Pledge: President Gary McCauley
Prayer: President Gary McCauley and:
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?
4) Will it be BENEFICAL to all concerned?
Song None
Flim/Flam None
Raffle: None
Visiting Rotarians: NONE
Guests: SAC David C. Sundberg FBI, Judy Sullivan Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce
HAPPY BUCKS
Bill McL happy for the nice day, Joe A happy for the schools being open, Alan S happy for the nice day and trip to Block Island and Newport, Joan M happy to see everyone, Charlie N happy to have our guest with us, Charlie R happy for the day and to have the opportunity to ride with Brent on MOW, John A happy wife had a successful hip operation, Judy Sullivan happy to be with us and reminder of ribbon cutting Revitalize Spa, Pat S happy to send greetings rom Supply, NC, Pat Di happy for the nice day, onto Ocean City MD this week, Marty D happy to have a new laptop computer & celebrated his 39th anniversary with a nice trip to Bar Harbor, ME, Bill O’S for our guest, David Sundberg happy to have the opportunity to speak to the “Club”, Gary McC happy to have our guest with us.
PROGRAM
SAC David C. Sundberg gave us an overview of the purpose and responsibility of the F B I. The FB I is an investigative organization, it is not a law enforcement agency.
Mr. Sundberg commented on the news about Portland, OR. The city has a history of opposing views and attracting extreme views. He said this also applies to Richmond, VA.
A few points:
1. Polarization on all sides, we must protect the right to assemble in a safe manner for all.
2. Public discussion a challenge during this pandemic
3. Politics needs to be protected. Elections must be protected so everything is on the up and up. He reported there is no evidence of systemic voter fraud.
The F B I in Connecticut works closely with the local police departments.
1. Crimes against children, the internet on line activity can be very harmful, without school children abuse is not reported, ala teachers, counselors, doctors, nurses, etc.
2. Gang and drug related crimes
3. White collar crime, PPP fraudulent loan claims, medical and insurance fraud.
David, when asked, gave a good over view of the F B I as an arm of the Department of Justice.
The take away is that many capable people are doing their job well
President Update
1 PPP delivery coming soon
2. Gary McC working with School Supt. Jan P working on getting the Student of the Month operating.
3. President Gary reminds every member to take part in reporting on a Rotarian Magazine article each month.
Fund Raising
1.) Mac dinner plans on for Sunday October 18. 2020 Fireman’s Field. Moving forward. Each Rotarian will receive 10 tickets to sell. Extra tickets available. Advertising campaign under way, Harbor News, Old Saybrook Neighbors, etc.
2.) Committee meeting September 25, 2020 at Fireman’s Field to check the setup
3.) 70 tickets have been sold to date. Marty D has had posters printed
4.) All to meet 10/14/2020 to get dinner instructions
5.) A proposal presented to set up “An Adopt A Family” program. Each Rotarian could buy extra tickets for distribution to those in need.
WEB SITE REPORT
Marty D has been working on the development of an updated web site
1.Web Solutions quoted $10,000.00 to update our site
2.Have to move from our current old platform
3. Discussion should we move on or not.
4. What do we want as a final result
5. Conversation will continue
Old Saybrook Community Long Term Recovery Committee
Nothing new to report at this time
Community Outreach
Nothing to report at this time
Future Meetings
1. Zoom meeting Wednesday September 23. 2020. Jane Ellis Connecticut Cancer Foundation
2. Meet at Pavilion Wednesday September 30, 2020 in person with Bill Tate Essex Financial as the speaker.
OTHER NEWS
President Gary and Pat S visited with the folks @ The Westbrook Foundation. They explored the prospect of working together, The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook doing the hands-on stuff and The Westbrook Foundation supplying the funds. A work in progress.
Avenues of Service
1.) Club Service
2.) Community Service
3.) Vocational Service
4.) New Generations
5.) International Service
A breakdown of all of the sub committees is on our web site. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Where does your lap go when you stand up? It retreats rapidly to the rear and bobs up under an assumed name”
