November 20 Newsletter
A very special thanks to Andy Denton for taking notes on short notice
ROTARY CLUB OF STOW MUNROE FALLS NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Invocation: Jay Minkin opened our meeting with an inspiring fall prayer.
Guest Announcer Mike Sekulich was today’s guest announcer. He thanked Tim Stephan for acting as Sgt. at Arms today, assisted by new member, Carol Flask.
Fines: Debbie Kilgore-Eichler was last in. Dick Hall and Rich Bedell forgot their pins and Bob Oborn, Marty Tass and Carrie Leising forgot to sign-in.
Happy Bucks:
Lou Dirker announced that he will have more tickets available for “Shop with a Cop” next week. He sold all that he had today. For every $100 worth of tickets sold, a needy child from Stow will be able to go shopping.
Doug Dotterer had the newest Apple I-Pad Air with him and said that the library will be conducting classes in how to use it after the first of the year.
Carrie Leising told us that her oldest daughter has made the league for the highest level girls’ soccer team in the country.
Drawing: Sara Drew’s ticket was the winner but she drew the 9 of spades so the pot will continue to grow.
Rotary Fun Fact: What is the purpose of the Annual District Assembly? Jeff Wagner will be eating Handle’s ice cream because he had the closest answer. It is a leadership training event for district officers.
Special Days:
Rotary Anniversaries: None
Wedding Anniversaries: None
Birthdays: Geoff Besso is celebrating a birthday this week but was not here for the singing.
Presidential Announcements: by Bob Oborn
· Bob welcomed new members Brad Jagger, Katie Wright and Carol Flask. Brad has completed his new member work and will receive his blue badge as soon as it arrives. Bob also said that Dave Chrisman has been approved for rejoining the club and will be pinned as soon as his badge arrives.
· The club has raised $1400 so far for the Shelterbox Project for the Philippines.
· Bob reminded us that there are four open positions for our Rotary board and that the elections will be held on December 4th. He needs to know of members willing to serve on the Board by next week. Step up and be a part of our growth and change!
· Anyone who needs to store Rotary items should get them to Bob as soon as possible.
· Pat Messmore read the football pool results. The only club member who won this week was Harry Newman, but Shannon Sinex was given a check to pass on to her Dad. Other community members also won.
· Pat Messmore also reminded us that from now until mid-December he will be collecting donations for Our Rotary Foundation. The club will not be doing a match this year.
· Dick Spangler talked about the Holiday Helping Hands Project. Sheets are being circulated for gift-buying and attending the wrapping. It is also possible to donate money for others to buy gifts. If you are interested in delivering the gifts, please call Marv Mills at 330-928-0432. The wrapping party will be on Tuesday, December 10th at On-Tap from 6:00-8:30p.m. This year we are supporting 12 families with 27 children from 6 elementary schools in Stow.
· The Sign-up sheet for the wrapping party was missing at the end of the meeting. Please contact dick Spangler if you have it.
· Dave Renninger explained that our next date to help at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will be Wednesday, December 4th. A sign-up sheet will be circulated again next week. Our club provided 17 workers last month and finished 45 minutes early.
· A sign-up sheet was also circulated for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing, which begins this weekend. If you run into a problem and are unable to ring, please call Bruce Hill at 330-903-1524.
· Katie Wright announced that the International Institute has many refugees that need warm winter clothing. Please bring coats hats, gloves, sweaters, and socks for either adults or children next week and Katie will deliver them. Katie talked to them after the meeting and they also desparately need blankets. Jus the image of a person out in the cold without a coat is motivation to help.
Member Moment: Jay Minkin gave an interesting update on his two daughters. One is doing environmental studies at Ohio University and is in India now. The other daughter is out of college and doing product promotion. He has operated CO-Op Optical Eye Care Center for many years and also has a very active music blog.
Program: Jay introduced Gailmarie Forte who is in charge of outreach at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. She gave a fascinating program about the former home of F.A. Seiberling, which will be 100 years old in 2015. She told us that all collections are original to the home and were used or owned by the family. It is the 6th largest historical home in the country with its 65,000 square feet on 70 acres. It is also the founding site of AA and hundreds of people make annual visits to that site. Linda Conrad, Executive Director has been instrumental in creating some new exciting opportunities. Currently the “Deck the Halls” “Christmas Around the World” is a major event. It will involve 750,000 lights. The celebration begins on Nov. 30 and he held on many nights through the end of December. Please check their website for all of the details at www.stanhywet.org. Also review the many benefits for members including opportunities to travel to England to see castles including the one at Downton Abby.
People we missed today were:Ron Alexander, Geoff Besso, Jacqui Bowman, Ray Evans, Annie Hanson, Bonnie Housley, Mike Jabbor, Chad Jones, Frank Larson, Rich Lubinski, Mark Lucco, Roy Mook, Annette Oborn, John Pribonic, Nancy Rice, Brad Ruth, Lorrie Shaffer, Doris Stewart, Jim Stimler, and Linda Trevorrow
Bob Oborn
Rotary Club of Stow-Munroe Falls
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