WEEKLY MEETING NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

At our weekly meeting on September 4, 2015, President Paul White asked Rotarians to keep Rotarian Don Peterson and his family in their thoughts and prayers.  Don's mother, Dianna Peterson, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 3rd.

 

Club Secretary Michelle Mullaly then brought members up to date on the upcoming "Oktoberfest".  She reminded members we are still in need of volunteers for the evening of September 17th as well as tickets are available for pre-sale purchase of $30.00.

 

Michelle then welcomed the following guests to our meeting:  Susan Feaser, Exchange Students Ella Vehmas (Canton) and Fabian Cortes (Plain), Past District Governor George Hays and Major Gift Officer from Zone 29 Janet Newcomer.

 

PDG George Hays and Major Gift Officer from Zone 29, Janet Newcomer, presented Rotarian and Past President Tom Clevenger with a Major Donor crystal recognition piece (see story).

 

Rotarian Nick Perini then took to the podium and gave an update on the Golf outing which took place on August 24, 2015.

 

President Paul then presented a check to our speaker, Dawn Campanelli, president of Junior Achievement.  Dawn accepted the check in the amount of $1,500.00 on behalf of Junior Achievement.

 

The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the "Oktoberfest" committee meeting on September 4, 2015: Michelle Mullaly, Drew Pelger, Craig Young, Bruce Hale, Paul Whiteand Dave Beule.

 

The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Bruce Hale (Canal Fulton); Curt Werren (Canton South);  and Craig Young (Canton South).