President BRUCE started off the meeting by introducing new member SANDRA JOHNSON who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and “My Country Tis of Thee”.
Then JOE DANISZEWSKI was invited up to inspire us. JOE reminded us of the Rotary International Peace centers we have throughout the world AND encouraged our members to support and encourage students to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the Peace Fellowship.
Sergeant at Arms KHRIS DODGE introduced our guests.
Our keynote today was the very first woman Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. Though her presentation wasn’t live, her message was truly inspiring, talking about the development and roles of women in Rotary, inspiring and empowering girls and encouraging us to all embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. IMAGINE who Rotary is and will become with continued growth and commitment to Service Above Self.
New member time!!! Past President MARK, who can’t seem to get off stage introduced us to new member ELIZABETH BOLLINGER. ELIZABETH is going to do great things in our Club, and we can’t wait to get to know her better!
SAA KHRIS DODGE had ELIZABETH pull the winning raffle ticket… CHUCK SAWYER went home with a little cash but not the big 50/50 bank…. Be sure to bring your cash to next week’s meeting, you never know whose ticket will be drawn next.
JEANNE ZETAH and JEN HOFFMAN came up to introduce our new RYE student Pelayo Novoa Alvarez from Vigo, Spain. The Hoffman’s are his first host family and are really enjoying getting to know him. Please reach out to JEN or SEAN HOFFMAN if you would like to make plans to do something fun with Pelayo.President BRUCE then shared a brief news story where the RCOT contribution to JTED was showcased featuring the incredible Virtual Reality tools we helped purchase for the medical training school.
Save the Date to our next Replacement Mixer on 8/31/22, more details to come.
A call out to RCOT members to attend the district conference 9/23-25 at Casino del Sol, we need to represent. Be there or be SQUARE!
BRUCE JACOBS had miles and miles and miles of memories in the month of July; 6.32 miles daily 195.32 miles total! WOW!! Please consider donating to President BRUCE’S Miles Of Memories campaign to raise funds for his President’s Discretionary Fund or if you prefer, your Paul Harris, Scholarships, etc.
Car Show chair BOBBY LARSON came up to talk about ticket sales! Get out there and sell your tickets… in person or online just SELL, SELL, SELL! Also be sure to pick up the car show cards to hand out to people you meet.
Member GERRY HALLOWELL came up to present a blue badge to ANITA SCALES. Congratulations ANITA on your Blue!Next week Oksana Smoliyenko and MIKE SCHULTE will be our keynote speakers discussing Ukraine and their personal experiences.
President BRUCE then ended the meeting with a toast!
