Pledge: President-Elect Nancy Morin
Prayer: John Aforismo
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 FRIENDSHIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
FLIM/FLAM: Nathan Wise
RAFFLE: Maryann Colwick, Jan Tirinzone, Nathan Wise, Roseanne Ferrall, Kathy Ledwith
VISITING ROTARIAN: Celeste Herbert
GUEST: Rebecca Silber
HAPPY BUCKS
Many and varied, engagements, birthdays, graduations, middle school, high school, and college, for the beautiful day, Bill McL spoke to Rebecca and Celeste stating that they were with one of the best Rotary Clubs in District 7980, welcome, for the beautiful evening, and the delicious meal and fellowship.
PROGRAM
Rebecca Silber: Rotary International Giving Officer, RI Evanston, IL
Celeste Herbert: Rotary International Major Donor Representative
Rebecca spoke to, “The Club “, about the value of E.R.E.Y., Every Rotarian Every Year.
This program of the Rotary International Foundation encourages all Rotarians to get involved in supporting The Foundation. Remember the funds we donate come back to us through the DMG program. Becoming involved is simple. Log on to the Rotary International website, sign in, click on Donate, and follow the prompts. You can make a one-time donation, or enroll in a recurring donation, monthly, quarterly, annually. Give it thought and try it out.
Celeste spoke to, “The Club”, about her role in working with large donors to The Rotary International Foundation. Her travels take her from Northern Maine to New Jersey. There are many ways to give to The Foundation. One-time gifts, using IRA’s, wills, and so on. Of interest to all was Celeste’s review of the origin of the Polio Plus program. Rotary knew there was a real need to address world heath issues. After much discussion, a decision was made to attack polio. On February 23, 1985, R I set up the Polio 2005 initiative. The program was renamed Polio Plus. The charge was to raise $120,000,000. By May 24, 1989, the program had raised $219,350,449. Skeptical at first but now convinced, W.H.O, and UNICEF came aboard. Both recognized, The Rotary International Foundation, as one of the most trusted charities in the world. Polio Plus has come remarkably close to completely eradicating polio world wide. Rotary In Action!
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
1.) Month of May: Rotary International Mental Health Awareness. See Calendar
2.) Club working toward a “Golden Ticket “, award.
3.) Need help with Club operations, picking up raffle prizes, greeters at meetings, assist in setting up the concert event, etc. Think about volunteering.
4.) Remember: Club Membership Dues $200.00 act now, due date June 1.
5.) Other Dates
1.) May 10th Board of Directors Meeting 9:00 AM – 10.00 AM
2.) May 27th Memorial Day Parade, we are signed up with the town to march. 15 marchers and a '56 Caddie
3.) June 23rd Celebrate Old Saybrook Street Party 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.) Foundation: Jan Perruccio - Detailed report next Wednesday
2.) Outreach: Tara Winch - No new requests
3.) Membership: Joan Winters - There will be a Club Social Wednesday May 29, 2024 at The Highliner will focus on Westbrook to recruit new members.
4,) Web Site: Marty Drobiarz - New content every week. Web site active and well used.
FUTURE MEETINGS
1.) Wednesday May 15, 2024, Noon at the VFW Hall - Business Meeting
2.) Wednesday May 22, 2024, Noon at the VFW Hall, Leah O’Connor Counselor
3.) Wednesday May 29, 2024, 6:00 PM Club Social at the Highliner, Westbrook
4.) Wednesday June 5, 2024, 7:00 AM at The Estuary OPEN
5.) Wednesday June 12, 2024, 7:00 AM The Estuary OPEN
6.) Wednesday June 19, 2024, Noon at the VFW Hall, Amada Brower Acton Public Library
7.) Wednesday June 26, 2024, 6:00 PM at the Lyme Art Association, Induction of Officers for the 2024 - 2025 Rotary Year
AVENUES OF SERVICE
- Club Service
- Community Service
- Vocational Service
- New Generations
- International Service
A breakdown of all the sub committees is on our website. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
” Worry about nothing, pray about everything.”
