Rotoscoop 020420 (Feb 04, 2020)

President Wayne Hodges opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, then we sang This Is My Country, and recited the modified Four Way Test. The invocation was given by Rachel Aviles, asking that each of us strive to be the change that we hope to see in the world. Lunch was served.

ATTENDANCE

There were 58 Rotarians present, and eleven guests: Amy Converse, Kathy Walton guest of Hap, Peter Stuhlreyer, Leslie Brown and Lisa guest of Tim, Jackie Kippen from the YMCA, Barb Roller guest of Roger Roller, Ariel Radtke guest of Sharon Reinke, Preston Peliham guest of Ron Lichtle, Lars Nordburg guest of Ron Lichtle, Linda Hodges guest of Wayne, Sharron Schaefer guest of Ernie, and Lauren Kaschalk with several Stony Creek high School Interactors.

15th HANDSHAKE

Juliane Morian announced to the club that Annette Werner earned the 15th handshake this week, enjoy the week without fines Annette!

HAPPY BUCKS

Tim Crawford was excited to leave on Friday for Scotsdale Arizona for a golf trip. Looking forward to the sunshine, and no snakes.

Kathy Losinski announced that her son published his first book, his writer name is Eamon Bernard, take a look at his website.

Bryan Barnett was happy about the continued recovery of his sister, and that she will be making her way home to Royal Oak Beaumont.

Wayne was happy for Nino, he didn't blink an eye with all of our guests today.

ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

The Rotarian of the Week award was AWOL today, another week, another $5...

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ron Diliddo came to the podium to give a $2000 grant to Take Root. Ali Woerner was present to accept the check, and spoke briefly about the organization, and what they will be doing with the money.

Tim Crawford then spoke about the Master's Raffle, sell your tickets! He may have a lead on a certain KC Chiefs offensive tackle that went to Stony Creek HS as our emcee for the drawing, stay tuned!

Kyle Johnson then spoke about the wine tasting on Friday, April 17th. He is looking for help with collecting auction items, please check with your local businesses for donations that we can use, thanks!

President Wayne then inducted two new members, Lars Nordberg and Amy Converse. Welcome to Rochester Rotary!

BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

Cyndee Andrews February 8th and Russ Shelton February 8th, Happy Birthday!

Club anniversaries: Ron Lichtle six years and Vern Pixley twenty two years.

SONGS

Bob Lytle then led us in two songs, The Meeting Song and A Bushel and a Peck. Thanks Bob, great choices!

SHERIFF'S REPORT

Bryan Barnett then came to the podium and proceeded to extract $326 from our wallets for our charities. Everything from food choices, guest quantity, 15th handshake choices, song choice kickbacks, Groundhog Day, spring training, Leap Year, and the Super Bowl. Great job Bryan!

PROGRAM

Wayne Hodges then introduced our speaker of the day, Tim Crawford. Tim spoke about the auto insurance business, and some of the pending changes coming this July. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to him to discuss further. Thank you for speaking Tim!