Pledge: Nancy Morin
Prayer: Alan Schwarz
Four Way Test: Nancy Morin
Rotary Song: Bill “The Crooner” McLaughlin
Raffle: David, Alan, Mary, Joyce Grossbard – visiting Rotarian
Card Game: Joan M.
Happy Bucks: Several for our guest, Pete for his daughter’s wedding in seven weeks (yikes!), Bill M. for getting four threes in the card game, Ralph for having a few happy bucks left after paying for his daughter’s wedding, Mary for being able to visit her grandkids today, Martha for the Harvest Moon, for Jan T’s healthy dog, and for the complimentary tickets to the Kate.
Visiting Rotarian: Joyce Grossbard (New Jersey) reported on her Club’s varied activities both locally and internationally. She also explained the significance of several of the Rotary Pins that she was wearing. Thank you, Joyce, for actively participating in our meeting.
Liberty Bank – Rotary Club Thanksgiving Food Drive: A volunteer is needed to chair this program. If interested, see Nancy. The Club selected the Estuary as our beneficiary of the Drive.
Outreach:
Flood Assistance to Southwestern CT: Working with local Rotary Clubs, O.S. Rotary will donate $500 for library rehab.
Alzheimer’s Association Rotary Team Walk: Club approved a $500 donation.
The Miracle League: Club approved a $750 donation.
The “Light Up-The Jetty” Project was tabled until more information became available.
Golf Tournament: Charlie Renshaw
Pete cleared up any confusion about the “Ditty Bag” origin, spelling, and why we continue to call them ditty bags. Charlie R. reported that 76 golfers played, 52 sponsors participated, 16 Rotarians volunteered at the event, and John A. insured great weather by staying away for the day. With all the bills paid and two sponsors left to donate, the net profit is $9,900. Thanks to everyone who helped make the 30th Annual Brent Taylor Golf Classic a huge success!
Martha R. encouraged members to join the Rotary Team in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 29th at Ocean Beach Park in New London. Martha has the sign-up sheet.
Arts and Crafts Fair: Held at the Town Green on October 5th and 6th. See Jan P. to sign up for a work shift or two.
Social Committee: Sandi and Gina have arranged an Octoberfest for the October 30th social. It will be held at 6pm at Myrcene Ale with German food from the East Side Restaurant of New Britain. Sounds like a great time - Be There!
Student of the Month begins on October 9th, 7:00am at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina. RSVP by 10/2.
Commodities Exchange at the Transfer Station: Gary and Pam provided new Fall Flowers. The Town is in the process of upgrading the basic structure by adding protective sides and much needed shelving.
Rotarian Spotlight: Bill M. is the first spotlighted Rotarian. In addition to a brief “life history”, Bill highlighted events in his O.S. Rotary experience which began in 1983. These included motor coaching since 2001, the International Convention in Chicago in 2005, and several builds with Habitat for Humanity. Thanks Bill. Job well done.
Next meeting: VFW, Noon, 9/25/2024
