Pledge: Alan Schwarz
Prayer: Alan Schwarz
THE FOUR WAY TEST of the things we think, say, or do
1) 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 Pete Zucco
RAFFLE: Mike Osnato, John Aforismo, Marty Drobiarz, Ralph Stevens
VISITING ROTARIAN Ralph Stevens
HAPPY BUCKS
All Happy Buck went to the Maui Fund. Everyone pitched in and $168.00 was raised to bring our fund to the $5,000.00 level. All were happy for the day and to be able to help Maui. Good Job.
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
1.) MAUI RELIEF FUND RAISER Nancy Morin
A.) Presently have $4,900.00, including $1,000.00 from OSHS Interact.
B.) Need $100.00 to meet our goal of $5,00.00
C.) Collection taken of members raising $168.00 GOAL MET!
D.) We have $10,000.00 plus for Maui Relief. WELL, DONE!
2.) DISTRICT 7980 FOUNDATION Nancy Morin
A.) 7980 Foundation Meeting was held at Saybrook Point Inn Sunday Nov 5, 2023
B.) Several Rotary Clubs had display tables describing their activities.
C.) A review of our participation in EREY, Polio Plus giving, Foundation Giving.
D.) Every Member Every Year Club, (EREY) $25.00 minimum donation with a total of $100.00 per member per year.
E.) END POLIO NOW requires a donation of $1,500.00 per Club per year. We are giving $1,350.00 now a vote taken to add $150.00 to make our Club eligible.
3.) TORCHLIGHT PARADE Marty Drobriaz
A.) Parade is Saturday December 9,2023 6:00 PM
B.) Marty has talked with Chris Reed and he will be donating cups, napkins and hot chocolate as he has in the past. Chris also takes care of the tent
C.) John Giannini and Pete Zucco in charge of hot chocolate.
D.) Gary McCauley handling baked goods donations. There are lots of stops to make to pick up the baked goods so please let Gary know if you help with the pickups. Delivery is to Marty's office by 12 or to the tent on the green at 5pm
E.) Make plans to volunteer at the tent. Great event.
4.) OLD SAYBROOK STREET PARTY Alan Schwarz
A.) Date June 6,2024 - $75.00 entry fee.
B.) Scott Haney recognized for 25 years with the weather forecast at WFSB-3
5.) TURKEY DRIVE Nancy Morin
Our Club donated $1,500.00 with 25% match from Liberty Bank for a total of $1,875.00. The grand total from Liberty will be $735,000.
6.) INDUCTION Nancy Morin
David Condren, Induction Wednesday December 6, 2023
7.) SOCIAL EVENT Nancy Morin
A.) Mycene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Drive, Old Saybrook
Wednesday November 29, 2023, 6:00 PM catered by Mindy K's - $22.50
Bring a potential member at no cost. Please RSVP Nancy if you plan to attend and if you are bringing a guest.
8.) BIKES FOR KIDS Bill McLaughlin
A.) Polar Express was a success, thanks to The Club’s $1,000.00 donation.
B.) 32 youngsters rode the train with Santa and Elf’s
C.) After the ride they returned to the wheelhouse where they received a NEW BICYCLE, a helmet, and a new jacket
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.) Foundation Kathy Callinan - NO REPORT
2.) Outreach, Nancy Morin
A.) Colossus Project, Ukraine family $1,000.00
B.) OSHS Interact Club Frosty Five Road Race $500.00
C.) Golf Tourney at Norwich Golf Club next spring to help Vets Tee Box $150.00
3.) Membership Joan Winters
A.) New member induction Wednesday December 6, 2023
4.) Website Marty Drobiarz - All is well
FUTURE MEETINGS
1.) Wednesday November 22, 2023, NO MEETING THANKSGIVING
2.) Wednesday November 29, 2023, Mycene Ale Co. social evening, $22.50 per person. 6:00 PM. Potential new members are free
3.) Wednesday December 6, 2023, OPEN
4.) Wednesday December 13, 2023, SOM Saybrook Point Inn 7:00 AM
5.) Wednesday December 20, 2023, Joan Winters Christmas Concert
6.) Wednesday December 27,2023 NO MEETING CHRISTMAS
AVENUES OF SERVICE
1.) Club Service
2.) Community Service
3.) Vocational Service
4.) New Generations
5.) 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"
