President Charles called the meeting to order at 12:17

Pledge: Charles

Prayer: Charles

Song: Charles

Guests: Jeff Walters, Hackettstown Rotarian

Guest Speaker: None

Happy Dollars: Denise enjoyed the Pickleball Tournament and was given some pointers of the game. Many of the seasoned players offered suggestions for better advertisement of the event.  The first place winners didn't sign up until 9:00am that day.  Caroline Ottenbreit also mentioned the event.  Jeff said hello from Hackettstown.  Charles's family participated in the tournament.  Although his family was out the first round, everyone enjoyed the event.

Announcements:  Hackettstown Rotary is hosting a Concert and Car Show.                                    Saturday, 5/23/26  8:00pm                                Double Vision/The Foreigner Experience  $30.00        Centenary Stage                                              Sunday, 5/24/26 9:00am                                Memorial Motor Madness 30th Annual Car Show      Mars Snacking Parking Lot

The Pickleball Tournament had 11 teams and 30 sponsors which netted $7120.00.  Bill supplied the videographer and will be showing the video at the May 27th meeting.

Upcoming Fundraisers:                                           Farm to Table 4 Course Wine Dinner                              September 26, 2026                                                    Pancake Breakfast                                          December 5, 2026

Upcoming Events:                                              Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Sussex County Day                                                            September 20, 2026 at the fairgrounds                      

50/50: Caroline won her initial $2.00 investment.  The pot grows. 

Meeting Adjourned: Early

Editor: Denise Hotz