In our final meeting of the year, we welcome Laci Graham as our newest member.
The meeting was begun by Josh McCrossen who read a Christmas poem that he wrote.
Guests:
Laci Graham guest of Susie McUmber
Tracy Zornow guest of John Zornow
Margaret Johnson guest of Dave Johnson
Charlotte Johnson guest of Dave Johnson
Michelle Malach guest of Holly Kreuser
Joe Malach guest of Holly Kreuser
Andrea Malach guest of Holly Kreuser
Malwina Plichta guest of the club
Announcements
- President Mitch requested support for the upcoming chicken and biscuits dinners.
- Jim Weiler promoted the Newark Arcadia Historical Society calendar for 2023. They are being sold at the museum, Grind-on Coffee and the library.
- Pat Albrecht announced it was 82 days till spring.
Club Anniversaries
Marty Wemett - 32 years
Jim Praino - 52 years
Marc Kreuser - 25 years
Dave Doebler - 23 years
Dave Christler - 14 years
Norma Madayag-Reilly - 25 years
Norm VanDemortel - 25 years
Jean Bendix - 6 years
Kurt Werts - 21 years
Induction of Laci Graham
Laci was sponsored by Susie McUmber. Welcome to Newark Rotary!!
Queen of Hearts – Josh McCrossen did not win.
Paul Harris Fellow –
Scott Healy recognized Jim Praino with PHF+3.
Jim described how he became a Rotarian because of Joe Colacino. When Jim was younger and just married, he had a lot of bills, some owed to Joe who was his electrician. Jim entered the club because Joe let him pay his bills late so he could join Rotary. He learned generosity early.
Fun Stuff - Holly led the club in some year-end games. We asked thought provoking questions and answered some trivia.
Mitch then toasted the club.
Two bottles of Champagne were auctioned off by Adam.
