Rotary meeting January 4, 2024
The club met for lunch at the Corning Radisson soon to be Doubletree Hotel. President Dale called the meeting to order at 12: 27 pm with the ringing of the Rotary bell after a delicious roast beef lunch. This was followed by the singing of My Country ‘Tis of Thee and recitation of the pledge of allegiance. Bill Boland then delivered a sermon disguised as an invocation.
Club Service:
Greeter: Katrina Mancini with help from Gail Hostuttler
Invocation: Bill Boland
Photographer: Andy Rochester
Cogs Editor: Ernie Danforth
Announcements:
- There were no guests other than our speaker: Hilda Lando
- Stu Sammis announced the Pancake supper scheduled for Feb 1 at American Legion; volunteer here.
- Andy has a sign-up sheet for tickets and sponsors on ClubRunner. The dinner starts at 4:00. There will be no regular club meeting that day.
- Food bank: Jan 15th, Martin Luthor King Jr. Day of Service from 10:30 - noon at the Food Bank in Elmira Heights. Andy noted that we have nearly ten people signed up already. He is hoping for 15,
- Ray Defendorf thanked everyone for the good wishes he received while in the hospital.
- John Brown noted that District Governor-elect Susan Chandler will be here for a few days.
Birthdays: Ted Goldwyn, Nora Ann Smith, Chris Askew, Andy Rochester, and Buddy Cutler. Best wishes to all
Good news:
- Bill Boland traveled to England for his son’s wedding. He noted that millennials know how to party.
- Jen Batzing announced a Green Out at the High School Field house on Friday for the basketball games.
- Greta Tomb announced that her youngest son graduated from flight school.
- Rick Davis announced that his business, Crystal Cleaners collected 242.5 pounds of food for the Food Pantry. He thanked all who contributed.
- Tom O’Brien announced that his grandson had recently mustered out of the marines and received a full scholarship to Notre Dame. Congratulations.
- Ray Defendorf remembered that he is looking for donations for the live auction as part of the International Committee event on Saturday April 13th.
Program
Hilda Lando – Supervisor from Steuben County What is going on in the county? Watch Hilda's presentation: here.
50/50: Wendy Winnett won the $8 prize, but the big pot survived. It now sits at $423.50.
Meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm