President Adam Manning welcomed everyone to the Centerville Rotary Club and led reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Brian Hayes provided the prayer.
Today’s quote provided by Don Overly: "The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity." Amelia Earhart
Thanks to today’s greeter, Bill Menker
Today’s Announcements:
- Pancake Day is this Saturday!
- Friday is World Polio Day. Polio was endemic in 125 countries in 1988; that’s down to two now. The global effort to eradicate polio has prevented an estimated 20 million cases of paralysis.
- Tonight is District 6670 Sing Out for Polio at On Par Entertainment in Beavercreek. Gina’s husband, Aaron represented our club as a performer!
- Thanks to Sofie, Dan Sortman and others who helped set up for the social.
- Next social is Nov 11, hosted by Brad Huffman at his house (just look for the construction). It will be a pot luck, bring a dish.
- Pat’s son did a duet with Bella Huffman at the social!
- Jim Stuart’s guest today was his wife, Lauren.
- The last Highway Cleanup of the year is Saturday, Nov 15. There are 2 shifts so please sign up to help!
Happy Bucks this quarter will be donated to Threads of Miami Valley who provides essential clothing to individuals and families in need at no cost, promoting dignity and hope.
Pat Beckel was our Sergeant at Arms with assistance by Jim Stuart.
Happy Bucks were generously given for:
- Pat B announced the Heart of Centerville is hosting trick or treat at all businesses in Uptown from 5-7 pm.
- Pat Was happy for UC and OSU teams doing well.
- Gina S said her dad is still in the hospital, but he did not have a stroke and is doing better.
- Carol K is celebrating her 43rd wedding anniversary, and shared it is usually spent away from her husband as she is usually busy with park or Rotary events this time of year!
- Brad H was sad he won’t be at Pancake breakfast but is sending 4 volunteers in his place.
- Harvey S saw the dermatologist and is now cancer free.
- Elda GG was happy for Harvey, and celebrated her birthday last week.
- Sofie A was happy Delphine was home last weekend for fall break. It was fun to watch her work on her school project.
- Brad T for Carol’s anniversary - he remembers them celebrating it 20 years ago at Pancake Day.
- Jake H was sad he won’t be here for Pancake Day but will help set up on Friday.
- Chuck K for Pancake Day and wished Elda a happy birthday.
- Mark K for the good day, and UC, Buckeyes, and Bengals all doing well.
- Arnie B was happy to announce we now have all the volunteers we need for Pancake Day. Thanks to all!
- Ron H for the great work of the Pancake committee and Jim/Lauren being here today.
- Pat T for Pancake Day
- Frank P is sad to be missing Pancake Day but will help set up on Friday.
- Dale Berry sad to have to miss Pancake Day this year.
- Bill M was happy.
- Rand O was back for 3 weeks in a row.
- Adam M for the great work by the Pancake committee
- Jim S for his wife being here and feeling better.
Our speaker this week was at Adam Manning, our illustrious Pancake Chair.
Adam complimented the hard work of the committee, who put in a lot of time and hard work to ensure its success.
Sponsorships have been great this year:
- 48 corporate sponsors
- 11 Rotarians
- 1 Miamisburg Rotarian
- 5 inkind donations
Camp Chautauqua provides cold storage of food
Lytle Grove has done signage, shirts, and so much publicity at a discounted rate
RecPlex donated use of the coffee urns
Minuteman Press provided a discount on printing the placemats
McAllister’s gave some gift cards
This year’s donation grand total is $22,000! Everyone gave a standing ovation and BIG thanks to Sofie for all the work she put in - every business in town was contacted!
The total includes the combo golf/pancake sponsors we received in the spring. Last year we raised $16,000, so this was a huge increase!
Adam shared the quote, “Cooking is the ultimate giving,” by Jamie Oliver (British Chef). Adam feels the same way with service. We’re going to provide a great experience for everyone who comes in the door. A great meal can change someone’s mood, lift people’s spirits.
When they have a good time, they are going to remember, come back, and donate!
A few details:
- Set up starts at 2 pm tomorrow at CHS
- Sat doors open at 7, serve until noon
- Last year served 740, including 88 vols.
- Trying to boost attendance, so Elsa, Olaf & Spider-Man will be there to attract more families to the event. Characters from Fairy Godmother’s cottage will be floating around for selfies, along with Duncan Beckel as Spiderman
- 8-9 am starts to get busy.
Service techniques to focus on:
Greeters - give a warm welcome, keep a good flow and watch for bottlenecks
Servers - warm greeting & goodbyes
Kitchen - clean, calm, consistent environment. Make sure the first pancake looks just like the last pancake.
Volunteers - check in at table, check in with section chair: A-Heather, B-Boyd, C-Ron, Kitchen - Brad T
We sometimes get questions about Food Allergies. Unfortunately, we do not have gluten-free pancakes. Milk and eggs are in the pancake mix. If they ask about a certain ingredient, ask Adam. “When in doubt, don’t give it out.” It was suggested in the future we might offer pre-wrapped gluten free muffins. Will do have sugar-free syrup available.
Adam reminded all to interact with family and friends but don’t hang out for too long. Make the volunteers feel welcome, especially the students who give their time. Many Interact students are freshmen & sophomores, and we want them to come back.
10:00 am is typically the busiest time - all hands on deck!
No active political campaigning is permitted. If it’s a barrier to service, it becomes a problem. Alert section captain who will monitor and address it if needed.
Mark K will happily collect the ticket money you owe.
Arnie B brought his computer and helped folks remember what they signed up for.
Everyone then sang The Pancake Song, written by former member, Don Gerhardt.
See you at Pancake Day!
President Manning led reciting of the Four-Way Test and wished all a good week.
Scotland Rotary garden. Sent by Jake H's wife.