Opening Ceremonies: President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.
Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sergeant at Arms: Mary and Bob Thomas
Guests: John Shoppe; Brennan
Birthdays: Clyde Cushing
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Brennan; Carl Lusby; Clyde Cushing
Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Mike Houlsen located Romey and will house Romey until next week’s meeting.
50/50: The Lucky winner was: Julie Clark
Happy Dollars: Fourth Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus…The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Julie Clark; Gene Pellerano; Pam Cushing; Shelly Van Camp; Carl Lusby; Debbie Ehrlenbach; Lincoln Ehrlenbach; Dave Wheaton; Jack Frost; JoAnn Rodick; Laura Pellerano; Dave Wells; Marian Wells.
Rotary Business:
The Ellsworth Elementary Middle School / Rotary Bicycle Rodeo will be held Saturday, May 20th from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are still needed to assist the riders fit their new helmets and and navigate the safety course on their bicycles.
The Friends in Action Auction could benefit from additional Rotary volunteers to assist with the management side of the auction. The FIA auction will be held at the Moore Community Center on Saturday June 3rd from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Foundation Chair Lincoln Ehrlenbach shared many examples of the good around the world that a $100.00 donation can do. Please consider making your contribution before the end of the Rotary year on June 30th.
Guest Speaker: Melanie Dresser, Executive Director of Camp Capella shared with the members the many updates to the facilities / buildings / programs / and activities that have been accomplished over the past year as well as improvements in progress and planned for the years ahead. Melanie shared how members could volunteer or donate to help Camp Capella continue to grow and offer quality offerings to campers throughout the summer months. All Rotary members are invited to visit Camp Capella in action this summer.
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Carl Lusby
