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During the November 9, 2018, meeting, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 55 members and 2 guests to the meeting. President Michelle asked everyone to keep Honorary Rotarian Kitty Pelanda's family in their thoughts and prayers, as Kitty passed away on November 2, 2018. Michelle reminded everyone to please sign the sympathy card if they had not already done so. President Elect Mark Rojek gave the Invocation.
Congratulations went to Past President Amanda Tietze for having the winning 50/50 ticket, worth $41.00.
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: JoAnn Carpenter (speaker); Frank Wilkinson (guest of Shawn Dougherty).
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
- Bill Liber - Wishing good luck to the Nebraska football team last weekend;
- PP Paul White - 30th anniversary of son, Brad, working at The Medicine Shoppe (since the age of 14);
- PP Craig Young - to congratulate Lauri Coy on the great article in the Canton Repository regarding her daughter, Brianna, who was named G-MAC Women's Runner of the Year!
President Michelle then took to the podium and presented the members with the newly elected Board of Trustee members and Officers for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. A motion was made and seconded to accept the results (*please see story above to review the incoming Board and officers).
She then made an announcement about the upcoming "Pack the Bus" program on November 15th. A list of "most needed items" is available on the Rotary homepage. President Michelle also informed the members about November being Rotary International's Foundation month. (*see story above)
President Elect Mark Rojek reminded everyone about the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund drive and the need for everyone to try and donate. Any amount is appreciated.
PDG/PP Bob Pattison provided a very meaningful presentation recognizing the Rotarians who have served in the United States Military.
Salvation Army Bell ringing chair James Boggs relayed the need for volunteers for the November 24th and December 1st dates. He, himself, is signed up for SIX hours. (*Editor's note: please consider helping James out by taking an hour shift from him. No single Rotarian should be responsible for this worthwhile endeavor. AND, this is a FUN experience and a great opportunity to get to know your fellow Canton Rotarians!)
Health Screen & Wellness Chairman Bob Matthews reminded the members of the event on Saturday, November 17th. Registration is still open for those who would like to pre-register.
November Speaker Chair Shawn Dougherty introduced speaker, JoAnn Carpenter, Director of Development for Refuge of Hope.
President Michelle concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
- next week's speaker will be Rebecca McCullough, Foster Parent Recruiter from SAFY (Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth);
- don't forget to sign-up and volunteer for Salvation Army bell ringing on either November 24 or December 1;
- Health Screen registration for November 17th event is up and running;
- if you have not already done so, please consider signing the sympathy card for the Pelanda family.
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Mark Clendenin (Jackson).
The following will receive a makeup for attending the "Military Center" meeting on Friday, November 9, 2018: President Michelle Mullaly, PP Amanda Tietze, Tony Pierce, Mark Clendenin, Anne Richards, PP Dan Matthews, and Paul Hervey.
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Board meeting on Monday, November 12, 2018: President Michelle Mullaly, Vice President Drew Pelger, Treasurer Tom Clevenger, Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Matthews. Trustees attending were: Mark Clendenin, Don Peterson, Frank Fleischer, Bill Liber, Jeff Scott, Stephanie Werren, Steve Fettman, Kurt Goodenberger and Parliamentarian Bob Pattison.