During the May 10, 2019 Rotary meeting, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed 59 members and 13 guests to the meeting. Rotarian Frank Fleischer gave the Invocation.
Congratulations to Don Sultzbach for having the winning 50/50 Raffle ticket worth $46.00
Rotarian Paula Mastroianni filled in for traveling Secretary Suzette Matthews. Paula welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Maryl Jonas, Gloria Fettman, Michael Fettman, Mary Jo Lockshin, Paul Lockshin, Mary Schumacher, Mary Becker, Katherine Myers, Jon Wood, (guests of the club); Denny Valentine, Louisville Rotarian; Missy Schnee, (guest of Dennis Dent); and Kris Taylor, (guest of Rick Taylor).
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
- Paula Mastroianni announced the successful passing of the Stark County Library levy and thanked everyone who voted for the levy;
- Dennis Dent announced that he and Missy Schnee celebrated their anniversary in Alaska, putting in about 40 hours of flight time, and that their Pantry Restaurant in Hartville has been opened for 4 weeks and is doing well.
Rotarian Stephanie Werren introduced the newest member to the Rotary Club of Canton, Amanda Sainato. (*see story above).
President Michelle then took the opportunity to welcome some very special guests to the meeting, the spouses and family members of our fellow Rotarians who have passed away (* see story above).
Vice President Drew Pelger then made the presentation of the 2019 Rotarian of the Year award to Past President Rick Taylor. (* see story above)
May Speaker Chair Don Peterson III then welcomed his speaker for the meeting, Paul Hiltz. Paul is the CEO of Mercy Medical Center.
President Michelle concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
- next week's meeting will feature Lauren Capo speaking on Pediatric Congenital Heart Defects
- next week's meeting will be OFFSITE and held at the Zimmermann Symphony Center
- If you will be bringing a guest you MUST RSVP for them prior to the Friday meeting. We will be ordering Ohio Deli for lunch and will need to have an accurate count for meals.
- Finally, a reminder to the 2018-2019 Board of Trustees and all Past Presidents: we will have a professional photographer at the meeting to take the Board picture and a Past Presidents picture. This will take place at 1:00 pm following conclusion of our regular meeting.