Posted by Rick Taylor on Jul 23, 2018
At the weekly meeting on July 20, 2018, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 54 members and 3 guests to the meeting. President Michelle then asked the membership to keep the following Rotarians in their thoughts and prayers: Rotarian Bill Cumler passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, and Rotarian Dick Smith was admitted to Aultman Hospital. President Michelle reminded everyone to sign the Get Well and Sympathy cards after the meeting if they had not already done so.
 
Rotarian Frank Fleischer gave the Invocation. PP John Werren provided the Rotafact.
 
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: District Governor Scott Schulick (speaker/R-Youngstown); Michael Dougan (Assistant District Governor/R-Plain); Joshua Lee (guest of Dan Matthews). Suzette also announced the new 50/50 drawing which would be taking place during each weekly meeting. Tickets are $1 for 1 and $5 for 6.
 
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
  • PP Virginia Neutzling - to celebrate Past President Amanda Tietze's great year as Rotary President; 
  •   - and to wish President Michelle Mullaly a great year as Canton Rotary President this year;
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  • James Boggs - to announce and encourage fellow Rotarians to sign-up for the Military Families Center Event on Friday, August 10, 2018;
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  • PP Dan Matthews - to introduce his guest, Joshua Lee, who expressed interest in learning about our Club and attending a meeting to learn more;
The following announcements were made from the podium:
  • Rotarian Bill Maddox updated the members regarding the $1000 Rotaplast Challenge Match (*See story above)
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  • Rotarian Shawn Dougherty reminded everyone about the upcoming Annual Golf Outing taking place on August 17, 2018. Sign-up sheets and Hole sponsorships are still available.
 
July Speaker Chair Drew Pelger introduced the speaker for the meeting, District Governor Scott Schulick.
 
 
President Michelle concluded the meeting with the drawing of the winning 50/50 ticket. She asked the District Governor to pull the winning ticket for $70 and the lucky winner was PP Dan Fuline. Congratulations Dan!
 
President Michelle thanked District Governor Scott and informed him we were donating a book to the Stark County Library in his honor. He could sign his name in the book with the Rotary Club of Canton pen which was presented to him as a gift. The Club also made a donation to Polio in District Governor Scott's name.
 
President Michelle concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
  • next week's speakers will be HOF General Chair Guy Ruda and General Vice-Chair Doug Froelich along with the HOF Queen and Court;
  • there will be a brief Board meeting with District Governor Scott immediately following conclusion of meeting.
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: PDG/PP Dave Ewing (Plain).
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 2018: President Amanda Tietze, Secretary Suzette Matthews, Treasurer, Tom Clevenger, Sergeant-at-Arms Robert Matthews, Parliamentarian Bob Pattison and Assistant Parliamentarian Dave Ewing. The following Trustees were present: Mark Clendenin, Bruce Hale, Don Peterson, Frank Fleischer, Kim Kroh, Jim Molnar, and Kurt Goodenberger. 
 
The following Golf Committee members will receive a makeup for their meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 2018: Bill Liber, Dave Schrade, Shawn Doughterty, Bruce Schorsten, PP Amanda Tietze and Vice President Drew Pelger.
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the District 6650 Miltary Family Center Cermonial Opening on Wednesday, July 18, 2018: PP Virginia Neutzling, PP Dan Fuline, Tony Pierce, Dick Nicely, PDG/PP Bob Pattison and Jim Molnar.
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the special Board meeting with District Governor Scott Schulick on Friday, July 20, 2018: President Michelle Mullaly, President Elect Mark Rojek, Vice President Drew Pelger, Secretary Suzette Matthews, Sergeant-at-Arms Robert Matthews, Parliamentarian Bob Pattison and Assistant Parliamentarian Dave Ewing. The following Trustees were in attendance: Mark Clendenin, Frank Fleischer, Jim Molnar, and Bruce Hale.