Meeting Opening: President Ruth Lundin opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance, the Star-Spangled Banner, and the recitation of the Four Way Test.
Invocation: A very thoughtful prayer was given by Mike Roberts.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests were welcomed by Marion Beckerink. Lisa Schmidtfrerick (Rotarian); Zenna, an accountant from Buffalo; Zack Agate, a potential new member brought by Randy Sweeney; and Libby Martin, guest of John Healy.
Announcements:
Thanks to Emily Cama for the GREAT social at STB where 50 to 60 Rotarians & Guests attended!
Thank you to the Communications Committee!
The Singapore Bikes to School project is all sold out and the bikes will be distributed on Jan. 17. David Troxell will be there!
President Ruth asked for a volunteer to chair the luncheon committee to recommend new ideas for lunch as our contract with the Hotel is over 12/31/23.
Vince Horrigan, Auction Chairman, explained the Auction Solicitation letter sent out to every member.
Nominating Committee meets TODAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE MEETING. Let John Healy know if you are willing to serve in some capacity.
Tuesday, November 7th the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meets at the CRCF & by ZOOM at noon. Contact Marion Beckerink for more information.
November is Foundation Month. Find out about this vital arm of Rotary and all that it does both locally and internationally by attending the Foundation Celebration at Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane, NOTL, ON LOS1JO Canada on November 12 from noon until 4pm. For more information, go to the website https//rotary7090.org/event/foundation-celebration-and-district-grant-seminar/. Contact Joni Blackman, our Foundation Chairman for more information.
11/15 JCC Go GLOBAL Fair -Rotary table needs volunteers. 11 am to 1:30 PM. Check with Marion Beckerink.
11/16 Literacy Committee, Noon on ZOOM
11/17 Board Mtg. 8 AM Location TBD & ZOOM
11-18 through 11/19 Youth Exchange Weekend. 10 international students. Check with Cheri Krull.
COMING ATTRACTIONS!
December 4 - A’Cappella Choir at First Lutheran Church 11 AM
December 9 – Mini Golf Bar Crawl from 12:30 to 5:00 pm. Registration at the Arena from 12:30 to 1:30. Golf holes located at the Arena, The Pub, Shawbucks, Brazil and the Beer Snob. 4 Person teams - $80 per team.
December 9 – Holiday Party, Northwest Arena – more info to follow.
December 11 – NO NOON MEETING
December 18 – ANNUAL MEETING – 12:15 50 % of the members MUST be present to elect next year’s officers. WE NEED YOU!
December 25 and January 1 – No NOON meetings.
50/50 Drawing Walt Pickut – won by Marion Beckerink.
BIRTHDAY TABLE – Sue Jones
Deb Kathman, Nov. 3; Melissa Meyers, Nov. 22; Michael Roberts, Nov. 23.
Sergeant at Arms/Happy Bucks – Doug Conroe
Amy Rohler paid for her photo in the paper receiving a $19,000 check for United Way from Wegman’s earned at their golf tournament. She reminded everyone about the United Way’s Curling Mix & Match planned for Nov. 17 at the Arena.
Doug listed all the winning football teams and their supporters paid dearly.
Happy Bucks were paid By Kathy Burch for her brother’s soccer coaching efforts at Alfred – they are now playing in the NCAA championship.
Kirk Young congratulated our exchange student Joachin for his stellar performance in SWCS soccer’s winning game.
Sally Martinez paid $5 for missing several meetings due to knee surgery.
Russ Diethrick paid $20 for being presented with the Governor’s Exemplary Volunteer Service Award at the age of 89 no less!
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