Beamer 7.22.09
PROGRAMS
July 29th: Punderson. Ogie Shaw. Health motivation.
August 5th: Work night. Fairgrounds building project.
August 12th: Work night. Fairgrounds building project.
August 19th: Work night. Fairgrounds building project.
October 14th: Cluster Clambake at the Bond Building at Century Village.
GUESTS
Jerry Lewandowski.
COIN TOSS
Won by Jodie Swartwout.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dan McClelland reported the Nan Burr was in an auto accident on Wednesday evening and the good news is besides some bumps and bruises she is doing fine.
Cabo San Lucas trip: Jim Pascoe is planning another trip to Cabo. The cost will be $150/couple per day and flights are averaging about $700-800. See Jim if you have interest.
Habitat for Humanity Wine Tasting: Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a wine tasting event Saturday, August 22nd at Eagle Creek Growers in Bainbridge.
The Rotary Foundation's Christmas in July fundraiser is going to be July 25th at the Hilton on Rockside. There will be over 200 items auctioned off. The cost is $35/person.
Jim Eldridge asked any members who have not updated their information on the new Clubrunner website to do so. Jim said he would sent out a message on how to access the site for those that don't know how.
Jim Pascoe thanked everybody for their efforts getting 16 potential new members to the Membership Drive meeting last week. He urged the members who brought a guest to follow up with them and get them to come to a regular meeting.
Tracy Jemison reported that all the posts are set at the fairgrounds building. There will be no work project on the building this weekend.
Jodie Swartwout has purchased all the items for the Shoebox for Kids project. However, many of the children want baseball mitts but the best price Jodie can find is $21 per glove which does not work with her budget. If anybody knows of a cheaper source for mitts or has a used glove they would like to donate please let Jodie know. She is also looking for marbles which have been hard to find thus far.
Chuck White announced that we need to focus on selling more tickets for the truck that Preston Motors generously donated to our Car Show efforts. To date we have only sold 51 tickets. Chuck said we are going to start moving the truck to various locations around the county to hopefully get some more exposure and generate more interest. Also, Chuck asked the membership to work hard to find advertisers for our program and has found a person who would be willing to help us sell ads to local businesses for a commission. Lastly, the Car Show Committee is looking for somebody who would be willing to monitor the website and our 800 number for ticket sales.
Mike Pesek is giving each member a "2009 Rotary Ride" pin which were left over from the Motorcycle Run. Please see Mike if you have not received your pin.
PROGRAM: Bookmobile Adventure Presentation
Tracy Jemison shared some great pictures of the Bookmobile Delivery Team's adventures getting the bus from Geauga County to San Diego. The expedition covered 2300 miles and took 52 hours for an average speed of 44.23 MPH. Top speed for the bus was 66 miles per hour on the trip. The team commented that Burrly could text message, talk on the phone, and take pictues while driving the bus through hairpin turns. Tracy and Bob reported that Jim Pacoe talked all 52 hours.