Thanks to guest editor Ron Hollenbeck for this week's meeting notes!
President Uriah Anderson welcomed everyone to the Centerville Rotary Club and led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Bishop Brian Hayes provided the prayer. This being the first meeting of the Month, Brad Thorp kicked off the singing of “God Bless America”.
Today’s Announcements:
October Theme: Community Economic Development Month; The goals of this month are; Strengthening local entrepreneurs and community leaders, providing job training, and expanding access to financial services in impoverished areas. It is also Polio Awareness Month
Our inspirational quote provided by Don Overly: “Life in abundance comes only through great love." – American Author Elbert Hubbard
Thank you to our greeters today: Dale Berry and Michael Wier
Welcome today’s guest: Susan Schnell. She was warmly greeted and approved for membership before even applying (Just kidding!)
Our September social was last night at Meridian and a fun time was had by all!
Thank you to Patrick Beckel for joining Uriah on Good Day Dayton yesterday. They had fun talking about the pancake breakfast, the Coffee Club, and all the great local work we’ve done recently.
The next Coffee Club is this coming Tuesday, October 6th, from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. Come on by ContempoRoast and say hi!
Our Adopt-a-Highway litter pickup event is this Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, meeting here in the parking lot.
Adam Manning mentioned that Lee Hieronymus' wife Beverly is in the hospital. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
The "SING OUT POLIO" event will be held on Tuesday, 10/27 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the “On Par Entertainment” venue in Beavercreek. It is across from The Greene.
The CHS Interact club had its meeting and 46 students showed up. Many will be assisting with the 10/24 Pancake breakfast at CHS.
Sofie Ameloot and Mark Kottman discussed where we are currently against our targets relative to the sale of Pancake tickets and sponsorships for this year's Pancake breakfast.
Happy Bucks this quarter will go to the Fairy Godmother Foundation.
Pat Beckel was our Sergeant at Arms with assistance by Brian Hayes.
Happy Bucks were generously given for:
Pat B - Got to see his sons this past weekend
Sofie A - Got money for Susan Schnell and for the CHS interact kids.
Gary H - Happy it's not raining, it's warmer, and just happy to be here
Harvey S - Glad to see Susan with us.
Elda GG - Same as Harvey. Welcome back Susan.
Rand O - Happy to be back after 3 weeks. Going to DC to play golf with his daughters.
Brad H - Saw Harry Styles in NYC and got out before the storm hit. Had a nice time at Meridiens...great place/food
Susan Schnel l- Happy to be back, wants to rejoin Rotary. She missed the "hooligans", but doesn't know why.
Lisa GM - Happy for the weather and for today's speaker.
Tom A - Just happy!
Dan J - His Florida Gators have cracked the top ten in rankings. It's been a while.
Adam M - Same comment as Sofie. Tonight Frank and Sofie are volunteering at the "HOP & HOWL". There's another event on Thursday, 10/8. If interested, please sign up.
David W - Thanked Uriah and Adam for a great job on Good Day Dayton. Fantastic!
Chuck K - Went golfing yesterday and was able to maintain his "lowest cost per stroke". I had a lot of strokes!
Mark K - Happy for the good weather, Susan's return, and for Ohio State's win.
Savaji S - His granddaughter will be attending the University of Dayton. His son is attending there as well.
Dave T - You need to visit the renovated library on Spring Valley. The room with all the equipment (ex: 3D printers) is incredible and a real treasure.
Mark F.- Happy to see everyone, hear about the Pancake committee success, and the Interact kickoff.
Jeff S. - Went to DC to see his son and his family. Both parents had to work, so he and Sharon had the kids to themselves.
The program today was our own Gina Smith, who shared about being an author of “Romance with Sass & Shenanigans” books. (Rochelle Bradley is her pen name.)
Editor’s notes:
Gina's education was in interior design/decoration.
One of her pen names is "Rochelle Bradley". It is derived from her husband Aaron's middle name (Bradley) and her middle name (Rochelle). Gina wanted to pick a name that would draw more attention, fearing that "Smith" wouldn't get the job done.
Before she was published, she joined a writing group. They told Gina she writes "Romance" stories as her stories always have a "happily ever after ending".
Her "epic" dreams are the basis of her writing.
Gina never took a class on how to write a book. She joined the National Novel Writing Month and wrote two (2) books in the first year.
Gina says meeting/associating with other writers has provided guidance and perspective, and has proved to be invaluable.
Gina has audio, paperback and E-book versions of her books.
Join us for Centerville Rotary's Annual Pancake Day and enjoy delicious food, great community spirit, and fun while supporting student scholarships and community needs! Purchase your sponsorship or tickets HERE TODAY!
This is a new section where members can share Rotary projects they discover as they travel around the world. Please send your photo and location to Carol at cgkennard@woh.rr.com
While traveling through Vermont, Rotarian Carol Kennard stumbled upon the school Paul Harris attended as a child.
