Pledge: President Alan Schwarz
Prayer: Gary McCauley
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?
RAFFLE Gary McCauley, Joan Winters, Kathy Callinan
GUEST Janet Tirinconie
HAPPY BUCKS
Amber S happy to have the WAS students with us, Mike O happy for Rotarian Chalie R, Mrs. Hunt happy for her daughter and WAS students, Jan P happy for the WAS students , Liz M happy for the day, and WAS students, Tara W happy for the WAS Students, Susan B happy for the day, Kathy C happy for the day and the WAS students, Alan S happy for the day and the WAS students.
PROGRAM WORLD AFFAIRS SEMINAR STUDENTS
Amber Scherber introduced. Kaden Kollmer Old Saybrook High School & Beatrice Hunt Lyme /Old Lyme High School
The World Affairs Seminar is held at Carroll University, Waukesha, WI. W A S is a weeklong program, bringing together students from around the world, and providing an opportunity to work, discuss, and play together, each sharing their personal experiences. Each year the seminars and discussions focus on a common theme. This year the theme was, “Climate Change”. Both Beatrice and Kaden were enthusiastic about their experience, and the time spent getting to know students from other parts of the world. Both told us that attending The World Affairs Seminar was a life-changing experience.
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
MAUI FUND RAISER, Nancy Morin: The club has set up a matching grant for funds raised for Lahaina relief. To date $4,712.00 raised with the match. The Greater Saybrook Chamber of Commerce donated $1,000.00. Nancy is organizing a focus group to coordinate the relief efforts see Nancy for details.
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Gail Fahey and Nancy Morin
Show takes place Saturday September 30 and Sunday October 1, 2023. Sign-up to work need help both Sat and Sun. Gail gave one and all bags of brownies mix. Bake um and bring um. Need help Friday evening with set-up. Sign-up sheets being prepared, contact Nancy to volunteer. Kudos to Gail Fahey for her efforts!
MAC DINNER John Aforismo
Tickets are out. Sell them and let John know when you do. John needs to know actual attendees for food ordering purposes. Need help with posters. Donations coming 150 grinder rolls, cheese, Liberty Bank bags. Banner will be up two weeks prior to the event. Digital sign secured
WALK FOR ALZHEIMERS Susan Beaudoin
Walk is Saturday September 23, 2023, Ocean Beach Park, New London. Donations are welcome. The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook donated $1,000.00. See Susan for more details and to sign up
OLD LYME INN HAPPY HOUR Joan Winters
Happy Hour 4:30 to 6:00 PM, Thursday October 12, 2023. See Joan for more information
COMMODITIES EXCHANGE Gary McCauley
The Exchange is working well
SEPTEMBER 11TH 2001 REPORT Bill O”Shaughnessy
Bill reminded The Club that FDNY Midtown Manhattan Battalion Chief Joseph Nardone was our speaker on the 2nd Anniversary of that tragic event. Joe retired from the FDNY and lives in Old Saybrook.
FUND RAISING EVENTS
GOLF TOURNAMENT Charlie Renshaw
Fox Hopyard told Charlie that The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook is the best and easiest to work with customer they have. Kudo’s. The net profit was $8,700.00. Charlie will hold discussions about improvements for next year. Costs will no doubt rise next year. The number of sponsors increased this year. REMEMBER TO THANK YOUR SPONSORS!
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.) Foundation Kathy Callinan. Pete Zucco new Foundation Board member
2.) Outreach Tara Winch: MWOS football program ad $100.00 approved, $1000.00 for Alzheimer’s Research approved.
3.) Membership Joan Winters: At present we have several prospects.
4.) Web Site Marty Drobiarz: Maui Relief Fund activities posted, The September 23, 2023, Alzheimer’s Walk promoted.
FUTURE MEETINGS
1.) Wednesday September 20, 2023, Noon meeting V F W Club “Warm the Children” Richard Campbell
2.) Wednesday September 27, 2023, Noon Meeting V F W Club “The Colossus Project” Lois Caldrello
3.) Wednesday October 4, 2023, A.M. The Estuary SOS Tees Carolyn Lyle
4.) Wednesday October 11, 2023, A. M. Saybrook Point Inn SOM English
5.) Wednesday October 18, 2023, Noon VFW Club Karen Terry District 7980 Youth Exchange Program
6.) Wednesday October 25, 2023, Noon VFW Club Dominic Mantuano
