Lee Olewinski led the invocation.
In honor of Patriot Day and our nation’s solidarity during the recent hurricanes, Vern Gauthier led the club in two well-timed and heartfelt musical selections: “America the Beautiful” and “This Land is Your Land”.
President John Racine reminds the club that the Program Committee is looking for feedback, so please fill out the Survey within the newsletter.
Tim Burden and Doug Meteyer, decked-out in hunter’s orange, updated the group on the Rotary Friends of the Boardman Dinner. Mark your calendar for Monday, September 18th for this annual fundraising meal. All funds will go directly to Boardman River improvement. Their signature project recently was the pedestrian bridge at Brown Bridge.
Rotarians are needed to help with a fall clean-up day at Camp Greilick on Saturday, September 16th. Come prepared, dressed and ready to get your hands a little dirty, and assist with much-needed improvements on-site. Starting at about 8:30 am, projects include landscaping at the Camp, working on retaining walls, along with painting and staining. Lunch will be provided! Be there for a full or partial day, or just be there to help in any way you can!
Congratulations to Jennifer Casey for an expertly organized and very successful 9/11 Remembrance Run on Sunday. Thank you to those who volunteered and participated!
President John also addressed those looking to contribute to hurricane relief. Keep an eye open for an official Rotary email with ways to donate to those affected by the storms. Please stay tuned for your chance to help.