Pledge: President Gary McCauley
Prayer: President Gary MCauley and:
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?
Song None
Flim/Flam None
Raffle: None
Visiting Rotarians None
Guests Amy Hollis Executive Director Shoreline Soup Kitchen
HAPPY BUCKS
Joan M happy for the day, Bob A happy from FL, health O K, Joe A happy for good food, Pat S happy fund raising going along, Ken R just happy, Pete Z happy for Bob A, Marty D happy for a good Mother’s Day, DeVito’s happy, Charlie R happy for good weather and a good list of scholars, John A happy for cookies, Amy Hollis happy to be with group.
President Update
Treasurer Cathy Callanan asked members to send Happy Bucks Dollars to The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook P. O. Box 1125 OS 06475, she will deposit. The Club received a thank you note from Judy Sullivan, Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce for the $500.00 donation the restaurant initiative. To date $4,700.00 have been given to assist restaurants. The Club has put together Imitated Liability Forms for The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook and The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook Foundation. The Club has been made aware of a Town Wide Auction will review.
D M G
1.) Pat Settiembrino reported the Covid -19 DMG is complete. Check is in from District 7980 and a check from “The Club” in the amount of $2,00.00 will be sent to Emergency Management Department in Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, and Westbrook. A news release is scheduled for noon Friday May 15, 2020 to publicize the donation.
Fund Raising
New ideas being worked on by Charlie N, Charlie R, John G, John A.
1.)Mac dinner on hold
2.)Art & Craft Show on hold
3.)Golf Tournament cancelled for now
4.)Wine Tasting being reviewed
5.)Looking into a Donate on Line Button on Web gage.
6.)Charitable Donation from companies such as Amazon, Omaha Steaks.
7.)Stop and Shop charitable programs.
Old Saybrook Community Long Term Recovery Committee
A 21-person committee has been organized under the leadership of Chief Spera. Other members are First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Congressman Devin Carney, Old Saybrook Chamber Judy Sullivan, Estuary Council Stan Mingione The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook has been invited as a non-aligned member, President Gary McCauley will participate. Others are from the community at large.
Scholarship
Charlie Renshaw reported that the committee interview 23 applicants, selected 15 to receive a scholarship, selection was based on, the interview, class standing, and, financial need. A total of $20,000.00 will be disbursed in amounts ranging from $500.00 to $2.500.00
Budget/Dues
This year $154.00 $101.00 to 7980 and RI, $53.00 to the Rotary Club of Old Saybrook. Gary reported after review with Treasurer Cathy that the dues would remain @ $154.00 for the coming Rotary Year July 1. 2020 to June 30, 2021.
Finance
Both, “The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook and The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook Foundation” budgets are being reviewed. What are the needs and how much money is available?
V. P. and Membership Chair
Pat Settembrino suggested candidates should have been through the chairs for VP. Pete Zucco volunteered for the Chairmanship of New Member Recruitment Group.
Community Restart Program
Pat Settembrino reported that the committee has talked with Social Services in each of our three towns, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, and Westbrook to determine the number families in need, approximately 300 across the towns. Not equally divided. Money to be distributed TBD. Restaurants visited T-J give $40.00 for $30.00, Bills Seafood give $40.00 for $50.00, Hideaway similar. Suggestion made that the committee consider giving “Say Bucks” in Old Saybrook
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Your time is limited, so do not use it living someone else’s life”
