Editor Denise Current
President Elect Denise Current called the meeting to order at 12:15pm.
She led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Alden Welch led us in Prayer.
Steve Wescott led us in Song.
Guests or Visiting Rotarians
Carolyn Sammarco, Samantha Waldron’s grandmother
Robert Brady, Mike’s proposed new member
Carissa Shevlin, Denise’s granddaughter
Laura Camp welcomed our guests.
Happy Dollars
John Cuozzo gave 5 happy dollars for the holidays are over and he is ho ho’d out.
Kathi Shankman gave 2 happy dollars for her two granddaughters. Her one granddaughter made the deans list at Marywood College and her other granddaughter was accepted at Saint Olaf.
Bud Luthman was happy that Wayne got a hair cut.
Wayne McCabe was happy that he and Marge will be traveling to Chicago to see Marge’s brother and celebrate her brother’s 80th birthday.
Carl Lazzaro was happy about his new badge, President Emeritus, because now he now knows he is an old fart.
Mike Hanifan is happy that Bob is accepted as a member as he won’t have to pay for Bob’s lunch.
Jim Taylor is happy to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Guest speaker Duke DeGroat about Food and Pantry Community Support was unable to attend as he had Covid.
As Duke was unable to attend, Mike Hanifan wanted to discuss the Food Booth in relationship to the Scouts 360 Jamboree. The Jamboree will be held October 25th through the 27th at the Fair Grounds. Approximately 5000-7000 people are expected to attend. Mike and Bob will communicate with Jim and Steve regarding the possibility of Newton Rotary’s participation. Several ideas were shared among the members.
Stillwater Township third graders sent personal notes thanking Newton Rotary for the AWESOME dictionaries.
A little Rotary history was shared.
What theme is January? Vocational
What was Paul Harris? Mike Hanifan was able to answer Lawyer.
What businesses were the other three business acquaintances in that were with Paul Harris at the first meeting?
Gustave Loehr -Mining Engineer and Freemason
Silvester Schiele-Coal Merchant
Hiram Shorey-Tailor
Initially, these men met at each others business, hence the word Rotary. Due to Rotary’s growth, clubs now meet at a regular place.
50/50 Carl won a whopping $3.00. The pot grows.
Adjourn 1:15pm
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