Pledge: Kathy Callinan
Prayer: Gerri Lewis
Song: Paul Moore
Raffle: Jan Perruccio, Joan Michaud, Glen Anderson
Card Game: Gerri Lewis
Happy Bucks: Many Bucks for the wine tasting, Several Bucks for the guests from HK Club, Joan - She is no longer a "loser", Justin Phillips for our club's support of Youth Service Programs.
Visiting Rotarians: Jack Solomon - Assistant District Governor, Justin Phillips - Westport, Dick Mason - HK.
Guest: Joe Arcari - prospective member.
Meals on Wheels: Ken Roche
Announcements: Gerri and Marty reminded us about the Wine Tasting Fundraiser deadlines for auction items and sponsorships.
Program: Justin Phillips, pilot and NCAA baseball umpire, presented a power point and video program explaining the purpose, scope, and variety of activities and clubs available to the youth of our district. The purpose of the youth programs is not only to attract young people to the Rotary, but also to get youth to come to us not just for fellowship but to make a difference. Youth (under 29 years old) have many programs to become involved with the Rotary: Clubs for high school and college students are Interact and Rotaract.
Leadership programs: Next Generation - One day (current topics).
RYLA - Leadership Weekend
Advanced RYLA - 5 day conference
Youth Exchange Student
ROTEX - Former Exchange Students
Justin explained reasons for the success and, sometimes, the shortcomings of each program or activity.