Judge Anthony D'Apolito, Derick Young, and Jack Russell joined us this afternoon to accept the flags for the Veterans Honors Court. The flags will preside behind Judge D'Apolito's stand in the courtroom.

 

The court is modeled after the pioneering veterans court that operates in Youngstown Municipal Court for former service men and women charged with misdemeanors. Like other veterans dockets across Ohio and the nation, it seeks to treat veterans by breaking the cycle of drug use, taming mental-health demons and addressing other behavioral issues that often lie at the heart of aberrant behavior. In return for robust participation in a highly regimented and disciplined program of rehabilitation, successful court graduates avoid jail time.

 

The goal of the court is to provide necessary treatment, support and services to veterans involved in the criminal justice system so they may obtain and maintain stable, law-abiding and healthy lives; thereby becoming positive and productive members of our community.

 

We hope to host them at an upcoming meeting to discuss more about the Veterans Honor Court and how it impacts our Valley. 

 

Our membership team, Jill Cox, Terry Daprile and John Burgan, gave an update on membership for this coming year. The goal is to get 20 new members this Rotary year. 

 

Membership forms and brochures for available for potential new members. As a sponsor of a new member, it's important to note that our duties are not complete once the new member is inducted. 

 

Periodically we will have new member introductions, beginning next week, so we get the opportunity to learn more about each new member as a club. Monthly, there will be a membership minute where the club will receive updates about what's new and how we can help actively recruit. 

 

Who doesn't love a good contest? Throughout the year, it will be a Battle of the Sexes to see which group (male or female) can bring in the most potential new members as guests to a club meeting. For each potential guest, your group will receive one point on the board. John promises awesome prizes!

There was a Foundation meeting held to update the club on what the Foundation is working on. 

 

Elected Officers: 

President: Ron James

Vice President: Beth Ann Tabak-Jennings

Secretary: Deb Liptak

Treasurer: Diana Nolder

 

Trustee for expiring term: Lee Monet and Bill Gambrel

 

Elected Member-At-Large: Lee Monet

 

The minutes from the last meeting were reviewed and approved. A treasurer's statement was also given. 

There will be a Board meeting held Thursday, August 16th, at 7 am. It does count as a make up for anyone who needs one! The meeting will be held at Burgan Real Estate (5335 Market St., Boardman, OH).

As a reminder, all membership dues are due ASAP. Be sure to get those in before the end of the month.

Ted Thornton announced today that bowling is set to begin on September 11th! The crew will be bowling at Amron Lanes (492 W. Main St, Canfield, OH). Be sure to head out and support the team! 

We are down to the wire with Oktoberfestival preparations! We need all Boardman Rotarians to make this event possible. Signup sheets are going around at meetings, please be sure to check off the  days/times you're available to help. One area that will need assistance is the Goodies Galore table. Please support Goodies Galore by either baking or buying baked goods or making a donation toward the purchase of baked goods. Goodies and Coffee will be on sale in the Lariccia Family Pavilion on the day of Oktoberfestival. 

 

The final planning meeting will be Wednesday, September 19th, at 7:00 am.

 

The Club Assembly will be held at next week’s meeting, September 25th. Please be in attendance to hear what’s in store for Oktoberfestival. If you have a moving part with Oktoberfestival, please be prepared to discuss your area next week. 

 

Mark your calendars for the orientation and welcome of our inbound exchange students on August 18th and 19th. This annual event to welcome the District 6650’s Youth Exchange students will be held at Camp Stambaugh. The day is set to start at 9:45 a.m. If you'd like to help, get in touch with Todd Grenga. 

Thanks to the following volunteers at the March 5, 2019 meeting:

 

Door: Dean Hoover and Jerry Ambrecht

Invocation: Leo Daprile

Song: Mike Pasquale

Fellowship: Bill Gambrel