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Invocation: Given by Ralph Waite News at 7:00: It was a
good day for business with the Dow, Nasdaq & S&P all rising.
The weapons inspectors found nothing in Iraq but believe Iraq is
concealing them; a key piece of guidance equipment in the tail of the commuter
plane that crashed in Charlotte was moving erratically before impact; a plane
carrying 46 people is missing in the Amazon Jungle of Peru; President Bush
defended his $670 billion tax cutting plan; retailers report the worsst holiday
sales in decades, even Walmart, Kohl’s and Target suffered – they are
blaming the economic uncertainty, shorter season and lack of must have items;
Priest Holmles, the KC running back, is NFL Offensive Player of the Year; A new
McDonald’s is planned for the south end of Medina at Lexington Ridge and Rt.
3. Famous Birthdays include Nixon,
Starr, Page, Bael and Bob Denver. Guests: Stan
Socha, Brunswick Rotary Club, Exchange Students Jochen Horn and Vincent Philippart In our thoughts and prayers: Darrell
Jenkins’ wife, Joan, is doing well. She
has had surgery and is healing. Unfortunately,
she will be unable to work at the raffle so extra help will be needed.
Sergeant @ Arms: Don Rossman
collected dollars tonight for a wide range of things: The Cavs who are 7-29 as opposed to 0-36; a Happy and
Prosperous New Year, Bijay’s birthday and the priviledge of sitting with a
table of all women (and their singing Happy Birthday); a new grandchild expected
for Jane; both Sue’s daughter and her son got married over the holidays
without all the fuss; THE BUCKEYES, the
Elm Farm Exchange Student Dinner; the Rotarians who volunteered for the
Salvation Army Bell Ringing; Darlene finishing the semester with a 3.6 gpa;
Darlene being offered a job as the Field Director; Darlene’s must deserved
vacation to Mexico; Mark returning; successful trip to Nigeria for the Polio
Eradication; the students; visits from family at the holidays; a great trip to
see the BUCKEYES WIN!!; John K’s birthday; the 7 games the Cavs won; looking
forward to the Indians return to play; letter from Antonia, a wonderful holiday,
everyone’s efforts at the County Home Christmas Party, not going on a
well-needed vacation, Ed McGannon’s 50th birthday-who insisted the
woman not sing (not a good idea ticking off the woman, Ed.
Getting cranky at your age??); 3 long weeks between meetings; Charlie
Mohr retiring…again; for it being better to be a Cav and know you are going to
lose than to be a Browns and think you are going to win;
Bob B. for forgetting to show up for his bell ringing time – thanks to
Dan Watson for covering for him; Bob B’s new grandchild & another one is
expected; a Christmas Card from the County Home.
Upcoming programs: January 9 – Benefit Auction Work Night at RHCC
January 16 – Club Assemby/District Governor Speaking
January 23 – Open House – Bring a guest as a potential new member
January 30 – Medina City Schools Initiative
Announcements:
Rich Bidinger will be putting an ad in the newspaper for our Open House.
He also handed out letters to invite people.
He has asked each member to send out three letters. “If you haven’t asked, get your ask in gear!!” Valentine’s
Meeting:
Will be held at the Medina Steakhouse on February 13th.
Bring your sweetheart. Special
Thanks: to
John Jeandrevin who has agreed to run copies of the Beehive for our meetings.
Ron’s
Comments:
If you haven’t tried the Bailey’s Milk Shake at Elm Farm, it is a
must!! Pete
Benson sent a check for his birthday for the Foundation.
Open House is January 23rd so bring prospective members. The
Singing Angels and The Strongsville Community Band are performing in “Strike
Up the Beat Against Polio on February 16th.
Information on the last page of
the newsletter. Teamwork
is imporatant to all and tonight we shall apply it to Auction Work Night. THE MEDINA ROTARY CLUB AUCTION will be on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at the Rustic Hills
County Club. The Silent Auction
begins at 10:00 am and the Live Auction begins at 12:00 pm Tonight we worked on the Auction. Don
Rossman has volunteered to be the co-chairman.
The Auction started years ago to raise money. It started as a White Elephant Sale. It has evolved now with many donated items and consignment
items. Dan shared slides of last years event.
He also shared the 5 year history with us:
1998 - $12,000 raised
1999 - $16,000 raised
2000 - $13,800 raised
2001 - $11,500 raised
2002 - $14,900 raised. Fliers were handed out for all to circulate as were the packets for
individuals to call upon businesses for donations. Dan has asked that the donations be complete within the next
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