Pledge: President Nancy Morin
Prayer: Jan Perruccio
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: Alan Schwarz
RAFFLE Marty Drobiarz, Joe Arcari, Jan Perruccio
HAPPY BUCKS
Bill Mclaughlin happy to daughter Beth as guest, Charlie Renshaw happy for a trip to Granville Oh, Gary McCauley happy for the Mac Dinner, John Aforismo happy for the Mac dinner and the day, Marty Drobrarz happy for the Mac Dinner, Mike Osnato happy for the Yankee’s Joy Fogarty happy for the day, Joe Arcari happy for the large turnout, Jan Perruccio happy for the day and the Mac Dinner, Kathy Ledwith happy for the day, Nancy Morin happy for our guests, Joanne Farrell happy for our guests, Peter Zucco happy for the chamber event, Alan Schwarz happy for the Met’s, Sandi Dansereau happy for the day.
GUESTS: We had four guests today. Beth McLaughlin, Todd Yonkman, Jessica Pincher, and Chip Adams. Each guest gave a brief bio, well done.
PROGRAM: Julis Kushigian, New London Rotary “Peace Poles”
District 7980 is promoting “Peace Poles”. Julia talked about the initiatives that The Rotary Club of New London have taken to promote this initiative. Events have been scheduled at The Gard in New London, Julia has given talks at The New London Public Library, The New London Rotary has worked to involve students and to connect with then in as many ways as possible. District 7980 will continue to promote “Peace Poles’ for the remainder of the rotary year
For further information contact Julia, jakus@conncoll.edu
PRESIDENTS REPORT, Nancy Morin
1.) Nancy received a note from Pat Devito for “Flags For Heroes.” Vote taken to send Pat $50.00 to buy a flag.
2.) Turkey Drive: All happy bucks go to the Turkey Drive funds matched by Liberty Bank $0.25 on the dollar. Look for Turkey Legs around town.
3.) Scarecrows: Scarecrows are up around town. Be sure to vote.
4.) John Aforismo gave each member a new badge. Good looking, use it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.) Macaroni Dinner, John Aforismo
A.) Dinner is Sunday October 20,2024 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
B.) Need help Saturday 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM setup.
C.) Banners are up.
D.) Need help Sunday putting up tents.
E.) We will have a donation box for the “Turkey Drive.”
F.) VFW 6-8 takers on the free meals
G.) The boys will shop on Friday.
2.) Social Event, Gina Johnson
A.) Event Wednesday October 30, 2024
B.) Place: Myrcene’s Brew House Ragged Rock Road
C.) German Dinner, Chicken Schnitzel, wurst, German potato salad, red cabbage, German coleslaw, apple strudel and more.
FUTURE MEETINGS
1.) Wednesday October 23, 2024 Paul Nugent SECWAC Ireland
2.) Wednesday October 30, 2024, Oktoberfest Social Myrcene Pub
3.) Wednesday November 6, 2024. OPEN
4.) Wednesday November 13, 2024. SOM-Math Saybrook Point Inn 7:00 AM
AVENUES OF SERVICE
1.) Club Service
2.) Community Service
3.) Vocational Service
4.) New Generations
5.) International Service
A breakdown of all the sub committees is on our web site, osrotary.org. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Worry about nothing, Pray about everything.”
