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OS Rotary Meeting 06/17/26

PLEDGE: Rosanne Farrell
PRAYER: Rosanne Farrell

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 FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

FLIM/FLAM: Joe Arcari

RAFFLE: Victoria Morrissey, Gary McCauley, Kathy Nadeau, Nancy Morin

HAPPY BUCKS
Jan P for the good weather, Pete Z for a grandson; s trip to Europe, Victoria M for the day, Charlie R for a great grandson, Joan M for e great-grandson’s , Ed P for the day, Gary McC for the day, John A cookies and milk for Gary’s birthday, for making John A happy, Joe A  for Army 250th birthday, Rosanne G for the “Knicks”, Joan W for playing in a concert, Dr. K for being with us.

PROGRAM: Baitimed, Dr. Osama Kandalaf

Dr. Kandalaft of Baiti Medical

Baitimed offers Primary Care at Home Medicine, building a trust between patient and doctor. Typical doctor sees between 18 – 20 patients a day.

Baitimed, Dr Kandalaft offers a different approach to medicine.

A)     Focus on the patients as an individual

B)     Small number of patients

C)     Accessibility and improved medical care

D)     Dr. K will make house calls to treat patients.

E)     Help reduce barriers between patients and providers.

F)     Offers blood tests, etc. at home

G)    Will help consolidate all facets of health care

H)     Assist in understanding lab diagnostics

I)       Works to assist patients with insurance claims

J)      Options are available, membership plans and pay per visit

K)     A good Q & A followed Sr. K’s presentation

For additional information, go to www.baitimed.com

PRESIDENTS REPORT: Jan Perrucci

Paul Harris Awards & Induction Program: Kathy Callinan
Program at, “The Kate,” Monday June 22, 2026 6:00 PM, catered by Coffey’s Old Lyme. District Governor will be attending. Fifty-nine have signed up $45.00 per person.

Macaroni Dinner, John Aforismo
Dates October 24 & 25, 2026 at Clarke (Fireman’s) Field. Same pricing

Scholarship Program, Charlie Renshaw
Awarded $33.000.00. Thanks to the committee Shelia, Ed, Tara, Jan, etal.

Golf tournament, Charlie Renshaw
Monday September 14, 2026 at Fox Hopyard
P
rice $225.00 per person
Saybrook Ford and Essex Banks are in for Hole in One contest
Begin work on getting sponsors and signing up golfers. Brochure/Applications coming soon.

Fund Raising, Gary McCauley and John Aforismo

A.)         Gift card raffle

B.)         Print 2,00 tickets sell for $10.00 each

C.)         Event will involve everyone

D.)         Drawing Arts & Crafts in October

District 7980 Recognition Awards, Nancy Morin
July 12, 2026 Norwalk 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Rotary Club Image, Joan Winters

A.)      Interview a Rotarian with their pet

B.)      Visit nursing homes

C.)      Assist with all Middle Schools coat drives

FUTURE MEETINGS 

1.)     Monday June, 22, 2026       Induction/Paul Harris at The Kate 6:00 PM

2.)     Wednesday July 8, 2026      Business Meeting at The Estuary 7:30 AM

3.)     Wednesday July 15, 2026    O&G Railroad Bridge, Noon at VFW

4.)     Wednesday June 22, 2026   Kris Nystrom Reading the World, Noon at VFW

5.)     Wednesday July 29, 2026    Club Social, time and place TBD

AVENUES OF SERVICE
Club Service
Community Service
Vocational Service
New Generations
International Service
A breakdown of all the sub committees is on our web site, osrotary.org. Look it over.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
 ” Worry about nothing, Pray about everything.”