WEEKLY MEETING NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

During the July 26, 2019 meeting, President Mark Rojek welcomed the 50 members and 15 guests in attendance.

 

Rotarian Jim Molnar gave the Invocation.

 

Congratulations to Past President Rick Huetter for having the winning 50/50 ticket worth $42.00!

 

Assistant Secretary Paula Mastroianni introduced the guests.

 

The "Happy News" was provided by the following: 

 

 

Past President Rick Taylor asked for members' support of the upcoming Rotary Oktoberfest being held on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Tickets are available as well as sponsorship opportunities. Many volunteers are also going to be needed the day of the event. Please consider supporting the Rotary Club of Canton's largest fundraiser of the year!

 

 

PP Rick then reminded everyone of the upcoming Plain Township Golf outing taking place on Friday, August 16th. Please see him if you are interested in golfing. Cost is $80 for golf, lunch, and fun. Deadline for registration and payment is August 7th. *Flyers were available on each table with additional information pertaining to the event.

 

 

Vice President Mark Clendenin concluded the Unevent Raffle drawing with the last two prizes and the $500 cash Grand Prize. The first drawing was Art Lover's Basket, with custom metal artwork from Canton Rotarian Ron Haines' Magical Metals, a $20 gift certificate to That Little Italian Kitchen, and 2 tickets to any upcoming Canton Symphony concert from PP Michelle Mullaly. The winner was Tom Soehlen (ticket sold by Tom Clevenger). The second raffle prize was a Wine Lover's gift basket donated by Giant Eagle Market District in Green. The basket had 5 bottles of wine, 4 tickets to a wine tasting event at Giant Eagle Market District in Green, $50 wine gift certificate, an assortment of chocolate and 2 wine glasses. The winner of this prize was Sara Johnson (ticket sold by Bill Maddox).  After placing the winners' tickets back into the tumbler (ALL tickets are eligible for the Grand Prize), the winner of the $500 cash prize was Canton Rotarian Jeff Scott! Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who purchased and sold tickets, donated prizes, and otherwise supported this fundraising event!

 

President Mark introduced two Rotarians from Plain Township, Joy Dougan and Joan Ortman, who presented information on the "Purple Bag Project". This project helps support local domestic violence shelters in caring for survivors. Joy and Joan are asking other local Rotary Clubs to get behind this project, in order to increase the impact. Please see the article above for more information on the Purple Bag Project and how it works. 

 

President Mark then introduced the speakers for the meeting, General Chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, Doug Froelich, along with General Vice Chair, Todd Stover. The speakers gave a presentation about the upcoming events for this year's Festival, as well as a history of how the Hall of Fame and the Enshrinement Festival developed over the years. At the conclusion of the meeting the Festival Queen and her Royal Ambassadors were introduced.

 

In closing, these announcements were given:

 

The following turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Mark Clendenin (Jackson, Sugarcreek); Bob Matthews (Venice Nokomis, FL); Bob Pattison (North Canton).