Pledge: Gary McCauley
Prayer and Four Way Test: Gary McCauley
Happy Bucks: Several for the beautiful day, someone (?) for their R.V. being repaired, several for the beautiful day, for Brent’s dedication to the Meals on Wheels program, for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade and the long weekend, Joan M. for her holiday family picnic, Nancy for her stepmother moving back to Indiantown, for Phil Mickelson – winner of the PGA golf tournament at age 50, Pete for his daughter’s move into a luxury condo, for Jan for being a good sport about Brent’s comments, and for Gary and Pam who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary!!
President’s Update: The Rotary International Convention will take place June 12-16, we received a thank you note from St. John’s School for our donation of PPE Masks, Dues invoices have been sent to each Club member. You may mail them in, drop them off at Essex Savings Bank or give to Kathy at the June 9th meeting.
Guest Speaker: Michael Panicello – MUFON (Mutual Unidentified Flying Objects Network)
MUFON is a U.S. based non-profit organization composed of civilian volunteers who study reported UFO sightings. It is one of the oldest and largest organizations of its kind, with more than 4,000 members worldwide with chapters in 43 countries and all 50 states. The group has more than 500 field investigators and specialized teams to investigate possible physical evidence of extra-terrestrial craft. Michael has been the Director of the Connecticut chapter since 2013. He focused his presentation on sightings in our state. So far this year, there have been 28 sightings in Connecticut. 2020 had 46 while 2019 had a total of 64. The most common shape of the UFO is a triangle with white lights on the points and a red light in the center. Along the coast, orbs are the most common. These orange, translucent balls appear in clusters and are slow moving. There have also been three alien abductions reported in Connecticut. For more information about sightings and the activities of MUFON visit the website: mufonct.com
Thank you, Michael, for a thought provoking presentation.
Memorial Day Parade: 5/31 Meet at Stop and Shop at 9:30 and wear your Rotary Shirt.
Summer Concert Series: First concert is 6/16. The new tent is ready. Sign-ups next week.
Golf Tournament: 8/19: Everything is a go at Fox Hopyard. Volunteers needed to work on publicity and sponsorships. Contact Charlie R. for more info.
Meeting Schedule: 6/2 zoom, 6/9 Breakfast meeting (7:30AM) at Parthenon Diner, 6/16 Lunch on the Green, 6/23 TBD, 6/29 TUESDAY Social Event at Indiantown Clubhouse at 5 -7PM. Details to follow.
