Pledge, Prayer and the 4-way Test: President Gary McCauley
Brents Card Game Winner: Pete Z
Raffle Winners: Dick Mason, Charlie R, Marty D
Happy Bucks: (apologies for missing some!)
JA: told a story about his experience getting treatment for a sore throat, happy ending is the Middlesex Shoreline ER took care of Joe and the many tests came out negative; BM: the beautiful day; JA: celebrating his 52nd wedding anniversary; SF: very happy to see us all; PZ: celebrating his 45th wedding anniversary; BA: happy to be here; AS: going to Houston to see his son; BT: happy to see Sam; PD: the nice morning; GM: great morning; MD: John Donnelly's donation for the Commodities Exchange project; JP: the many good things the club is doing
Pat Devito announced receipt of a $3000 check for the grant he applied for on behalf of the club for the "Commodities Exchange" project at the town transfer station.
Presidents Report
- We have a few Rotary logo hats available for $10. If you want one, pay Kathy Callinan
Freebies given out a todays meeting: hand sanitizer and lip balm - The scheduled visit by District Governor Jeffrey Krause, will be postponed indefinitely as he recuperates from an illness.
- Dues are due ($160 annually). Please send your dues in to Kathy Callinan. Let Kathy know if you wish to pay your dues in more than 1 payment.
- A college fund for Mike Osnato's grand children has been created and the club is making a donation to it. Mike's son-in-law, Paul McDevitt, unexpectedly passed recently leaving his wife and 3 young children.
- Our meeting of Aug. 18 will be at Cardone & Daughters. You must sigh up as space is limited and box lunches from Cloud 9 will be ordered. A signup sheet was passed at the meeting. Let Gary know if you plan to attend
- Check Saybrook Neighbors magazine - articles about our Rotary club on pages 12 and 13!
GOLF TOURNAMENT, Charlie Renshaw
- The tournament is fast approaching! Get those golfers and sponsors now. Let Charlie and/or Kathy know if you have received payment. Golfers can register and pay online now. There is a link on our website for Eventgroove - click here
- Charlie has applications as well as Marty at Northeast Medical. You can also download from the website in the members area or the golf tournament page.
- We'll need workers the day of the tournament so try to put the day or part of the day aside to help with registration and other jobs. We also need witnesses at the hole-in-one holes.
- We are selling mulligans at registration, $5 each, 5/team maximum
- Pete has Eventgroove working so now people can register and pay online. There is a fee structure for using this platform as well as Stripe the credit card pay system. You can pay by check to avoid the fees that come out of the clubs revenue.
- Donations of prizes are welcome, reach out to your sponsors!
Concert Series
The Coast Guard Band was a big draw, the show was wonderful. We gave out 150 bags and 300 ice cream bars were given out. This was a good night to have the tent on the green because of the large crowd.
For the concert of 7/28, Mark Caldarella of the OS Republicans will be handing out bottled water. Scoops & Sprinkles a company owned by John Aforismo's son is donating 300 bars for distribution.
Foundation
Jan Perruccio is the new Foundation Chair, taking over for Charlie Norz.
Outreach
Joan Michaud has 2 items pending, a request for help with tuition for a grad student attending Tel Aviv University and a request from the Estuary Council for their wellness program. This involves some property development in the back. Heather Milardi will speak to the club about this.
Website
Marty reports progress being made, Web Solutions has been tasked with migrating data to the new website which can take up to 10 hours. Web Solutions is doing it at a reduced rate. Once the job is completed, there will be a training session or 2. Marty will ask Stephanie if she can attend a meeting and go over the new and improved website which will be ready for prime time very soon.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
- 7/28: Sals Pizza & Pasta, 12 noon No program
- 8/4: Sals Pizza & Pasta, 12 noon BG Beeler to discuss US Army procurement
- 8/11: Sals Pizza & Pasta, 12 noon State Senator Norm Needleman
- 8/18: Cardone & Daughters, 12 noon Tour of the facility and restored cars
