Oct 23rd Newsletter

ROTARY CLUB OF STOW MUNROE FALLS NEWSLETTER:  OCTOBER 23, 2013

Invocation: Chris DiMauro opened our meeting with an inspiring prayer asking for blessings for all who are involved in service.

Guest Announcer Christina Gary was again our guest announcer. Ask her about being runner up in the Pork Queen contest in Seneca County.   She also told us that she will be part of a seven mile obstacle course this Saturday.  It is called the “Bad Ass Dash” and will benefit Autism.

Fines :  Linda Trevorrow was last in.  Tom Leopp was a no show for Announcer so we have to calculate a BIG fine!

Happy Bucks:  Karen Monbeck let the club know that her daughter, Julie Obreza and her husband have added another little boy to their family.  His name is Sullivan James and he arrived at 8 lbs. 6 oz.  He joins his two older brothers.

·         Lou Dirker reminded the club to vote on November 5^th.  He explained that Issue 16 is near and dear to him.

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·         Bob Sweitzer wished happy birthday to his wife, Jill. 

Drawing:  Dave Renninger’s table had the winning number but Eric Weber drew the 4 of diamonds.

Rotary Fun Fact:  When was the National Association of Rotary Clubs in America formed?   Linda Trevorrow gets to eat ice cream, courtesy of Handels for guessing 1910.

Special Days :

Rotary Anniversaries: None

Wedding Anniversaries:

Birthdays:  None

Presidential Announcements: by Bob Oborn   

·         Bob thanked the club and especially Mike Sekulich and John Murphy for the successful Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction.  Mike then reported that there were 239 people seated this year.   He thanked his committee and said that in the next week or two he will have a final financial report of the event.  John Murphy also thanked his committee and everyone who participated in the Silent Auction.  The only glitch was that the credit card machine was not working properly, so people who need to are being invoiced.

The date for next year’s event will be Wednesday, October 15, so mark your calendars now!

·         Volunteers to go to the Interact Meeting are needed for the last Monday in November and the first Monday in December. Let Bob know if you can attend.

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·         The Veterans’ Day observance will be on November 6^th at Stow Glen.  The clip board will circulate again next week.

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·         Pat Messmore read the football pool results.  The only club member who won this week was Ron Alexander.

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·         New members Katie Wright and Brad Jagger were both welcomed. 

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·         Bob announced that the Board unanimously accepted the proposal that Carol Flask be approved for membership in the club.  Bonnie Housley is her sponsor. Carol was married to long-time Rotarian, Bob Flask.  She lives in Stow and has been involved in many volunteer activities.  Anyone who has concerns should get those to Bob in writing by next Wednesday.  

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·         Dave Renninger explained that our next date to help at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will be Wednesday, November 6^th.   Interact members will also assist that night.  The time is 5:00-7:00 p.m.  A sign-up sheet will be circulated again next week.

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·         A sign-up sheet was also circulated for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing, and will be circulated again next week.  We will ring for 2 weeks at Acme and then 2 weeks at the Giant Eagle.  Interact will also help us ring.  Bruce Hill is in charge of the project.

Member Moment: 

Program:   As part of the Vocational Month, Chris DiMauro proudly welcomed faculty member, Terri Whitmer and students Mitch Donel and Sabrina Fox, members of the Business Management at the High School.   As part of their education about business practices, they will go to Chicago next April for Money Smart Week.   Included in their curriculum are topics such as global markets, marketing ethics and continually having high expectations for what they do.  It is an Ohio requirement that students in this program have at least one class in financial literacy.  Students have visited many businesses in the area and are always looking for more opportunities.   Contact Chris DiMauro if you are interested in welcoming students to your business.

People we missed today were :Ron Alexander, Jacqui Bowman, Dave Brandon Jim Callahan, Bill Choler, Don Coughlin, Doug Dotterer, Mark Ferguson, Steve Fry, Dick Hall, Bonnie Housley, Mike Jabbor, Jim Laber, Frank Larson, Carrie Leising, Chad Jones, Tom Loepp, Jay Minkin, Roy Mook, Linda Narhstedt, Harry Newman, Brad Ruth, Lorrie Shaffer, Tim Stephan, Doris Stewart, Jim Stewart, Jim Stimler, and Jeff Wagner.