President Ruth Lundin welcomed all and led the Club in the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem and repeating the Four Way Test.
Invocation: Becky Robbins gave an all encompassing prayer for everyone touched by 9/11/01.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Kirk Young welcomed Linda Johnson guest of Kristin Melville, Jen Swan-Leuze, ED of Striders and guest of Max Eimiller, Ken Omeruo guest of Becky Robbins, and Rotarians Dan & Phyllis Dunn, from two Westchester, PA. clubs.
New Member Induction and Transfer:
Jennifer Harper, proposed by Ruth Lundin, sponsored by Irene Dobies was drawn to Rotary after learning about service and becoming bored – her husband told her about Rotary, and she wanted to participate.
Randy Kerman from Canada is in retail and financial advising and is now the owner of The Oaks on Third St. His wife is also interested in joining. Randy was a member of a club in Canada (Grammarly) for the past 35 years.
Welcome Jennifer and Randy!
Announcements:
A moment of silence for Lee Magnuson who passed away this week after a very quick illness. Thanks to all who helped him to his heavenly reward, especially Nancy and Walt Pickut.
Hoping for the Official launch of the Books and Bibs project on Wednesday at the WCA Hospital.
Melissa Meyers will be participating in Pleine Aire artist demonstrations at RTPI this week.
The Rotary Board mtg will be this Friday at 8 AM at JCC. Need to nominate a replacement for Mags Magnuson.
Magnificent Membership Zoom – Sept. 25 – a very special program on how to attract and keep new members as demonstrated by other clubs in the District.
September Birthdays:
Foundation member George Harper introduced our September Birthday celebrants:
- Kathy Burch - Sept 4
- Stacey Hannon - Sept 7
- Randy Sweeney - Sept 10
- Lori Brockelbank - Sept 10
- Sean Jones - Sept 13
- John Healy - Sept 14
- Michelle Jones - Sept 18
- Bill Larson - Sept 24
- Sue Jones - Sept 29
- George Harper - Sept 29
- Lisa Yaggie - Sept 29
50/50 Winner: $41 to our Exchange student Joaquin!
Sergeant At Arms: Doug Conroe presided. Becky (BPU Battle of the Businesses golf prowess); Chris Anderson for his CEO Denise Jones; Channel 2 Diethrick Park plug by Kirk Young; Tim Edborg, WCA Foundation Board member; Dan Heitzenrater cut a ribbon on a new dance studio. Max Eimiller won a first flight tournament at MBCC; Greg Jones paid for two wins of Syracuse Football. Others paid for Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, Meulenberg, Grove City.
Happy Bucks: UNITED WAY kickoff. Rex & Micky McCray are the campaign chairs. Hamburgs and hotdogs in the driveway at Allied Alarm.
Mozart Club benefit piano concert for the Marvin House on Oct. 13.
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