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During the December 13, 2019 Rotary meeting, President Mark Rojek welcomed the 43 members and 4 guests to the meeting. Rotarian Bill Maddox provided the Invocation.
President Mark recognized the Rotarians who will celebrate their birthday in December.
Congratulations to Rotarian Dave Schrade for having the winning 50/50 ticket worth $35.00.
Club Secretary Julia Dick welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Mary Ellen Icaza (speaker); Stephanie Cargill (guest of the speaker); Derek Gordon (guest of the speaker) and Massillon Rotarian, Richard Regula.
President Mark then informed the members it is once again the time of year when we recognize and reward the exceptional service we receive from the VOLUNTEERS at St. Haralambos Church. Your monetary expressions of appreciation for these folks will be collected again on Dec 20th.
President Elect Drew Pelger then reminded everyone about the Charitable Fund Drive and thanked them for their consideration of this vital drive which helps support the Club's work in the community.
Past President Michelle Mullaly reminded our members to donate items for the "Pack the Bus" event which will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the Zimmermann Symphony Center(please see separate article). Items may be dropped off from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. All food items will go to Canton City students for their use over the Holiday break.
Sugar Plum Fairy, Becky Clark, announced that she is the chairperson for the "Sweet Dessert Auction" which will be held at this Friday's meeting. This new event will give Rotarians an opportunity to show case their baking (or shopping) skills by donating their favorite dessert item for this auction. All donated items will be put on display for Rotarians to try to win for their holiday events. Raffle tickets will be sold. All proceeds from this event will be directed to President-Elect Drew Pelger's annual charitable fund drive. Becky asked Rotarians who are interested in participating in this event to contact her so she can make preparations for Friday.
Secretary Julia Dick introduced the speaker for the meeting: Mary Ellen Icaza, Executive Director/CEO, Stark Library.
President Mark concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
- Next week’s meeting will be the Holiday Program with a musical performance from the McKinley High School mix of mallet percussion and quintet. Please contact the Rotary office and RSVP if you plan to bring guests to next week’s meeting
- During the Holiday meeting, we will have the “Sweet” treat raffle auction. You may bake or purchase an item or items to bring in to be raffled off. This is a great way to receive a tasty baked good for your holiday party and it also helps raise money for our Charitable Fund! Please contact Becky Clark or see her at the conclusion of today’s meeting and let her know what you plan to donate.
- Also, the McKinley Band will have their equipment truck on site next Friday the 20th if you would like to bring your non-perishable food items or new children’s clothing to donate for our “Pack the Bus” program. This collection effort helps the children of the Canton City School District during their holiday break.
- Please remember to support our Charitable Fund Drive which helps support and fund our community service projects.
The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Virginia Neutzling (North Canton); Ernie Schott (Canton South).