Co-President Steve Dunton led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to call the meeting to order. Program Host, Dick Hall, followed with the invocation "Do It Anyway.! Steve then thanked Gail Moseley for welcoming all of our guests this morning. PROGRAM: Rotarian Dinah Henderson, who is the Advisor of Club Interact, introduced the senior members of that club who were with us this morning to share how the Rotary Four Way Test has prepared them for their journey after high school. Their proud parents were with them and must have been impressed by what their daughters had to say. Briana Johnson began by telling us that she is the president of the club and in her four years as a member has volunteered 210 hours. She is in charge of the Teacher Supply Cupboard which processes about 90 orders per month and has created a spreadsheet so that the project can run more efficiently. The Stuff the Bus Project stands out as her favorite activity and she will attend Kent State University in the fall to major in actuarial mathematics. Bri said that she tries to make all of her decisions using the Rotary Four-Way Test. Nami Miller said that the Four-Way-Test is not something to recite but something she lives her life by. Recently she organized the talent show that was a huge success. Her favorite project is creating chemo baskets as part of the Interact District Project. Friendships have increased through Interact and she feels she is now more honest, fair, kinder and more purposeful. This fall will find Nami at Miami University majoring in architecture. Kailey Adams has learned about the impact she can have on others as part of Club Interact. Her favorite activity is volunteering for Book Buddies at the library when children read to therapy dogs. She commented that both the children and the dogs seem to be excited to be there and the impact on the parents is impressive. She feels she has made so many new friends, mentors and peers whose influence she will take to Miami University. Erika Coovert remembers the Haunted Hayride as the event where she first felt connected to the high school as it was her first year here. She is excited that she has met so many community members, and will be attending the University of Akron in the fall. Anna Hurst loved doing the holiday cards for nursing home residents. She pictured the smiles the recipients would have on their faces. As she starts Kent State University in the fall she will take the influence of the Four-Way Test and Interact who she feels have made her a better person. Maddie Engle is the vice-president of Interact. She said that previously she was very shy and appreciates the way she has grown through Club Interact. She was very inspired by the fall District Interact Conference and feels that the Four-Way Test has helped her to be more truthful, fair, beneficial and how to build better friendships. She appreciates so much the gift of helping others and will be attending Ohio University in the fall. Dinah reported that just this year, the students participated in 88 events and accumulated 745 volunteer hours and she presented all of the students with certificates, a pin and a key chain recognizing years of service. The students received two tone blue cords to wear with their graduation robes. Two special student awards were given to Bri and Nami. Bri received a special award for service and Nami earned a Make a Difference Award. A surprise award was also given to Rotarian Dick Hall for always being there for the club and never refusing to help with what they needed. Mayor Pribonic praised Interact and Dinah Henderson in particular, for making the city a better place and congratulating the parents on raising such great young people. He feels that the program has taught the students how to be manage life successfully. Brad Ruth, Chair of our Membership Committee, also complimented the parents on the quality of their daughters. He recognized Dawn Miller, a parent who is already a member of our club and encouraged other parents to think about membership, if they feel they have a heart to be a Rotarian. CELEBRATIONS: Rotary Anniversaries: This is a red letter week as we recognize two of our members who have 45 years of membership in our club. Ron Taggart and Dave Renninger were part of the founding team that started our club. They have both followed the Service Above Self Motto all those years and we thank them. Wedding Anniversaries: Christina and Ethan Gary, and Bonnie and Mike Housely have wedding anniversaries this week. Birthdays: Todd Hearty and De-De Mulligan both are celebrating birthdays this week. Drawing: Aimee Budnik's table had the winning number but Jen Ramsey drew the 3 of spades so the pot will continue to grow. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Adopt a Spot: Tony Malorni announced that we will be planting our spot by the Doughboy on Saturday morning, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. It should only take about 1/2 hour so plan to be there with a planting implement to help. New Member Application: The Board approved Katelyn Allen for membership in the club. Her application is attached so that members can feel free to give any comments to either of the board presidents over the next two weeks. Board Minutes: The minutes of last Friday's meeting are attached to these minutes. Golf Outing: Things continue to progress for our June 13 Golf Outing which will be here before we know it. All the the information for signing up as golfers or sponsors is attached to these minutes. Let Chairperson Scott Miller know how you want to volunteer the day of the event. Cluster Project: This year's project will be to refurbish some rooms at Harvest Home, the part of The Haven of Rest that houses women and children. Our day to work will be May 27. There will be painting and cleaning involved. Let Steve Dunton know if you can help. Graduation Help: Interact is looking for some adult help in selling water and flowers at graduation which is Thursday, May 29. There is a sign-up sheet as you sign in. Change in June Board Meeting Date: Because the Golf Outing is the same day as our regular board meeting, the date has been changed to June 20 at 7:15 a.m. at City Hall. Social Event: The Tallmadge Club has invited us to join them in a social event at the Wine Mill in Peninsula at 6:00 on Thursday, May 29. Duck Race Awards: Two of our members were lucky winners of giant yellow ducks at the Duck Race to benefit Bull Dog Bags. Scott Miller and Tony Malorni may be out of breath from trying to blow up the ducks! Rubber Duck Game: And speaking of Rubber Ducks, we will be attending the game in Akron on July 30. Since that is a fifth Wednesday, we will not have a morning meeting but will have that as our evening social event. Jeff Film will have tickets for us after we sign up. Minutes: Would anyone like to take minutes of next week's meeting? I will be out of town. My contact information is below if you are interested. Just let me know. Foodbank: Next month's Foodbank will be Wednesday, June 11 from 4:30-6:30. Please plan to attend as your help will really be needed!!!! and appreciated!!!!! Steve closed the meeting by leading us in the Rotary Four-Way Test. DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday, May 21,7:30 Regular Morning Meeting at The Center. Linda Trevorrow is in charge of the program. Saturday, May 24, 10:00 a.m. Plant our Adopt-A-Spot at the Doughboy Tuesday, May 27 our turn to work on the Cluster Project at Harvest Home Thursday, May 29, 6:00, join the Tallmadge Club at the Wine Mill in Peninsula. Thursday, May 29, sell flowers and water at graduation to help Interact Wednesday, June 11 4:30-6:30 Volunteer at the Akron-Canton Foodbank Friday, June 13, Golf Outing At Fox Den Friday, June 20, 7:15 a.m. Board Meeting at City Hall Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 Installation of Bob Sweitzer as our new president and installation of officers and board members at our morning meeting at The Center. Wednesday, July 2, in the evening, Bob Oborn's Installation as District President at the Banner Exchange at The Center. Wednesday, July 30, no morning meeting but social event in the evening when we will attend the Rubber Ducks game. Wednesday, October 9, Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction at The Center. Respectfully submitted, |
