WEEKLY MEETING NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Posted by Rick Taylor on Aug 29, 2016
 
 
At our weekly meeting on August 26, 2016, Vice President Michelle Mullaly covered the meeting for President Craig Young.  VP Michelle welcomed the members and guests to the meeting.  VP Michelle then thanked August Speaker Chair Mark Rojek for his wonderful speakers for the month!
 
Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Matthews provided the Invocation.
 
Secretary Suzette Matthews then welcomed the following guests to the meeting:  Chylece Head and Jim Ondrus (both Jackson Rotarians).
 
New member Chad Minor then presented this week's Rotafact:
 
"The 2016 Summer Olympics have ended, but did you ever think about how much Rotarians and the Olympians have in common?
They both have a shared emphasis on fostering peace and goodwill…and have joined forces in past history. 
 
Did you know that their relationship dates back to the 1932 Olympic games in Los Angeles, when the Rotary Club of Los Angeles hosted members of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Athletes. 
 
The 1932 October issue of Rotarian Magazine noted: “Here are two great international organizations (Rotary and the Olympic Committee) whose efforts are ever for peace met in international fellowship.”
 
Still today, Rotarians and Olympians are important ambassadors in efforts to create understanding, tolerance and peace around the world one good work at a time.
 
As a Canton Rotarian, know that YOU are making a difference and are part of an international organization that is building goodwill and PEACE in the world!"
 
The "Happy Buck" news was then provided by the following Rotarians:
 
  • Becky Clark: $1 to make you smile!
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  • Virginia Neutzling: $1 to recognize the Canton Brewery launch of concert series “long overdue” article in the Canton Repository earlier this month. Also a shout-out to Dave Beule (Canton Brewing) for his part in making it happen and in Rotary’s support for the Market Square project.
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  • Jim Molnar: $1 to thank everyone for the outpouring of support for the CASA volunteer fire victim with a gift card (from Rotary) and for the new bike (courtesy of Paul White).
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  • Bruce Schorsten: $1 to recognize the awesome US Olympic Team, as well as the diversity of the athletes and sportsmanship displayed. They made us proud—Go Team USA!
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  • Mike Abbott: $1 to encourage everyone to come support the Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (formerly Taste of the NFL) benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and the Pro Football Hall of Fame to be held August 30, 2016.   
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  • Dave Beule: $1 to cover the good PR that Virginia shared about Canton Brewing in her Happy Buck announcement (and to let everyone know that he will also be providing beverage support to Mike Abbott’s participation in the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank activities).
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  • Mark Clendenin: $1 because he is happy his Jackson Rotary friends were sitting beside him and another $1 because one son is out of college and one is in college.
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  • Suzette Matthews: $1 to say great job to Nick Perini on the Annual Golf Event last Friday at The Sanctuary Golf Club. A great time was had by all!
 
Rotarian Mark Clendenin then took to the podium to announce the "$50 Challenge".  He is challenging his fellow Rotarians to match his $50.00 donation which will go to help the residents of Louisiana from the devastating flooding.
 
Golf Chairman Nick Perini then announced the results of the annual golf outing held on August 19th.  (*See story above for results).
 
VP Michelle then announced a "Save the Date" for Wednesday, October 5, 2016.  The Rotary Club of Canton will host a Fellowship Meeting at The Canton Brewing Company.  A Cornhole tournament with the opportunity to socialize with members and the chance to introduce potential new members is the objective to this new endevour.  This is also a great opportunity to receive a makeup towards your attendance as well! Look for more details to come.
 
Committee member Drew Pelger then brought the members up to date on the upcoming "Oktoberfest".  Tickets are now available for purchase for the September 17th event.  You may go online to make your purchase by visiting the Canton Rotary website.  VP Michelle then reminded the committee members there would be a brief meeting immediately following the regular Rotary meeting.
 
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting:  Tom Sinclair (North Canton).
 
The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the "Oktoberfest" committee meeting on August 26th: Michelle Mullaly, Drew Pelger, Tony Pierce, Bob Matthews, Suzette Matthews, Dan Matthews, Bruce Schorsten, Dan Fuline, Jim Blake, Bruce Hale, Rob Roland and David Beule.
 
As a reminder, there will be NO MEETING on Friday, September 2, 2016, due to the Labor Day weekend!!