
At the February 22, 2019, Rotary meeting, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 48 members and 7 guests to the meeting.
Rotarian Jim Thomas gave the Invocation.
Taggart's Ice Cream was the treat for the day provided by PP Dan Matthews and PBS Animal Health Store in Massillon. PP Dan relayed he was celebrating "FebruDairy" month in support of the dairy industry.
Congratulations to Past President Paul White for holding the winning 50/50 ticket worth $40.00. PP Paul donated $20.00 of his winnings back to the Club.
President Michelle informed the members of the resignation of Suzette Matthews as Secretary for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. President Michelle asked for a motion to appoint Julia Dick as the 2019-2020 club Secretary. Past President Craig Young made a Motion to appoint and Past President Amanda Tietze seconded the Motion.
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Mandy Pelger (guest/wife of Drew Pelger); Richard Regula (Massillon); Alex Dowell (guest of Stephanie Werren); Manuel Halkias (speech coach); Kitty Burgett (assistant speech coach); Guenevere Berrie and Bonsai Freeman (speech team competitors).
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
- PP Virginia Neutzling - to celebrate our 4-Way Test students and their hard work preparing for the presentation;
- Raquel Raderchak - to celebrate ice cream treat given by PP Dan Matthews and PBS Animal Health Store in Massillon, Ohio;
- Bill Liber - to celebrate the fact that Drew's wife, Mandy, is here!
- Richard Regula - to celebrate the best Rotary lunch in the County;
Four Way Speech Chairman Jeff Scott welcomed and introduced Manuel Halkias, speech coach, and Kitty Burgett, assistant speech coach, from McKinley Senior High School along with two of the three contestants, Guenevere Berrie and Bonsai Freeman. The third contestant was on a college visit and would present her speech during the March 8th meeting.
President Michelle concluded the meeting by announcing next week's speaker will be former Congressman Jim Renacci.
The following turned in makeups: Robert Matthews (3 - Venice Nokomis Rotary); Seth Swallen (North Canton); Bill Maddox (North Canton); PDG/PP Bob Pattison (4- Cocoa Beach Daybreak, Florida).
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Executive Board meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2019: President Michelle Mullaly, President Elect Mark Rojek, Vice President Drew Pelger, Secretary Suzette Matthews and Treasurer Tom Clevenger.