Rotary Minutes from 8/17/16 meeting by Helen Moch
Sandy opened with prayer
Mark lead us in song with “Grand ole Flag”
President Charles recognized Guests:
Denise Current / Clara from Belgium
District Governor Erik from the Branchville Rotary
Our Guest Speaker Kendra Bebree from Durgatree International
Jim Taylor was our official Greeter and greeting our guests with a very warm welcome (as well as giving us the weather report)
Pres. Charles gave out the last of the 100 attendance awards and that went to Helen Wescott. Congratulations Helen!
Happy Dollars:
- Charles was happy to wear his shorts and flip flops for the day as he had no official client meetings.
- Erik Snyder of Branchville Rotary had a booth at the fair and they ran out of cups. Cory from Newton Rotary was kind enough to come to the rescue and give them cups.
- John Cuozzo happy to have had the honor of accompanying (2) of the Hantz children this summer at the Kittatiny half time show. It was the highlight of his summer.
- Tom Digby had his son here from Las Vegas and was also so happy to see so many Interact students give of themselves to help out at the fair booth. Also it was noted that Tom very sad about Dr. Fletcher. Expressed his sympathy and shared how Fletcher was his mentor in Rotary.
- Tom Brodhecker happy about our Interact students at the fair booth, yet sad that he had broken his wrist.
- Carolyn also very happy to see so many Interact students at our fair booth
- Pres. Charles thanked all those who volunteered their time and a special shout out to The Hantz Family and Pam & Carl Lazarro.
- Jim Ferguson thanked John Roberts for supplying the Minnisink Football players. They helped us last year as well and we so appreciate them.
Guest Speaker: Kendra Bebree
Some highlights about Durgatree
- Their mission is to educate and economically empower survivors of Modern Slavery.
- Durga Tree believes slavery is an economic disease and that most people don’t even know it exists or worse yet, know that we play a part in it.
- Modern Slavery is the 2nd largest black market industry in the world. Of those enslaved, some are trapped in forced labor and sex trafficking. The victims span all demographics yet the one thing in common is that the victims are vulnerable which makes them an easy target.
- Durga Tree philosophy is that they believe it is the basic human right of all individuals to have personal freedom. The organization works on programs and projects to help empower and educate the victims through community, donors and partner organizations to make this happen.
Pres. Charles was bringing meeting to a close, and Carl asked to say a few words. Carl thanked all those who helped out at the fair and special thanks to John Roberts. John helped Carl shop and according to Carl, that is quite the experience. So good job John! Carl also gave a special shout out to Jim Taylor. Jim spent several long days at the fair booth when others were not, Carl named him MVP of the Rotary Fair Booth. Congratulation Jim!! Jim and John both received some funny trophies from Carl for their efforts! Addtionally, the booth grossed $26,000. Final numbers TBD. Interesting info that Carl shared: $1 million dollars has passed through our booth register since we opened! WE need all people to help out to continue such great success.
Golf Outing info:
Bob McCraken talked about our outing. Informed us that it is coming together. If anyone currently has any questions, they are to email Bob directly, as this is the best way to communicate.
Pres. Charles reminded everyone to check the Bulletin for more announcements.
50/50
11.00 Winner went to David Admasbaum while leaving $197 in the pot.
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Registrar
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Greeter
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August 17, 2016
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Dan Leary & Bud Luthman
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Harold MacMurren
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August 24, 2016
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Kathy Mantell & Linda McConville
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Steve McNally
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August 31, 2016
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Barbara Miller & Helen Moch
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Gus Modla
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