OS Rotary Minutes of January 8, 2014 Good morning and Happy New Year. Welcome back Rotarians that we haven't seen for awhile; Sam; Angus; Ed; Donna. Sam said he should come more often to be missed so much. I reminded him that if he did that, no one would say "glad to see Sam here"....
What a great meeting this morning....such bright students and gracious families and administrators. Our Student of The Month meetings are truly one of the highlights of our month. Thanks Glen. Thank you Paul for so eloquently explaining to the students & educators about Polio Plus after being "put on the spot." I thought you handled that very well. So, thanks for that.
It was good to get back to The Estuary with our wonderful food prepared by Stu, Kelli and Marilyn. Thanks ladies...it's good to be back!
A few weeks ago, I got a call from Evie, Al Lindquist's widow, and I visited with her. She is doing well and we talked about Al and what a great Rotarian and husband he was. She received another check for $100 in Al's name for the Rotary Foundation which she gave to me. We also received a donation today for Warm the Children. The generosity over these holidays has been amazing.
I don't know if you remember Juliette Bideau. She was one of our exchange students from France. John Donnelly told us this morning that he heard from her around the holidays and she is doing very well and sends her regards. Thanks for sharing, John.
After our SOM portion of the meeting was over today, Marty and I kicked off the Wine Tasting and auction. I just would like to say thanks to Bob Antoniac, even though he's leaving for Florida on Sunday, is going out to get a great auction item for us for the wine tasting. Thanks, Bob! ...not to mention that Brent hits him up every week for cards (even while he's gone)...know what I mean??!! We are a relentless bunch when it comes to supporting Rotary!!!!
WINE TASTING & AUCTION FEBRUARY 7TH...SAYBROOK POINT INN. Something different this year....we are adding $300 sponsorships which buys you: 4 tickets ($140 value); logo & ad in program and advertising at the wine tasting. You can't get advertising cheaper than that anywhere folks!!! Thank you Sam and Angus for stepping up before the words were out of my mouth.
So, if you missed the meeting this week, there will be more of the same next week. You all got your lists of what you did last year and hopefully you can spread around the posters and go out and get some really great auction items. Maybe some new ones too?
A big thank you to Lighthouse Printing for donating the tickets! Thanks, Diane.
Try to think outside of the box and be creative like a dinner for 6 or 8 and Rotarians/Interacters can serve, blah blah blah. Does anyone have a ski lodge they could donate for a weekend? Sports tickets? A cottage or time share.... Kindly bring your items and ideas to the meetings. I will take them home, log them in, decorate them, email back & forth w/ Marty for the program and pretty soon it will be a Wine Tasting!!!!!
Marty will take your ticket and sponsorship money. Please sell sell sell tickets and sponsorships.
Kindly remember to always copy Marty and myself on your emails with whatever you need that we can help you with.
Stan we're missing you and hope all is well with you and Emmy. Angus, thanks for doing Meals on Wheels tomorrow. Peter Anderson please get this email to your dad. We miss Andy too! and our best to Judy. Take care all....be well and be safe.
Gerri Lewis, President Rotary Club of Old Saybrook FAR District 7980
Pledge: President Gerri Lewis
Prayer: President Gerri
Song: Paul Moore
Brents Card Game Winner: Ed Pinn
Sergeants Report: Kathy Callinan
Raffle Winners: David, Glenn & guest Mr. Ritrovato
Happy Bucks: Happy New Year, only two more Christmas presents to mail (in January), wine tasting event,students of the month, beautiful sunrise, happy to be back from vacation, happy to start fundraising for scholarships.
Annoucements:
Gerri welcomed all Science students and welcomed back Sam.
Meals on Wheels for month of January is:
Marty-January 9th
Angus to cover Ken- January 16th
John- January 23rd
Sandra- January 30th
OS Youth & Family Services sent letter of appreciation for Rotaries support with the Holiday Giving program. The program was a huge success, the needs of over 300 children were met.
A check for $70.00 was sent from Sandra Johnson for Warm the Children program.
A check for $100.00 received in Al's name recieved from a donor.
There is a write up of OS Rotary on page 39 of the Rotarian.
Dave White called short scholarship committee meeting after intital Rotary meeting
Students of the Month- Science
Glenn introduced all three Science students.
Lyme-OldLyme High School: Isabel Ritrovato
Isabelle is a leader in the classroom. She is a self starter and always raises the bar for herself. She takes on demanding courses that challenge her and is heavily involved within the community. She has been involved with "High Hopes" for the past 6 years. She is President of the Enviromental club, She has spearheaded the recycling program and is a determined individual. Her major will be Biology.
Westbrook High School: Annie Raunikar
Annie is a Senior at Westbrook High who has great insight and is currently number 1 in her class. She is currently taking a Uconn Physics class. She is a member of the Honor Society, Park & Rec commission , Interact Club, SADD Chapter and loves to play Field Hockey. She has been accepted to VillaNova. She is not sure if she will be majoring in math or engineering.
Old Saybrook High School: Keanna Chang
Keanna is consistent in her work and always goes above and beyond. She is a model student and leads by example. She is interested in Biology, Chemistry and Calculus. She is President of the Ecology Club, a National Honor Student and loves drama and sports. She would like to be a Physician and will be going into the Medical Field.
Marty spoke about upcoming Wine Tasting Event:
Co-Chairs: Marty and President Gerri
Date: February 7, 2014
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Place: Grand Ballroom at Saybrook Point Inn
Lighthouse Printing donated the printing of the posters. Each member was given 6 tickets to sell, posters to display around town and a list of past donors of auction items to solicit. The solicitation letter is on our Website as well as a Thank you letter for all donors. Marty can get more tickets if you sell your 6. All proceeds from ticket sales to be given to Marty and all auction items are directed to Gerri. Please brings items to weekly meetings.
This year's Coporate Sponsor is $300.00 which includes four tickets to the event, advertising and logo in the program. We are still offering Table sponsorships for $100.00 which is advertising at the event.
All logo's must be sent to Marty for publication.
Thank you to Sam & Angus who already signed up for a Corporate sponsorship.
A letter from our President:
..or maybe someone would like to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation. It's also important to get the posters up all over the shoreline. Thanks! I put one up at Rio Cafe this a.m. and got an auction item as well. The Estuary is putting up a poster as well.
