dave
 
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