Today’s Chairperson: President-Elect Ruth Lundin with Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test.
Invocation: Vicki McGraw - Blessed with Sunshine
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Jessica Loughner, guest of Mike Roberts
Announcements:
Rotarily Yours Recorder - Chris Anderson
A huge thank you to all who completed the survey. Over half the club responded! We will review the results at our April 4th meeting. There are still paper surveys available if you would like to fill out. Please send to Ruth or Marion.
Progress of Welcome to Jamestown Sign - things are moving forward. Cabinet is complete and the components will be assembled on site. Cross your fingers this happens soon!
District 7090 Conference Weekend - April 15th and 16th. John Healy sent information to club via email. We would love to have our Rotarians attend this weekend at Niagara Community College. Please see John or Ruth or send them an email to sign up! Joah will be attending the conference weekend as well. He will be part of the parade on Saturday morning.
Farch 2023 - Kathy reminded everyone it is this Friday at Northwest Arena. 7 chilis to date as well as cornbread! $15 per person. A wonderful time!
Membership Orientation - 4 prospective members. George Harper, Sean Jones, Emily Cama and Rita Freeborough (former member). Members have 10 days to provide any comments or concerns about the proposed members Emily and Rita. George and Sean will be inducted to the club on Monday, March 27.
Ruth received a letter from YWCA Jamestown thanking Rotary for participating and raising over $14,000 for the case. Thank you!
Youth Exchange - posting on facebook about RYLA Jr. A leadership event for 15-18 year olds. Please share with your network! Event is in Ontario so kids need a passport or enhanced driver's license. Joah will be moving to his third host family, The Kidders, on Easter Sunday. Joah will also be presenting to the club on May 15. We also still need a host for the exchange student we are receiving in August 2023. Please let Cheri know of your interest.
50/50 Raffle - Mike Roberts - $35 - Winner was Vicky McGraw!
Sergeant at Arms - Doug Conroe - no money in the pot ahead of time; auction for a lost phone - lost by Jessica Loughner, our guest. LOL; Lisa Goodell is new treasurer for Creche; A lot of Rotarians in the Gazette!;Randolph Basketball Team champions; NCAA winners; fined ppl who were truly Irish and attended todays meeting.
Happy Bucks - Mike Roberts - received a phone case for Michigan but should have been OSU!; Takes a village to get Ruth on the computer and screen - Chris, George and Marion!; Diana Meckley - a great breakfast with Joah and friends at Red's Best Pancake House - Joah ate 7 pancakes!; Dan Heitzenrater - Chamber event at Green Door Tavern. Next event on 4/13 is at Pearl City Hops! Marion Beckerink - Rotarians at St Luke's event and for speakers today!