President Lynn King called the meeting to order and rang the bell the last time.
Dick Storm offered the prayer and led the pledge to the flag.
 
Announcements:
NO MEETING JUNE 29!!!
 
Founders Night -Thanks go to Steve Stauffer for planning and executing a wonderful Founders Night.  
PHF were awarded to Jacob Hunt, Suzi Oliver, Lynn King, and Nancy Riedel.  There is one more which will be awarded at a later date.
Presidential Service awards were given to John Cunningham and John Eggert.  Rotarian of the Year is John Farrenkopf.  Congratulations to all
 
Next meeting will be July 6 - invite a guest and share Rotary with a friend!
 
Sergeant at Arms, Suzi Oliver collected Happy $$
 
 
Assistant Governor of Area 4, Dot Jeger was on hand to install President for 2021-2022, Kristin Keller
 
 
 
Dot also installed the Board.  
Pictured above are Dick Storm, Nancy Riedel, Suzi Oliver, Lynn King, Kristin Keller, John Farrenkopf, Jon Eggert, Jacob Hunt. 
 
Speaker
 
 
PDG Bernie Riedel, District End Polio Now Co-chair and District 7770 Million Dollar Campaign Chair was the speaker.  He first shared information about the Million Dollar Dinner which is going to be held November 15 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston.  RI President Shekhar Mehta and Past RI VP Anne Matthews will be in attendance.  It is a by invitation only event.  To qualify, a Rotarian must make a single NEW Major Gift or Bequest of at least $10,000.  Bernie explain there are several options how to meet this qualification.  One can consider: cash, life income agreements, stock transfers, Charitable Gift Annuities, Estate planning, include in will, no cash required..  To make the gift confidentially or to have questions answered you can contact the Senior Major Gifts Officer, Carl Davis.  He is an employee of RI and a Rotarian in NC.  You can contact him at: 773-949-5243.  Bernie can also help you - his number is 843-816-4451.   The Goal was initially One million dollars, however the event has been delayed a few times and moved forward so the goal has ben adjusted to two million dollars.  Currently $1,806,281 has been received with $115,000 pledged for a total of $1,921,281.  Thank you for considering making a major gift to the Foundation. 
Bernie then spoke about the current situation of polio in the world.  So far this year there has only been a total of two wild polio cases. One in Afghanistan and one in Pakistan.  Last year Bernie walked 500 miles during the month of October to raise money and awareness for polio eradication.  This year he has challenged others to join him in  "Run with Bernie" , starting July 1 and ending October 24 which is World Polio day. The goal is to Raise dollars and awareness for polio, achieve the club polio goal, have fun, get healthier.  Individuals or teams can participate and raise funds by getting pledges for their performance.  We have a team of seven that will start tracking our miles July 1.  Team captains are Lynn King and Suzi Oliver.  Other team members are Kristin Keller, Beth Kuzmick, Ray Warco, Dick Storm, Nancy Riedel.  If you are a walker/runner, biker, swimmer or rowwer and would like to join the team, let one of the captains know.  Also your shirt size so you can get the free shirt and hat while supplies last!.  If you aren't into  the activity, consider making a donation to the team or pledge to support the miles of one of the team members.  It all will go to our club's credit!.  Thank you to those that already have made pledges!  There will be more information about the World Polio Day Celebration and Awards coming soon.