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During the August 9, 2019 meeting, President Mark Rojek welcomed 50 members and 22 guests to the meeting. He asked everyone to keep Rotarian Amy Mustafaga and her family in their thoughts and prayers, following the passing of her father, former long-time Canton Rotarian Roy Scheutzow.Rotarian Dave Schrade gave the Invocation.
Greeters for the meeting were: Barry Adelman, Sam Shaheen and Dave Schrade.
Attendance table volunteer was PP John Werren.
Song leader for the meeting was PP Rick Taylor (hastily 'volunteered' by President Mark) and piano player was Bill Sparks.
Congratulations to Rotarian Jim Molnar for having the winning 50/50 ticket worth $62.00.
Secretary Julia Dick welcomed the following guests to the meeting: District Governor Dan Morgan (speaker); Arlene and Bill Hazlett (parents/guests of PP Michelle Mullaly); Gail Martino (guest of PP Michelle Mullaly).
The "Happy News" was provided by the following:
- PP Rick Taylor - happy the Cleveland sports teams are doing so well;
- Bob Matthews - the WHBC Aultcare "Wish-a-Thon" was wrapping up, but there was still time to donate;
- - also, a 'flying history lesson' was taking place at the MAPS Museum over the weekend, with the Collins Foundation bringing several WWII era planes. It's a great event to which to take your family;
- PDG Sieglinde Warren - Save the Date! Lake Township Rotary Club is rechartering their Club on October 19th at the Military Family Center in Louisville from 4 pm - 6 pm;
Past President Rick Taylor gave an informative update on the Oktoberfest. He stated sign-up sheets were available in the lobby for volunteers to work the event, on which you could provide your name and t-shirt size.
PDG Scott Schulick took to the podium to provide an announcement from District 6650. Before the announcement was made, PDG Scott introduced the following Past District Governors who were in attendance as well their guests: PDG Jack E. Polen with his guest, Louise A. Criss; District Governor Elect Linda Henderson with her husband Fred Henderson; PDG Sieglinde Warren; PDG Larry Warren; PDG Jim Tallman with his wife Dawn Tallman; PDG Dennis Huffman; PDG Linda Fergason with her husband Bruce Ferguson; PDG Jerry Haber; PDG Joe Belinsky; PDG Phil Mariola; PDG Meena Patel with her husband Indu Patel; PDG Geoff Goll; and District Governor Nominee Steve Wilder.
PDG Scott's announcement was very BIG NEWS for the Rotary Club of Canton. He announced that the new District Governor Nominee Designate for the Rotary year 2022 would be our very own Past President Michelle Mullaly! Congratulations Michelle on your nomination as District Governor Nominee Designate! (Please see the article above for more details on PP Michelle's selection).
President Mark then introduced the speaker for the meeting, District Governor 6650 Dan Morgan, who gave a very good presentation on his goals and aspirations for this year. DG Dan's passion for Rotary is very evident.
President Mark concluded the meeting by thanking and presenting District Governor Dan with a gift of a FitBit from the Club. As with each speaker, a library book was signed by the District Governor and will be donated to the Stark County Library in honor of DG Dan's visit to the Club.
President Mark concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
- Asked everyone to sign the sympathy card for Rotarian Amy Mustafaga on their way out.
- Next week's speaker will be Adam Zorn, a University of Mount Union Arborist.
- Encouraged all to consider being a sponsor and/or volunteer for our upcoming Oktoberfest on September 19, 2019.
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Oktoberfest committee meeting on Wednesday, August 7, 2019: Raquel Raderchak,, Bob Matthews, President Mark Rojek, Dennis Dent, Alex Dowell and PP Paul White.
The following turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Mark Clendenin (Massillon).