Pledge: President Sam Fulginiti
Prayer: Charlie Norz
Brents Card Game Winner: Pat Settebrino
Welcome Guests: Tara Winch, Michael Cianfaglione, Michael Papale
Sergeants Report: Joe Arcari
Raffle Winners: Sam, Steve, Charlie N.
Happy Bucks: Joe for his 60th wedding anniversary. His daughters have arranged a 3 month trip that includes Australia, Hawaii and New Zealand! Tara was happy to be here, there were bucks for our guests, Bill O. for the Puerto Rico refugee program in Old Lyme, Happy Birthday to Kathy C., Bill M. is coming back soon, Charlie N. for his trip to the Carribean
Program: In A Heart Beat, Mike Papale
In a Heart Beat is a nonprofit started by Mike's family. Mike was an athlete. He played basketball at the college level. He was working at his father's basketball camp when suddenly he was stricken with cardiac arrest. There was no defibrillator available and no assistance. They called 911 CPR was given keeping Mike alive until a defribrillator was administered which got his heart going again. Mike was diagnosed with HCM - hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. There were no prior symptoms.
Mike has stepped down from coaching and now runs the foundation full time. There are 3 programs:
- AED (Automatic Electronic Defibrillator) Program: Buy and donate AEDs, provide training, educate on first action plans.
- HCM research which includes genetic testing and reseach programs.
- Support programs for victims whose lives have changed
To date, In A Heartbeat has donated over 30 AED's ($10K cost) in CT, NY, NJ, RI
For more information, go to www.inaheartbeat.com
Call: 203-980-3599
Mike Papale, President: mike@inaheartbeat.org
Following our program, Michael Cianfaglione was inducted into the club - Welcome Mike!
L-R: Pres. Sam Fulginiti, John Giannini, Mike Cianfaglione
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