Norwich Rotary Club
January 24th, 2024
Location-Bella Fiore
THE RONE
Presiding: Mary Richardson
Invocation: Gary Young
DEAR LORD THIS IS A PRAYER FOR PEACE
HOPING THAT ALL THE VIOLENCE WILL CEASE
THE LOOTING AND SHOOTING IS OUT OF CONTROL
THE HATE AND VIOLENCE IS GROWING OLD
WE KNOW WE ARE HERE TO MAKE THINGS BETTER
SO LET’S THROW ALL THIS BAD STUFF INTO THE SHREDDER
LET’S LIVE A LIFE THAT SHINES A LIGHT
AND DO OUR BEST TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT
AND NOW LET’S GIVE THANKS FOR THE USUAL STUFF
FOR THE FOOD AND THE FELLOWSHIP ALWAYS MORE THAN ENOUGH
AND UNTIL WE GET TOGETHER AGAIN
LET’S PRAISE THE LORD AND SAY AMEN
Fellowship: Barry Shead
Birthday’s: None.
Anniversaries: Tom Adams – 1/24
Guests: Kara Westcott from UCFS, Steven Martin from Norwich Business Machines and Ryan Telford from Windham Hospital.
Visiting Rotarians: Assistant District Governor, Sam Roudebush – Ledyard Rotary.
Barry filled in for Susy Hurlbert and Susy left him with three questions to put forward to all in attendance. Barry picked one. What was your most embarrassing moment? The question was then answered by Rotarians and guests around the room with many centering around entering the other genders public bathrooms! Much laughter ensued.
Membership Minute: Andrew Nollman had the pleasure on induction two new members into Norwich Rotary. Steve Martin from Norwich Business Machines and Ryan Telford from Windham Hospital gave backgrounds on themselves and we then inducted officially into the club. Welcome Ryan and Steven!
Announcements:
President Mary reminded everyone, Dr. Manny Kadish is turning 100 on February 2nd! She asked that members send cards and well wishes to him c/o The Cottage at Stoneridge, 186 Jerry Brown Road, Mystic, CT 06355.
The club is participating in this year’s Norwich St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 3rd. Mike Goldblatt will lend his 1942 Caddie Convertable and members are invited to march behind and represent Rotary!
The 4 Way Speech Contest will take place on April 20th.
The Whisky, Wine and Cigar event will be back again on May 1stat Bella Fiore. Edwin Muenzner, CPA has signed on as the Food Sponsor! Tickets will go on sale on March 1st. $75.00 per person.
The Rotary “Day of Service” will be May 18th. Last year over 11,000 meals were packaged for the Gemma Moran- United Way Food Center. This year Area Rotary Clubs hope to package double that number! Mark your calendar now to donate a few hours of your time at 3 Rivers College in Norwich.
The Native Son/Daughter Lunch is scheduled for June 5th. Submit a candidate and you can find an application on the Rotary website.
Members are encouraged to fill out a donation form and donate to the Rotary Clock Project.
The Rotary Foundation has established a “Polio Plus Society” for members who pledge $100.00 a year. Mary Richardson was given a certificate by Asst. Governor Sam for being the first in our club to sign on for the annual pledge.
If you know of a speaker for one of our meetings please contact Kevin Wickless or Alexis Kahn to get on the schedule.
Happy Dollars: Barry Shead
Barry started things off welcoming Steven and Ryan to the club! He also said if you hadn’t bought a ticket to the comedy show he’ll be appearing in at the Bradley Playhouse in Putnam, you’re out of luck. It’s sold out!
Andrew Nollman welcomed our newly inducted members. He said his mom was going into have surgery later in the week.
Mike Cooney was happy to report that a few of the people who work for him are finally catching on and doing a good job!
Sam Roudebush congratulated the club on inducting new members and growing our membership. He was also proud to wear a Past President Rotary pin that his daughter’s father-in-law once wore from the 1950’s! Super high quality back then.
Pat Marshall claimed she cannot be embarrassed as she changed into a shark costume before coming forward to give Happy Dollars!
Kathryn Tracey celebrated her husband’s birthday by treating themselves to a spa day! Her daughter just celebrated her 21st birthday! They celebrated with some tequila!
Steve Martin gave happy dollars to say he’s very happy to now be a member of Norwich Rotary!
Mike Goldblatt gave $20.00 to welcome Ryan and Steve to Norwich Rotary!
Weekly Auction: No auction this week
Lottery: Pat Marshall
Mary Richardson, Bob Reed and Andrew Nollman could not find the allusive Ace-of-Spades! Cookies went to Kathryn Tracey and Gary Young.
Program:
No Program today.
The 4-Way Test was led by Bonnie Johnson and the meeting was adjourned at 1:14pm