Newton, New Jersey May 5, 2021 Carolyn Ottenbreit, Editor
This Week (5/4): Newton Rotary – We enjoy coming together.
Last meeting, (4/21): Jake Whalen from Senior Moments Medicare explained the intricacies of Medicare (Parts A, B and D, Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage).
Next Meeting (5/19): T/B/A.
Happy $:
Jim Taylor is happy for today, Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday.
Carl is happy that Laura’s son is doing better. He is off the ventilator, awake and waving to people after 2 weeks at NMC and one week at Morristown. He is now in rehab at Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Buzz is happy for the Club Officers who are doing their best to keep the Club together during COVID.
Steve Wescott is happy that the cat did not come back from St. Kitts.
Jake is happy to report that his Rotary Club has also been involved with Gift of Life. A benefit last year generated $2,500, matched by a member, to make a $5,000 contribution.
Announcements:
The food booth will not be accessible until 5/12, after the vaccine site moves across the Fairgrounds.
Barbara Miller reports that we have submitted reports for our District homeless grant. In addition to our donations to the Free Clinic and Manna House, Barbara purchased 6 duffle bags and 3 backpacks and will submit invoices totaling $1,000 to receive our $1,000 matching grant. Thank you, Barbara!
Donations to the Rotary Foundation of $1,000 made in this calendar year will generate 1.000 points for the member’s club, in addition to the usual Paul Harris points. See President Jim or Steve Wescott for details.
Barbara let us know that if you register for the 7475 District Conference, your $100 registration fee will be donated to the Rotary Foundation.
