Posted by Jim Day on Jan 23, 2020
Here is what you missed at this week's meeting!
 
Meeting recap  1/23/20
 
Leading us in Song:  Jo Elyn Wakefield Wright
 
Opening Benediction: Jo Elyn Wakefield Wright
 
Visitors and guests, Natalie Brown:  Devon Hoffman and Jackie Walters, guest of Stephen Turnbull
                                                          Mike Badolato, guest of Don Reese
                                                          R C Oster guest of Joe Caruso
 
50/50 winner:  PP David Bagley
 
Rotarians in the news with Dr. Roger Breslow;   In the pages of the OD - Steve Turnbull on the ISPY page and former rotarian Anita Vitullo in an article about her Animal fund going over the top.  Also noted that Don Reese was teaching several courses in the new MVCC education program brochure.
Deb Burke posted a picture of Facebook of her newphew in his National Guard Uniform.  The good Doctor also mentioned that many articles about "Foods for Vets" have been listed on TV and in the local newspapers.  
 
Thank you Dr. Breslow.
 
Announcements:
 
Stephen Turnbull introduced Doug Walters as our Club's newest member.  Please welcome Doug and make sure to introduce yourself to him if you didn't do it today.
We are still looking for a host Family in Clinton for Felix.  Please contact Deb Burke with any info.
 
          Doug Walters, Stepehn Turnbull, P Joe Caruso
 
 
Today's Program:
 
Today we heard from Al Heywood from the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society who told us about the history of the Railway and the many events and happenings that are now taking place.  A very interesting program!  Thanks to our Rotary program committee!
 
  
                             Al Heywood, P Joe Caruso
 
 
Next Week's Program Thursday, January 30,  Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group with Chuck Tomaselli from the New Hartford Rotary Club
 
Other Dates to remember: 
Thursday, February 6 we will meet at the Thea Bowman House for our  regular weekly meeting.
Saturday, February 8, Super Saturday Rotary Training at VVS High School. 7:30 AM-12:20 PM.
Thursday, February 13, Shelterbox with Tom Deuson. February 8, Super Saturday Rotary Training at VVS High School.  7:30 AM-12:20 PM.
Wednesday, February 19, We meet with the New Hartford Rotary Club in a joint lunch meeting at the Yahnundasis.
Saturday, February 22, Rotary District 7150 Gala Dinner at the Craftsman Inn, Fayetteville.
Sunday, February 23,  Utica City Football Club at the Adirondack Bank Center,  ON THE STAGE at 2 PM.  
 
Our monthly Board meeting will be held Monday, January 27 at 1 PM in the Green Room of the Fort Schuyler Club.
 
Submitted by Jim Day
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