NEWTON ROTARY CLUB MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2023
Opening: President Alice V. rang the bell and opened the meeting at 12:15 then led us in the Pledge. Buz T. voiced a prayer of thanksgiving for fellowship and food. Steve W. was noteworthy in leading the song.
Guests: George K. introduced Jerry Orr and Jerry H. introduced Maureen Hanifan. Our guests were welcomed by Jim T.
Happy Dollars: Carolyn 0. finally got to visit Niagra Falls; Lonnie N. was glad to be back after a long absence; Steve W. noted the honor for Denise C. from PSS.
Fines: Nancy M. toured the membership looking for missing badges, pins, cell phones not silenced, late arrivals, early leavers, or referring to a member by their surname!
Found two members: Carolyn 0. didn't have her pin on and Carl L. didn't have a pin nor his badge.
Celebrations: Kathie S.-June BD; Frank E.-July BD; Marge & Wayne M.-July Anni; Jim T.
July 4th w/Daughter and Grandson. Songs and Smiles were shared by all.
STATE FAIR-sign up soooooon...a reminder from Steve W.
HOMELESS PROJECT-next week bring Body Wash...a reminder from Denise C.
100 YEAR COMMITTEE-short meeting after meeting...a request from Marge M.
$2,500 MATCHING ROTARY GRANT-Barb M. working on it...more info to follow.
GET WELL CARD to Todd L... COVID:{
POLIO JARS on tables for donations$$$$$
HISTORY NOTE: The Newton Rotary Club sponsored the Wallkill Rotary Club.
MORE HISTORY: Club members' baby pictures were displayed and members were asked to guess who was who???? Marge M. guessed the most right answers and won a 50/50 ticket. The picture perfect babies on view were, Marge M., Wayne M. Alice V., Jim T., Kathie S., Bob S., Steve W., Jerry H., Denise C., Helen W.
TO MAKE MORE HISTORY, Steve W. approached the podium to present an honor never before presented in the 100 year history of the Newton rotary Club.
In 1980, Bob Fisher sponsored Carl Lazarro to membership. Carl became a very active member and served as President in 1991-92. He also serves as Newton Rotary Endowment President; is a Paul Harris Fellow times 5; and was the encouragement behind building the SC Fair Food Booth (which provides the bulk of the money donated by the Club yearly). This year Carl approached Steve W. and Jim T. to take over the running of the Food Booth. (Steve remarked "It's taking two to replace one!!!"}
Carl's wife, Pam L., a member since 1988 and who served as secretary to the Club for many years, is ill and bedridden and requires constant care. The Club is awarding Pam with Honorary Member status.
A standing ovation prompted Carl to approach the podium. With a surprised look and a cough to clear his throat, Carl remarked he was at a loss for words...not at all like the Carl we all know!! He reminded us of the tent at the Fair, the ups and downs of construction, and how it still takes every member to keep it working, and how he has enjoyed every minute in Rotary.
Marge M. won the 50/50 but not the Pot.
President Alice V. rang the bell to end the meeting at 1:25.
Laura C.
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