Pledge: President Paul
Prayer: Joan Camire
Song: Led by Bill McLaughlin
Brent's Flim/Flam: Sam Fulginiti beat out Bob Antoniac for high hand.
Raffle Winners: Sam Fulginiti, Ed Pinn and Charley Norz.
Happy $'s: Bob Antoniac for having cast off, Sam F. for everything, several for Sam's
generosity, Many for Bill Bernhart being with us today, Bill B. for being back, Angus looking
forward to skiing soon, Ed Pinn for taking children on "Warm the Children" shopping at
Walmart, Heather Gagnon for her guest Elaine Beame, Kirby needs some volunteer help,
Many for guests and Turkey Drive, Joan Michaud for 47 years of marriage and Elaine
Beame for being with us.
Announcements:
Jason mentioned there's a container in the O.S. Liberty Bank branch for donations to
the Turkey Drive. All funds contributed there are credited to our club and will be matched
at 25% by Liberty.
Charley Norz announced that the O.S. dictionaries have been delivered and that
Westbrook, Lymeand Old Lyme will be done tomorrow. Volunteers committed to assist.
He also indicated that our club was the first in the District to mount this effort and that
now many other clubs are following suit.
Bill McLaughlin needs some programs going into the new year. Contact him with your
ideas.
Marty indicated that December 10th will be the night for the O.S. Torchlight Parade. Some
help is needed; contact Marty.
John Donnelly mentioned that the Ghana project now has some need for soap, small bars
similar to what you get in the hotels. Anyone with contacts to secure some should talk
to John.
Joan Camire is coordinating the 12/7/2011 Christmas party. It will be at the Hideaway,
in Old Lyme starting at 5:30 for cocktails. Dinner price is $30. Sign-ups start next week.
President Paul reminded us that we will meet next week back at the Pavillion.
Paul Harris Presentation: Brent Taylor did the honors presenting Bill Bernhart with a
Paul Harris Fellowship. He praised Bill for his work on the Community Outreach program
that he started. Bill was also very active in all aspects of our club and truly represents the
motto "Service Above Self". Joining Bill this morning was his wife and son. Congratulations!
Jason introduced Janet Hodgeson, President of the O.S. Womens Club. She talked of their
community service activities and support for the "Warm the Children" program. They made
a $1000 donation to 'Warm the Children". She did admit they are having the same problems
many service clubs are facing in attracting active members. The Womens Club usually
runs the "Apple Festival"but was unable to do it this year.
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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?
