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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
 
The Rotary District 6650 Conference scheduled for Saturday, May 16, is cancelled.  The 2020 Rotary International Convention scheduled for June 6-10 in Honolulu, Hawaii, is also cancelled.
 
The suspension of the Rotary Club of Youngstown's Wednesday Noon in-person meetings continues.  President Dave and the editorial team for The Clatter will provide updates to our members and friends as more information becomes available on lifting the meeting ban.  Meanwhile, the next virtual meeting will be tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8th, at Noon! 
 
Following are TENTANTIVE dates for special meetings and events in the fourth quarter of our current year, which are subject to change:
 
Wednesday, April 29: No noon meeting (see April 30 note below), but a Fifth Wednesday gathering is planned. Details will follow.
 
Thursday, April 30: Joint luncheon meeting of Youngstown Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions clubs with special guest Bob DiBiasio, senior vice president of public affairs for the Cleveland Indians.
 
Saturday, May 30: StreetScape Planting Day in downtown Youngstown and at Wick Park
 
Wednesday, June 24: Rotary Club of Youngstown Night with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Eastwood Field; details to be announced.
 
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IN THE WORKS
 
George Nelson reports that plans are underway to organize a Rotary Club of Youngstown team for the 2020 edition of StreetScape planting and beautification day in downtown Youngstown, Wick Park, and other locations in the center city.  Tentatively mark your calendars for Saturday, May 30, between 9:00 a.m. and Noon.  The kickoff will be downtown near Central Square.  Breakfast and lunch are provided for volunteers.  What a great way to spend a late spring morning if we are able!  Check your email and The Clatter for more information in the coming weeks.
 
 
 
We had a good representation at Wick Park during last year's StreetScape planting day, and hopefully we can get a larger group this year. Please contact George at gnelson@business-journal.com if you are interested.
 
President Dave is considering alternatives for our Club's 2019-2020 District Grant.  We received $1,575.00 for landscaping materials to be installed at the recently renovated Wick Park Picnic Pavilion.  As it appears that we won't be able to mobilize and complete our project before the deadline, the District has instructed Clubs to develop alternative projects to benefit the community during the Coronavirus crisis that can be easily organized and implemented in the coming weeks.
 
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SHARE YOUR STORIES ON FACEBOOK AND IN THE CLATTER!
 
As we endure this period of social distancing, we invite Youngstown Rotarians to share stories and photos of what you're doing during this extraordinary time.  You can forward your information for publication in The Clatter via email to Bill Lawson at hwlawson@mahoninghistory.org, or Steve Poullas at Steve.Poullas@zekelman.com.
 

The Membership Committee has posted a set of questions on the club’s Facebook page to communicate your experiences through social media. Copy the questions and have some fun letting your fellow Rotarians learn a little more about you while we can’t meet in person!

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LIKE AND SHARE OUR NEW ROTARY RECRUITMENT VIDEO
 
Check out the latest Rotary Facebook video, this time featuring Deanna Rossi, Atty. Gregg Rossi, and Aimee Fifarek, promoting the positive qualities of our Rotary Club to attract new members.  If you haven't seen it yet, please click on the hotlink below, watch it, and share it!
 
 
You also can visit the Rotary Club of Youngstown Facebook page and go to "Videos" to view it.
 
If you know of any prospective members, please tell them that an application form is available on the RCY website: http://www.youngstownrotary.com/join/
 
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A prayer for our uncertain times

May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake.

May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable.

May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health and making their rent.

May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close remember those who have no options.

May we who have to cancel our trips remember those who have no safe place to go.

May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all.

May we who settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home.

As fear grips our country, let us choose love.

And during this time when we may not be able to physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors.  Amen.

— Submitted by Fr. Michael Graham, S.J.

Recommended by Deb Flora

Remember, the Club's calendar of weekly speakers/programs and other events is available on the home page of our ClubRunner website!

 
 
 
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Youngstown Rotary Last Week
Wednesday, April 1st:
Barbara Brothers led the spiritual reflection. She proposed that each Rotarian share how the pandemic is affecting their personal and professional lives. Everyone on the teleconference participated, describing a range of challenges and spirit of perseverance.
 
You can join us on Wednesday at noon: http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com/
 

 
Images by Becky Keck
 
 
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Youngstown Rotary This Week

Wednesday, April 8th, the Rotary Club of Youngstown will have our second "Zoom" virtual meeting at noon!  All Rotarians are invited to attend virtually.

 

In order to attend the meeting either click the following link or copy it into your browser: www.youngstownrotaryevent.comYou are able to attend the virtual meeting from your smartphone, tablet or computer.  Please log on a few minutes early if you have never been on Zoom so you can download the application or software.  

 

Note: If you have a video camera on your device, we will be able to see and hear you, so be conscious to have an environment and attire suitable for a virtual meeting.  Fines may be given out for those not in compliance.  Also, please mute your device when not speaking so that there is minimal background noise.  

 

There will be a modified agenda but in lieu of a program speaker on April 8th, we will engage in fellowship with a possible membership activity.

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