Last week: District Governor Ray Freaney visited the Newton Rotary Club to discuss District and International initiatives for 2019-2020. The Rotary International theme for this year is “Rotary Connects the World”, and DG Ray expanded that to “Rotary connects communities”. He discussed Polio vaccination efforts and explained how close we are to achieving global eradication, and how important it is to continue vaccinations. DG Ray also discussed membership. He introduced the idea of satellite clubs, which can have lower membership numbers to start (as low as 7 members), and become fully independent when they grow. He reminded us of the importance of the Club’s public image and encouraged public relations efforts and a focus on increasing membership.
Carl Lazzaro inducted the Newton Rotary Board for 2019-2020. President: Carolyn Ottenbreit, President Elect: Jim Taylor, Past President: Bill Kehoe, Secretary: Pam Lazzaro, Treasurer Helen Wescott, Board Members: Todd Lattig, Chris Wolverton and Kurt Walton. Special thanks to outgoing President Bill for his successful year of service.
Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Thomas and Nathaniel Hontz, Mary, Shane Edwards, and Cathy and Judy (caretakers for Fred Seplow).
Happy $:
President Carolyn is happy for Denise Current, who hosted a fabulous Garden Party at her home last weekend despite inclement weather and her husband’s illness.
Jim Taylor is happy for Carolyn’s first meeting as President.
Bob Shankman paid a phone fine.
Steve Wescott his happy to no longer be worrying about how to top last year’s record contributions from Newton Rotary members to the RI Foundation. Today, he received a check for $10,000 to the Foundation!
Mary is happy for Suzanne and Stephanie Hontz
Chris Wolverton is happy to celebrate his dad’s birthday.
DG Ray is happy to be visiting Newton Rotary Club today.
John Frank gave a happy dollar for Fred Seplow’s birthday. Steve Wescott led us in a round of “Happy Birthday” and Laura Camp delivered a cupcake and candle!
Picture Fines: Tom Brodhecker paid a picture fine for his grandson.
Announcements:
A condolence card is circulating for Jerry Hanifan and his family. One of his granddaughters was killed, and the other critically injured, in a car accident in California. Please keep the Hanifan family in your thoughts and prayers.
July 17th we will meet at the Fair Booth. If you can do so, please arrive early to help clean the facility (wipe counters, sweep leaves, etc). Please let Carl Lazzaro or Jim Taylor know if you can help.
Volunteer sign-up sheets for the Fair are being circulated. Each member should sign up for at least two shifts. If you are unable to work, please let Pam know that you are available to help make phone calls to fill the shifts.
Bristol Glen will honor Newton Rotarian Sandy Hollander on October 12th. Mark Hontz is Master of Ceremonies. Please mark your calendar.
District 7475 will host a Golf Outing on October 21st at the Berkshire Valley Golf Club, with dinner afterwards at Portofino’s Restaurant.
