(L-R) Visiting Rotarian, Sabine Tonnes from Germany, District Governor Diane Rotondelli, & Past President Mika Hon exchanging club banners
August 18, 2017
Meeting started at 12:25
Past Pres. Mika Hon facilitated the meeting
Al Peskoe led the Pledge of Allegiance
Paul Peacock gave the Invocation
Gordon Heggie welcomed the guests
The Guest Speaker was District Governor Diane Rotondelli
Guests: AG, Tom Price, Jen Lombardo, Visiting Rotarian from Germany, Sabine Tonnes, DGE, Bill Donnelly
Announcements:
The Clambake made over $3,000 this year. Next year it will be a Fundraiser instead of a FUNraiser.
*October 18th Art Show at Branches, looking for artists, $35 per booth includes food & booth, club to get 10% of sales.*
Congratulations and more so, thank you to Dr. David Pfaff for earning his Paul Harris +1 Award!
Good & Welfare: Luciana is not here today because she is becoming a Grandmother! Congrats, Luc!
District Governor Diane Rotondelli:
* Rotary Banner and Governor Certificate of Recognition to Mika on behalf of Pres. Luciana.
- Goals for the year:
* Foundation Goals
* Rotary theme for 2018 "Making a Difference" - need ideas from members and help putting individual skills to use.
* Public Image - first time a grant is available, due by 9/1. Be proud of club and recruit quality members.
* Plant a Tree Program.
* 10/28 Rise Against Hunger at firehouse in Manasquan, need volunteers and donations. Just .29 feeds a family of 6 a nutritious meal. More to Come.
* District Conference 5/4-6 at Camelback.
* 4 Way Test Project with children.
* Clubs submitting Vocational Award Winners
* Veterans Projects including Diane's Service Dog Fundraiser
The 50/50 winner was Roger Hansen. ***Progressive Lives On!
Meeting adjourned at 1:25pm