Today's Chairman: President John Healy, with Pledge of Allegiance; National Anthem; Rotary Four Way Test
Invocation: President John Healy
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Jennifer Harper (George’s wife), who is contemplating membership; Mike Mayott, past District Governor of 5390 and resident of Montana; and Robert (Rob) Sciarrino, Jr. as Vice President of Network, DFT Communications
Announcements:
Thank you to all the members and spouses who participated in Hands on Jamestown and helped to clean up the bike path on the Riverwalk.5/20 – Hands on Jamestown –cleanup the River Bike Path Cleanup.
Chris Maggio, Finance Director and Host Family Ambassador Coordinator of the Babe Ruth World Series coming to Jamestown August 10-19 issued a plea for host families to host international players from Aruba and China who must be housed two in a home. Hosts are responsible for housing, laundry, transportation to and from practices and games and feeding the young players. Usually, assistance is given to host families with meals. Please contact Chris at cmaggio314@gmail.com or 716-485-1767 with any questions.
President John reminded us there is no meeting next Monday, May 29 as Memorial Day will be observed. There will be no meeting June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The President’s Recognition Dinner will be held June 26. More information will follow.
Vince Horrigan announced on behalf of himself, Tim Edborg and Mike Roberts, that the Rotary Auction will ‘rise again from the dead’ on May 18, 2024. It will be a fancy affair starting with a sit-down dinner at Moon Brook Country Club followed by all the fun. Keep your eyes open, starting now, for very nice items and gift certificates for the silent and the live auctions. Please do not submit used items.
Our Board met last week and decided that we will continue to offer meetings with ZOOM but a $5.00 charge will be expected from those participating over the internet.
Don’t forget July 17 is our Golf Tournament at MBCC. We want everyone involved as players, sponsors, prize donors and volunteers.
Ruth reported on the recent county-wide DEIS meeting resulting in the future focus for our County on Education, jobs and social interaction.
50/50: Marion Beckerink won $41!
Sergeant-at-Arms: Our Sergeant at Arms did a great job fining after collecting donations from Sally and Jim Guminia and teasing many others gently about Decoration Day/Memorial Day and the origin of the poppy as the official holiday flower.
Happy/Appreciation Bucks:
Happy Bucks were paid by John H. and Vince for school board election results. John also paid as the Route 60 sign is supposed to be set this coming week.
Pat Kinney paid for a wonderful reading experience at Mrs. Mason’s class at Bush School where the children all knew about Rotary. WHY? Mrs. Mason is the granddaughter of Sam Paladino!
Stacey Hannon paid for the privilege of working for DFT for 6 years! A great workplace.
Paulette paid for returning for the summer and she promptly fell in Cleveland and fractured her arm.
Vince paid for the 212th season of the running of the Bemus-Point Stowe Ferry.
Marion paid for a wonderful trip to Tanzania and the Congo and for the recent passing of her father.
Melissa Meyers paid for the County Art Trail which will begin this coming weekend and continue until fall with many talented places to visit these artisans.
Russ Diethrick paid for the privilege of knowing and working with all the members of the club and to be able to watch these young people play baseball and to host them in our homes and help them along their paths to success.
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