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OS Rotary Meeting 05/25/22

Pledge: President Gary McCauley
Prayer: President Gary McCauley

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

  • Is it the TRUTH?
  • Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  • Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDHSIPS?
  • Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

FLIM/FLAM: Co-Winners  Gary McCauley and Nancy Morin

RAFFLE: Bob Antoniac, Charlie Renshaw, Donna Lash

HAPPY BUCKS

Pete Z for the weather, Nancy M for Tina Johnson Guest, Gary McC for guest, Marty D for being a PH, Bob A happy to be back, Charlie R for Bob A and Jan P, Pat D for a 20mi bike ride, Jan P happy to be the presenter, John A for the day, Alan S for the day, Christie B for the day

GUEST: Tina Johnson

PRESIDENT’S UPDATE

  • Scholarship presentations Sandi Taylor will present at Lyme/Old Lyme
  • Great evening Paul Harris Award to Marty Drobiarz & Joan Winter
  • Nice “Thank You Note” from Molly Nygard SOM
  • Wine Tasting Event now reporting $24,000 plus
  • John G organizing for Concerts on The Green- 6 dates, pens, pen pads, glasses cleaner 500 each to be given away

PROGRAM

Jan Perruccio and Assistant Trent Gerbers spoke to the “Club” about the operations of the Old Saybrook School District prior to, during, and after the pandemic. Focus now is to move on and avoid the term, “prior to the pandemic”, The District has formulated a new Strategic Plan and learned new ways to use technology. All students been provided with the new leaning tools including a computer and “hot spot” for every student. Great effort was given to communication with the community regarding school affairs. Deemed very important to keep all informed. Three high lights, Equity in Education, High Quality Instruction, Safe Environment for all. A very good video was shown.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Foundation: No Report
  • Outreach: Request for S.C.O.R.E. tabled for now
  • Membership Work in progress 
  • Web Site Moving along nicely

FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. Wednesday June 1, 2022 Noon Penny Lane Pub
  2. Wednesday June 8, 2022 Student of the Month, SPI 7:00 AM    
  3. Wednesday June 15, 2022 Calito Cave Uganda Noon Penny Lane Pub
  4. Wednesday June 22, 2022 Devin Carney Noon Penny Lane Pub
  5. Wednesday June 29, 2022 Installation of Officers Evening Indian Town Beach Club

Avenues of Service

  • Club Service
  • Community Service
  • Vocational Service
  • New Generations
  • International Service

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

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
”Never worry about anything, always pray about everything”