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NEWTON ROTARY
Minutes February 25, 2026
 
President Charles opened the meeting at 12:15pm
Pledge of Allegiance: Charles
Prayer: Charles
Song: Steve Wescott
 
Guests: Bill Sansone 
 
Guest Speaker: None
 
Charles welcomed everyone.
 
Happy Dollars: 
Denise's exchange student Margaux gave birth to a little girl, February 16th.  She named her Fleur.  
Newton Medical Center bought the inside cover of the Pickleball Sponsor Booklet.
Carolyn Ottenbreit enjoyed her visit to California and is happy to be home.
Charles is happy that the club is making progress with the Newton High School and SCCC students, the Pickleball Tournament and the SCCC Graphic Arts Class.
 
Birthdays:
Denise 3/16
Anniversaries:
None
 
Announcements:
Sally Tomasino's services will be held March 7th, 5:00pm-8:00pm, and March 8th, 1:00pm, at the Branchville United Methodist Church.
 
Upcoming Events:
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday, March 7th.
Our server Sharon will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, March 28th at Broadhecker's Farm to raise money for the Weekend Bag Program.
 
Upcoming Fundraisers:
Pickleball Tournament May 2, 2026
Farm to Table September 26, 2026
 
Upcoming Guest Speakers: 
March 11, 2026 Bill Sansone-Global Reach
The primary work is in Nepal.  They have built a school, supported an orphanage, built several water wells, supports eye camps, a disabled children's home and aids in earthquake relief.
 
50/50: Carolyn won $5.00.  The pot grows.  
 
Adjourned at 1:16pm
 
Editor: Denise Hotz
 
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