Club Meeting, Student of the Month
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Happy January Birthday: Joe Arcari (1), Susan Beaudoin (1), Mary Polchaninoff (11), Cheryl Nadzem (12), Bill O’Shaughnessy (12), Bill McLaughlin (24)
Rotarians Celebrating their OS Rotary Anniversaries: Maryann Colwick and David Condren
Meeting Greeter - Tara Winch
AGENDA
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, 4 Way Test - Tara Winch
2. Cards, Raffle, Bucks of Happiness or Note! (Mary and Marty)
3. Presentation: Student of the Month for January 2026 - Science
4. 2026-27 Slate of Officers or Ballot (Peter and Jan)
5. Outreach Request - (Tara)
6. Wine and Beer Tasting – (Marty and Peter)
7. Lunch meeting Location and Plans (executive board)
8. District Assembly: The final list of attendees. (Jan)
9. Brief Committee Reports: 1 minute or less each, if you need it.
10. Other News that is true, fair to all concerned, builds good will and better friendship and is beneficial to all concerned.
UPCOMING CLUB MEETING DATES/TOP
1. January 21: 12:00 noon, Dave Carswell and Tony Lyons, Hope Partnership, presentation of budget at mid-year, slate of officers/ballot presented for a second time
2. January 28: 12:00 noon, Alan J. Davidson, KenSAP - Election of Officers for 2026-27 - must be present in person to vote
3. February 4: 7:30 a.m., Business Meeting - Mid-year review of goals
4. February 11 at 7:00 a.m. Student of the Month, World Language, at SPI
5. February 18 at 12:00 noon, Goodwill, Cindy Carrasquilla
6. February 25 at 12:00 noon, John Pellico, Literacy Volunteers
OTHER DATES
New Member Training: January 21 at Acton Library at 10:00 a.m. All new, newish or feeling new members are welcome to attend to be introduced to the resources available to all Rotarians and to learn more about the club/district and RI.
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY on Jan 24, 2026 7:45 AM - 1:30 PM Albert Schweitzer Institute/Quinnipiac University 370 Bassett Road North Haven, CT
ATTACHMENTS AND INFORMATION
Google Analytics for our Club’s Website
Excerpt from the Club By-Laws Re: Election of Officers
Article IV Election of Officers Section 1 – No later than the earlier of thirty (30) days prior to the date of the Presidents-Elect Training Seminar scheduled during such Fiscal Year or March of such Fiscal Year at a meeting of the Members, the president shall ask for nominations by Members for president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms. The nominations may be presented by a nominating committee or by Members from the floor, by either or by both as the Club may determine. If it is determined to have a nominating committee, such committee shall be appointed by the Club president who shall serve as its chair. The nominations duly made shall be placed on a ballot in alphabetical order under each office and shall be voted for at a meeting of the Members to be held no later than fifteen (15) days after the applicable date set forth in the first sentence of this Section 1. The candidates for president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms receiving a two-thirds majority of the votes cast by club members present at the meeting shall be declared elected to their respective offices and to the Board with their respective terms beginning on 1 July of the next succeeding Fiscal Year. All votes for officers will be conducted in the manner outlined in Article VIII of these by-laws. All votes for officers will be conducted after the complete list of all nominees has been announced at a Club meeting and documented in the minutes and/or emailed to all active members, AND posted on the members section of the Club website for a minimum of ten days. The posting shall include the date of the meeting at which the vote will be conducted. Members who wish to vote must be present in-person at the meeting at which the vote is called. An affirmative vote of at least two/thirds of the members present in-person will elect the officer(s) for the following fiscal year. The position of president for the upcoming fiscal year shall be filled by the current president-elect, unless said person is no longer able to fulfill that role. In such instance, the club shall elect a new president according to the same process as outlined above for other officers.
Interest in Food Packing? Email sent to Jan Perruccio
Hi Jan, DGN Julia said your club was interested in a meal packing event. The New London club is planning one either the end of Feb. or first part of March. We would love to have you as a partner. If you are interested, please let me know asap, I am just beginning a DMG to help fund it. Mary Lenzini
Interesting Website: www.givingwhatwecan.org/birth-lottery
