8-26-21 Zoom Club Meeting [recording] Jeff Ugoretz opened the meeting at 12:10 p.m. with the ringing of a bell; the recorded singing (by Crosby Stills and Nash) of âMy country âtis of Theeâ; the Pledge of Allegiance; and an invocation by Theresa Rossettie.Announcements
- Jeff Ugoretz reported that the Club plans to return to in-person meetings at noon on September 9 at the [former] Radisson. Jan Harvey said she is working with the new management on the lunch; and the current plan is for box lunches with reservations and payments in advance. We're on a roll! Andy Rochester is setting up eCommerce so that in-person members can purchase their lunch in advance. Jeff said he would notify members by e-mail if there are any changes to the lunch
arrangements. Dick Perry mentioned that some members [not attending our Zoom meetings] seem to be unaware of the in-person meetings and would like to encourage people to come. Jeff: please give these members a call and let them know. Dave Anderson suggested ground mail would be good. Andy Rochester will make arrangements to get a mail notice out on printed cards, with a message from Jeff to all Corning Rotarians.
- Rich Fastiggi announced that Hari Sharma is permanently moving to North Carolina. Hoping to see him at Zoom meetings and the International Dinner.
Community Service / Opportunities:- Andy Rochester reminded the members that the Salvation Armyâs Shepherdâs Table event August 29th 4-5:30 PM needs volunteers for preparation, purchasing items and serving.
If you'd like to participate, but aren't able to drop off your food contributions, just let him know and he'll arrange to get the items to the Salvation Army for you. We still need: packers [need one more] to set out/ serve the food, chips/pretzels [60 individual pk], 60 hamburgers, 60 hot dogs, and 10 doz cookies. Here's the signup form Here's a demo of how to use the form.
Program: The presentation today was by Stu Sammis --- about the recent flooding in our area and the cleanup activities that are taking place. Stu's pictures & talk can be viewed by clicking here.
Club Service:
- Invocation: Ray Defendorf
Photographer: Rick Davis [more photos here]- Story: Andy Rochester