We were very happy to induct our newest corporate member: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Words of Inspiration
Ann Rogers reminded us that geese stay in formation, which allows them to increase their flying range by 71%. Geese help each other out by honking to those up front to give them encouragement. When a goose falls out of formation, two other geese stay with it until it dies or can fly again. We need all of us to encourage one another. Leaders get tired. Help each other out.
Visiting Rotarian
Ellen Wayne of Lyons Rotary Club
Visitors
Maura Snyder, Christi Rollo, Luis Rivera, Eric Johnson, Paul Walters and Megan Plantz
Wellness
No report
Announcements
Bowl-a-thon will be held on March 19th. Registration form can be found here.
Interact is collecting bottles and cans during the month of March to raise money for Tabi water project.
- Golf Tournament: June 11, 2022 at Silver Creek Golf Course
- Camp: August 13-17, 2022
- Annual Dinner: October 14, 2022 at Club 86
- Support the Camp by donating to United Way #2219
Birthdays
Marty Wemett (March 1)
Ted O’Toole (March 2)
Hannelora Reinhardt (March 6)
Wedding Anniversaries
Ted and Sharon O’Toole (60 Years)
Rotary Anniversaries
Bob Bendix (38 Years)
Hannelora Reinhardt (34 Years)
Helmuth Reinhardt (53 Years)
Holly Kreuser (11 Years)
Rich VanLaeken (7 Years)
Bob Havrilla (16 Years)
Dana Marsh (15 Years)
Chrissie Kent (22 Years)
Michele McManus (9 Years)
Dave Saracino (9 Years)
Lisa Schram (4 Years)
Karen Dean (11 Years)
Happy Moments
- Art Williams paid a fine for announcing that after “40 years of lawyering” he would like to run for Wayne County judge. But first he needs 1200 signatures to get on the Republican ballot.
- Holly announced that Ryan will do the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge this weekend (March 4-6). This year he is asking for food donations for the Newark Food Closet.
- Jeff Patchen – His youngest child came in 2nd in National Cup Stacking competition and his oldest son announced his marriage to his girlfriend. Busy week!
- Adam O- His wife and son are doing well in Disneyland and he sees his daughter from his Ring doorbell app.
- Clay Depew told us the reason the V formation of geese is smaller on one side versus the other is that there are less geese on that side. Mind blowing!
Queen of Hearts
Clay got the lucky number but chose the wrong card. Better luck next week!
New Member Induction
We were honored to induct the Newark Wayne Community Hospital as a Corporate Member. Maura Snyder will represent will be the primary representative and Christi Rollo will be the alternate member. Welcome to Newark Rotary!
Paul Harris Fellow presentationsDave Hannan presented two PHF recognitions. Dave Doebler received the PHF+2 and Linda Werts received the PHF+6. They reminded us that the PHF may also be received due to recognition for service work on behalf of Rotary and the community.
Peter Dohr presented Ellen Wayne of the Department of Social Services (DSS) for Wayne County. She is creating a new mentoring program for youth. Paul Walters and Megan Plantz were introduced as new mentors. They are still identifying mentors and mentees. The goal is to develop new leaders in the community. They have done site visits and met leaders within the county. They believe that to develop leaders, the contacts need to be created. Ellen invited the community to participate. It is a new program in its first year.
Newark Rotary Salutes Essential Workers The remainder of the meeting was spent working on this program. On March 31st the project begins. Each subcommittee for each building will create its own plan. Linda and Norma encouraged all Rotarians to volunteer to participate with a building.Leaders:
High School - Jean and Bob Bendix
Middle School - Steve Hasseler
Kelley School - Lucina Hallagan
Lincoln School - No leader yet
Perkins School - JJ Cotter
Bus Garage - Jorge Bueso
District Office - No leader yet
There will be no Rotary meeting on March 31st. The Newark Rotary Salutes Essential Workers will take place that day.
Next meeting:
Greeter: Jeff Patchen
Cashier: Ted O’Toole
Words of Inspiration: Frank All