Maura opened the meeting with pledge followed in prayer by Len.

Maura shared that District Governor Parsons congratulated our club for having 5 committed to attend the RI conference in May.  He hoped it inspired other clubs to do the same.  Maura shared that she was thankful to Henry for his encouragement.

• February 22nd will be the second membership drive of the year at our noon lunch meeting with speaker Kyle McCarter.  Jennifer is asking each Rotarian to personally invite 3 people.
• Bill is looking for host families for 2011-2012 exchange student.  The student will be a teenage girl.  Please contact Bill if you are interested in more details or could recommend a family.
• Welcome new members Steve Schmitt and Luke Harris!  They will be properly welcomed at an upcoming meeting!
• Mark your Calendars for the Fish Race on March 27th!  Rick will be distributing tickets soon.  The fish race is set to support international efforts.  If you are passionate about a particular project; contact Maura.
• Look out for the Rotary billboard currently posted on old Rte 40 heading out of town.
• There is a Business After Hours this week at the new Tutorial and Learning Center on Broadway.
• St. Joseph's Hospital is hosting celebrating your health month.
• Mark your calendars for May 13th as a potential Progressive Dinner.

Gaye Michael has provided us with a new 10 menu rotation and three substitutes.  Below is new schedule!

• Baked herb Chick with a vegetable - rice primontese
• Pork Chops with au gratin potatoes and a vegetable
• Beef Stew wtih noodles
• Pasta with vegetable
• Grilled Chicken Breast with a vegetable and new potatoes
• Pork Loin with mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable
• Mini meatloaves with mashed potatoes, vegetable
• Soup with assorted sandwiches, cheese tray (warmer months)
• BBQ Prok with Potato Chips & Soup
• Turkey with mashed potatoes & gravy and vegetable
• All dinners served with a salad bow, dessert, coffeee & tea
• Alternatives meals offerend every week:
• Grilled Chicken sandwihc with potato chips
• Michael's special salad
• Hamburger with potato chips

Currently Rotarians are working with HASCM to transport large donations.  Contact Kevin if interested in being included on this email list.

Carrie also stated the she needs two volunteers for the Pregnancy Care Center to finish installation covering on her office buidling.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS -  Holli Martin

Guests

Franzi 

Birthdays: Maurice Gutzler - 5th 

Anniversaries: Maura and Bob Donnelly - Feb. 23rd and Linda and Brian Jakel - 27th 

MakeUps: Wayne P. Steiner and Phil Hardas at Silver Creek (Troy) on Feb. 11th 

Please let the following know that they were missed this week! Terry Bell, Jan Brinker, David Daiber, Larry Deiters, Robert Engelmann, Ed Ferguson, Dan Fieker, Mike Gould, Ronald Hesson, Wil Holzinger, Don Johannes, Rich Knebel, Brian Knobloch, Mark Korte, Terry Lammers, Terry Leitschuh, Robert Luitjohan, Holli Martin, Glenn Meffert, Henry Metzger, Greg Miranda, Robert Nagel, David Peters, Jim Rankin, Mark Reaka, Traci Riechmann, Bill Schaefer, Randy Schorfheide, Ron Schneider, Art Schuetz, Gordon Smith, Tom Wehrle, Buzz Widmer 

$1446 in the 50/50 today with 13 cards left

Angie gave a happy buck for her chearleaders finishing 2nd at State last weekend after having a rough start.