Pledge: Brian
Prayer: Doug with Bill O. in mind
Brents Card Game Winner: Michael
Sergeants Report: Pete Zucco
Raffle Winners: John, Michael, Brent
Happy Bucks: The beautiful weather finally! Tara Winch becoming a member, Joan is back, Marty & Brian just went to Myrtle Beach - Marty for golf, Brian to visit his parents who live there
Our newest member, Tara Winch was inducted into the club. Tara is Principal at Westbrook High School and has had many interactions with the club. Welcome Tara!
L-R: John Giannini, Tara Winch, Jan Perruccio
Following Tara's induction into Rotary, Grace Scherber, President of the Old Saybrook HS Interact Club, spoke about her senior project. Grace has designed and constructed comfort packs for foster children. The comfortt packs are filled with necessities (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, teddy bear, etc.) all inside a handy backpack to help smooth a transition to a new home. Following her presentation, Grace talked about the club's activities the most recent Locks for Luke. The club is very active with local projects such as the soup kitchen, food pantry, school projects and hopes to add an international project as well.
Brian, who was running the meeting while Sam was out, began a discussion about the scholarship committee's work and the club's committment. This year, the club will be giving $27,500 in scholarships to students in Old Saybrook, Westbrook and Old Lyme. To qualify, a student submits an essay along with their application and undergoes an interview. Academic excellence, Rotary involvement and financial need are the main qualifiers. There were 25 applicants and 12 responses to the invitation for interview. The amounts awarded will be determined by the committee.
Meals on Wheels: Doug
Memorial Day: Monday, May 28 - we are marching in the parade so try to join us for the stroll down Main St.
Golf Tournament: June 28 - start thinking about sponsors and players!
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