Garrettsville – The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram discussed and applauded a number of topics at their recent meeting on November 24, 2014. Items presented :
Tom Collins reported briefly on the progress of the Headwaters Trail update and promotion. At least two Eagle Scout projects may be part of the picture. Views of possible trailside benches were circulating; Rotary grant money may be used for materials. Still waiting for the village to sign off before launching any specifics.
Lisa Muldowney reported that the dictionaries for third graders at Garfield Elementary are ready to go. Distribution date will be announced after consultation with the superintendent and principal.
President Delores McCumbers brought up the subject of donation to the Rotary International Foundation as well as the possibility of having a speaker from the Foundation to outline what the funds are used for. The annual Christmas party will be held at the Collins home on South Park Blvd. on December 15. The results of the invitations to participate in a “Cash Mob” were disappointing. It’s been a bleak November for many of the remaining businesses on Main St…a difficult year. There were thanks for a donation from Richard Brockett.
Caitlin Lawless entertained suggestions for the operation and improvement of Family Week, the next big club project. Final confirmation of the dates awaits consultation with the school calendar. A committee will be meeting Wednesday mornings at Fresh Start to begin revamping the entire operation, from Family of the Year to new activities yet to be determined.
Amy Crawford gave a final—pretty final, anyway—accounting of the results of the recent successful Reverse Raffle. The total profit was up, meaning Rotary contributions to the community will be maintained and possibly expanded. Appreciation was voiced for Chris Cavalier’s sound set-up. Suggestions for more P.R. before the event and more thank you’s during the evening were aired. Proposals for new games, a new timeline for activities, the diversification of responsibilities to avoid individual overload and addition of more high tech methods of display were brought up. Other issues are on the table for discussion. On to 2015!
