Rotary meeting February 15, 2024
The club met for lunch at the Corning Radisson soon to be Doubletree Hotel. President Dale called the meeting to order at 12:20 pm with the ringing of the Rotary bell after a delicious chicken breast lunch. This was followed by the singing of My Country âTis of Thee and recitation of the pledge of allegiance. Wendy Winnett delivered the invocation.
Club Service:
- Greeter: Gail Hostuttler with help from Mani Kutti
- Invocation: Wendy Winnett
- Photographer: Gil Sweet [more photos]
- Cogs Editor: Ernie Danforth
Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Gil Sweet introduced Dan Britton who, hopefully will soon join us as a Rotarian. Ted Goldwyn introduced two Interact Students. Nora Smith introduced long-time former member Wendy Daines. Marisa Thomas introduced her husband, Bob, and her son Trevor. Finally, Deacon Ray introduced his guest, Greg.
Announcements: Les Rosenbloom informed the club that Al Lewis is in the hospital.
As Buddy Cutler was giving an update on the pancake supper, he was interrupted by Les Rosenbloom.
Les informed him that his report would have to wait while he was presented with a Paul Harris award. Nora Smith then summarized Buddyâs service to the club and the community. There is no question that Buddy Cutler is a most deserving winner of this award.
After receiving his award, Buddy informed the club that the proceeds from the pancake supper continue to trickle in and the result will be between $2500 and $3000 for the Scholarship Fund. He also thanked all of those who helped make the supper a success.
President Dale then called on a special guest, Trevor Thomas, son of Marisa who for his birthday raised $350.00 for childrenâs literacy and is donating that money to the clubâs literacy account. Thank you, Trevor, for your generosity.
More Announcements
Wendy Winnett
- noted that the club is still in need of a project for the District Simplified Grant proposal. If you have a project, let Wendy know. The selection will be made in March because all application materials need to be in to the district for April 1.
- At the same time Wendy noted that the club is still short of our club goal for to the RI Foundation of $35/member to qualify for a DSG.
Deacon Ray asked for help with international dinner. He also introduced our Corning International Dinner Sponsor Greg Karpowich. Ray stated that he needs help after our meeting putting stamps on and stuffing envelopes.
February Birthdays: Buddy Cutler, Katie Cervoni, Theresa Rossettie, and Cory Walker
Program - Amy Ginalski, CPPHS cast of The Sound of Music
50/50 Gil Sweet won the $9 prize, but the big pot survived. It now sits at $440.50.
Meeting adjourned at 12:50 pm