President Charles opened the meeting at 12:16pm
Pledge of Allegiance: Kathy Shankman
Prayer: Nancy Morrisey
Song: Marc Koch
Guests: None
Charles welcomed and thanked the Rotarians for attending the meeting.
Happy Dollars:
Kathy and Bob rented an AirB&B in Conneticut on the water. They enjoyed walking on the beach, but the lifeguard needed to assist with getting her out of the water.
Charles and his wife Denise enjoyed the Jersey Shore. The family is growing and his daughter Chelsea is expecting her third child.
John Cuozzo is hoping to attend a family wedding in Florida.
Nancy celebrated her mother's 98th birthday. Her mom is looking great.
Inservice Business:
There have been some outstanding guest speakers.
The college offered to allow us to advertise on their radio station and hope to start a Rotaract club.
Focus needs to be on getting new members. Lisa Carlson, the Town of Newton, and Joe Inglima's son are potential prospects.
Questions were raised if anyone knew how Alden Welch and George Kaiser were doing. John Frank said that George was not doing well as he was moved to assisted living. No one knew how Alden was doing other than he is at Bristol Glen.
Upcoming Speakers:
9/3/25 Donald Schuld, Roxbury Club
What it is to be a True Rotarian. He has 100% attendance for 65 years.
9/10/25 Shelby Rhodes, How to identify and avoid travel scam.
9/17/25 Michael Zorsky, Newton Medical Center Physical Therapist
9/24/25 Inservice
Newton Rotary Annual Golf Outing honoring Steve and Helen Wescott
Announcements:
Barbara Miller reported that the grant has been accepted, but not yet approved. It must be approved by the district and RI.
Within the grant it is included that we partner with PSS, Newton Free Clinic, Manna House, and Market Street Mission.
Shampoo and Conditioner are being collected next week for the Homeless Project.
Marc Koch is working on organizing the Pickleball Tournament. The YMCA Pickleball Facility is new, air conditioned and has 6 courts. A free pass is available to try it for a day. Braden Leen and Marc are the contacts.
Charles and Denise hope to attend the Superintendent Round Table and attend other clubs to distribute our upcoming event flyers.
The club will be participating in the Dictionary Project and a Flags for Heroes Fundraiser.
50/50
John Frank won $3.00. The pot still grows.
Adjourned at 1:23pm
Editor: Denise Current
