President Hannon Hosts First Assembly
Due to the kind consideration and graciousness of Past President Nancy Thomas Newark Rotary held it's 1st Assembly at Rotarian Thomas home. Nancy provided delectable halibut from Alaska. In addition, members were provided exquisite barbecue tri-tip, many side dishes, and to top it off ice cream, with all the toppings, provided by Rotarian Jan Crocker.
Rotarian Howard Buschke led the Rotarians and their guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Rotarian John Becker provided the invocation.
In introducing guests Howard and Shirley Buschke were honored for 70 years of marriage. They are truly an inspiration to all married couples:
(Howard and Shirley accepting recognition and applause from Rotarians and guests)
Rotarians and guests listening with great interest as President Hannon opens Assembly.
Past President David Benoun introducing his beautiful wife Cora.
President Elect-Elect-Elect-Elect-Elect-Elect Vivien Larsen personally thanking President Hannon for his leadership of Newark Rotary.
The Assembly proceeded with the various Board members providing reports.
Finally, Newark Rotarians donated another 49 non-perishable items increasing our total to 190 items, which have now been donated to Viola Blythe.
Goal: 5,000 nonperishable items donated
190 items donated after 6 weeks
Total to still be donated-4,810
At the request of several Rotarians i have calculated the following donation goals to meet our goal of reaching 5,000 non-perishable items by the end of my term:
52 weeks x 97 non-perishable food donated=5,044
After 6 weeks--190 donated food items.
Therefore: Should have 582 donated
We Have donated 190 items--392 behind our goal.
Note---In dropping off our non-perishable items I was thanked by Viola Blythe staff are our generous contributions. I was also advised that hey could use food staples suc as, rice, beans, etc...
I am hopeful that we can see greater participation by all Rotarians. Please help eliminate hunger.
Note: Please consider bring three or more non-perishable items. if each Rotarian brings three items we should be able to donate 60 per week. (20 attendee's x 3)
Thanks for those Rotarians that continue to contribute.
(Note--At the suggestion of Rotarian Dennis Jones, President Hannon agreed that Rotarians may bring in multiple weeks of food, and be fine free, at the discretion of President Hannon, so as to avoid the necessity of bringing three items per week. Recognizing the convenience, and knowing that all Rotarians will read this bulletin, if a Rotarian brings in multiple weeks of non-perishable food items, they must bring in 5 items for each week.
No raffle this week. Therefore, odds next week will be 1 in 16.