Pledge: President Gary McCauley
Prayer: Nancy Moran
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 FRIENDHSIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICAL to all concerned?
Flim/Flam: Peter Zuco
Raffle: Mike Osnato, Nancy Moran, Bill McL
Guest Speaker
State Senator Norm Needlemen, Deputy President Pro Tempore, Chair of the Energy Committee, Vice Chair Planning and Development, Member Commerce, Finance, Revenue and Bonding; Transportation. Senator Needleman was elected to Represent the 33rd District of Connecticut in 2018. Norm has been First Selectman of Essex since 2011. Norm founded Tower Labs in 1979 and now has 300+ employees in three locations, two in Essex and 1 in Michigan, Norm lives in Essex.
As Senate Chair of the Energy Commission, he supports moving forward with zero carbon footprint without breaking the bank. Spoke to the coming of a wind farm off the coast of New London, along with improved battery storage capabilities. He is not opposed to nuclear power generation.
State of Connecticut’s new budgets looks good, No increase in taxes. Connecticut’s share of the new Federal funds is 4 billion dollars. Advice to business’s advocate for the new funds.
Role of government: listen, free enterprise needs guidance, government cannot solve all problems, government must exercise fiscal responsibility, lead by example.
Happy Bucks
Bob and Gail A happy for the day, Ken R happy for having grandchildren visit and for the day, Pat and Pattie DeV happy for the day and the speaker, missed a bunch everyone talking nobody listening all must be happy for the day, etc.
Guest
- Nichole Phaneuf a prospective new member.
- State Senator Norm Needleman our guest speaker.
President's Update
- D G Jeff Krauss nothing new from District
- Thank Jan P for a nice job with interview and Pat and Pattie DeV
- Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Art and Craft Show is on for October 2-3 2021.
- The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook will be a sponsor of The Rotary Club of Clinton “Corn Hole Tournament, in September.
- A paving stone at “The Kate” seems like a good idea.
- Think Mac Dinner!!!
- Question should we use stipe?
- Should we run a raffle at the dinner?
Fundraising
- Golf Tourney. Charlie Renshaw
- Keep working on signing up foursomes. Goal 18 +
- Diddy bags will be filled next Wed after meeting
- Flyers are out.
- Need raffle prizes, etal
- John Aforismo handling publicity
- Make plans to help in any way possible.
- Saybrook Home in for a $1,000.00 sponsorship!!
- Think Golf!!
- Long range Weather forecast GOOD!!
- Mac Dinner John Aforismo
- Set up to go in motion after Golf
Committee Reports
- Foundation No Report
- Outreach No Report
- Membership Nichole Phaneuf a prospective member
- Web Site in testing stage. All looks good!
Future Meetings
- Wed August 18, 2021 Noon at Cardone and Daughter facility
- Wed August 25, 2021 Breakfast at The Parthenon
- Wed September 1, 2021 Breakfast at The Parthenon
Avenues of Service
- Club Service
- Community Service
- Vocational Service
- New Generations
- International Service
A breakdown of all of the sub committees is on our web site. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Never worry about anything, always pray about everything”
