WEEKLY MEETING NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

At our weekly meeting on August 14, 2015, President Paul White asked Rotarians to continue to keep Rotarian John Schumacher in their prayers.  John is still dealing with medical issues.  He also reminded the Board members about the brief meeting immediately following the regular meeting with District Governor Joe Belinsky.  President Paul asked each Rotarian to consider signing up to volunteer for the "Oktoberfest".  He stated we will need every member to make this event a success.

 

President Paul reminded everyone that next week's meeting will be offsite.  This will be the annual golf outing held at Tam O'Shanter golf course (please see story).

 

Youth Exchange Chairwoman, Amy Mustafaga, introduced Canton Rotary's Exchange Student, Ella Maria Henriika Vehmas, from Finland. Ella was escorted by her Host Mother, Holly Gartner.  Ella will be attending Glenoak High School.

 

PDG/PP Dave Ewing took to the podium and presented Canton Rotarian Jim Lockshin with his PHF+2 pin.

 

Club Secretary Michelle Mullaly brought the members up to date on the "Oktoberfest" which will be held on September 17, 2015.

 

Michelle then welcomed the following guests to our meeting:  Dave Baloun, Jim Kling, Assistant Governor Bob Schaffner (Plain), Holly Gartner, Ella Vehmas and Shirley Lockshin.

 

The "Happy Bucks" news was then presented by the following Rotarians:  Virginia Neutzling wished Ward Scott a very Happy Birthday and thanked him for the ice cream treat he provided to everyone during last week's meeting; Rick Taylor was happy that Canton Rotarian Ron Miller agreed to be an "Oktoberfest" sponsor due to his winning "Hole-in-One" shot at Alliance Country Club; Bob Pattison was very happy to welcome our newest Exchange Student, Ella Vehmas, as well as our District Governor, Joe Belinsky, to the meeting; Rebecca Marchino was very happy to inform the members of the health status of Canton Rotarian Becky Clark's husband.  Mark Clark sustained a heart attack and had to have triple bypass surgery while in Haiti.  He was doing so well that Becky was able to transport him back to Florida where he will continue to recover; Ryan Parkinson was so happy that he provided $5 to the Happy Bucks jar.  He also was excited because he has two singing events scheduled this weekend; Amanda Tietze was happy to announce that her kids would be going back to school next week; and finally Bob Matthews was happy that the MAPS Museum would again have a vintage combat aircraft on display and can be viewed this weekend.

 

The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the District Governors meeting on August 14, 2015: Dan Matthews, Suzette Matthews, Bob Matthews, Amanda Tietze, Paul White, Michelle Mullaly, Mark Rojek, Craig Young, Tom Clevenger, Paul Feaser, Jim Blake, Kurt Goodenberger, Rebecca Marchino and Bob Pattison.

 

The following "Oktoberfest" committee members will receive a makeup from attending the August 14, 2015 committee meeting: Paul White, Michelle Mullaly, Amanda Tietze, Craig Young, Dean Wallace, Dave Beule, Drew Pelger and Rick Taylor.

 

The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Tom Sinclair (North Canton) and Curt Werren (Canton South, Louisville).