Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2016

Posted by Dave Read on May 11, 2016
 
 
Missing in Action:
T. Breen, B. Brooks, M. Brooks, J. Bush, E. Chapman, K. Clement, M. Fessler, G. Haigh, D. LeMoyne, T. Medina, M. Medina, P. Park, A. Pechler, D. Pray, J. Preston, C. Santelli, M. Schmidt, D. Stachnik, C. Surline, E. VanZeilen, A. Wahl.
 
Thoughts and Prayers:
   John Diesenroth is “doing better; will be home soon.”
   Anne Morrell's neighbor's son passed away this week.
 
Guests:
   P-M students: Sofia; Seniors Connor Herbst and Cody Jerome
   Shirley Bassage
   Mark Kramer, prospective member
   Adam Olschewske (speaker), Newark Rotarian
 

President Mark poses with Sofia, Connor, and Cody.
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
   Pres Mark Clement birthday today
           (Past President Bob Yost cited an obscure by-law that doubles the
             fine for a Club President whose birthday falls on the same day as a meeting!)
 
Fines and Happy Bucks:
• Nancy Schrader and family enjoyed a Disney vacation last week
• Stacey Wicksall is happy to be a new Rotarian
• Anne Morrell offered multiple happy bucks because Ithaca won the Empire Eight Lacrosse title and her son, Steve, has been named a Second Team All-American. Congratulations!
• Leslie Vecchiotti gave two bucks to atone for “forgetting to inform the students about attending Rotary today.” Fortunately, the school wardrobe closet provided appropriate attire!
• Mark Kramer offered a Happy Buck because he will be inducted in the Club on May 25.
• Gary Hopkins confessed to purchase of a new vehicle, a gift for his daughter.
• Dianne Sloan “had a very nice Mother's Day”, for which hubby Bob, offered a Happy Buck “for being married to Dianne”
• Pat VerPlank mowed her lawn on Mother’s Day!
 
Rotary announcements:
    -- President Mark announced three new members were approved for the Club's board of directors: Tom Breen, Tina Medina and Maurina Schmidt
    -- Workers are needed for the Palmyra Cemetery project: clean up following next week's (May 18) meeting, and planting of urns on May 25.
    -- Hill Cumorah sign-up sheets for shifts; July 5-9; 12-16; all physically able members are expected to fill 2 or 3 shifts.
    -- The Club netted $190 from last weekend's hot dog event at Breen's. Thanks to all who helped.
    -- The May 25th Club Assembly at Parkwood will feature presentation of checks to the Palmyra and Macedon food pantries. Members are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate during the May 18 and 25 meetings.
    -- The annual Club Changeover Picnic will be held on TUESDAY, June 28, at Gravino Park in Macedon. Be sure to mark your calendar with the correct date.
 
   Gary Hopkins was the big winner in this week's 50/50 drawing, taking home $9.
 
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