Rollo introduced Ed Nabroczky, who has held many positions over the years in the Mormon Church. Ed was here to give us an update on the state of the Hill Cumorah Pageant. He applauded all the great work of Pal-Mac Rotary and is pleased that we are part of the pageant.
Worldwide leaders of the church met last year to discuss options moving forward in the church. The leaders decided to discontinue the pageant for several reasons. They felt they wanted to return the sacred Hill Cumorah site to a more historical accuracy rather than the “carnival atmosphere” of the pageant. Ed also noted declining attendance at the pageant and felt that outdoor productions were no longer as popular.Safety concerns were also a factor in discontinuing the pageant. The church presently has security measures including the FBIlooking for possible problems.
The leadership in Salt Lake City decided to stop funding the pageant. The local council will need to determine what if anything will take its place. Possible ideas include youth events, more historical excursions and inviting our community to give input.
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Rollo and Ed Nabroczky
Guests Speaker Ed Nabroczky, Adriene Goodman-guest of Marty and Kelly Martin-guest of Ann Young and Nacho
Thoughts and Prayers Vicky heard that Gene Bassage is in the hospital
Birthdays: Sparky turns the big 6-0 on May 11
Anniversaries: Maurina and John 6 years
Fines and Happy bucks:
Dianne was very happy to receive her Friendship Exchange Badge and even happier to announce that she will be meeting former exchange student Joey in London! She was also happy to announce that Maryah Doyle was named “Woman of Distinction” in Wayne County
Eric was in Cincinnati to watch his San Francisco Giants play and get beat by the Reds. He also went to South Carolina to visit his new home there.
Sparky paid $5 for is birthday and 3 good round of golf
Andy was happy for staff appreciation week at school and noted he has the best staff anywhere.
Joan noted that it was also Nurses Appreciation week and 2 of her granddaughters are nurses
Announcements: Adopt-a-highway rescheduled to Tues. May 14 meeting at 5pm at the Palmyra Town Hall
Don’t forget to bring in donations for the Birthday in a Bag project
Remember to donate cans and bottles at Can King and bring in old ink cartridges
Our club earned a Literacy award at the district conference
Leslie stated that she heard many good speakers, but the attendance was very low this year-400 anticipated, but only 230 attended
Bob Sloan reminded us about the Camp ONSEYAWA golf tourney on June 8th Looks like we may have 3 foursomes this year
Mark needs to start getting voting going for this year’s Rotarian of the Year and past PHF’s need to decide on a Paul Harris Fellow for this year
A reminder to sign up for a minimum of 3 shifts at Hill Cumorah!
50-50 Raffle Dick donated his winnings to Interact
