Pledge: President Alan Schwarz
Prayer: Visiting Rotarian Ralph Stevens
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?
SERGEANTS REPORT
FLIM/FLAM, Charlie Renshaw
RAFFLE, John Aforismo, Gary McCauley, Carrie Giuliano
GUESTS, Mike Donovan, Bill Quish
HAPPY BUCKS
John A happy for the day, Joan M for the day, Gary McM happy Luigi’s is open for business, Ed P for the day, Ralph S happy for grandchild doing a half ironman, Marty D for the day, Joan W happy Mike D with us today, Mike O happy for holiday, sandwich on the Cape, Kathy C happy for the day, Charlie N happy for the guests, Bill Q happy for the day, Carrie G happy for the day
PROGRAM - Treasurer Kathy Callinan
Kathy presented The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook Foundation budget. The figures show a slight increase in expenditures over the 2022 numbers. The increase shows the numbers for increasing the stipends to our Students of The Month from $25/00 to $50.00 each, along with increasing our support of Polio Plus from $25.00 to $50.00 for each student. We will spend $1,350.00 on students and $1,350.00 to Polio Plus. Annually.
The Foundation is in good shape.
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
- Old Lyme Arts Festival Saturday July 29, 2023, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM
- Joan Winters has arranged for a spot for The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook. Joan is all set for workers for the day but help is needed with the tent set up @ 8:00 AM Sat. Parking is limited so come early.
- Discussed having an evening meeting at The Old Lyme Inn or The Hideaway, or The Old Lyme Country Club. More to follow.
- Meeting schedule to change starting in September 1 – the first two (2) Wednesdays in the morning the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays at noon.
- Re: a name change “The Greater Old Saybrook Rotary Club.” John Aforismo working with District 7980. More to follow.
- Transfer Station, “Commodities Exchange”. Meeting Wednesday August 2, 2023, 9:00 AM, at the Transfer Station to dedicate the new building. Dignitaries have been invited.
- Concert on the Green, Westbrook – this Friday evening July 28, 2023 set up 5:15 PM. Raffle will be set up. Parking is across the street behind Wilcox Energy, all is set for manpower.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Foundation Kathy Callinan – See today’s minutes for Kathy’s presentation
- Outreach Joan Michaud
- Membership Pete Zucco & Joan Winters - A new member induction program, is planned, for our meeting August 9, 2023, 7:00 AM at The Estuary
- Golf Tournament Charlie Renshaw
- a. Saybrook Associates are in as Platinum Sponsor
- b. We have in hand $4,600.00 sponsor, looking for $15,000.00.
- c. Looking for 76 golfers, have 32 in hand.
- d. All is set with Fox Hopyard
- e. Gary McM handling raffle stuff, get items to Gary ASAP
- f. Actively work on signing sponsors
- g. Work on signing up golfers and sponsors, get info to Charlie.
- h. Diddy-bags, think of contents, will assemble 08/23/23 meeting
- Macaroni Dinner John Aforismo: Date set for Sunday October 15, 2023. John G will be the head cook and chef. Price to remain at $15.00 adults and $10.00 children. All moving along
- Web Site Marty Drobiarz, check it out – new content constantly being added!
FUTURE MEETINGS
Wednesday August 2, 2023, 9:00 AM Transfer station dedication
Wednesday August 9, 2024, AM The Estuary OPEN
Wednesday August 16, 2023, NOON VFW Dr. James Phillips
Wednesday August 23, 2023, The Estuary, Charlie Renshaw Prepare for The Golf Tournament!
Wednesday August 30, 2023, VFW Charlie Renshaw recap the Golf Tournament
Wednesday September 6, 2023, NO MEETING- LABOR DAY
Wednesday September 13, 2023, The Estuary 7:00 AM - World Affairs Students
AVENUES OF SERVICE
1.) Club Service
2.) Community Service
3.) Vocational Service
4.) New Generations
5.) International Service
A breakdown of all the sub committees is on our web site. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Despite the high cost, living remains very popular."
