Pledge: President Nancy Morin
Prayer: President Nancy Morin
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: Marty Drobiarz
RAFFLE: Ralph Stevens, Pete Zucco, Kathy Nadeau, Martha Rothschild, Chip Adams, Charlie Renshaw, Maryann Colwick
HAPPY BUCKS:
Marty Drobiarz $15 happy bucks in tradition of giving back winnings from the card game, Ed Pin for our great Rotary spirit, Pet Zucco prayer for his daughter’s surgery, Charlie Renshaw, sad dollar for Nancy’ last meeting as President, Ralph Stevens Old Saybrook hotter than Sanibel, FL, Rothchild’s for the day and for Nancy, Chip Adams for the W A F students, Maryann Colwick for the day, Jennifer Pilcher for the day, Gary McCauley for John A’s birthday, John Aforismo for grandkids, and Nancy, Kathy Nadeau for the day, Mary Hogan for Nancy M, Kris Nystrom happy to be with us, Jessica as our greeter, and for Nancy Morin.
PROGRAM: Reading the World Inc. Kris Nystrom
Kris was a teacher for 36 years, upon retiring he founded “Reading the World Inc.” with a mission to:
- To address school deserts, places with limited or no educational opportunities.
- R.T.W Inc. goes to the schools and asks what are your needs and then works to fill the need.
- When there are multiple children in a family, often only 1 child can go while the others stay home to help with daily needs such as bringing potable water home from a well that is a good distance away. Boys take precedence over girls. Sometimes families will rotate children to school so there is no consistency in learning.
- Why Africa? A large percentage of the population is without schooling of any kind. Estimates are that by 2050 one in four people will be living in Africa. Kris is leaving soon for Uganda for 5 months to help train literacy educators.
What can we do to help?
- Develop reading clinics.
- Help build schools.
- Remember illiteracy is a moral issue and is a multi trillion dollar cost to the world economy. For more information visit: www.readingtheworldinc.com
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Nancy Morin
Nancy Morin performed the induction of Mary Hogan as a member of OS Rotary. Mary was a member of another club and moved to our area.
Ralph Stevens was given a Paul Harris Award for his generous contributions to Rotary. This was a Sapphire Award which signifies a second PH Award. This is Ralph's second sapphire!
Fund Raising (Club):
- Investigate an e-vite raffle. Looking into rules
- Shred Day scheduled for Saturday September 27th
No meeting Wednesday July 2nd Celebrate the 4th.
Next Summer Concert for Club involvement Wednesday July 9th
We are expanding our number of Peace Poles to 6
Reminder of the Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Raffle, First Prize: 44 - $100 restaurant gift cards
Group working on our 100th Year Celebration, 08/27/1927 – 08/27/2027
A scholarship has been established with Middlesex College for $3,000 to a student 25 years or older in financial need.
Remember E.R.E.Y. (Every Rotarian Every Year)
FUTURE MEETINGS:
- Wednesday July 2, 2025, NO MEETING Celebrate the 4th
- Wednesday July 9, 2025 BUSINESS MEETING
- Wednesday July 16, 2025, Impact 100, Lucille Pellitier
- Wednesday July 23, 2025 OPEN
- Wednesday July 30, 2025, Concert on the Green. Instead of a regular meeting Jan is asking everyone to come out and enjoy Avenue Groove on the Green!
AVENUES OF SERVICE
- Club Service
- Community Service
- Vocational Service
- New Generations
- International Service
A breakdown of all the sub committees is on our website (Link). Look it over
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Worry about nothing, Pray about everything.
