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At our Zoom meeting on May 1, 2020, President Mark Rojek opened the meeting by welcoming the 36 Rotarians in attendance, the National Anthem was played by Rotarian Bill Sparks and the members recited the Pledge of Allegiance (Editor's note: Fortunately everyone was wearing pants and not 'Donald Ducking', as defined by new member, Chylece Head!)
Club Secretary Julia Dick received "Happy Bucks" from the following Rotarians: Suzette Matthews, Sam Shaheen, Bob Pattison, Dan Matthews, Jon Adland, Rick Taylor, Paula Mastroianni, Mark Clendenin, James Boggs, Chris Burt and Bill Sparks.
President Mark updated our members on the following items:
- The club's status during this time of social distancing;
- Our club's current financial situation;
- How our club is responding to the needs of our community;
- Plans for our future Rotary meetings.
President-Elect Drew Pelger reported on his views for our club moving forward into the 2020-21 Rotary year.
The following Rotarians announced how they were making a difference in the community:
- Jennie George helped a friend make 175 face masks;
- Drew Pelger and his family performed a Zoom dance off and donated $300 to The Stark County Hunger Task Force.
Paul Hervey suggested that any Canton Rotarian who is able and willing to perform service work should consider volunteering at the Stark County Hunger Task Force. Volunteers are needed on Monday and Tuesday from 11:30 - 2:30 to help stock shelves.
Bill Liber, Golf Outing Committee Chairperson, made a suggestion that our club forego this year's golf outing.
President Mark adjourned the meeting at approximately 1:00 PM.