May 23, 2022 - Rotary Meeting

Today’s Chair: Kevin Sixbey, President

Invocation: Paulette Kline, Words of Wisdom from the Dali Lama, Every day, think as you wake, “I am fortunate to be alive!”

Visiting Rotarians and Guests: John Felton and Rudi Andalora

Announcements:

Thanks to Highway Cleanup crew part 2! Thanks to Michelle Jones and Social Committee for successful social event last week at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel.

Michelle Jones: Annual Dinner scheduled for Monday, June 27th at MBCC. Details to follow.

Volunteers needed for Christmas in July, Rotarian Max Eimiller has volunteered to lead effort for parade along Riverwalk. Contact Max if you can help.

Vision Committee will be meeting soon.

Diana Meckley: Literacy Committee attended Battle of Books at Chautauqua, very successful event! Please signup if you can participate at Bush School from June 1 to June 13 to read with students.

Sergeant at Arms: Doug Conroe

Chris Anderson, Denise Jones and Diana Meckley paid for Resource Center Edgewater Art House.

Marion Beckerink, Joni Blackman and Dave Painter all paid for UW Allocation of over $1 million.

Becky Robbins paid for the kickoff of Cents for St. Susan’s campaign and thanked the following businesses: Shults, National Fuel, Robbins Law, Slone Melhuish, Weinberg Financial.

Lee Magneson paid for a very successful book launch and signing and SALE. Over 100 attended, and many purchased the book!

Lisa Goodell, Marissa Troxell, Matt & Michelle Jones and Ruth Lundin all paid for their photos in Gazette. 

Happy Bucks:

Stacey Hannon offered a happy buck for her Editor Walt Pickut’s contribution to Lee & Kay’s book.

Russ Diethrick paid for the many gifts he has received over the years, and for the Tarp Skunks opener on June 2 at 6pm.

Mark Olson paid to celebrate the birth of his new granddaughter, Lilly!

Sharon Hamilton recognized her granddaughter, Annika Spitzer, valedictorian of JHS Class of 2022!

Randy Sweeney paid for the poetry book launch.

Chris Anderson paid for Walt and Kay’s book, First Counter Spy, and for his daughter, Emma’s decision to attend SUNY Geneseo in the fall.

Melissa Meyers paid to recognize the North Shore Arts Alliance which will occur this weekend, 14 stops with 24 artists. Saturday and Sunday 10-5pm. Come and support our local arts community.

Dave Painter honored the passing of Paul Wahlstrom and celebrated his recent marriage in Las Vegas - as well as the 19 people who celebrated with him.

Walt Pickut provided a happy buck for Stacey for giving him the opportunity to write the book!

Finally, Kevin Sixbey gave a happy buck for the Learn to Row class scheduled June 11th from 8am to 1pm at CLRA on Jones Gifford Rd. Come on down and learn to row.