President-Elect: President-Elect Ruth Lundin led the Pledge of Allegiance, The National Anthem and The Rotary 4 Way Test.

Invocation: Joni Blackman with a positive and uplifting message.

Rotarians and Guests: George Harper, guest of Chris Anderson

Announcements:

Joanna Dahlbeck is working with St. Susan’s kitchen on a fund raiser on February 25 from 6 to 8 pm. They are looking for people to cook and people to attend the event, which will include soup for a donation at the door.

The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet Tuesday, February 7 at noon via zoom and at CRCF. Come by for a special Valentine treat.

The Fundraising Committee will meet Friday, February 10 at 1 pm via zoom. Please attend. Contact Kevin Sixbey if you want more information and to get the materials which have been handed out in advance. Zoom at Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86704160070?pwd=dXZucUp2Z3JvYnRoNmQxMEErSTBPUT09

Michelle Jones is planning our next fun social event. Based on input she received last week at the noon meeting, it will be on a weekend night, somewhere around March 20, since we don’t have a regular meeting that day. More information to come!

Cheri Krull made an announcement about Youth Exchange.  Joah spent this past weekend in Algonquin Park.  He will share more about his experience at a future meeting.  

Join Team Rotary and make a difference for women and children facing homelessness in Jamestown.

The YWCA has partnered with The Coldest Night of the Year project to raise money for the YWCA’s Transitions Supportive Housing Program. Find out more about this program at https://www.ywcajamestown.com/transitions

Please consider donating to Team Rotary, which also includes people from the AM and Falconer clubs.

Click on this link: and you can see all the members of our Team and sign up to donate money. The funds will actually go to CNOY (Coldest Night of the Year), so please use the link if at all possible. If you prefer to pay by check, please make sure the check is written out to CNOY, NOT to the YW, Rotary or any individual who is walking. You can bring it to the Rotary meeting next Monday, or let me know, and we will arrange to get it.

Chautauqua Book Read - 

Our Rotary Club has agreed to be a Partner in spreading the word about the Chautauqua County IDEA Coalition’s Chautauqua Book Read. Diana, Marion and Ruth have been talking about doing a Rotary discussion group around the book. We hope you will join us!

This year, the Coalition has selected  “Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation” by Linda Villarosa .

Lenses of Humanity - 

The I.D.E.A. Coalition and the Capacity Lab invite you to “Lenses of Humanity Workshop” with Dr. Kyle Reyes. Rotarian Amy Rohler says Dr. Reyes provides the best presentation on Inclusiveness, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility that she has heard. This is a free 2 hour workshop: 5:30 to 7:30 February 16 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. Networking & Appetizers at 5 pm. “Dr. Reyes will introduce four lenses that can help us dignify the human experience.” Register by February 8 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lenses-of-humanity-workshop-with-dr-kyle-reyes-registration-507764907507?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR3Y20ZK9ZjPXj-wB9rDO6RQcnk0nQuWovDL2h3RjhwDRN2u6_k0UC97Kiw
 

50/50 Drawing: John Felton won $26!

Sergeant at Arms: Kevin Sixbey pretty much fined everyone. There was no way to avoid paying funds!

Happy Bucks: Some happy bucks were shared.  We did not record the meeting, so the editors recollection is failing him!