Brandon called the meeting to order and Rick McKee led in Pledge and Prayer.
ATTENDANCE: 39 members attended today's meeting which is 50% of our membership. This is the highest total since pre-covid meetings last March!!! One guest, Austin Carroll was inducted into membership today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Peg Sennett - shared an article that appeared in Time magazine referenced Rotary and efforts to eradicate polio. The article mentioned that Africa is polio free.
Kristi Lucas - there will be a Roots for Boots fundraiser this coming thursday, friday, saturday, & sunday at the Thirsty Farmer Brew House in Gettysburg near the Round
Barn.
- Roots for Boots will host an event on 9/11/21 here at the Markets called Red, White and Brew. See Kristi if you are interested in a sponsorship.
- acknowledged that Brendan's motorcycle club donated $$ towards a walkway for a veteran.
INSTALLATION: Greg Staub installed Brandon as our President for 2021/2022 school year. Brandon and Greg then installed the Officers and Board for the year.
PAUL HARRIS AWARD: President Brandon presented a Paul Harris award to Rick McKee
INDUCTION: President Brandon inducted Austin Carroll into membership. Austin is a sales rep for 2 The Tee Outfitters in the Hanover area. Terry Gingrow is Austin's sponsor.
PROGRAM: BRANDON GETHING - Incoming President's Message
Brandon addressed the Club and gave a very thoughtful and heartfelt presentation about what Rotary means to him and how highly he feels about the organization. Nice job Brandon!
NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM: JUSTINE TRUCKSESS - UPDATE ON MAINSTREET HANOVER