President David Eardley opened the virtual meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, then we recited the Four Way Test. Lunch was served.

 

Linda Eastman gave the invocation to our club today.

 

There were 40 Rotarians present

President David announced to the club Samantha Wingerter. Congratulations Samantha! 

 

Our club had so much to be happy about this week:

 

Jerry Carvey gave a $20 happy buck in honor of his 55^th anniversary with his wife.

 

Roger Roller was happy for his remarkable journey surviving colon cancer.

 

Linda was happy that Jay did not break anything after a scary fall down the stairs.

 

David Eardley was happy for a great Tiger’s season.

 

 

Ethan Hoffman bestowed the Rotarian of the Week Award to David Walker for his wonderful work with the Golf Outing. Congratulations David!  

 

October 23, 2021 is the park clean up for Rotary Park. Make sure to sign up to ensure your assistance.

 

The Shred It For Polio Event will be held October 18^th between 9 and 12 in the Bordine’s parking lot. Please sign up if you would like to volunteer on the pickup service. Don’t forget to share this event with all of your contacts. You’ve received an email that is easily forwarded and there is also an opportunity to share the event on Facebook. Let’s make this our best Polio event yet!

 

 

We had 1 member birthday this week, David Eardley October 8^th. Happy Birthday David!

  

Bryan Barnett was over the moon to fine each of us in honor of raising money for our charities.  In case you forgot to pay your fines (or wish to give more), please click anywhere on this text and scroll to the bottom of the page, or type in the following link into any browser: 

 

 

 

Yolanda Udelle provided our presentation on the Meadowbrook Center for Learning. The center has been going strong for 30 years and continues to be a huge support for the students in our community. The Center is proud to remain standing through the pandemic while 40% of other nonprofits were not so lucky.

Meadowbrook Center for Learning is a nonprofit that provides tutoring and mentorship to students by current and former educators. Fundraisers are held and grants are written to ensure that economic status does not negate a student’s accessibility to tutoring services. Educators and content are matched specifically to the student’s needs and abilities to foster the most productive environment for each individual student. This uniquely tailored approach has received recognition by the schools and built confidence in the students.

The Center provides tutoring opportunities of all kinds, from occupational therapy to SAT prep. In the words of a former student, “With the confidence they have built in me, I can do anything.”

 

 

Yes, this is a challenging time.  But, we are Rotarians, we will rise to the challenge, and our resilience and power of adaptation will prevail over this.  Thanks everyone, have a great week.