At our March 1, 2019 Rotary meeting, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed 52 members and 4 guests.President Michelle then informed everyone of Rotarian Fred Whittier's health situation. Fred is now staying at the Inn of Belden Village due to the onset of Alzheimers. He is accepting visitors. There was a "thinking of you" card for members to sign to be sent to Fred from the Club. Also, members were asked to keep Canton Rotarian Bob Bethel's family in their thoughts and prayers. Bob recently passed away and there was a sympathy card to sign for his family.
All members with March birthdays were asked to stand and be recognized. Thanks went out to Georgia, the church volunteer who graciously made the delicious orange cake for the meeting.
The invocation was provided by Rotarian James Boggs.
Rotarian Theresa Blocher read the Rotafact from the March 2019 issue of The Rotarian magazine.
Congratulations went to Rotarian Ernie Schott for having the winning 50/50 ticket worth $57.00!
Club Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Jim Renacci (speaker); Kacy Homonai (guest of speaker); Ron Ponder (guest of Frank Fleischer); Dan Morgan (Jackson Rotarian).
The "Happy News" was provided by the following:
- Bill Maddox - In celebration of Jerry Ortman being honored by M Conley Company as "Entrepreneur of the Month"
- Becky Clark - in celebration of her granddaughter dating a young man who "comes from good stock": he's the grandson of Rotarian Ernie Schott!
March Speaker Chair Raquel Raderchak introduced the speaker for the meeting, former Congressman Jim Renacci.
President Michelle concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
- Next week's meeting will be the conclusion of the Four Way Speech Contest;
- Thank you to February Speaker Chair James Boggs, Greeter Leader Kurt Goodenberger and attendance table volunteer PP Virginia Neutzling.
The following turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Robert Matthews (Massillon).
The following mailed a makeup to the Rotary office: Charles E. Smith (Naples, FL).