Pledge: President Sam Fulginiti
Prayer: Ed Pinn
Song: Bill McLaughlin
Flim/Flam: Brian DeBlasiis
Raffle: Kunsang Dorjee, (Old Saybrook Student), Bill O’Shaughnessy, Peter Zucco
HAPPY BUCKS
Many and varied, all Happy Bucks go to the Thanksgiving drive- Liberty Bank matches $0.25/$1.00, for the Students, for the crisp morning, for all of the students and faculty, for the Rotary Wheel that keeps on turning, many thanks to The Rotary club of Old Saybook.
VISITING ROTARIAN: None
GUESTS: Students and their families, teachers and administrators
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Liberty Bank Turkey Drive, all happy bucks go to the $.025/$1.00 match
Heat & Eat Dinner Thursday November 16, 2017 Fireman’s Field $10.00pp
PROGRAM: Students of the Month Mathematics
L-R: Reed Spitzer (Lyme-Old Lyme), Kunsang Dorzee (Old Saybrook)
Jan Perruccio introduced the program, talking about RI Program Polio Plus and our club donation to Polio Plus in the Student’s name. Jan shared with us that she has worked all three administrations Old Saybrook, Westbook,Tara, and Lyme/Old Lyme as principal.
LYME/OLD LYME
Vice Principal Jeanne Manfredi introduced Mathematics teacher Louis Zubeck who in turn introduced the Student Reed Spitzer. Reed is a leader on the Math Team, friendly, loves to learn. Reed connects everyday activities to mathematics. Reed spends time learning on his own. He excels in AP math. Reed is interested in continuing his studies inn applied math, economic. Reed is interested in attending Yale University.
WESTBROOK
Principal Tara Winch attended with teacher Caitlyn. Student Tirzah Blomquist unable to attend.
OLD SAYBROOK
Asst. Principal Joe Anastasio introduced mathematics teacher Barbara Dimberg who in turn introduced the student Kunsang Dorzee. Kunsang is a motivated learner, on the Math Team as a freshman, always the top mathematics student. Kunsang is a delight to work with. Kunsang thanked the club for inviting him to be our student of the month. Kunsang plans on continuing his studies in Mathematics, or Physics and wishes to attend college in New England.
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
President Sam Fulginiti briefed the club on the resolution of the recent difficulties within the club. Two people resigned from The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook, Gerri Lewis and Rick Beck. Reason for the resignations had to do with their handling of the situation more than the situation itself. General discussion resulted in one and all expressing, “what’s done is done” and we move forward in a very positive manner. We will continue to work on The Wine Tasting event and the golf tourney.
Brian De Blasiis lead a discussion re: the need to straighten out our structure ala the five Avenues of Service, sub committees’, a By Law review committee, review the membership and structure of our Board of Directors and the hiring of an independent accountant to do a complete accounting of our books.
Rev. Ed Cornell performed the induction ceremony for new officers, Sam Fulginiti President, Brian DeBlasiis President-Elect, and Kathy Callinan Treasurer.
Many more good things to come.
FUTURE PROGRAMS
November 15, 2017: Report on Honduras Trip, Amber Scherber
MEALS ON WHEELS
Thursday, November 9, 2017, Bill O’Shaughnessy
PEARLS OF WISDOM
“Luck is when preparation and opportunity meet”
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THE FOUR WAY TEST of the things we think, say, or do:
1) Is it the TRUTH?
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDHSIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICAL to all concerned?
