Pledge: President-Elect Nancy Morin
Prayer: Nancy Morin
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: Debra Lee
RAFFLE: Carolyn Lyle (Our Speaker), Jan Peruccio, Ralph Stevens, John Donnelly
VISITING ROTARIAN: Ralph Stevens
HAPPY BUCKS
Pete happy for the A & C Festival, Kathy happy their son from Ohio is visiting, n Joan M happy for the A & C, Charlie happy to have our speaker with us, Ed P happy for the A & C, Debra L happy for the day, Gary Mc happy for the A&C and our speaker, Nancy M happy for the A & C Joanne F happy for the A & C, Gail F happy the weekend is over, great A & C
PROGRAM S O S TREES Carolyn Lyle
- The mission of S O S TREES (save our shade trees). Responding to a growing concern, in our community of tree loss.
- Raise awareness of the value of trees
- Involve all segment so our community in the effort to save trees.
- Work toward having a proper tree canopy.
- The group is working to become an Anchor Tree Town. Healthy trees will increase the livability of our community. Old Saybrook first Selectman Carl Fortuna and the Madison Tree Warden have been assisting S O S TREES in this effort. Plans are to raise funds for a tree planting event in the spring of 2024. SOS Trees is working with Maynard Greenhouse, and Old Saybrook High School to accomplish this goal. For more information you can contact sostrees06475@gmail.com
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
MAUI FUND RAISER, Nancy Morin
Presently have $3,000.00 toward our goal of a $5,000.00 matching grant. The match will remain open through October.
2.) ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, Gail Fahey and Nancy Morin
Nancy reported a net intake of $2,970.00 - Good job! Discussions will be ongoing as to what went well and what needs attention, all for next year. Kudos to Marty D for his help with storage, trucking supplies and the set-up. The hot-dogs and chili were all donated so each sale made a profit. All leftovers, hot dogs, buns, and brownies were donated to St. Vincent DePaul, Society in Norwich. The brownies were a real hit at the pantry. Gail Fahey did a great job. A leader for next year?
3.) DICTIONARY PROJECT Nancy Morin
A signup list was passed around. Dictionaries are given to all 3rd graders, in Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Lyme and St John, schools. Get involved in this, one of our best projects!
4.) OLD LYME INN HAPPY HOUR Joan Winters
Happy Hour 4:30 to 6:00 PM, Thursday October 12, 2023. Please RSVP Joan Winters if you can attend. Let’s have a good crowd to enjoy the Happy Hour!
5.) TURKEY DRIVE Nancy Morin
Club voted to give the funds raised to SSKP. All Happy Bucks received will go to funding the Turkey Drive.
6.) MENTAL HEALTH Nancy Morin
This is a District 7980 activity to raise awareness of mental health issues. Our participation will focus on education. Visit our website for more information.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
1.) MACARONI DINNER John Aforismo
Tickets are out. “Sell Tickets”. Have in hand 255 sold tickets. Let John know how many tickets you sell and specify which are donations and which are customers for the meal. Need specific numbers to assist in purchasing supplies. 45 tickets have been given to those in need. Runners are in place, need volunteers on Saturday and Sunday!
Tickets can be purchased online via our website.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Foundation Kathy Callinan - NO REPORT
Outreach Tara Winch - No new requests
Membership Joan Winters - Upcoming Happy Hour (see previous report). Invite a friend or business associate who could be potential members.
Web Site Marty Drobiarz - new content goes up daily, log in and check it out!
Macaroni Dinner posted, tickets can be purchased on our website.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Wednesday October 11, 2023, 7 AM Saybrook Point Inn, SOM English
Wednesday October 18, 2023, Noon VFW Club Tony Marino Rockfall Foundation.
Wednesday October 25, 2023, Noon VFW Club, Dominic Mantuano, Connecticut Burn Foundation
Wednesday November 1, 2023, 7:00 AM The Estuary Karen Terry, District 7980 Youth Exchange Program.
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. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Worry about nothing, pray about everything"
