During the February 8, 2019 meeting, President Michelle welcomed the 49 members and 5 guests to the meeting. President Michelle asked the members to please keep the family of Rotarian Jack Baker in their thoughts and prayers. Jack passed away on January 20, 2019.Rotarian Tony Pierce provided the Invocation.
Congratulations to Ernie Schott for having the winning 50/50 ticket worth $39.00.
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Julia Gulley (speaker); Danielle McCoy (guest of President Michelle Mullaly); Billy and Melinda Liber (guests/son and wife of Bill Liber); Bill Smith (Canton South Rotarian/guest of Ernie Schott).
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
- Dennis Dent - in celebration of the sale of his business in Akron;
- PP Dan Matthews - in appreciation for the joy his wife, Suzette, brings to the Rotary meetings;
- Raquel Raderchak - in gratitude that her friend will be receiving a liver transplant;
- Max Barton - in recognition of the success of the Canton Museum of Art (*see story above).
PDG/PP Dave Ewing and Rotarian Bill Liber welcomed the newest Paul Harris Fellow recipient to the podium, Billy Liber.
President Elect Mark Rojek took to the podium to inform the membership about the results of the Charitable Fund drive. He thanked everyone for their support and he looks forward to continuing support of the Club projects.
February speaker chair James Boggs introduced and welcomed the Resource Development Manager from the Salvation Army, Julia Gulley.
President Michelle concluded the meeting by reminding everyone:
- to please sign the sympathy card for Rotarian Jack Baker's family
- next week's meeting will be the Fellowship meeting.
The following turned in a makeup: Chuck Smith (Fort Myers, FL)