Pledge: President Paul
Prayer: Gerri Lewis
Song: Led by Andy Anderson
Brents Card Game Winner: Bob Antoniac*
*he bought 5 hands!
Sergeants Report: Rick
Raffle Winners: Jess Wenzel, Andy Anderson and one more..hmmm
Happy Bucks: Lots for the students, teachers and school administrators, happy bucks for Jess Wenzel who was doing a makeup at our club and for Gerry Lewis who was in attendence to talk about the upcoming wine tasting which she is co-chairing.
Program: Carroll Bowser and Heather Gagnon, Students of the Month
Unfortunately, Westbrook High School could not make todays meeting.
Lyme-Old Lyme High School: Kevin Pan is described as a quiet leader, very bright who excels in all his courses most of which are college level. Kevin represented his school in an academic olympics and the team took 2nd place - a level never achieved before. Kevin wants to pursue some sort of research in science but isn't decided on biology, physics or chemistry.
Old Saybrook's recipient was Bethany Goodue, Bethany is an athlete who goes above and beyond in everything she does and takes pride in the quality of her work. She is very active in the community. Bethany has no definite plans for the future but she has plans of working in an organization to help in impoverished areas.
Announcements:
Amber Sherber, a teacher at Old Saybrook HS asked the clubs support for sending 10 students to Honduras to study marine life and biodiversity. Some species are declining while others are re-establishing. The students will be scuba certified. This trip takes place June-July.
Marty & Gerri talked about the Feb. 10 Wine and Beer Tasting & Silent Auction, a major fundraiser for the club foundation. Selling tickets and obtaining items for the auction are keys to success. The venue is Saybrook Point Inn, a real selling point! We are working on getting the dance studio back for another presentation. Carroll Bowser, Bill O'Shaughnessy and Donna Lash will coordinate the item donation effort. Gerri will organize the items and tables. Turn ticket sales in to Marty. Its important the entire club participate to help make the event a success. Information is available on this website in the members section. A flyer is also available for all to see as well in the Activities section.
Joan Camire talked about our clubs participation in Sail Connecticut, an organization that brings the sailing experience to the handicapped. Working with the Madison club, it is our intention to grow the donation with matching funds from the district.
John Donnelly announced that on Jan. 20, there will be a special meeting of the area clubs at Camp Hazen. Please save your books and soap for Ghana!
Brent: Golf Tournament is May 24 but lets get thru the Wine Tasting first!
Paul: Board meeting following the regular meeting
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THE FOUR-WAY TEST
of the things we think, say or do
First...
Is it the TRUTH ?
Second....
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Third....
Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Fourth....
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
