Pledge: President Nancy Morin
Prayer: John Aforismo
THE FOUR WAY TEST of the things we think, say, or do.
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
FLIM/FLAM: Charlie Renshaw
RAFFLE: Rosemary McLaughlin, Devin Carney, John Aforismo, Pete Zucco and Guest Todd Yonkman.
GUEST: Pastor Todd Yonkman
VISITING ROTARIANS: DG Robert Friend and DG Elect Stephanie Philips
HAPPY BUCKS
Charlie Norz for the day, Ed Pinn for the day, Marty Drobiarz for the 36th Torchliight Parade, Bill Quish for the Holidays, Kathy Callinan for Joan Winters, Pete Zucco for everyone, Charlie Renshaw to be at the meeting and winning the Flim/Flam. Guest, Todd Yonkman for the day and our meeting, Bill O’Shaughnessy for the nice lunch, DG Robert Friend, for The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook, Jessica Pilcher for the day, Susan Beaudoin for Joan Winters, Alan Schwarz for the Holidays, Joy Fogarty for Peace Pole, Gary McCauley for the day, John Aforismo for a great Rotary year, Devin Carney for our great community work, D G Elect Stephanie Philips for DG Robert Friend and for Joan Winters.
SPECIAL THANK YOU!
Joan Winters provided a wonderful Christmas concert. Everyone enjoyed her beautiful music. Joan thank you, well done.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Nancy Morin
- District 7980 Leadership conference scheduled for Saturday January 18, 2925. Thirteen members have signed up to attend.
- John Aforismo reported that the By Laws committee has completed their work and the updated By Laws will be presented to the Club for discussion and approval. John urged every member to consider being an office of the Club.
- The Wreaths Across America event at Riverview Cemetery last Saturday morning. Rotarians Ed Pinn, Kathy Nadeau, and Bill McLaughin helped put wreaths on veterans’ gravesites.
- Marty Drobiarz reported that there will be a Menorah Lighting on the Town Green Thursday December 26th at 5:00 PM. This is the 2nd year organized by Liz Meyer. Christmas and Chanukah are on the same day. Plan on attending.
- President Nancy gave special recognition to members serving the Club. Kathy Callanan Treasurer, John Aforismo Secretary, Debra Lee, and Maryann Colwick as Sargent at Arms. Thanks!
- DG Robert Friend recognized The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook for all its activities especially the new Peace Pole unveiling. Job well done - great year!
- Guest Pastor Todd Yonkman urged everyone to attend the Carol Sing at First Church of Christ in Old Saybrook, Sunday December 22nd 5:00 PM
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Community Outreach, Tara Winch
$2000.00 approved for “Warm The Children” program. - Peace Pole, Rosanne Farrell
Rosanne unveiled our Peace Pole. The Peace message on The Pole will be written in four languages, English, Spanish Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese. The Peace Poles are RI’s symbol for peace in the world. - Torchlight Parade, Marty Drobiarz
Our 36th Torch Light Parade went very well. The night was cold, but the event was great. All food and hot chocolate, made with milk this year, was all consumed. Thanks to all that helped with the event, This is The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook in action.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Wednesday January 8, 2025, Student of the Month, Science SPI 7:00 AM
Wednesday January 15, 2025, Business Meeting VFW Noon
Wednesday January 22, 2025, Speaker Steve Bibisi World Affairs VFW Noon
Wednesday January 29, 2025 Social Event Cuckoo’s Nest, 6:00 PM
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 in the Member Directory section of osrotary.org. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Worry about nothing, Pray about everything"
