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Communication Catch Up, April 21, 2021
By Bonnie Beth MitchellFriday, April 30, 2021
April 21, 2021: Meeting minutes by Bonnie Mitchell
President Jim MiIler called the 33rd meeting of the 46th year to order At Noon. 31 people attended.
Al Woo offered the invocation and lead the pledge of allegiance.
Vice-President Steve Payerle reported “no visitors.
HAPPY DOLLARS
1. Peggy Murgatroyd noted that her grandson is now stationed in Cheyanne, WY for the next 4 years.
2. Abe Ottolenghi contributed $20 and shared a commendation received from the Ohio House recognizing his 90th birthday. He also noted that he and Joan will be moving to Friendship Village in Columbus.
3. Darnell Perkins was happy to receive the first application for a 2-yr scholarship to Columbus State, and then received 9 more. He also has application for the 3 high schools.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Jim Miller noted that it is important for everyone to respond by Friday to the notice about next week’s meeting. It will be the first in-person meeting for this year. A zoom option will also be available. The meeting will be held at the Worthington Education Center at 200 E, Wilson Bridge Road. Masks will be required for entering the meeting except when eating. The next in-person meeting will be on May 12.
2. Peggy Murgatroyd noted that the Arbor Day tree packing will be held following next week’s meeting. Members should bring a stapler to secure the packages. Volunteers are also needed for the next day to deliver the packages to 5 schools.
3. Rich Goldgerg needs volunteers and nominations for the award recognizing community members for service to our community.
PROGRAM:
Joe Patchen introduced the speakers – Jessica Stewart, CEO and Christine Hoy, CDO from Special Olympics Ohio. They also included Tara Williams, a board member, in their presentation.
Highlights included:
The mission is year-round training for children over 8 and adults with intellectual disabilities with opportunities to learn share and grow. SOO is 1 of 52 in the US. It offers over 120 programs at no cost for over 20,000 athletes. Ohio has 18 individual and team sports, and focus on healthy athletes, physical exams, funfitness, hearing, vision, dentistry, emotional well-being. There is also an Athletic Leadership
Program which focuses upon how athletics can use their skills within the community.
During the pandemic they stayed connected through virtual activities, an art competition, a drive-through with sports bags for 500 athletics, 4,000 care packages delivered for Christmas, and a Polar Plunge as a premier fund raiser.
For more information on how to get involved or sign up for a monthly newsletter, go to their website: www.sooh.org
Jim Miller lead members through the Four Way test. The meeting ended at 1:03 PM.
Meeting recording: https://youtu.be/YvsCHis0NNk
President Jim MiIler called the 33rd meeting of the 46th year to order At Noon. 31 people attended.
Al Woo offered the invocation and lead the pledge of allegiance.
Vice-President Steve Payerle reported “no visitors.
HAPPY DOLLARS
1. Peggy Murgatroyd noted that her grandson is now stationed in Cheyanne, WY for the next 4 years.
2. Abe Ottolenghi contributed $20 and shared a commendation received from the Ohio House recognizing his 90th birthday. He also noted that he and Joan will be moving to Friendship Village in Columbus.
3. Darnell Perkins was happy to receive the first application for a 2-yr scholarship to Columbus State, and then received 9 more. He also has application for the 3 high schools.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Jim Miller noted that it is important for everyone to respond by Friday to the notice about next week’s meeting. It will be the first in-person meeting for this year. A zoom option will also be available. The meeting will be held at the Worthington Education Center at 200 E, Wilson Bridge Road. Masks will be required for entering the meeting except when eating. The next in-person meeting will be on May 12.
2. Peggy Murgatroyd noted that the Arbor Day tree packing will be held following next week’s meeting. Members should bring a stapler to secure the packages. Volunteers are also needed for the next day to deliver the packages to 5 schools.
3. Rich Goldgerg needs volunteers and nominations for the award recognizing community members for service to our community.
PROGRAM:
Joe Patchen introduced the speakers – Jessica Stewart, CEO and Christine Hoy, CDO from Special Olympics Ohio. They also included Tara Williams, a board member, in their presentation.
Highlights included:
The mission is year-round training for children over 8 and adults with intellectual disabilities with opportunities to learn share and grow. SOO is 1 of 52 in the US. It offers over 120 programs at no cost for over 20,000 athletes. Ohio has 18 individual and team sports, and focus on healthy athletes, physical exams, funfitness, hearing, vision, dentistry, emotional well-being. There is also an Athletic Leadership
Program which focuses upon how athletics can use their skills within the community.
During the pandemic they stayed connected through virtual activities, an art competition, a drive-through with sports bags for 500 athletics, 4,000 care packages delivered for Christmas, and a Polar Plunge as a premier fund raiser.
For more information on how to get involved or sign up for a monthly newsletter, go to their website: www.sooh.org
Jim Miller lead members through the Four Way test. The meeting ended at 1:03 PM.
Meeting recording: https://youtu.be/YvsCHis0NNk