Pledge: President Gary McCauley
Prayer: President Gary McCauley 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 Ken Roche
Raffle: Robin Morrell, Gene S, Joan M
Visiting Rotarians: Robin Morrell, Past Pres. Rotary Club of Southington
Guests: Bill Tait, Essex Financial
HAPPY BUCKS
John A Mac Dinner plans going well, Bill O’ for Bob A in Hartford Hospital with heart problems, Charlie R for Bob A and a quick trip to VT, Peter Z for Bob A, Brent t for Bob A, Ken R for Bob a and a quick recovery, Gene S for the nice day, John G for Bob A and the Mac Dinner, Marty D for Bob A best wishes, Nathan W for Bob A and the dinner, Charlie N for Bob A and for Bill Tate Essex Financial, Gary Mc for Bob A and our guests and for twin granddaughters birthday, Bill Mc for the day and for having spent 2 days at Hammonesett in our small camper.
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| Left to Right: Bill Tait of Essex Financial, John Aforismo, Chairman Macaroni Dinner Fundraiser, John Giannini and guest Robin Morrell who plans to transfer from the Southington Club |
PROGRAM
Charlie Norz introduced Bill Tait, Essex Financial. Essex Financial has been handling “The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook Foundation investments for several years.
“The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook Foundation” board of directors includes Kathy Callinan, Club Treasurer, Sam Fulginiti Club Past President, Gary McCauley Club President, Jan Perruccio Ex Officio, Charlies Norz Chair
Our investments have been doing very well the past several months up 2-1/2 % year to date. Growth has been picking up and earnings ae moving up, as is household income. Bill feels that we are invested correctly and with a moderate amount of risk.
The portfolio is approx. 25% fixed, 25% international and growth, with 50% U S investments.
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
1 PPP delivery coming soon, October 5. 2020 picking up 3,000 masks in New Haven will go to Middlesex Health.
2. Remember Liberty Bank Turkey Drive with Happy Bucks $0.25 to our $1.00 goes to the drive.
3. The Rotary Club of Madison shared the info on their new fund raiser, will pursue
4. Brent reported no Heat Dinner this year. Sign-up sheet sent around and on website for M O W
FUND RAISING
1.) Macaroni dinner plans on for Sunday October 18. 2020 Fireman’s Field. Moving forward. Each Rotarian will receive 10 tickets to sell. Extra tickets available. Advertising campaign under way, Harbor News, Old Saybrook Neighbors, etc.
2.) Posters coming Digital Signs on 10/11/20
3.) Marty D has had posters printed
4.) All to meet 10/14/2020 to get dinner instructions
5.) 10/17/20 meet @ Clark Field for instruction
6.) See John A email for all of the instructions
7.) Special Note: with all of the discussion about the Macaroni Dinner at Fireman’s Field and our concern for Bob Antoniac I want to point out that Bob Antoniac built the recreation hall at Fireman’s Field. Many years ago. Good job!
WEB SITE REPORT
Marty D has been working this, a work in progress
Old Saybrook Community Long Term Recovery Committee
Nothing new to report at this time
COMMNITY OUTREACH
Joan M presented a request for $1,500.00 for The Connecticut Cancer Foundation, Motion seconded, vote taken and passed.
FUTURE MEETINGS
1. Zoom meeting Wednesday October 14, 2020
OTHER NEWS
1. Polio Plus Day October 24, 2020 Nathan W working on a flyer for Mac Dinner Bags
2. John Giannini introduced Robin Morrell. Robin wishes to transfer to The Rotary club of Old Saybrook from The Rotary Club of Southington. Robin was very active in The Rotary Club of Southington, such as Past President and being involved in many Club events. Robin has moved to Old Saybrook and is looking forward to becoming an active member of The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook.
Avenues of Service
1.) Club Service
2.) Community Service
3.) Vocational Service
4.) New Generations
5.) International Service
A breakdown of all of the sub committees is on our web site. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
” Never worry about anything, always pray about everything”
