Copy of Copy of Rotoscoop July 14th, 2020 (Oct 22, 2020)

If you are interested in viewing today's virtual Rotary meeting, please click the following link:

And, if you haven't paid your sheriff's fines yet (or wish to donate more to continue our local charitable work), please do so at the bottom of the following link:

https://www.rochesterrotaryclub.org/page/covid-19

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.

ATTENDANCE

There were 46 Rotarians present, and 2 guests, Rudy Lawson and Bob Carris

15th HANDSHAKE

President David announced to the club Shirley Gofrank. Congratulations Shirley!

HAPPY BUCKS

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

Ron Lichtle was excited to finally relax and enjoy his meal

Christine Hage was happy that Ron is finally eligible for fines!

Linda Eastman was happy for her grandson Patrick's health after a very scary car accident that morning.

Bob Lytle was excited for poetry in the park this Friday at 7 at the Kiwanis pavilion.

Marty McClure was happy to be back at home at Rivercrest with the beautiful sounds of Paula.

Paul Haig was excited for this weeks upcoming sidewalk sales this Thursday through Saturday in downtown Rochester.

ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

Annette Werner will be holding on to the Rotarian of the Week title until her return to town on July 27th.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bill Ebinger let us know that our August 3rd meeting will take place at the Rotary Park to dedicate the Gazebo. If there is rain we will be meeting at Rivercrest.

David gave an announcement that July 22nd there will be an opportunity to meet the District Governor. Further information has been sent out.

Tim Duncan gave an announcement that Friday July 30th there is a chance for some great Rotarian comradery at the Jimmy John's baseball field complete with All American BBQ and PREMIUM hotdogs. The game starts at 7:05 and doors will open at 6:05.

Kyle Johnson is looking for any speakers that could help celebrate September's basic education and literacy month.

Shirley Gofrank gave an announcement that we are back to in person service with a great opportunity to participate in the Back 2 School program at Neighborhood House. Anyone that wishes to donate can do so through Neighborhood House's Amazon wish list.

Ethan Hoffman gave an announcement on the Golf Outing that is taking place on August 31st! There is still time to register a foursome!

Bob Carris invited anyone interested to join the Touch a Truck event at Greenmead Historical Village in Livonia on August 22nd from 8:30-2:00.

Alan McLellan gave an announcement that the Golf Ball Drop will be held on August 30th.

Ron was awarded with his well earned past president's pin and plaque.

BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

We had 3 member birthdays this week, Ray Doerr July 7th, Ron Diliddo July 12th, and Bill Waggoner July 18th. Happy Birthday Rotarians!!

We had 2 club anniversaries David Eardley 8 years and Joe Abro 1 year.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

We were each our own sheriff this week, fining ourselves and 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:

https://www.rochesterrotaryclub.org/page/covid-19

PROGRAM

David Eardley was our program today. We learned of his journey from the eastside of Detroit, through his UofM and Garrett seminary studies to his career that finally brought him to us here in Rochester by way of St. Paul's UMC.

David reflected on the 1,200,000 Rotary members, in 35,000 clubs around the world working together to unite people and create lasting change, serving to change lives.

David then reviewed the year to come, acknowledging the board members, our budget, and our goals for the year. Some of note are:

100 members
engagement of 60
5 service projects
6 social engagements
to have each member invite at least one person to attend a meeting this year

We are still on the look for a forever meeting home.

https://www.oakgov.com/covid/dashboard.html

https://rotarymasks.weebly.com/

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.