Newton Rotary Club Notes December 15, 2021               The last meeting of the 2021 calendar year was called to order by President Laura at 12:00 noon.  The morning prayer was led by Jerry Hanifan, and John Cuozzo led us in the “tenor version” of American the Beautiful               First order of business:  President Laura presented Jim Taylor with his level 3 Paul Harris pin, indicating that he has donated faithfully to the Rotary Foundation.   Congratulations to Jim for his continued support of the Foundation and all of the good things that it provides for around the world!   Guests:  Lots of guests at this meeting including:                         Terry Iliff, wife of John                         Elaine Eberhart, wife of Frank                         Sally Tomasino, wife of Buzz                         Joyce Weishar, friend of George Kaiser                         Judy Wilson, significant other of Jim Taylor                         Lee Whitby, sister of Heidi Weber                         Marge McCabe, wife of Wayne                         Joe Mello, former music director at Kittatinny Regional High School   Happy Dollars:  Alice Vigiletti was happy to share news of her son being named “Teacher of the Year” at his school, where he is the band director.                         Jim Taylor is happy that Judy’s granddaughter is going to be home to share Christmas with them.                          Jerry Hanifan is happy that we are going to be entertained by the Kittatinny Regional High School choral group.                         Wayne McCabe is happy to be serving as historian for the SC Historical Society.                         John Cuozzo is happy for the Kittatinny choral group as well.   Introduction of Program:  John introduced Mrs. Patrice Kane, director of the Kittatinny singers and we were entertained once again by the outstanding musical talents of our local high school.    50/50:  The 50/50 was once again won by George Kaiser, but as has become his custom, he left behind the $187.50 in the larger pot!!   HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!  NEXT MEETING IS JANUARY 5, 2022, AT 12:15 AT THE HAMPTON DINER.   Newton Rotary Club Notes