Pledge: President Elect Nancy Morin
Prayer: Rotarian Ralph Stevens
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 Pete Zucco
RAFFLE Marty Drobiarz, Charlie Norz, Kathy Callanan, John Aforismo
HAPPY BUCKS
Pete Z happy for the day and our new member, Kathy ha[[y for the day and our new member, Bill O happy to have talked with Ed Mosca, and to have sold his house in one day, John D happy for Bill Owen in Ghana, Nancy M happy for the day and our new member, Debra L happy to become a member, Charlie N happy for our new member, Mike O happy for the day, Charlie R happy for our new member, John A happy for the day, Susan B happy for the nice day, Joan W happy for the nice weather an our new member , Gary McC happy for our new member, Ralph S happy for the day.
PROGRAM Bill McLaughlin
Bill hosted an Induction Ceremony for Debra Lee. We were all pleased to welcome the newest member of The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook, Debra Lee.
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
1.) OLD LYME ARTS FESTIVAL Joan Winters
A.) All went well and we should consider participating again next year.
B.) We had a good spot and two Rotarian on each shift. Everyone did a good job.
C.) Met several new people, possibly a new member
D.) The event provided an opportunity to become better acquainted with the Old Lyme community and to promote Rotary.
2.) MEETING CHANGE Nancy Morin
A.) The August 30, 2023, meeting changed from a noon meeting to an evening social gathering. We will meet at the Hide-A-Way restaurant, Old Lyme. 6:00 P M, order from the menu.
B.) Beginning in September our meeting schedule is as follows:
The first and second Wednesday of the month we will meet at 7:00 A M. The Estuary then Saybrook Point Inn
On the third and fourth Wednesday’ of the month we will meet at noon, both meetings will be at The V F W.
3.) COMMODITIES EXCHANGE Gary McCauley
A.) The dedication held last week went well, with a good crowd.
B.) Stuff already arriving.
C.) The new roof has arrived and will be installed.
D.) This provides an opportunity to actively promote recycling.
E.) Question should the Club proceed with an effort to replicate this in Westbrook and Old Lyme?
F.) Kudo; s to Pat Settembrino
4.) ALSHEIMERS WALK Susan Beaudon
A.) The Walk will be held Saturday September 23. 2023
B.) Meet at Ocean Beach Park New London, CT
C.) All if the funds raised go to Alzheimer’s Research
D.) Everyone give some thought about participating.
COMMITTE REPORTS
1.) Foundation Kathy Callinan
A.) No report
2.) Outreach Tara Winch
A.) Processing a request from The Soup Kitchen $2,000.00
B.) Will review a request from The Alzheimer’s Walk
C.) Reviewing a personal request
3.) Membership Joan Winters
A.) At present we have several prospects. More to follow
4,) Golf Tournament Charlie Renshaw
A.) We have in hand $4,600.00 sponsor, looking for $15,000.00.
B.) Looking for 76 golfers, have 32 in hand.
C.) All is set with Fox Hopyard
D.) Gary McC handling raffle stuff, get items to Gary A S A P
E.) Actively work on signing sponsors
F.) Work on signing up golfers and sponsors, get info to Charlie.
G.) Diddy-bags, think of contents, will assemble 08/23/23 meeting.
4.) MAC DINNER John Aforismo
A.) Tickets and posters have been printed.
B.) Tickets will be available at Marty’s store.
C.) All members will get ten (10) tickets to sell.
D.) Price remains at $10.00 food up 25%
6.) Web Site Marty Drobiarz
A.) All is well.
FUTURE MEETINGS
1.) Wednesday August 16, 2023, NOON V F W Dr. James Phillips
2.) Wednesday August 23, 2023, The Estuary Charlie Renshaw Prepare for The Golf Tournament
3.) Wednesday August 30, 2023, Evening meeting The Hide-A-Way restaurant Old Lyme social gathering and Golf Tourney recap.
4.) Wednesday September 6, 2023, NO MEETING LABOR DAY
5.) 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
” Worry about nothing, pray about everything.”
