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OS Rotary Meeting 02/08/23

Pledge: President Pat DeVito
Prayer: President Pat DeVito

THE FOUR WAY TEST of the things we think, say, or do

1)  Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

HAPPY BUCKS

PRESIDENT’S UPDATE

  • Legacy Well Project check has been sent.
  • Shred Day set for Saturday April 22, 2023
  • Decision made to not participate in this years Chamber Chili Festival possibly next year.
  • The DeVito’s are moving to Millsboro, De to be near family. We are sorry to see them leave. Our best to Pat and Patty as they move on to the next phase of their lives.

FUND RAISING 

Wine and Beer Tasting EventMarty Drobiarz
Sponsorships are coming in and we are close to last years level. A large sponsor or two will really help the bottom line. Spreadsheets of sponsors and auction items are being sent twice a week review and join in. OS Chamber donated 4 tickets to the Chili Fest plus a poster. Hyundai Old Saybrook promoting the event on their radio show. OS Chamber has a link on their website for the Wine Tasting. Guilford Savings Bank in for a full-page ad. Pete Z working on Saybrook Seafood for a sponsorship. Silver Trails Animal Inn is doing a $500 sponsorship.
Keep up the good work, we are getting there. Just a few short weeks to the event!

Golf Tournament: Charlie Renshaw
Charlie will be meeting with Fox Hopyard people this week.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Foundation: Jan Perruccio
Foundation doing OK presently $700,000.00 +\-
Outreach: Joan Michaud
Thank you note for our donation of $1000 from Kitty Stalsburg, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Thank you note from Judy Sullivan OS Chamber
Thank you note from Tony at  S.C.O.R.E.
May receive a request for help from “Wreaths Across America" 

Membership: Pete Zucco
Kristina DeMaria finds that she is unable to join “The Club” at this time.

William “Bill” Webster has been proposed as a new member.

Martha’s membership is on hold.

Web Site: Marty Drobiarz
The Uganda Well project info is on the web site. Go to Club Activities>International Service

FUTURE MEETINGS
Wednesday February 15, 2023, Morning Meeting 7:00 AM Estuary

Wednesday February 22, 2023, Noon Meeting VFW Hall, Michelle Pozzo UR Community Cares

Wednesday March 1, 2023, Final planning for the Wine Tasting Event

Wednesday March 8, 2023, NOON Meeting VFW Hall
Wednesday March 15, 2023, Morning Meeting 7:00 AM Estuary

Wednesday March 22, 2023, NOON Meeting VFW Hall
Wednesday March 29, 2023, Possible Evening Social

AVENUES OF SERVICE:
Club Service
Community ServiceVocational Service - New Generations - International Service

A breakdown of all the sub committees is on our web site. Look it over.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

 ” Never worry about anything, pray about everything.”