Meeting Notes for July 16, 2026 President Guy Van der Werf rang the bell at 12:00. Suzy Blackhurst gave the Invocation. Guy led the Pledge of Allegiance. We sang “In the Good Old Summertime,” accompanied by Madison Casey. Guests of Rotarians David Batey, Mike Wold, Fred Thibodeau (who is planning on joining the club), Dennis and Barb Jones, Tom and Joy Bryant, Bill and Karen Good, Bella Heim, Ernie Petrocine, and Mark Ulfers. Announcements: - Valerie Van der Werf read a thank you note from one of the scholarship recipients.
- Carl Robicheaux asked for a couple more volunteers for the John Denver concert on Aug. 22. He is also hoping for more sponsors.
- Chuck Bonza announced that the funds from the Friendship Card went for shoes for children from Ukraine who lost their parents. There will be a presentation next week by “Common Man for Ukraine” at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 4:00.
- Beth Weisberg said that the Community Service Committee will meet next Thursday and vote on possible scholarship money for the Estes Dementia Day Center.
- Dave Boon introduced Bella Heim, who was a junior counselor for RYLA. Bella did an excellent job!
- Jo Ann Batey testified that RYLA is a terrific program, and is hoping we can have a student from Estes next time around.
- Lawrence Trifiletti announced that the Glen Haven Fire Department is having their annual pancake breakfast this Saturday. There will also be a silent auction. Please consider supporting them.
Happy Money: - Carl Robicheaux is happy to be back and that Bill Solms can see him….and also for a great visit with his grandchildren.
- Suzy Blackhurst is happy that Ernie Petrocine is here and she hopes he will rejoin Rotary.
- Bill Solms contributed in honor of his 78th birthday, and also put in a dollar because Carl is back.
- Tom Maher is happy to see Ernie Petrocine and the Goods. He is off to Europe soon for a cruise.
- Guy Van der Werf is enjoying the World Cup games.
Program Rick Life introduced the speaker, Lee Lasson, of Front Desk, Inc. Lee presented a terrific session on computer security. He encourages everyone to check out the notes at FrontDesk.com. 
Guy gives Lee a Piece of the Rock Adjournment President Guy rang the bell at 1:05. Barry Hannigan Scribe 
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