Pledge, Prayer, 4-Way Test: President Jan Perruccio
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?
FLIM/FLAM: Ralph Stevens
RAFFLE: Pete Zucco, Debra Lee, Nathan Wise
HAPPY BUCKS
Pete Z happy for the Mac Dinner, Nathan W happy to be performing today, Joan W happy for the Mac Dinner, many, many happy for a successful Mac Dinner, Gary McC happy for the good promotion work of Joan W, Joe A happy for the opportunity to stir the sauce for the Mac Dinner, Ralph S happy to win the Flim/Flam, Jan P happy to have Nathan as our program and a special thank you to Joan Winters for her work on publicity, Alan S happy for the day, many, many Happy for the Day.
PROGRAM: Nathan Wise
Nathan began by giving a bit of background about Gilbert and Sullivan. It seems that they did not like each other and seldom if ever spoke to each other. Gilbert wrote the lyrics, sent them to Sullivan and he put the words to music. All the operas Gilbert & Sullivan wrote poked fun at British society and the British government. Iolanthe is no exception. Nathan will perform a solo as Pvt. Willis – of the Grenadier, in the performance, Saturday October 25th, Valley Regional High School, 2:00 PM. Nathan came dressed for the part and sang his solo for the group. A great introduction to what you can expect on stage. Nathan, well done!
For information and to purchase tickets, visit ctgands.org.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Jan Perruccio
Liberty Bank Turkey Drive
Turkey Legs sold by all three High Schools. Liberty Bank matching funds $.25/$1.00 with money due on Tuesday November 11th
Estuary Grant: Dave Condren
Have commitments from The Rotary Clubs of Essex, Clinton, and Chester
We will be purchasing a modular oven
Committee finalizing the Grant
Literacy: Martha Rothchild
Working with Acton Library and Literacy Volunteers, Westbrook.
Macaroni Dinner: John Aforsimo
A big thank you to all who helped with the dinner. 10 meals were donated to The Old Saybrook Police Dept, The Old Saybrook Fire Dept, and The Old Saybrook Ambulance Dept., and forty tickets to the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, thirty-nine tickets were used, GREAT! All leftovers were delivered to The St. Vincent DePaul Society in Middletown, well received. Profit $2.904.03
Old Saybrook Chamber Arts & Craft: Pete Zucco
Net $2,200.00. Many participated and they all had fun!
Veterans Day Activities: Joan Winters
Tara Winch & Chip Adams, Westbrook High School, Maryann Colwick & Debra Lee, Lyme/Old Lyme High School, Joan Winters & Jan Perruccio, Old Saybrook High School. The club voted to send $150 to three area VFW chapters, motion approved.
Jan wants us to continue to think about Mini Grants such as social service local needs, Warm the Children, and any new project!
Club Social: Sammy’s in Westbrook 1835 Boston Post Rd
The Club will provide the food, drinks are on your own. Social begins at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM or whenever!
FUTURE MEETING
Wednesday October 29, 2025, Club Social Sammy’s Westbrook 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday November 5, Business Meeting
Wednesday November 12, 2025 Student of The Month, Mathematics
Wednesday November 19, 2025 Brad Fowler Middlesex Hospital to talk about stroke risk
Wednesday November 26, 2025 NO MEETING THANKSGIVING
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, osrotary.org. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"Worry about nothing, Pray about everything."
