Meeting recap - August 9th

• The meeting was held at the Delamar Hotel.
• Max Anderson read the poem  The Song of Our Flag by Wilber Nesbit.
• Sid Lammers shared his Thoughts of Gratitude and Reflection. 
• Doug Meteyer introduced two Visiting Rotarians, Debbie and Rick Hill.
• Lisa Brady led us in a very happy round of Happy Bucks.
• Susan Kraus updated the club on the Power Island picnic held on Aug 9th.
• Jeff Hickman told us the Charities Board is accepting applications, the time commitment is 5-15 hrs monthly. 
• Chris DeGood gave a Camps and Services update on the Discovery Pier remodeling funds. Only $300k is still needed after the $1.8 million raised. 
• Al Bonney explained that Polio still needs support to get to ZERO cases. 
• The 50/50 was $57 and won by Paul LaPorte.
• Matt MacDonough introduced Brain Beauchamp and Katie Ressl to talk about TART Trails and the wonderful Boardman Lake Loop trail. 
• Don Breadon led members in The Four Way Test.

Volunteer & Social Opportunities

• Shifts are 2 hours, races start at noon on the 20th
• One hour of training on Friday the 19th with pizza and beer. 
• The goal is to raise enough to give away 6 scholarships. 
• Please contact Ross Childs to sign up for a shift. 

• Grant Applications are due September 1st
• Volunteer Reviewers receive materials in early October
• Participate in ~2hr Review Meeting in Early Oct - Early Nov 
• Volunteer Reviewers give a summary at the Board Meeting on Dec 6th
• Email Miriam Owsley, at mowsley@rotarycharities.org