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Before we start on today's minutes, let me give instructions for opening Clubrunner which is the source for all sorts of information about our club and Rotary International. First, Google Rotary Club of Stow Munroe Falls. That will take you to our Clubrunner site. When it asks for Log-in, use your first name, dot (or period), last name, dot and then 5221. When asked for your password, it is 5221 until you change it to something else. In other words, my log-in would be as follows: Andrea.Denton.5221. My password is 5221until I change it. It really is quite easy. Once you log in, you can then go to Member Area and find all sorts of resources. This is where we keep information current about our members, so this could be a good time to check your information for accuracy.
And now for the newsletter:
After President Katie Wright led us in the pledge, Suzanne Garrett offered a meaningful invocation.
Tom Bahr then began his announcing duties. He thanked Steve Dunton and Dan Mazzola for welcoming us this morning and getting us all registered. Guests, Jim McKee, our District Governor; Henry Harper who is the Executive Secretary of the Rotary Club of Keller, Texas; Jeannine Woodland, of the Rotary Club of Burlington, Canada and our speaker Jim Sukys were all welcomed.
There were no birthdays or Rotary anniversaries, but Doug and Andy Denton are observing their wedding anniversary today.
Doris Stewart had an Unhappy Buck as she said that Tracy McNutt from her Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber office will be moving away and she is looking for someone to replace her. Go to the Chamber's website if you are interested.
Tom told a great story about the difficulties in buying a new car. Ask him to repeat the joke for you.
Our guest, Ken Harper, drew the joker this morning when he sat at Bonnie's table. So, the pot will start over again next week.
Announcements:
If you have not received your new directory, please see Annie for your copy. Annie was again thanked for tackling this project. President Katie told us that if we have changes in our information, get them to her by e-mail. She will then pass the changes on and we can put them in the newsletter so that you can update your book and Clubrunner will be corrected.
Pat Messmore told us that there are only 7 football books left, but they were gone by then end of the meeting.
Bob Oborn has tickets for the Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction. The cost per ticket, which includes 2 dinners is $125. The date is October 12 and it will again be held at Guy's Party Center. This is only the beginning of all we will be hearing about our largest fundraiser.
Adopt-A-Spot needs to be weeded by club members. Marty Tass, chairperson, had knee surgery and so he requests that we all just check to make sure the spot is kept neat. We wish you well, Marty.
Dick Hall reported that he has spoken to Mike Sekulich and that he continues to make progress and even visited his office this week. He is home now.
Katie reported that we received a thank you from Alice Barker for the scholarship she received.
In the interest of time, Katie did not review last Friday's Board Meeting. However, the minutes are attached to this newsletter so that everyone can see what took place.
Our District Governor, Jim McKee, of the Northampton Club had several announcements for us and greetings from the district. He first of all praised our club for the work that we do. Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary sent 50 of the 730shoeboxes and 150 layette bags that are going to Nicaragua. Our district has raised over a million dollars for that project. He said that thanks to Bob Oborn, we have five new Interact Clubs in our district this year. He reminded us that the way we grow Rotary is through Interact and Rotaract. He showed us a book that has been put together for the history of the district. It is available for $30.00. Each club is featured in the book in addition to all of the projects in which the district and clusters have participated.
Jim also gave us information about the October 23 event, which will be held at Severance Hall honoring the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation. The Foundation was started by Clevelander, Arch Klumph, who was a businessman with a heart for music. He played the flute in the Cleveland Orchestra. Rotary has taken over Severance Hall for the event and the Cleveland Orchestra will present a special concert that evening.
Go to www.trf100.org for complete information. He suggested that we purchase a block of tickets and go as a club to celebrate the accomplishments of the foundation over the past 100 years. Tickets range from $50 to $125.
Jim also said to save the date for the 2017 District Conference. It will be April 21 and 22 at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls.
Program:
Suzanne Garrett presented Jim Sukys, VP and Chief Operating Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Summit County. He in turn thanked her for the help she has given to Habitat through Tomorrow's Treasures.
Habitat has built 190 homes in Summit County since 1986. Seven of those have been in Stow. After passing the interview/screening process, families give 250 hours of sweat-equity and then have an interest-free, 30 year mortgage which is held by Habitat. 80% of each home is built by volunteers with the other 20% by licensed contractors. Families also have 15 weeks of educational classes on how to become homeowners. Less than 3% default on their mortgage. They must have gainful employment and pass a credit check. It generally takes about 18 months until they get a home. 21 homeowners so far have paid off their mortgages.
Habitat also participates in a Deconstruction Program where condemned homes are taken apart, piece by piece and then go to Habitat's ReStore or are recycled. Our Summit County Deconstruction Project is the #1 deconstruction project nationally. ReStore will pick up items of furniture or construction from our homes within 3-5 days. The profits from ReStore funds the home building, along with grants and fundraisers. On October 6, there will be a beer and wine tasting at the Zoo.
This is yet another reason that we are so fortunate to live in an area that is so rich in caring for its residents.
Calendar:
Friday, September 9, Board Meeting, 7:15 a.m. at Silver Lake
Wednesday, October 5, Foodbank Volunteering 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12, Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction at Guys Party Center
Friday, October 14, Board Meeting, 7:15a.m. at Silver Lake
Sunday, October 23: 100 Years of Rotary Foundation At Severance Hall
Friday, November 11: Veterans' Day Program at Stow Glen
Katie closed the meeting but asking us to find ways to serve humanity this week.
Submitted by Andy Denton
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