Pledge: President Nancy Morin
Prayer: Gary McCauley
Rotary Song: Bill McLaughlin
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 Jan Perruccio
RAFFLE Kathy Ledwith, Ed Pinn, Jan Perruccio, Rosanne Farrell
HAPPY BUCKS:
Nancy Morin happy for our guests, Jan Perruccio happy for our new members, and the upcoming Art & Craft Show, David Plotkin happy to with us today, Tara Winch happy for our guests and the Estuary Gala last Sat, Charlie Renshaw happy for our guests, Ed Pinn happy for our guests, John Aforismo happy for the day, Charlie Norz happy for our guests, Kathy Callinan happy for the day, Mike Osnato happy for our guests, Ralph Stevens happy for the upcoming Art & Craft Show, and the Turkey Drive, Chris Adams happy for the great day, Joan Winters happy for the successful Alzheimer s Walk.
INDUCTION President Nancy Morin
Nancy introduced the two (2) new members inducted: Amy Matusisk-Dhaher and David Plotkin.
Amy has three children, two grandchildren, and enjoys traveling. David has three children. He began as an 8th grade teacher in Old Saybrook and is now the Associate Principal, Old Saybrook High School.
Nancy formally inducted Amy and David as new members of Rotary. An organization of 1.2 million members some 33,000 Rotary Clubs. The new members were urged to attend meetings regularly and to become actively involved in Club programs.
Amy and David thanked everyone for the opportunity to become a member of Rotary. All warm welcome to a standing ovation.
PRESIDENTS REPORT Nancy Morin
1.) E R E Y (Every Rotarian Every Year)
EREY is a source of Rotary International funds. This money is held by Rotary International for three years and is then returned to the District’s and then to the Club’s in the form of managed grant money. The goal is to have every member give a minimum of $25.00 every year to The Rotary International Foundation. Nancy reviewed in detail how this can be done. Access Rotary International’s website sign in click donate and fill in the blanks. Easy
2.) Committee Action Plans Nancy Morin - Every committee will have an action plan with the objectives and plans for implementation.
3.) Branford Non-Traditional Scholarship Program - Plan is to investigate how our local Community College would handle this type of program and report to the Club.
4.) Student of the Month - Next Wednesday October 9th Saybrook Point Resort & Marina register to attend. A head count needed - let Nancy know if plan to attend.
5.) Liberty Bank Turkey Drive - All money from Happy Bucks will go to the drive. Our money collected will be given to Meals on Wheels. Liberty Banks matches funds $0.25 on the dollar.
6.) Club Budget Kathy Callinan
Income $12,090, Expenses $7,696 (Note: $128/month storage unit)
7.) Foundation Budget Kathy Callinan
$103,530 Income, $10,546 to checking, $93,993 to expend.
8.) Thank you notes from the Old Saybrook Fire Department and The Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce for our donation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.) Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Martha Rothchild
Walk successful and raised $1,100, the club is contributing another $500
2.) Art & Craft Show - Jan Perruccio
Event first weekend in October Sat October 5th and Sunday October 6th. Set up booth Friday evening October 4th. A sign-up sheet available for volunteers to fill time slots for Saturday & Sunday
3.) Outreach - Tara Winch
Began with $17,000
Donations: Laliberte Electric $975 for work to the VFW Hall, Old Saybrook Fire Department 100th anniversary $250, Alzheimer’s Walk $500, Banner Miracle League $750, District 7980 CT Disaster relief $500.
End with $14,500
4.) Website - Marty Drobiarz
Marty urged everyone to check the website committees to make sure all the information is correct and current. Committee assignments are found in the Membership Directory
5.) Macaroni Dinner - John Aforismo
Dinner is Sunday October 20,2024, ticket sales are strong.
Banners are going up today.
FUTURE MEETINGS
1.) Wednesday October 9, 2024, S O M English Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Wednesday October 16, 2024 Julie Kushigian Peace Pole
Wednesday October 23, 2024 Paul Nugent SECWAC Ireland
Wednesday October 30, 2024, Oktoberfest Social Myrcene Pub
AVENUES OF SERVICE
Club Service
Community Service
Vocational Service
New Generations
International Service
A breakdown of all the sub committees is on our web site. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“ Worry about nothing, Pray about everything.”
