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.