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Meeting Notes 10-22-26
President Guy Van der Werf called the meeting to order.
Carl Robicheaux reminded us of what Rotary has achieved as World Polio Day is Saturday.He then offered an invocation.
Guy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
We sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” for the World Series starting tomorrow, accompanied by Madison Casey.
Guests of Rotarians
Carl Robicheaux introduced guests Neil Standard, Marty Casey, Leslie Van der Werf.
Scott Robbins inducted Mark Ulfers into our club.Mark then gave his bio and said he is interested in scholarships and international committees.Welcome Mark!
Announcements:
Carl Robicheaux said:
The John Denver concert is set with the Y and Brad Fitch for August 28.(This is a change from the 21st when the venue is already taken).
Fund Development Committee is meeting today after this meeting.
Bill Smith reminded us to vote for our favorite photo on the front table for the 2027 Friendship Card.
Beth Weisberg announced:
Tomorrow Friday is pumpkin distribution day at the Elementary School.Meet her there at 8:15.
Today is her last day of collecting for our Bright Christmas family.
Scott Robbins reported:
The Social night at the Batey’s was fabulous.Eight of us joined the Bateys for a potluck.Thank you Joanne and David!
Shane O’Meara’s bio is in last week’s Spoke and her membership is in process.
Big Duck Ben Van der Werf said he needs an Event Day Coordinator and someone to head Merchandise Sales.The committee meets today after this meeting.
Rick Life announced:
Four of us are working with Sunrise Club to coordinate and work more closely together.This incudes Chowder Cookoff potluck on Nov. 1, sharing rosters, our Spoke, recruiting for both clubs, Ukraine Common Man Convoy with Chuck. Invite immigrants.
International Convention is in Barcelona in June and Rick is attending.
Rick needs veterans to tell their stories or one to speak as the program on November 5 for Veterans Day as our veteran speaker cannot attend.Volunteer or tell him your candidates.
Dale Bonza said our Foundation’s $400 match of members’ donations is open until the November 5 meeting.Bring your checks and forms to a meeting or mail in.
Happy Money:
Pete Sinnott had a long conversation with Thor Homme.He and Darlene are one of the largest donors to the Estes Dementia Day Center and just made another donation.
Dave Boon thanked Joanne Batey for the Social at their house.He is meeting with authorities at the school to re-start Interact. He is happy for 45 years of Rotary nearly eliminating Polio.
Chris Davis is happy for his kid’s graduation and golf achievement.
Carl is happy Rotarians fight Polio, for our new members, and for ribbing Bill Solms who is really his friend.
Jack Ford enjoyed Joann Batey’s social.
Program:
Jim Jonell and Guy Van der Werf presented vaccines for all types of diseases.Jim talked about Polio and Post Polio Syndrome he and many victims have.Guy showed the many diseases we have vaccines for.He said major advances are coming soon – even for cancers.
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