The Rone
July 10th
Presiding: Rodney Green
Invocation: Rodney Green
Fellowship: Barry Shead – Things we don’t do anymore:
Memorize phone numbers
Use phone book
Figure math in your head
Make photo albums or scrap books
Have CD or record collections
Cut things out of the newspaper
Call the theater for what’s playing and times
Send handwritten letters
Use a phone booth
Carry change for the phone booth
Get film developed
Get negotiated checks back from the bank
Birthdays: Cristin Wickless 7-9, Pat Marshall 7-12
Rotarian Anniversaries: Nancy Gentes, 19 years
Rotarians with guests: None
Visiting Rotarians: None
Announcements: None
Happy Dollars: Andy Grant
Andy thought we had a meeting last week, until Mary reminded him! Kudos to Rodney for catering his daughter’s wedding.
Bill C – Explained about RCC and that Gary is the liaison that attends their monthly meeting.
Ray – $20 for Christmas in July to benefit the Tommy Toy Fund.
Stan – He and his daughter hope to open a salon/retail dress shop in the old Dunkin’ Donuts store in Norwich.
Pat Marshall – Rose Arts Festival was wonderful. We need to educated the public more about Rotary, and so on…..! J
Susy – enjoying a nice visit with her sister who comes from Vancouver.
Nancy – $20 for Christmas in July. Had a nice family vacation. And pray for her as she is teaching her 16 year old grandson how to drive!
Ryan – gave money for our speakers as he had to leave the meeting early.
Mike Matera – just returned from an overnight in Newport. Got Foo Fighters tickets for his son.
Mary – $20 for Christmas in July.
Barry – $20 for Christmas in July.
Membership Minute: Stan
- Consider purchasing Rotary apparel from Russell Hampton
- Thank you to those who volunteered at the Rose Arts Festival Rotary table
- Thank you to Membership Committee members for 12 new members!
Auction: Ray Baribeault $20
Lottery: Bill Champagne- Molly, Andy Grant, Rodney. Andy Grant for cookies.
Program #1: Mariah Murdock, Safe Futures
Talked about Camp Hope. Participants are children affected by domestic violence.
Charity golf tournament can be found at www.charitygolftoday.com
Program #2 Elena French, Waterford Country School
Talked about the history of the school. Started in 1922 by a Brooklyn NY couple. Purchased property in Quaker Hill in 1929. The mission of the school is the same – to help children with special needs whose needs are not met by the traditional school system.
Bonnie Johnson led us in The Four Way Test to close the meeting.