Pledge: President Paul
Prayer: President Paul
Song: God Bless America led by Bill McLaughlin.
Brent's Flim/Flam: Low hand won by Matt Vogt with an Ace,3, 4.
Raffle Winners: Donna Lash and President Paul.
Happy Bucks: Many for a nice day, several for Bob Antoniac who experienced a setback after
his surgery but is coming back home soon. Kirby Klotter for being healthy, many for Yankees
(non for Red Socks), and Keith for a visit from his 93 year old Grandmother from Washington
state. She always wanted to see the Statue of Liberty and ride in Keith's sports car, she
also celebrated her 90th birthday by sky diving, (quite a gal!)
Announcements:
John Donnelly mentioned the Terry Broduer Cancer Marathon (half marathon) being held
on October 1st. Volunteers were needed along the course and everyone is invited to attend
the start at the O.S.H.S. at 8:30 AM to cheer the runners on.
President Paul announced the R.I. convention will be in Thailand this spring. The District
Foundation seminar is being held this Saturday in Deep River, some help is needed to
help set up the facility for the attendees.
Jason mentioned the Liberty Bank Turkey Drive has started with an opening breakfast. The
drive goes on till November 21st. Any funds donated to a Rotary Club and then to the bank
will realize a 25% uplift, quite a good deal! Our club will donate our Happy Bucks to this
fund for the 4 weeks prior to the cutoff of the program. It was mentioned that our Outreach
Fund might be able to contribute to this program.
Marty mentioned that the Wine Tasting fundraiser has been postponed till
February 10, 2012 , the Friday before Valentines Day. The Sunday date we had in
November wasn't going to work out.
Walt Osborne indicated he needs some help in the towns of Chester, Old Lyme and
Deep River. Someone has to contact the welfare agencies in these towns and have them
start to find names of the needy children to be shopped for. Several volunteers offered to
assist Walt in this effort. He also indicated there is about $30K in the Rainy Day fund
for Warm the Children, great!
Bill O'Shaughnessy indicated there's a Chamber Business Show coming up. There
was some talk that the Rotary Clubs of Clinton, Madison and O.S.operate a food
concession operation. More to come on this at future meetings.
John Donnelly indicated that next week's program will be Steve Mecca of Providence
College speaking of his library projects in 3rd world countries.
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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?
