TODAY’S CHAIRPERSON:
President, Michelle Jones, welcomed the membership and led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. The singing of the National Anthem was led by Caitlin O’Reilly, President-Elect.
INVOCATION GIVEN BY: Past President, Marion Beckerink.
GUESTS & VISITORS: President-Elect Caitlyn O’Reily introduced the guests today, our exchange students, Jan Steinmann, exchange student, as well as Scott Johnson, a member of the AM Rotary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Michelle Jones announced there is still a need for Chairperson for the Club Service committee. There is a sign-up sheet for those willing to help with 50-50, greeting and opening and closing. You may also contact Michelle.
President Michelle also announced that October is stop polio month.
President Michelle gave details about the AM Club Bills fundraiser to be held the last Sunday of October at EBC in Bemus Point. Scott Johnson (today’s guest) has tickets for this event. She encouraged people to attend this fun event and support Rotary. She also reminded us that there I no meeting next week as it is a holiday. October 25th is highway clean-up, rain or shine.
BIRTHDAYS:
Joni Blackman, Foundation Chairperson, referred to the October Rotary magazine, especially noting the article about Bill Gates who has announced a Gates Foundation commitment of up to $450 million over the next three years to support polio eradication. October Birthdays are Russ Dietrick (10/9), Wayne Rishell (10/11), Phil Cala (10/29), Diana Meckley (10/30). All birthday donations are sent directly to the Rotary Foundation. Wayne Rishell was the lucky winner of the free lunch.
50-50 DRAWING:
Matt Clark, the 50-50 person of the day, presented $29 to Max Eimiller, the lucky winner.
FINES:
Today's Sergeant at Arms, David Troxell, began by telling the group what a great club this is. We are an eclectic group that gathers together to do service. Service together is bigger than the whole, getting things done! Then the fines began. He posed several questions about Rotary, ie how many Roary Clubs are there in the world?, answer 44,378; average number of members at a meeting? answer 37; when was Polio Plus formed? Answer, 1985.…and the questions went on, adding much to the coffee can funds for the day.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Misty Allen, new member, also has an October birthday. She also reminded us of the fundraiser, Pintwood Derby, Saturday, November 1st at Wicked Warren’s.
Marion Beckerink is happy to be traveling to Toronto to see her son perform with his band. She also announced the documentary American Creed which will be shown at the Jackson Center October 13th at 7PM and encouraged those who are able, to attend.
Joni Blackman shared that the Cemetery tours are underway. There are some wagon seats remaining and lots of room for additional walkers. She also announced fall wreath making at the Busti Historical Society; cost is $25, just let her know if you’re interested.
Max Eimiller donated $50 as his brother’s wife had her first baby, making Max an uncle.
President Michelle gave thanks for the beautiful fall weather we’ve been having.
