Rotary Last WeekEditor’s note: Special thanks to Elisha Samra and Linda Kostka for the meeting recap and photos, respectively. Updates were presented across various domain areas during the Mid Year Club Assembly on Jan. 8. President George spoke to highlight the collaboration and work that Youngstown Rotary has done in the aftermath of the natural gas leak at the Realty Tower. It has been a busy half-year for Youngstown Rotary. Many successful initiatives took place, including the Summer Pool Party, Pints vs Polio, the distribution of 1,288 coats during Operation Warm, total installed Little Free Libraries reaching 51, and RCY officially becoming a Peace Building Club.. Later this year we will host the District Conference in honor of our District 6650 President, Elayne Bozick. Our Environmental Committee urges everyone to review the districtwide Environmental Challenge and report points that can be claimed for activities such as reading environmental articles (including the Operation Pollination section of the Clatter) and planting pollinator gardens. Other work from the Environmental Committee includes film plastic collection, highway clean up, and speakers on environmental issues. Beerfest will be close to a zero waste event with vendors using compostable utensils, water carafes instead of plastic bottles, and divided waste bins. The Environmental Committee has begun work on an E-Waste collection initiative over the month of March and are looking for Rotarians who are interested in helping assist the project by placing or maintaining bins in the district. Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering for this initiative. 
President Elect Gerri Jenkins spoke on her involvement in various Avenues of Service. The presence of the Rotary Club in the Youngstown Light Up Night Parade with our new Rotary inflatable was a success, with Rotarians marching in the cold and handing out Beerfest promotional materials and candy. Youngstown Rotary is finalizing officers and board members for next year, and Gerri has been gathering info towards accepting her presidency in July. 
Congratulations to the Beerfest team, which has surpassed last year’s sponsorship total and is close to reaching our fundraising goals. Marketing is working hard with commercials across TV, radio and social media. Please share the online ads on your social media to boost awareness and ticket sales. Volunteers are still needed for the event; please email or text Melissa Bateman. There are also volunteering opportunities with the environmental team at Beerfest. If you’re interested in that area, then please make a note in your message to Melissa. 
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