Feb. 17, 2022 Serve To Change
Meetings will return to Hybrid, with in-person at the Courtyard and option to participate via Zoom. Watch for the Zoom link to be sent separately.
Your 2021-2022 Leadership Team:
President Joyce Henderson ;President Elect Polly Sierer; Vice President Anthony Santoro; Secretary Michael Luck; Treasurer Shawn Klapinsky; Sgt. At Arms Stewart Lee; Directors Paul Keely (Membership), Nancy Chase (Service Projects), Mike Reckner (Fundraising), Marie Holliday (Foundation), Robin Broomall (Administration); Immediate Past President Dennis Greenhouse.
Our Mission:
The mission of the Newark Morning Rotary Club is to advance the programs of Rotary International and to improve the quality of life of people in need in the greater Newark area. We support a variety of community service projects through financial assistance and hands-on activities while maintaining a warm environment of fellowship among our members.
Rotary International is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. The Seven Areas of Focus of Rotary International include: Promoting Peace; Fighting Disease; Providing Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Saving Mothers and Children thru Health; Supporting Education and Literacy; Growing Local Economies; and Protecting the Environment.
STILL NEEDED! Monthly program chairs are needed for May, June, and July. Contact Anthony at anthony@diamondstatephotography.com. He will have the monthly schedule and outline of duties.
Report ‘2022 Kicks off!
Kelly Bachman announced last week the kick off for the 2022 Report to the Community. This year’s goal is $50,000 in ad sales. Early Bird prices end March 4. All ads are due March 24, and final payments are due April 7. Any ad not paid for by April 7 will not be printed.
Tip #1 : Don’t procrastinate. Get your list together, assume you will need to ask multiple times, and approach people you know.
Tip #2: Plan your work, work your plan. Make an appointment with yourself to make those calls.
Doug Rainey is editor now but will be seeking help from others.
Welcome Rotaractors!
Please welcome to our hybrid meetings Monica Elavarthi, president of the newest UD Rotaract club and Chandana, her vice president and sister. Forms have been signed and submitted to RI for approval of the latest Rotaract club at UD, officially co-sponsored by Wilmington Rotary and Newark Morning Rotary.
What is Rotaract? Community and college-sponsored Rotaract clubs are for young adults, typically up to the time they want to join a regular Rotary club. They form their own by-laws, own leadership, and own direction. They often are aligned with community service. If sponsored by a Rotary club, that club acts as mentor to the Rotaract club and invites them to participate in club activities and projects.
Sitters Needed! No Experience Necessary!
Supporting Kids in Hockessin will need some adult volunteers to sit with their kid clients starting on Feb. 23 while their guardians and foster families meet with staff. Talk with Nancy Chase if you are interested.
Sharp Again?
Here’s the contact info for anyone interested in talking with last week’s speakers Nancy Weiser or Lisa Feiner from Sharp Again Naturally. sharpagain.org
Don’t Lose That Pin!
Ouch! Yes, prices of everything are going up – including Rotary pins. If you need a new pin it will now cost you $4!!! So hang on tight to your pin or be prepared to pay out. Need a new badge? That is now a hefty $12!
Further your Rotary Education
If you want to learn more about Rotary, what you can do to access your potential, and how it operates, Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is offered virtually and in-person. You can register at www.rli33.org, select your preferred dates and level of program, then submit your payment to Shawn for reimbursement. Three parts are offered and it is suggested you attend them in order. You do not have to do them all at once and can take at your pleasure. Several of our members are graduates of RLI.
Feb. 28 and March 2 – Part 2 (virtual)
March 4 – Part 2 (virtual)
March 11 – Parts 1 and 2 offered (in-person in Jacksonville, NC)
March 19 – Parts 1, 2, 3 (virtual)
March 26 – Parts 1, 2, and 3 (in-person in Bowie, MD)
Reminder: Invoice payments due upon receipt!
(February program chair – Mike Luck)
Feb. 17 – Michael Luck, Training Active Bystanders session
Feb. 24 – Club Assembly / Board Meeting
(March program chair – Bill Sullivan)
March 3- Alberto Giannetti, President of Rotary eClub DUEMONDI, Italy
March 10- Tynetta Brown, Philanthropy Delaware
March 17- Ro Epps, Trip to Junior Achievement to visit Biztown
March 24- Vince Kane, Director of Delaware Veterans Association, Wilmington Region
March 31 – Club assembly – Packing Welcome Bags for Camp Fairlee Counselors
Feb. 10 – 50/50 WINNER – Fred Dawson
Greeter Rotary Minute Prayer
Feb. 17 Cindi Viviano Christina Macmillan Mike Laur
Sgt At Arms Helpers Charlie Brown and Eric Cannon
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Feb. 24 Jamie Zingaro Josh Martin Jason Lawhorn
Sgt At Arms Helpers Nancy Chase and Bob Cronin
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March 3 Kelly Bachman Margie Masino Doris Chan Leach
Sgt At Arms Helpers Fred Dawson and Laura DelPercio
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March 10 Doris Chan Leach Tom Minto Stewart Lee
Sgt. At Arms Helpers Steve Fangman and Bob Foard
(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)
Thought for the Week:
Oopsie Daisey Law: Never test for a failure condition in a system without knowing in advance what you will do when you find it.