Norwich Rotary Club
August 3rd, 2022
Location-Bella Fiore
THE RONE
Presiding: President Susy Hurlbert
Invocation: Rodney Green
Fellowship: Ray Baribeault
Birthdays: No Birthdays
Anniversaries: No Anniversaries
Visiting Rotarians: District 7980 District Governor Tari Marshall Day
Guests: Joel Etra brought Roz Etra
Ray’s fellowship was more pun’s that both brought applause and groans for all in attendance! We love Ray!
Announcements:
Susy Hurlbert had the following announcements:
*The Celebrate Cultural Diversity Committee is meeting at noon on August 8th at the Sikh Art Gallery located at 7 Clinic Drive, Norwich. This Committee is led by Roz Etra, Carrie Czymanski, and Kathryn Tracey that I know of. They have a full plate with CCD coming up in September, and could use your help. I plan to be there and encourage you to attend the meeting. One of the things they will be discussing is whether to have a rededication of the Peace Poles on September 21st, International Peace Day, the date suggested that we bring a bag lunch to Rotary Park. This should be a good meeting.
*Next week on August 10th, Jenny Hubbard, founder of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary and Kindness Garden project, is coming in person to speak to our group. Jenny will be talking about the timing of ordering Kindness Gardens and what our role might be with them, either as one garden that we plant at Rotary Park or as a fundraiser that would be beneficial to all concerned.
*The Rotary Clock Project is still in the works and discussion is still ongoing as to fundraising for the project. A smaller 10 foot clock is being considered to fit into a doable budget. More details to follow.
*The club received thank you notes from the following organizations that received support from our club. UCFS thanked for our $850.00 donation. Special Olympics thanked for our $1,500.00 donation and the Share Food Bank thanked us for accepting and consideration for their request for support.
*Rotarians are encouraged to please invite prospective members for lunch and introduce them to the world of Rotary.
*The club will be looking for speakers. Should you know of an appropriate guest speaker contact Bob Farwell or Kevin Wickless.
*September 7th will be the date for the 2022 Annual Golf Tournament.
Happy Dollars: – Andy Grant
*Andy started things off welcoming District Governor Tari Marshall Day to today’s meeting. Also, Blazin’ BBQ who was located in the building directly in front of ACE Hardware in Norwichtown will be leaving that location.
*Gary Young reminded that the Golf Tournament is September 7th and he thanked the Burns Insurance for being the Title Sponsor and Jay Waitte of Waitte’s Insurance for the Hole-in-One sponsorship.
*Andy Nollman had a great weekend and is hoping for the same this weekend! He also thanked Gary Young for an old photograph from 1946 showing his Aunt Zelda in the photo! He looks forward to showing it to his dad seeing it’s his sister pictured. Andy’s wife Lona, who is a nurse, worked overtime into the night a few nights ago. Andy asked her the next morning that it would be nice if she would move their cat Archie’s food dish to a new location. Lona reminded Andy that she was busy saving someone’s life the night before and she would be happy to move the dish. Hummmm… Andy can move the dish!
*Barry Shead thanked Gary Young and his wife Romer for handing out literature for the ARC at last evenings Sea Unicorn’s baseball game! Barry is also looking forward to a vacation in Maine next week!
*Molly Bruno was in Chicago last week at a conference. She is also learning how to play golf to tune up for the Annual Norwich Rotary Golf Tournament in September!
*Rodney Green said Gary Young picked up his pie last week! He also gave an update on the price of eggs and the prices are still out of sight. Chicken is also up there and it’s getting to the point where roast beef is cheaper to buy!
*Mike Cooney said it seems that no matter where he went last week he was bumping into friends! He also gave Joel Etra credit for the excellent key to start the Rotary Welcome Song today. It was better than usual!
*Terry Congdon said she became a great, great grandmother twice last week! She also welcomed the District Governor!
*Mike Goldblatt was happy to make the meeting and he said he’s happy in general even though his kids are still not married.
*Renee Pernell is happy to be in attendance and says stay safe.
Auction:
Alexis Kahn was not in attendance today but will donate to the cause.
Weekly Rotary Trivia: Terry Congdon asked 3 questions on subjects that were covered in this month’s Rotarian magazine. Andy Nollman, Kathleen Tracey and Susy Hurlbert answered correctly.
Lottery: – Bill Champagne
Mary Richardson, Rodney Green & Mike Goldblatt did not find the Ace of Spades! Mike Goldblatt won the cookies!
Program:
President Susy introduced District 7980 District Governor for 2022-23 Tari Marshall Day.
Tari Marshall-Day, Rotary District Governor for D-7980 Southern Connecticut for the Imagine Rotary 22-23 Year, was born and raised in Spain of New Zealand and American parents. Her father was a Rotarian and her son, Lex, is a Rotarian and two times Club President. Rotary runs in the family.
Tari studied International Communications at Undergraduate and her Master’s Degree is in International Relations and Strategic Studies – the latter she studied as a civilian, in conjunction with the Naval War College in Newport Rhode Island. She is a Life Member of the Naval War College Foundation that supports international education across borders as the KEY to understanding and Peace in the World.
Tari is an avid supporter of the Rotary Foundation, has offered more than 20.000 hours to Rotary and service over her years in Rotary and an affirmed all round “Rotary Geek” having visited over 100 Clubs worldwide. (And yes, this year I got the Rotary Tattoo!) She is also an Active Honorary Member of a Rotary Club in the UK and while in the USA is a Member of the Rotary E-Club of Global Diversity and Environment based in D-7980. Her Signature line for the Imagine Rotary Year is “The Year of the Volunteer – Celebrating every Rotarian, Rotaractor, Interactor, Rotary Community Corps Member and Friend of Rotary.
DG Tari Message for Year 2022-23
As the IMAGINE ROTARY 2022-23 #ImagineRotary Year kicks off, we celebrate every Rotarian, Rotaractor, Interactor, Rotary Community Corps Member and Friend of Rotary. Emerging from crushingly unusual times, Rotary is stronger than ever with, now, 1.4 Million members. Flexibility in membership approaches, hybrid options to keep in touch with everyone, innovative new Clubs and models such as E-Clubs, Satellite Clubs and Cause Based Clubs, Traditional Clubs fully reconnecting in person, and a renewed creativity from all, promise a strong future, Our Leadership Team, DG Track, AG’s, Committees and Club Leaders are ALL here to make sure you have the most up to date and relevant tools for the 2022-23 forward times. We celebrate the uniqueness and successes of each Club and encourage all to work with other Clubs to create a synergy of collective success. Our Foundation offers strong leadership and excellent returned Grants monies to do what you do best – caring for the local and international communities. Our Seven Areas of Focus offer so many options of interest and engagement – there is something for EVERYONE to feel that can truly leave their mark on helping Humanity and our Planet. As I visit Clubs and offer my support and that of the Team, know you are so very much appreciated by so many. Thank you. The World Needs Rotary More Than Ever. #ImagineRotary. Be forward thinking. We are here to be your cheerleaders and support. To those who visit this page to learn more about Rotary, we would LOVE to have you with us in our volunteer teams. We are an organization in over 200 countries with helping Humanity at our core. I would personally be happy to introduce you to our many Clubs to choose from. Welcome ALL! Thank you. Tari Marshall-Day
The Club collectively recited the 4-Way Test and the meeting was adjourned at 1:20 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Reed – RONE Reporter