NEWTON ROTARY
President Charles called the meeting to order at 12:23
Pledge: Charles
Prayer: Rayshawn Lott
Song: Charles
Guests: Bonnie Gessling, Bill Sansone, Glenn Sumpman, Ava Nelson, Rayshawn Lott, John Hough, Brenda Aldi, Erica Brawn, Jennifer Sachs
Guest Speaker: Jim Allison
Happy Dollars: Gail Bibik's brother in law's prostate surgery was successful. Bud Luthman remembered his pin. Bonnie was happy to meet everyone and to join the club. Jim Taylor was glad to see the outstanding attendance. Nancy Morrisey was finally able to return. Lisa Carlson's daughter finished her first year of grad school with a 4.0. Buzz Tomasino was happy that Rayshawn is expecting what Buzz thought was Rayshawn's 5th grandchild in June. Caroline Ottenbreit was happy to see Jim Allison. Jim Porter was glad to be at the meeting. Charles was thankful that Lisa ran last weeks meeting. He was also happy for the number of attendees at the meeting and the energy. John Roberts realized that Charles had a heart because he needed to have his pacemaker battery changed.
New Member Induction: Bill Sansone and Bonnie Gessling were inducted and welcomed to the club.
Guest Speaker: Jim Allison, Madison Rotarian, spoke on behalf of Gift of Life NJ. It is a program that helps to save the lives of children around the world. It's mission is to provide resources to treat children with congenital heart defects. Jim and his wife have hosted children in need of life threatening heart conditions. They have spoken to various groups and rotary clubs to provide awareness of the program. Newton Rotary gave Jim a check for $2000.00. Jim received another check for $1000.00 from a member of the club.
Upcoming Fundraiser: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Pickleball Tournament
50/50: Jim Porter won $16.00 and donated it to the Gift of Life NJ
Meeting Adjourned: Late, BUT GREAT!!!
Editor: Denise Hotz
SORRY THAT THE MINUTES ARE LATE, BUT CLUB RUNNER WAS INACCESSIBLE.
