President Charles opened the meeting at 12:15pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Charles

Prayer: Charles

Song: Steve Wescott

 

Guests: Bill Sansone and Martha Filippone

 

Guest Speaker: Melissa Debenedetto

 

Charles welcomed everyone.

 

Happy Dollars: 

Martha was happy to be alive.

Charles was back from Florida and excited about what is going on with the club.

Steve Wescott was happy to have Buzz back.

Luis Ponce was glad to be back and in town.  He is now an independent advisor.

Barbara Miller was also happy to be at the meeting and to celebrate another year of life.

Lisa Carlson was asked prior to the meeting to join the board and accepted.

 

It is with great sadness that John Cuozzo, a very dedicated Rotarian passed away.

 

Guest Speaker: Melissa Debenedetto from RATE.Com

Rate was built on the principles of low rates, groundbreaking technology, complete transparency, excellent customer service and a quick, easy mortgage experience.

The company is committed to making dreams of homeownership a reality.

 

Upcoming Events:

St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday, March 7th.

 

Upcoming Fundraisers:

Pickleball Tournament May 2, 2026

Farm to Table September 26, 2026

Upcoming Guest Speakers: 

March 4, 2026 Bonnie Gessling-Bonnie's Healing Hands-Massage Therapy

March 11, 2026 Bill Sansone-Global Reach

The primary work is in Nepal.  They have built a school, supported an orphanage, built several water wells, supports eye camps, a disabled children's home and aids in earthquake relief.

 

50/50: Melissa won $6.00.  The pot grows.  

Adjourned at ??? Denise had to leave for Delaware.

 

Editor: Denise Hotz