Prayer/Pledge: President Gerri
Song led by Andy Anderson
Brent's Card Game Winner: Marty
Sergeants Report - Bill Suits
Raffle Winners: Joan Browser, Peter Knox, Joan Camire
Happy Bucks
Late Fine: Ed
Guests: Margaret Livingston, Jason Smith, Kathy David
Announcements - Pres. Gerri:
The Lions Club is having an Eagle Watch Cruise. Cost is $35 and the date is Feb. 24 (I think). Ask Dave Tiezzi for details
Our club made a $500 contribution to Youth & Family Services at our holiday party
Peter Manley needs programs - please call him. FYI, our schedule of upcoming events and speakers is available on our website. Just look at the first page under the Tab Heading EVENTS & MEETINGS.
Jess Wenzel reported on the status of our club finances. Our investments are doing well estimated at 13%. Jess is awaiting the scholarship bills from Ron Scott.
Program - Ran King
Ran introduced our speaker Kathy David, the director of the Marine Education Network (MEN) on Ferry Rd. Established in 1999, MEN is a non-profit organization engaged in promoting environmental awareness, personal growth and historical perspective through education in and interaction with marine science, sailing, technology, and the exploration of Long Island Sound and its watershed. MEN is supported by interdistrict grant funds and has programs for grades K thru 12 as well as adult education programs.
Programs include
Marine Discovery Program (For students in grades one through four)
Sound Connections (On Water Programming for students in grades 5-8)
Boats, Beaches & Aquariums (An environmental group for students in grades 8-12)
Boat Building Internships (for Middle and High School students)
Adult Family and Community Education such as Kayak building and learning to set up a salt water aquarium
To learn more, would like to tour the premises, or would be interested in volunteering or making a tax-deductible donation, call Katherine David, Director at (860) 388-4180 or email at maritime-edu@juno.com.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE BOAT AND CAR DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED
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