Announcements:
Our Rotary meetings will now start at 12:10 p.m.
Our barbeque lunch was prepared by Pit Stop Pub and owner and executive chef Neil Dukes, a 1998 Roosevelt graduate.
Next week’s lunch, also organized by Amanda Senn, will feature boxed sandwich lunches from Little City Grill for $9.
Jeff Roeger’s mom, Sandy, graciously filled in as our pianist and song leader.
State Representative Gail Pavilga was a guest of David McKeen. She spoke briefly about recent legislation in the Ohio House.
Sage Culley was a guest of Sandee Reid.
July birthdays were announced. The birthday question of the year is “Describe a meaningful moment or time in which you were able to serve others.”
Sherry Joy won the Indians (Guardians?) ticket raffle.
Upcoming events:
Lauren Talion Agency and Rotarian Lauren Talion invited Rotarians to attend a 10-year anniversary celebration of her State Farm Insurance agency at 1144 West Main Street on Friday, July 30.
Friendship Day party on July 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Laziza.
Metis Construction Services Patio Party for all Leadership Portage County alumni and members of the Portage County Chamber of Commerce are invited to 175 E. Erie Street. Suite 303 on August 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP at asenn@metisconstruction.com.
Ravenna Cruise-In on Wednesday, August 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Ravenna.
Club history: Jim Myers talked about activities of the Club after World War II ended.
Program: Joan Seidel, Kent City Health Commissioner
Joan Seidel reviewed information about COVID-19 and the pandemic. She gave a legislative update and reviewed different strategies to convince people to get a vaccine. She said that 48 percent of Portage County residents are vaccinated as are 55 percent of people living in the 44240 zip code. Call her office located in the PARTA building downtown for more information.
The responder was Paul Organ.
Submitted by Mary Beth Harper
