NEWTON ROTARY CLUB

MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2023

Opening

President Todd Lattig opened the meeting at 12:15 and promptly led us in the salute to the flag.

Buz Tomasino led us in a moment of prayer and reflection of our membership and service.

John Cuzzo led us in a first verse chorus of Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Written by Julia Ward Howe. She was an American author and poet, known for writing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and the original 1870 pacifist Mother's Day Proclamation. She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women's suffrage.

Guests

Michael Hanifan Jr was a guest today accompanied by his father and grandfather, Stacy Rodriguez of the Stroudsburg Rotary club was also a visiting guest.

Welcome

Laura Camp enthusiastically welcomed our visitors and guests.

Happy Dollars

Bud Luthman was happy Carl L made it to the meeting before the flag salute.

Alden Welch ponied up $5 to tell us that it was St. David’s Day. St David is the Patron Saint of Wales. He also encouraged everyone to read the article in the latest Rotary magazine on the latest efforts of Rotary International’s efforts for Ukraine. That cost him another buck!

Todd Lattig was happy for St. David’s Day because he is 8% Welsh.

Michael Hanifan Sr was happy his son was at the meeting.

Stacy Rodriguez, our visiting guest, was happy to be with us!

Kathy Shankman was happy to share some of Bob’s ideas about creating a relationship in the future with our pancake breakfast and the Newton St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Presidents Announcements

John Iliff thanked everyone for the card that was sent.

Scottie Hontz is in the Healthcare section of Bristol Glen and we hear that she is improving.

The Pancake Breakfast still needs 8 more volunteers. Volunteers are to arrive at Applebee’s by 7:30 am on March 18^th. Mie Hanifan offered to round up some Boy Scouts to Volunteer.

Todd encouraged everyone to sign up and take minutes.

Marge McCabe announced that so far we have cleared $1600.00 on Gertrude Hawk candy sales. We had a little loss at one location so the candy was removed.

Alice announced the Women’s Tea on March 11th.

There was no program due to a scheduling snafu!

50/50

Won by John Cuzzo for $5. The pot of $40 lives on as he drew the 2 of Clubs!

Closing

The meeting was declared closed at 1:00pm.

Respectfully Submitted

Jim Taylor