At the January 25, 2019 weekly meeting, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 46 members and 3 guests to the meeting.Rotarian Kim Kroh gave the Invocation.
Congratulations to Rotarian Jeff Scott for holding the winning 50/50 ticket worth $44.00
President Elect Mark Rojek filled in for traveling Club Secretary, Suzette Matthews, and welcomed the following guests: Christen Sedmock (principal of Allen Elementary/daughter of Rotarian Ernie Schott); Patti Schott (guest/wife of Ernie Schott); Ron Haines (Washington State Rotarian).
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
- Mark Clendenin - happy to not have to buy a brisket thanks to President Elect Mark Rojek cancelling his planned get-together with himself and Drew Pelger;
- Steve Fettman - celebrating his Mom's 80th birthday this week;
President Michelle updated the members on the District 6650 Art Auction taking place on February 1, 2019, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at The SOAP Art Gallery in Youngstown.
Rotarian Steve Fettman introduced and welcomed the newest member to the Rotary Club of Canton, Wilbur Allen. (*Please see story above).
- Steve also took the opportunity to remind everyone about the North Canton Rotary's upcoming Chili Open. He has tickets available for purchase if anyone is interested in attending.
Rotarian Jon Adland made an announcement asking for volunteers to provide an Invocation during upcoming meetings. He had a sign-up sheet for anyone interested. *Editors note: May 31st is the only date left in need of an Invocator.
Rotarian Mark Clendenin took to the podium to ask for volunteers to become a committee member for the "Non Event Raffle". There was to be a brief meeting immediately after the Rotary meeting for committee members. He stated he would like to minimize the stress on Rotarians and look at different resources for the prizes. His committee so far includes James Boggs, Bruce Hale, Paula Mastroianni, and Terri Barry.
President Michelle then welcomed Christen Sedmock, principal of Allen Elementary School, who presented a power point regarding the "Pack The Bus" program and the impact it had on the students in Canton City Schools. Christen is the daughter of Canton Rotarian Ernie Schott.
President Michelle concluded the Fellowship meeting with the following announcements:
- everyone could turn their cell phones back on
- reminder to purchase tickets for the District 6650 Art Auction of February 1st;
- next week's meeting will be Julia Gulley-Resource Development for the Salvation Army (*Editors Note: The February 1st and February 8th speakers will be in reverse order. Next week's - Feb. 1st - speaker will be Marisa Rohn from Stark State College with a topic of "Why Stark State?". Julia Gulley from Salvation Army will speak on February 8th. Her topic will be "A Global Movement With a Local Mission")
- she thanked January speaker chair Jim Molnar and Greeter Leader Don Peterson for their efforts the past month.
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Mark Clendenin (North Canton).
The following Rotarian received a makeup for attending the "Non Event Raffle" committee meeting: Mark Clendenin (Chair), Bruce Hale, James Boggs, Paula Mastroianni and Terri Barry.
The following Rotarians received a makeup for attending the "Oktoberfest" committee meeting on February 16, 2019: Raquel Raderchak (Co-Chair), Bruce Hale, Dennis Dent and President Elect Mark Rojek.