WEEKLY MEETING NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Posted by Rick Taylor on Jan 23, 2017
 
 
At our weekly meeting on January 20, 2017, President Craig Young welcomed the members and the guests to the meeting. President Craig then called Michelle Mullaly up to fill in for Song Leader Bob Myers. Bob had informed the office he had taken a bad fall at the beginning of the week. Bob stated he is recuperating at home and he was pleased to inform the office he had no broken bones only aches and pains.
 
Rotarian Bruce Hale gave the Invocation.
 
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting:  Carl Campbell (guest of Dave Ewing); S. Franklin Arner (guest of Craig Young and Michelle Mullaly); Mark Esber (guest of Ernie Schott); Raquel Raderchak (guest of Dan Matthews).
 
The "Happy Bucks" were provided by the following:
  • Theresa Blocher - in celebration of her daughter, a naval cadet, who was chosen to be one of the 100 cadets marching in the inaugural parade in D.C.;
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  • PP Rick Taylor - in celebration of the smooth transition of presidential power in our democracy;
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  • Lynn Hamilton - in recognition of speaker Mark Samolczyk and the Stark Foundation's 'Good News Monday' articles in the Rep;
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  • Paul Feaser - in honor and pride in being an American;
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  • Bill Liber - in celebration of the peaceful transfer of power and leadership in the United States.
Tim Shetzer then took to the podium to introduce returning member, Mike Brown. Mike will once again take over the Character Champion program working directly with McKinley Senior High School (*please see article above).
 
Continuing with the introduction of new members, Ernie Schott introduced his new member, Christopher Schoeppner. Chris is the owner of Schoeppner Tile & Construction. (*see story above).
 
Vice President Michelle Mullaly then brought the members up-to-date on the "Unevent" Raffle.  There have been around 100 tickets sold and tickets will still be available to purchase even after the drawing begins (January 27th); anyone buying tickets after that date will be eligible to win in the subsequent weeks.  Tickets are $25.00 and all proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Canton. (Editor's note: you are also welcome to buy tickets and RE-SELL them of GIFT them to all of your friends, and family!) Please make checks payable to: The Rotary Club of Canton.
 
Speaker Chair Sharon Sirpilla introduced our speaker, Mark Samolczyk.  Mark is President of the Stark Community Foundation.
 
President Craig then stated next week's speaker will be Nate Phinney, Provost from Malone University.  President Craig concluded the meeting by reminding everyone to pick up "Unevent" raffle tickets on their way out.
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Executive Board meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2017: President Craig Young, President Elect Amanda Tietze, Vice President Michelle Mullaly, Treasurer Tom Clevenger and Secretary Suzette Matthews.
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Board meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2017: President Craig Young, President Elect Amanda Tietze, Vice President Michelle Mullaly, Treasurer Tom Clevenger, Secretary Suzette Matthews.  The following Trustees were in attendance: Robert K. Matthews, Nick Perini, Steve Fettman, Kurt Goodenberger, Bruce Schorsten, Mark Clendenin, Bruce Hale, Don Peterson, Assistant Parliamentarian Dave Ewing and Past President Paul White.
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Committee meeting on Friday, January 20, 2017: President Craig Young, President Elect Amanda Tietze, Secretary Suzette Matthews, PP Dan Matthews, Drew Pelger, Kurt Goodenberger, and Mark Clendenin.
 
The following turned in makeups during Friday's meeting: Rick Taylor (North Canton and Louisville);  Mark Clendenin (Jackson).