Pledge: Brian DeBlasiis
Prayer: Tara Winch
Song: Bill McLaughlin
Flim/Flam: Marty Drobiarz
Raffle: Joan Michaud, Luke Duffy (candy), Brian DeBlasiis
HAPPY BUCKS
All proceeds to “Camp Rising Sun”, for torch light parade, for Luke Duffy making OSSHS proud.
GUESTS: Mike and Lisa Duffy, Melisa Pandolfo (Camp Rising Sun)
VISITING ROTARIANS: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Wine Tasting set for Friday February 1, 2019 plan ahead
Torchlight Parade Saturday December 8, 2018 plan ahead
PROGRAM
Presenter Luciano Duffy founder of “Locks for Luke”. The purpose of the activity is to raise funds for Camp Rising Sun. The Camp provides a place where kids from 5 – 17 years with cancer can gather and have fun.
Luke was diagnosed with cancer at 18 months, five years later was cancer free and moved on with life. Luke has been attending Camp for 11 years, making strong bonds with kids from all around Connecticut.
Our Interact Club was very involved with this year’s event. Last year the event raised $7,000.00 this year $14,000.00. The Interact students were very active with publicity, promotion, fund raising, an all aspect of the event. Good things happen when everyone is on the same page.
This year attendance topped 350, 67 folks lost their locks. As with last year the event was dedicated to Marik. A friend of Luke who died last April.
Luke thanked The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook for their support, with a special thanks to Mrs. Scherber.
AVENUES OF SERVICE
CLUB SERVICE
A plan will be put together to develop a “Paul Harris” Recognition Program. Pat Settinbrino, Charlie Renshaw and Bill McLaughlin will work on this and report to The Club.
1.)The Club contributes $1,000.00 to R I Foundation (Club has credits)
2.)Recognition is for OUTTANDING SERVICE to Club or community
3.)Recognition is for MERITORIUS SERVICE ala: “The Four Way Test”
Joe Arcari is away until spring, President Sam looking for volunteers to cover Sargent at Arms until a replacement is named.
Our Program Calendar is full for the remainder of the year. Folks be on the lookout for good programs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Outreach is staying in touch with social services, Mary Sidner, LYSB, Susan Consoli Old Saybrook, and Elizabeth Carpenter Westbrook.
“Warm the Children” needs volunteers. Think about helping and sign up.
Marty had information for members re: The Wine Tasting event, past donors lists promotional info, introduction letter, thank you letter, list of sponsorships available, and ten (10) tickets for all to sell. Event set for Friday February 1, 2019. Plan Ahead!!
VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Reminder keep the “Four Way Test” in mind as you conduct your business.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Marty Drobiarz is looking into the cost of incubators for a Ghana hospital. Cost maybe in the range of +/- $5,000.00 for two (2) units. Project would be done in conjunction with The Rotary Club of Techiman, Ghana.
NEW GENERATIONS
Group met Thursday November 28, 2018.
”Locks for Luke” raised $14,000.00 for Camp Rising Sun
Students successfully raised over $1,000.00 for Turkey Drive. For the third year in a row The Middle School raised the most money.
Interact held the “Jingle Bell Run” Saturday December 1,2018 Great event
Fall R Y L A students Maddy Sheahan and Elisa Scherber will speak to The Club 12/19/18.
Scholarship committee Brian DeBlasiis, John Giannini, Charles Renshaw, Chairperson/Moderator Amber Scherber, NEED ANOTHER MEMBER think about volunteering.
Group planning a special evening meeting to invite parents of past SOM RYLA, World Affairs students to come together and talk about becoming a Rotarian. More to follow.
UPCOMING ROTARY PROGRAMS
Wednesday December 12, 2018 Student of the Month Social Studies
Wednesday December 19, 2018 R Y L A and Honduras Report
Wednesday December 28, 2018 Dinner Meeting Christmas Party
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Microscopic minds which are habitually occupied in the consideration of what is little are incapable of discerning what is great”
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 FRIENDHSIPS?
Will it be BENEFICAL to all concerned
