Pledge: Keith Wescovich
Prayer: Donna
Song: Andy Anderson
Brents Card Game Winner: Bob Antoniac (in absentia)
Sergents Report: Rick Beck
Raffle Winners: Donna, David, Jason
Happy Bucks: UCONN Mens and Womens basketball teams, Jason for the Boys and Girls Scouts Jamboree aboard the USS Massachusettes, John Donnelly was happy for the matching grant for Ghana going through, Mike was happy to honor his wife Cathy with a Paul Harris fellowship given at the last meeting, Brent was happy for the success of the ChiliFest Saturday.
Announcements:
Keith apologized for not being more prepared, he had to fill in for Paul who is still on vacation.
Brent: Golf tournament registration forms are available. Photos of last years foursomes will be going out early April. We may without the services of Sandi this year due to her son's illness. She will be traveling south to be with him at the hospital and help with her 2 grandchildren. We wish him a complete and fast recovery.
Carroll: Asked for volunteers to drive the RYLA students to Stratford and pick them up. RYLA begins on Friday March 23 and ends on Sunday the 25th at 1pm. Glen Anderson and Carroll will provide the rides.
Keith: The budget for next year is in the works and anyone who wishes to have input can do so.
Program: Jason Smith
This year, which has stretched out longer than past years has seen over 350 children benefit with coats and other articles of clothing. About $31,320 was spent. Although donations were down this year by about $9,000, we still have a reserve of about 1 year or $29,000. Social Services departments from the towns served provide the referrals, we do no screening. This program does not part of our budget but rather its a stand alone program. It is part of our foundation so that donations made are tax deductible. 60-70 shoppers accompany the children to Wal-Mart and $90 per child is allocated. While new winter clothing is the intention, there is some latitude allowing for other necessities by way of clothing to be purchased. It was suggested that the shopping take place earlier (Sep, Oct) in the season while the selection is better.
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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?
