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During the January 31, 2020 meeting, President Mark Rojek welcomed the 38 members and 11 guests to the meeting. Rotarian Jim Molnar provided the Invocation.
Congratulations to Sue Marzano, guest of Rotarian Tim Furbay, who held the winning 50/50 ticket worth $30.00. *Sue donated her winnings to "The Friends of the Stark Dog Pound".
Club Secretary Julia Dick welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Melissa Loomis (speaker); Norma Broomfield and "Dana" the Pound Dog (guests of the speaker); Richard S. Tirpak (Plain Twp Rotarian); Danielle Rodgers (guest of Dennis Dent); Dallas Godfrey (guest of President Mark Rojek); Sue Marzano (guest of Tim Furbay); Debbie Poland (guest of Suzette Matthews); and Dan Haren Jr. (guest of Paul Hervey).
President Elect took to the podium to show a small clip of himself and his daughter, Bryn, as they prepare for their "Polar Bear Plunge" on February 29, 2020 at noon. *See story above for more details. It is not too late to donate to President Elect Drew's Charitable Fund Drive.
Plain Township Rotarian Rich Tirpak provided details on the upcoming District Conference which will take place on May 16, 2020.
Vice President Mark Clendenin relayed to the members that he would be seeking Rotarians who would be willing to provide speakers for an upcoming month. If interested, please contact Mark to see the months available.
VP Mark then introduced his speaker for the meeting, Melissa Loomis, Treasurer of the "Friends of Stark Dog Pound". Melissa took the opportunity to give insight into the Dog Warden facility. She introduced one of the dogs available for adoption. She said the dog named "Dana" was very happy to be on her field trip to visit Rotary.
"Dana" the Pound dog is available for adoption with the Stark Dog Pound. The fee to adopt her is $99.
President Mark concluded the meeting by relaying next week's speaker will be Sarah Biltz from The Buckeye Council.
The following turned in makeup's during Friday's meeting: Robert K. Matthews (2 - Venice Nokomis Rotary; 1 - Venice Sunrise Rotary); Charles Smith (makeup at a Club).