Invocation:  Given by Ralph Waite

News at 7:03  Bob Baisch filled us in on current events:  the Dow and Nas both had good increases today, retail salesw dropped 1.6% in February, President Bush is open to delaying UN Iraq vote, Senate ok’s partial abortion ban with a 64-33 vote, France rejects Britain’s proposed Iraq plan, Elizabeth Smart enjoyed her first nate at home, the House ok’s limits on malpractice awards to $250,000 for non-economic damages, South Korea pushes North to hold talks, Christopher Reeve can now breathe for 2 hours without a respirator with the new electrodes in his diaphragm, a California man is held for assault on a man he met in Anger Management classes.   

Guests:  Pat Norris, Kristen Guilkey from Rustic Hills, Sonny Kanieski (is he still a guest?), Vincent Philippart

Holly’s Angels:  Lori Reihs and Lori Dominguez are both residents of Medina who participate in a 26.2 mile marathon to raise awareness of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma.  In 2001 they raced as Emma’s Angels.  This year they are racing as Holly’s Angels.  Holly Shanaberger was a resident of Medina who died of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in January 2002.  Holly left behind a husband and 4 children. 

     Every 9 minutes someone dies from Leukemia.  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a national non-profit health organization dedicated to finding cures for these diseases.  Team in Training is a comprehensive endurance training program that benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Everty TNT participant will be training and raising funds for their race.  Lori and Lori’s race is on June 1^st in the San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon.  Their requirement goal to attend the race is $8,000.  All donations go to the L&L Society.  A minimum of 75% of funds sraised directly benefits research and patient care. 

     For more information, call Lori at 330-722-4953.

Sergeant @ Arms:  Don Rossman dollars for Sobo’s granddaughter being christened, the guests, the Cavs game that they almost won, leaving early, the good of the cause, Darrell’s picture in the paper, missed meetings, the membership directory, Darlene’s 21^st anniversay of her 19^th birthday, Kevin G. going to the morning meeting and ending up at a Homeland Security Meeting, focusing on the positive things in life, Darrell and Kevin’s silver tongues, Rotary Service, the Miss Medina program, guidance to the World Leaders to take us through these tumultuous times, for local leaders to make Medina County a great place for all its citizens, the Jr. Achievement Bowl-a-thon, (April 12^th – see Linda Radencic if you wish to play on a team), warm weather, 3 days of sunshine while in FL for a week and a half, John J’s and Hall’s dinner at the Main Street with 3 wonderful blondes (Darlene, her son Nathan, and Sue K.), Barbara Webb who loves DC and sends her best, Rod’s cruise to Alaska, Elizabeth Smart being found, Pat Norris attending the meeting, the Auction, a milk bottle for Carl, a Thursday morning Rotary breakfast meeeting that is in Brunswick, our great Club, Ron Quine’s tick tock, Nancy who contributed $100 for the Cat’s Meow certificate at the Auction which was more than her bid required, Ken speaking so long, Don Rossman for co-chairing the Auction, Ed’s trip to Phoenix, everyone’s hard work at the Auction, Don Spickler sitting with all his friends (thanks DJ for rescuing him), Ron getting Parliamentary Procedure, Ron preferring function to form. 

Golf Outing:  Please look for sponsors and foursomes for this year’s event.    

Membership Directory:  If you have not completed your form, please do so and get it to Darlene immediately.  Final chance for pictures will be on March 27^th. 

Volunteers needed: Darlene needs 3 volunteers to review scholarship applications and 3 judges for the Four Way Speech Contest (on March 27^th)

Citizen of the Year:  Cinzia Rolling has accepted the responsibility of overseeing this years contest.  Nomination Forms are still available. 

ODOT Meetings:  Volunteers are needed to attend the 2 Safety Meetings by ODOT for our Highway Cleanup Project.  There will be a meeting on March 22^nd at 9:30 a.m. at the Medina County Garage.  (Dayne volunteered to participate)

Upcoming programs:  March 20 – Offsite meeting:  An Evening in Tuscany at the Medina Cty Career Ctr. 6:00 p.m.

                                      March 27 – 4 Way Speech Contest

                                                  April 3 – Akron/Canton Regional Food Bank

                                                  April 10^th – Founder’s Night/Citizen of the Year Award. 

District Assembly: Rotary District 6630 will be having our annual District Assembly at Kent State Univ. on March 22nd.  It runs from 8:00am to shortly after lunch.  All Club members are urged to attend, especially incoming officers, Avenue of Service Chairs, Bulletin Editor and new members.  It is a good opportunity to learn more about what Rotary does.

From the District Governor:

District Governor Nominee (Governor 2005-2006) will be John Young, Rotary Club of Conneaut

District Governor Nominee (District Governor 2006-2007) will be Al Conners, Rotary Club of Aurora

Program:  Auction Recognition was presented by Dan Watson.  First DJ auctioned off a few remaining items.  Then the following were recognized:

Darrell and Joan Jenkins:   Appreciation for all the years he has given to the auction.

Don Rossman:  Thanks for Co-chairing.

The Women who put “Dinner Night” together:  Darlene, Melanie, Linda, Jane, Cinzia, Sue K, Kristin, Tammy and Karen.

The Men who purchased “Dinner Night:  Don S., Jim H, John K., John S., John J., Ron Q., Steve S., Brad, Bill B.

The oral auction brought in about $7,000 from donated items

Major oral auction supporters included:  Jim Mottice (2 memberships to Rustic Hills Country Club), Pat Norris (Indians tickets, van rental, oil changes….), Delmo & Elaine Orlandi (a Florida Condo), Guy James (James Lumber), Bob Berry (OSU tickets)

Club Members who have contributed greatly through the years to the oral auction include Bob Baisch, John Kanieski, Jane Lang, Kevin Wermer, Dale Laykun, Ben Hallock, Don Spickler, Linda Radencic, Rich Bidinger and Mark Sutherland.

The silent auction tables brought in about $4,200 in donated items

Thanks to the following for doing such wonderful jobs at getting items donated:  John Sobotincic, Roy Harriger, Ken Tender and Sue Kozak.

Special Awards:

Karen Gaynor -  “Buyer Registration” Award

Michelle Rogers – “Have plastic, will charge” Award

Ron and Joe Kenya – “Buyer Registration” Award and “Front Table Helper” Award

Kevin Gifford – “Many Auctioneers Make Lighter Work” Award

Ken Tender – “Moving Skills: Have horse trailer, will move” Award

Brian Ferron – “Honey, I forgot the Brownies” Award

Michelle Rogers – Third Annual “Mrs. Fields Cookie” Award

There was a 50/50 raffle to see who could guess the Final Net Amount from the Auction.  John Sobotincic won with a guess of $13,123.  The actual Final Net Amount was $13, 155.

EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO DAN WATSON AND DON ROSSMAN FOR CHAIRING THE EVENT.  ALSO A SPECIAL THANKS TO COLLEEN AT DAN’S OFFICE FOR ALL OF HER HELP.

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