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OS Rotary Meeting of 8/14/13

Pledge: Pres. Gerri
Prayer: Pres. Gerri
Song: Bill McLaughlin
Brents Card Game Winner: Charlie Norz
Welcome Guests: Eric Reisner, Amber Scherber

Sergeants Report: Kathy Callinan
    Raffle Winners: Rick Beck, Eric Reisner, Bill McLaughlin
    Happy Bucks: Charlie-all his winnings for Red Sox, Giants, the nice day and other things, Angus was happy to be here, Rick for beating Bill O. in a boat race, happy bucks for our guests.

Announcements:
Rotary will have a table at Firemans Field Saturday for the Sgt. Tupper benefit. Its from 12-9PM with volunteers meeting at 7am Thursday. We are distributing T-shirts and asking for a $10 donation. See Bill McLaughlin if you'd like one. Amber Scherber said Interact students will be there.

Business: The Club Budget was approved. The Foundation budget does not need the approval of the club and is in effect.

Thank you note from Deanna Willbanks for her 2011 scholarship. She plans on graduating in 3 years which will save her and the club money!

Bill McLaughlin has revised the Meals on Wheels schedule. It is posted on this website under the ACTIVITIES tab.
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Email from Gerri...
Hi everyone!  Another great meeting last week with author Nick Hahn.  Sounds like a good book to have in our home libraries.  
Our breakfast was great and the quiche was wonderful Stu and the strawberries....hmmmmm. *~^o^~ cheerThanks!
 
Bill McLaughlin gave the schedule for "Meals on Wheels" to Marty so it's on our website now. Thanks Bill and Marty.  All, please visit our website...it's really great.  Why not take a look. You might be surprised.  www.osrotary.org

David presented my budgets for this year and they balance!  The Club voted to approve the Club Budget and according to the Foundation By-laws, the club does not vote on the Foundation budget.  I did hear some grumbling about that.  Shall we talk about this??*:-O surprise

Glen brought in a couple of sample "Rotary" tee shirts so if you want to order one, let Glen know.  They came in light blue and yellow.  They are $16.00. Bill McLaughlin also brought in Support Sgt. Tupper tee shirts and you can buy one of those for a donation of $10.00 or more.  

Speaking of which; Who is available to go down to Fireman's Field?  I have a tent and table that we could set up to support Sgt. Tupper.  We don't have to go down until later in the day. I think it would be a great idea and we could bring our wishing well down.   Please email me and let me know if you're available. Thanks!
 
Our program this week was Author Nick Hahn and he read to us from his book, "Under the Skin", a political thriller.  Gee, you could have heard a pin drop; very unusual with our chatty group!*^#(^ it wasn't me

Next week, young Hunter Barnes will be our program.  He's going to talk about the "Backpack Program" his family started in Westbrook.  He will be coming with his mom and dad and grandmother.  You shouldn't miss this one... 

Also, coming up is our Rotary Success Seminar on Saturday, September 7th. Past District Governor (he's visited us many times) runs this seminar and it's very informative and fun and you will get to meet lots of people.  This is great for everyone but especially newer members and officers.  It is at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell.  Glen will bring in a print-out on it or you can go to the District 7980 website and click on the calendar.   $40 includes a light breakfast; lunch and materials.  I will be attending so if you want to go, we can car pool.   

And, finally, Glen will be sending out the "10 day letter" for Eric Reisner and Amber Scherber.  2 more new members!  So, be on the lookout for that.  Our District Governor will "install" them on September 11th during his visit to our club.  Please put this date on your calendars.  We all want to support our District Governor, whom most of you met at our installation dinner.

Lastly, please pay your dues.  Thanks and see you next week or Saturday at Firemen's Field!  
Take care and be well. 

  
Gerri Lewis, President
Rotary Club of Old Saybrook
FAR   District 7980

Work:    860-447-0331
Cell:      860-304-2947
Home:   860-388-9944
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