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OS Rotary Meeting 06/26/19

Pledge: Sam Fulginiti
Prayer: John Aforismo
Song: Bill McLaughlin
Cards: Bob Antoniac

Sergeant’s Report: Bob Antoniac
Raffle
: Charlie and Judy Norz, Mark Patterson
Happy Bucks: Most were for Sam’s contribution to the club as president and for good luck to Brian - our incoming president. Other Happy Bucks were for the spouses in attendance, and the nice night.

Program: Charlie Norz: Installation of new Officers
Charlie conducted the installation of Officers ceremony. The 2019-2020 officers are: President, Brian DeBlasiis; Vice President, Gary McCauley; Secretary, John Giannini; Treasurer, Kathy Callinan; Sergeant at Arms, Joe Arcari and Pete Zucco.

Many members “toasted” Sam for his extended term as president and thanked him for getting the club “back on track”. Brian presented Sam with a plaque in appreciation for his tenure as President. Sam thanked Brian, Kathy, John, Joe, Pete, and the Board of Directors. He reviewed the highlights of his term which included: $52,000.00 in scholarships awarded to students from Westbrook, Old Saybrook, and Old Lyme; the addition of five new members; the experimental luncheon meetings; the excellent press coverage thanks to Pat Settembrino; the continuation of the DARE Program; the continued success of the major fundraisers thanks to Marty, Pat, and Brent

Brian addressed the club, expressing his excitement to get going and to continue the invigoration process of the club started by Sam. He thanked Brent, Marty, and Bill for their many hours of service this past year.