President John Racine welcomed Rotarians & Guests:
- God Bless America & Pledge of Allegiance;
- Invocation by: Nikki Sobkowski;
- Song – “Nine to Five” Selected by Dave Millross & Performed by Marsha Minervini as Solo with Rotarians singing the Chorus;
- Introducing visiting Rotarians & Guests: Elaine Wood.
New Member Induction: Robert Michael Boyer – Sponsored by Dale Chilcote
and Amanda Igra – Sponsored by Katie McCain.
Announcements:
- Many thanks to Jeff & Theresa Hickman for hosting last week’s social outing. Their beautiful home and landscaped yard was an ideal setting for this Rotary International themed social get-together. John Racine and past presidents (w/wives) shared their experience and insight gained at this year’s Rotary International Convention. The magnitude of the World Rotarian Mission and accomplishments was very impressive. The speakers urged all Rotarians to seriously consider attending the next RI Convention that will be held in Toronto, Canada. President John is planning a repeat of the RI information to be shared at a future luncheon meeting.President Racine thanked the 40 under 40 Rotarians for their continuing contributions:
- Allison Beers / Events North – 38 years (pushing 40);
- Jim Buckbauer / Groundwork CT for Resilient Communities 35
- Warren Call/ Huntington Bank – 38;
- Andrew Kohlmann / Image360 – 38;
- Benjamin Marinette / Traverse City – 37;
- Leah Bandon McCallum / Rotary Charities – 35
- Kat Paye / National Cherry Festival - 35
- President John wished Summer Rotarian Bill Winger – Have a great Winter (trading snow for hurricanes);
- Sid VanSlyke – Friends of the Boardman Event- Raffle & Dinner Tickets available; www.friendsoftheboardman.com
- Mike Meindertsma – Golf Outing Results: 50 golfers & 4 pickelballers attended:
- Hole # 3 – Longest Putt – Mark Newhouse;
- Hole # 7 – Closest to Pin – Rob Garvin;
- Hole # 11 - Longest Drive (fairway) – Evan Gray;
- Hole # 14 – Closest to Pin – Todd Stone;
- Hole # 17 – Shot drive -Art Hoffmann (Topped ball);
- Low net – individual – 69 – Tim Tate;
- Low gross – Individual – 78 – Mark Newhouse;
- Low mixed foursome – Susan Kraus, Larry Kraus, Bruce Byl, George Powell;
- Low men’s foursome – Mike Buday, Tim Burden, Jay Hooper, Mike Meindertsma;
- Woopie Award (toilet) Allison Beers, Lee Torrey, Al Zelinski, Trevor Tkach.
- 50/50 = $60.00; to Mack Beers;
- Next mtg. September 12, 2017- at the TCG&CC.
