Pledge: President Gary McCauley
Prayer: President Gary
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?
HAPPY BUCKS
Mike McD for a nice day, JoanM has all her shots and a nice day, John G nice day with spring fever, Marty D for a great trip to AZ for golf and hiking, Charlie R nice day and a warning he put his snow shovel away, Ala S nice day and a tee time this PM, John A nice day with a beard trim and for upcoming fund raiser, Charlie N tee time Fri, Pattie DeV nice day, Pat DeV for a UConn women victory, Bill O UConn women victory and nice day, Gary McC 2nd shot, Bill McL nice day in FL happy to be with group.
PROGRAM
Bill McL introduced our speaker, and fellow Rotarian, State Representative Devin Carney. Devin has been invited to speak about the happenings in the legislature during this Spring Session.
Devin is the ranking member of the Transportation Committee, a member of the Finance Committee, and the Education Committee.
Many issues are before the Legislature the most notable is the budget. Connecticut has a large long-term debt, with many unfunded mandates and fixed costs.
Consideration being given to Statewide zoning mandates, and property taxes. Much discussion.
Anyone wising to know more about the session please contact Devin, He would welcome your input.
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
1.) The Westbrook Foundation Annual Report will include a thank you to The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook for their work on the Thanksgiving Dinner.
2.) Amber Scherber working on a Club webpage. Will ask Amber to head the program
3.) Budget planning on going.
4.) Alan S has the shirt order $35.00 per shirt. Purchase when you wish.
5.) Zoom meetings continue, Discussions about going face to face continue.
FUND RAISING
1.) Golf Tourney Nothing new
2.) Wine Tasting Nothing new. Plan Ahead.
3.) “Shredding Day” on for Saturday April 24, 2021, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Cost $5.00 per box to shred. Advertising in Harbor News, Saybrook Events, Old Saybrook Chamber, work with Amber to involve The INTERACT Club. Members plan on volunteering 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
4.) Mac Dinner Fireman’s Field has been booked for Sunday October 17, 2021 Good Food, Good Fund raiser, Good Rotary Publicity!!
5.) Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Art and Craft Show for 2021 is up in the air. If held we are in.
WEB SITE REPORT
Marty D and President Gary McC have had additional discussions with Web Solutions regarding updating our web site. Also, Marty’s daughter is in the web design business and is lending a hand. The Foundation has funds to finance this work
Old Saybrook Community Long Term Recovery Committee
Nothing new to report at this time
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.) COMMNITY OUTREACH
A.) District Grant of $1.000.00 for SARAH has been approved. Checks to be sent.
B.) Club voted to send $1,500.00 to Old Saybrook Cares.
2.) Financial: No report - all is well
3.) Scholarship: Nothing new
4.) Membership: President Gary planning to have a group meeting, Tuesday March 16, 2021, to describe the many tenants of Rotary to Joan Winters
5.) Club Service: Club Directory update moving forward. A request to the members to update their personal history is on its’s way. Members be brief but inclusive,
FUTURE MEETINGS
1. Wednesday March 17, 2021 OPEN
2. Wednesday March 24, 2021 OPEN
3. Wednesday March 31, 2021 OPEN
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
” Never worry about anything, always pray about everything”
