Photos of the Concert on the Green later this evening:
PLEDGE: Joan Winters
PRAYER: Joan Winters
THE FOUR WAY TEST of the things we think, say, or do.
1) Is it the TRUTH?
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
FLIM/FLAM John Aforismo
RAFFLE Gary McCauley, Pete Zucco, Paul D’Amore, O & G, Joan Michaud
HAPPY BUCKS
Gary McC happy for good raffle results, Dan C for our guest speakers, John A for 57th wedding anniversary, Rothchild’s happy for the day, Kathy M happy for the day, Marty D happy to be back from vacation, Pete Z happy for the day at Gladview, Jay White visiting Rotarian from Wallingford VT happy to be here, Ralph S happy to be in Old Saybrook two years, John G happy for the day, Joan W happy for the day, Joe A happy for the 250th anniversary of our country.
PROGRAM
Amtrak Connecticut River Bridge Project a O&G/Tutor/Perini Joint venture. O&G personnel, Paul D’Amore, Liam Norton, Dan P. Butler made the presentation.
The present railroad bridge was built by The Scherzer Rolling Bridge Company of Chicago, in 1907. It is the busiest passenger rail corridor in the US.
The age of the present bridge requires extremely high maintenance, reduces speed of the trains, and is simply worn out. Speeds will improve to 70 mph from current 45 mph and the new bridge will have an expected life of 100 years. More than 50 trains per day travel the Boston to New York route.
The new bridge is a $1.3 billion project. Work began in 2024 with a completion date of 2031. Train traffic may move across the bridge by 2030, while the removal of the present bridge may take another year.
Laydown yards and preassembly sites will be built off Ragged Road in Old Saybrook and at 17 Shore Road in Old Lyme. Environmental mitigation included 3.5 acres at 17 Shore Road in Old Lyme and another 3.25 acres in Old Saybrook for threatened bird habitats.
The fishing pier has been removed and reconstructed, temporarily, in Haddam CT. The pier will be rebuilt in Old Lyme once the new bridge is operating.
Extensive site restoration along Ragged Rock Road in Old Saybrook and 17 Shore Road in Old Lyme is part of the project requirements.
For additional information visit the Amtrack website, https://amtraknewera.com/CRB/.
PRESIDENTS REPORT Pete Zucco
1.) Golf Tournament, Charlie Renshaw
A.) Charlie has the first paid foursome!
B.) New banner will be on display at the tournament. Changes will be made.
C.) Brochures are out, get sponsors and golfers.
D.) Charlie visiting with sponsors, many are increasing their participation.
2.) Raffle, Gary McCauley
Raffle sales are going well $2,000 to date $3,000 to break even.
3.) Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, Marty Drobiarz
Contract for event in place, date 04/09/27
4.) Outreach, Tara Winch
No report
5.) Alzheimer’s Walk, Martha Rothchild
Walk at Ocean Beach New London 09/26/26! Let Martha know if you’d like to participate (Link to last years event)
6.) Food Drive, Joan Winters
Saturday July 25, 2026, Stop & Shop.
7.) District 7980 Awards, Nancy Morin & Tara Winch
A.) Event held in Norwalk, approx. 200 Rotarians attended
B.) The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook named The Rotary Club of the Year, in District 7980
C.) Kathy Callinan received The Outstanding Rotarian Award
D.) Tara Winch received The Unsung Hero Award
E.) Nancy Morin received The Assistant Governor Award
F.) Pete Zucco received The New President Award
FUTURE MEETINGS
1.) Wednesday June 22, 2026 Kris Nystrom Reading the World, Noon, VFW
2.) Wednesday July 29, 2026, Club Social at the Concert on the Green, Wednesday, July 29; 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
3.) Wednesday August 5, 2026 Police Chief Old Saybrook, William Onofrio
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"
