Pledge: President Gary McCauley
Prayer: President Gary McCauley
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?
HAPPY BUCKS
Pete Z going to NJ for a Birthday, John A for the Dictionary Project, Tara W for the Dictionary Project, Charlie R for Halloween Candy no tricks all treats, Pattie DeV for all rain no snow, Pat DeV for Dictionary Project and new member Gail Fahey, Dick M for our sponsorship of VFW 1467 dinner event, Nancy M happy to be a Rotarian, Joan W, for Dictionary Project, Marty D for our good club and focus on education, Alan S hopeful to get a passport renewal quickly, Bill O for Lyme/Old Lyme refugee activity, Gail F happy to be joining “The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook”, Jan P for positive education focus of the Club, Gary McC for our next good project, Bill McL for the day and to be together.
GUESTS
Gail Fahey Prospective new member
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
- The Rotary Club of West Haven sent a letter re: dues assessments. Pres. Gary will respond.
- Sam Brown, AZ, sent a letter re: Youth Exchange. Pres Gary will respond
- Turkey Drive stands at $700.00
- Dictionary Project pictures will be posted.
- Estuary check will be presented after 11/03/21 meeting
FUND RAISING
1.) Golf Tourney, Charlie Renshaw
Final invoice on its way from Fox Hopyard then final tally
Sponsor letters being sent out need volunteers to help!
2.) MAC Dinner, John Aforismo
A.) Dinner net profit $3,218.33 Job Well Done!!
B.) Vote to send $1,500.00 to Rotary International Foundation
3.) Wine Tasting, Marty Drobiarz
A.) Begin to solicit sponsors
B.) Marty has updated forms and sponsor lists
C.) Gear up for 02/18/2022 big date
D.) Pat DeVito has written a grant request for $1,000.00 to Guilford Savings Bank to sponsor the event.
E.) New idea for the event, “Mystery Boxes” let’s talk
4.) Shred Day, John Aforismo
A.) Discuss date, looks good for April 9, 2022 John will set it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Foundation Jan Perriccio
- An audit has been requested look to hire an auditor
- Meeting has been arranged for Essex Financial to speak to the Club about the performance of The Foundation. November 17, 2021
- Outreach Joan Michaud
- Nothing New
- Membership Pete Zucco
- Gail Fahey Prospective new member
- Elizabeth Myer
- John and Julie Malloy
- Web Site Marty Drobiarz
A.) Work in progress look to updating library
FUTURE MEETINGS
- Wed November 3, 2021 Nathan Wise Penny Lane Pub Lunch
- Wed November 10, 2021 Student of the Month SPI 7:00 A M
- Wed November 17, 2021 Essex Financial Penny Lane Pub Lunch
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"
