President Charles opened the meeting at 12:20pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Charles

Prayer: Charles

Song: Steve Wescott

 

Guests: Bill Sansone and Martha Filippone 

 

Guest Speaker: None

 

Charles welcomed everyone.

 

Happy Dollars: 

Gail Bibik was happy to be in attendance.

John Frank was also happy to be at the meeting.

Bud Luthman is younger than John Frank.

Helen Wescott was just happy.

Martha Filippone dittoed Helen's sentiments.

Bill Sansone shared Martha's sentiments.

Caroline Ottenbreit's middle child moved into it's own apartment.

Charles attended Lake Hopatcong Rotary and saw old friends.  

Announcements:

Charles was asked to interview the students in the Graphic Design class at SCCC to prepare them for future job interviews.  He had the interviews before the meeting.

Branchville Rotary invited our club to join them at a meeting on Friday, May 8th at 12:15pm in the Administrative building at the fairgrounds.  They will provide pizza.  We must bring our own beverage.  They ask us to R.S.V.P by May 1st.  They have also invited the Wallkill club.

 

Program:

Paul Harris Induction and New Member Induction

Steve gave a presentation about Paul Harris, RI Foundation, new membership, relinquishing the past and the importance of moving forward with the club.

Denise awarded Gail Bibik and Keith Hotz Paul Harris Fellow recipients.

Charles sponsored Martha Filippone and inducted her as our newest member.

Gail, Keith and Martha have demonstrated rotary's motto, "Service Above Self".

 

Upcoming Events:

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:

April 1st, Dawn and Magdalen Costello-The Weekend Bag Program

April 29th, Jim Allison-The Gift of Life NJ 

50/50: Bud Luthman won $8.00 and was nice enough to let the pot grow.

Adjourned at 1:35pm

 

Editor: Denise Hotz