Those attending remotely were Tim Smith,
Ray Glinka, Tim Operstick, Lucy Hill, and Ray Glinka. On site Kevin Kranz, Jeff Appel,
Mary Beth Whelan, Gary DiLillo, Steve Pettyjohn, Patty Zinn, Jim Strunk, Andrew
Mangels, Bob Maver, Michael O’Donnell, Joe Hudak, Joe Kraft, Tiffany Cippalone, Lisa
Herbert, and Amy Kubacki.
We had a special guest Jim Phillips from Vermilion Ohio. Jim is a fellow Rotarian for many years originally from Hillsdale
Michigan. Jim made a career forming and consulting small businesses through family
generations. He is newly married (2 months) and just finished his first book. We are
hoping Jim attends again and he was invited to join our Rotary
Before the Board Meeting, Bob reviewed current project status.
Art Fest: Joe Kraft reported that there are two new artists that have been added toward
the goal for 60 artists.
Jeff Appel said that Polish Pottery has been added as a $500.00
sponsor.
Installation Dinner: Amy Kubacki reported that the installation dinner is planned for
June 26 th at Arrabiata’s Italian Restaurant 600 Dover Center Rd Bay Village with an
opening reception starting at 5:30 pm followed by dinner. The dinner will highlight Terri
Speck’s exemplary service as president and the installation of Bob Maver and as our
2023-2024 presidents. Spouses and significant others are welcome.
Membership: Lynn Aaron advised that she was not able to join our Rotary club at this time.
Golf Outing: Gary Di Lillo Reminded everyone that the golf outing will be on October
13th – (Friday the 13th) starting at noon at Mallard Creek. Golf will be $140.00 for 18
holes, lunch and dinner with a $10.00 gift. Hole sponsors are $125.00. Mulligan
purchases were a success last year that also gave golfers a chance at door prize drawings.
The event is one of the largest fund-raisers for our club and Gary was excited about the
outing. Amy Kubacki and MOD volunteered to work check in again this year.
Andrew advised that the Footpath Foundation is hosting a golf outing Sept 14th at
Sweetbriar. There maybe an opportunity to participate in their event with the
hopes that members of the Footpath Foundation would reciprocate and add
foursomes to our Rotary Golf Outing 10/13.
RYLA - Youth Leadership - Joe Kraft announced that Sena Altabbaa was going to
receive our scholarship award the second week in June.
5th Wednesday: May 31st will mark our 5 th Wednesday meeting and Patty advised that is
our club diaper drop day. As of 5/24 we did not have any diapers to deliver and Patty
encouraged members to purchase diapers of any size for Providence House. Andrew
announced that there would be a hot breakfast served at the Library for our next meeting.
Speakers: Joe Hudak and Andrew advised that we are booking speakers into July and
August. Mark Neymek, former Plain Dealer writer and broadcast media person will be
an upcoming speaker for our club.
Bob then formally convened the Board Meeting:
Financial Report: Jim Strunk advised that there are no financial reports for this Board
meeting but they will be available for the June meeting.
Rotary International Participation: Jim Strunk requested that if you have not already, he
is asking members to make contributions to the Corley Foundation in any amount to
demonstrate 100% club member participation. He can still receive checks or monies until
June 30th Rotary fiscal year end. 100% participation is a positive reflection on our club.
Board Meeting minutes are available below. Thank you to Mr. O'Donnell for his fantastic note taking skills
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