Today’s Chairman: President John Healy led the 4 Way Test

Invocation: Thank you Becky Robbins for helping use the remember that all religions are welcome in the Rotary family. A moment of reflection and thanks for “no one beneath us, the bonds of Rotary between us, our goals before us and dreams of a polio free world, we are thankful.”

Visiting Rotarians and Guests: President Elect Ruth Lundin welcomed Scott Johnson and Greg Leonard, our fellow AM Rotarians. The AM Rotary club is hosting a fundraiser at the Bemus Point Ellicottville Brewing Company on Sunday, October 16th at 4:00pm. The Bill Briggs and Jim Grace Memorial football party will have lots of food and $1000.00 in prizes.

Announcements:  

Rudi Andalora is reporting for Rotarily Yours.

October 15th is a highway cleanup, meeting at the Park N Ride at 8:30am.

October 10th is October Fest, Kids can attend for $5, Adults $25 for 2 beverages and dinner. There is still time to enroll online.

Tuesday October 4th, DEI committee hybrid meeting 12:00pm at CRCF.

YOUTH EXCHANGE: Youth exchange committee sent out a doodle pole to gain interest in the committee. There will be a meeting the week of October 4th to discuss interviewing and plans for next year.

50/50 Winner:  $32 won by Paulette Klein

Sergeant At Arms: Doug Conroe  

Doug highlighted the recent edition of the Rotary magazine. Since it is college football season, several mentions of school football teams generated donations.

Happy Bucks:    

Congratulations to the Literacy committee, recognizing Diana Meckley for participating in the Rotary District 7090 webtalk on literacy and education.

Rotarians Ruth Lundin and Max Eimiller have volunteered to be co-community advisors for the newly formed Jamestown Community College, International Club. The newly revamped club has about 28 student members and meets once a week to discuss important topics and plan other activities, especially in the local area. It will be a great support for students to have our Rotarian advisors. Students are looking forward to working with Ruth and Max.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet fundraiser, Friday October 14th at 7:00pm, Ahrens Mansion on 15 East Fifth Street. “A Soirée for the Ballet” with wine, hor d’oevres and auction. Student dancers will be performing the the main lobby.

Ruth Lundin and Paul Hedberg are being honored Friday September 30th, by the Community Foundation for John D. Hamilton award. This will be held at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel.