Norwich Rotary Club
July 26th, 2023
Location-Bella Fiore
THE RONE
Presiding: Mary Richardson
Invocation: Mandy Crispin
Fellowship: Suzy Hurlbert
No Rotarian Birthday’s his week. There is one Rotarian Anniversary, Rodney Green 17 years! Susy Hurlbert brought a guest, Josh Hibbard, our guest speaker. Suzy’s fellowship consisted of a list of things that happened on this day in history. Harry Truman ended discrimination in the military. The American with Disabilities Act became law. The FBI was founded in 1908. In 1975 the number one song in America was “The Hustle.” Mick Jagger turned 80 today! And on this day Winston Churchill resigned his office as Prime Minister of Great Britain. Other interesting facts on Churchill included Winston Churchill was an accomplished artist. The ‘Greatest’ Briton, the ‘British Bulldog’, was in fact half American. Winston Churchill received a Nobel Prize… for Literature. He served in the British Parliament under six monarchs. Winston Churchill served as prime minister twice.
Announcements:
Golf Committee member Andrew Nollman said golfers, volunteers, sponsors and auction items are still needed. If you want to volunteer contact Erin Gizio and look for details at the end of this newsletter for information. There will be no regular meeting that day. If you have a speaker for a weekly meeting that you wish to schedule contact Alexis Kahn or Kevin Wickless and a meeting can be scheduled. Mike Matera reported that there will be an Amber Alert sign-up at UCFS at the Edward & Mary Lord location on August 10th from 1 to 3pm. Need 2 volunteers to assist in signing up children.
Membership Minute: Stan Lucas
Stan passed out cards to any Rotarian who did not fill out a couple of weeks ago, recommending a person who would be a good prospective Rotarian. He said he thinks it would be a good idea to have a special gathering inviting prospective members to learn about Rotary and the avenues of service involved. Also, use your “Rotarian Magazine” to educate prospective members. When you are finished reading your monthly magazine either give it to someone or bring it to a weekly meeting for a tool to give to guests.
Happy Dollars: Andy Grant
*Andy started things off saying his pickleball games are going well so far this summer!
*Mary Richardson said the office drama continues as an ambulance arrived at the house next door that her company rents out. Thankfully the tenant appears to be ok. The big black snake is now gone from the office closet and has been replaced by a huge black beetle!
*Jeff Brining welcomed our guest Josh and was thrilled to report that his sailboat has finally been launched and he plans on an inaugural sail this weekend to Martha’s Vineyard!
*Susy Hurlbert welcomed our guest speaker Josh Hibbard. She had a great 4 day getaway to Cape Cod and had a wonderful time. While there she saw the Barbie movie and said it was really good!
*Mike Matera went to a Mets-Red Sox game earlier in the week and had a great time as they are 2 of his favorite teams. He wore a Mets jersey and a Red Sox cap to the game. He said the fans around him were very gracious and the Red Sox won the game.
*Kathryn Tracey volunteered over the weekend at a fundraising event at the Tamarack Lodge that involved a “Fun Run.” This weekend she’s looking forward to relaxing at the beach!
*Lottie Scott was happy to see everyone and reminded people to be thankful for everyday they are alive.
*Andrew Nollman was happy to report that he has been to many live concerts this summer and hopes to get more in. He is also happy that with he and his wife’s busy schedule they are able to fit in some visits with family and friends this summer.
*Stan Lucas conveyed a story of being at an ox cart parade in Costa Rica with his grandson and his grandson was able to take a ride throughout the parade on a really colorful decked out ox cart. He also learned that the brass hubs on all the ox cart wheels are made in Bridgeport, CT of all places!
*Bob Reed said that he spoke with Marilyn Lowney and they are doing a container loading at the Haitian Health Foundation building at 100 Sherman Street in Norwich on August 5th at 8am. Any Rotarian who can volunteer an hour or two to help load would be much appreciated. Bob is also happy to have tickets to an English Premier League soccer game in Newark, NJ this Friday night. It’s a short Summer Series of a few matches played in America. Newcastle United will be playing Brighton. Bob has visited friends in Newcastle, England a number of times, but has never seen the team play over there. Finally he’ll get to see them!
Weekly Auction: No auction this week.
Lottery: Kathryn Tracey
Jim Daly, Mike Matera and Jim Daly once again drew cards and still no winner.
Program:
Our speaker this week was Josh Hibbard, Dean of Climate and Culture at Teacher’s Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School. Josh became a Dean there in 2021. Teachers’ Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School offers students an interdisciplinary, project-based education embedded within a rigorous, standards-based core curriculum. The educational experience centers on global competency in the 21st Century through our theme, Global Studies. The students explore global issues through a local lens and develop Knowledge to Action Plan projects that focus on the personal impact of a problem in the local or larger global community. Students learn more about their heritage and reach a greater understanding one’s relationship to others. A service learning component built into the program teaches students about their connection and responsibility to the community, both local and global. World Language is offered in grades six, seven and eight. The school features labs for distance learning and language, a video production studio, greenhouse, and planetarium, as well as, virtual-reality learning through Google. The schools motto is “We care. We act. We make an impact.”
President Mary called upon Bonnie Johnson to lead the club with the 4-Way Test and the meeting was adjourned at 1:05pm
See Below for important Golf Tournament Information!
THE ROTARY CLUBS OF NORWICH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 – NORWICH GOLF COURSE
VOLUNTEER NEWS!!
IF NOT FOR FRIENDLY AND WILLING VOLUNTEERS THIS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT WOULD NOT EXIST. TO THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED IN THE PAST – THANK YOU! TO THOSE WHO ARE SIGNING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME – WELCOME ABOARD. THIS BRIEF NEWSLETTER WILL HELP EXPLAIN THE VARIOUS VOLUNTEER DUTIES AND PROVIDE OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
SOME OF YOU HAVE ALREADY RAISED YOUR HAND TO VOLUNTEER ON SEPTEMBER 6, BUT TO MAKE SURE WE KEEP THE NUMBERS STRAIGHT AND ARE ALL ON THE SAME PAGE, PLEASE – ANTYONE WHO WANTS TO VOLUNTEER – TAKE TIME TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
SEND AN EMAIL TO VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN ERIN GIZIO egizio@preston-ct.org AND CC TO GARY YOUNG, COMMITTEE CHAIR rgaryyoung@att.net. IF ANY QUESTIONS ARISE YOU CAN CONTACT ERIN AT 860-230-8006 OR GARY AT 860-608-3674. PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL CLARIFIES “I CAN STAY ALL DAY” – OR “I CAN ONLY STAY UNTIL______”, OR “I CANNOT ARRIVE UNTIL _______” NOTE: ANYONE WHO SENDS A VOLUNTEER EMAIL AFTER WE HAVE REACHED OUR VOLUNTEER LIMIT WILL BE PLACED ON A LIST AND INVITED TO VOLUNTEER IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE HAS TO WITHDRAW
REGISTRATION, PUTTING CONTEST, SILENT AUCTION, SALE OF RAFFLE TICKETS ALL START AT 9AM…SO, PLEASE ARRIVE AT NORWICH GOLF COURSE FOR A QUICK VOLUNTEER MEETING AT 8:30. ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PROVIDED COFFEE AND PASTRIES TO START, A BOX LUNCH – AND IF YOU ARE STAYING TIL THE END, A GREAT TASTING BUFFET AT END OF PLAY.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 20 +/- AND WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED
- ONE VOLUNTEER AT REGISTRATION TABLE TO HELP PAULA AND HER MOM
- TWO VOLUNTEERS AT PUTTING CONTEST
- ONE VOLUNTEER TO SERVE AS GUARDIAN OF SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE ITEMS
- EIGHT VOLUNTEERS: TWO AT EACH OF THE FOUR PAR 3 TEE OFF AREAS
- EIGHT VOLUNTEERS: TWO AT EACH OF THE FOUR PAR 3 GREENS
VOLUNTEER DUTIES:
- REGISTRATION TABLE: ASSIST PAULA AND MOM BY MAKING SURE ALL GOLFERS RECEIVE A GOODY BAG; MAKING SURE ALL GOLFERS ARE REMINDED OF PUTTING CONTEST; MAKE SURE ALL GOLFERS ARE OFFERED A CHANCE TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS – AND POINT OUT THAT SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE ITEMS ARE ON THE DECK JUST OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT; HELP MAKE SURE ALL GOLFERS ARE OFFERRED A CHANCE TO PURCHASE STRINGS/MULLIGANS. RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE 10 TICKETS FOR $10 OR AN ARMS LENGTH FOR $20. MONEY FROM SALE OF RAFFLE TICKETS SHOULD BE TURNED OVER TO JIM DALY. PURCHASED RAFFLE TICKETS ARE TO BE HANDED OVER TO VOLUNTEER WHO IS GUARDIAN OF SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE ITEMS ON THE DECK
- PUTTING CONTEST: STARTS AT 9AM – ENDS AT 9:50AM. 3 PUTTS FOR $10. MEASURE ANY PUTTS THAT GET CLOSER TO HOLE THAN PREVIOUS PUTTS; WRITE DOWN NAME/PHONE NUMBER AND DISTANCE TO HOLE FOR EACH CLOSER PUTT UNTIL WE END UP WITH A WINNER. WINNER SPLITS THE POT WITH ROTARY. IN THE EVENT OF A TIE, ROTARY STILL KEEPS 50% AND REMAINING 50% IS SPLIT EVENLY. WHOEVER IS HANDLING THE MONEY – TURN IT OVER TO JIM DALY ALONG WITH WINNER INFO WHEN CONTEST IS OVER. NOTE: GOLFERS CAN PUTT AS MANY TIMES AS THEY LIKE AS LONG AS THEY KEEP PAYING THE $10 FOR 3 PUTTS.
- GUARDIAN OF SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE ITEMS: THE EASY PART IS KEEPING AN EYE ON THINGS DURING TOURNAMENT PLAY. DURING PLAY ONE WINNING RAFFLE TICKET WILL BE DRAWN FOR EACH RAFFLE ITEM. WINNING TICKET NUMBERS WILL BE POSTED ON RAFFLE POSTER. NOTE: WHEN TOURNAMENT IS OVER THERE WILL BE A SHORT INTERVAL WHEN GOLFERS CAN CONTINUE TO BID ON SILENT AUCTION ITEMS – AT WHICH TIME THEY CAN REVIEW RAFFLE POSTER AND CLAIM THEIR PRIZE. IT WILL ALSO BE YOUR JOB TO REVIEW SILENT AUCTION BIDDING SHEETS TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE ARE WRITING DOWN THEIR BIDS, THEIR NAMES AND THEIR PHONE NUMBERS AS LEGIBLY AS POSSIBLE. AFTER BUFFET, ALL BIDDERS WILL CHECK TO SEE IF THEY HAD THE HIGHEST BID – AND WINNERS WILL PAY FOR THEIR AUCTION ITEM WITH CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD
- VOLUNTEERS ON THE COURSE – TEE OFF AREA. YOUR JOB WILL BE TO THANK FOLKS FOR PLAYING TODAY AND SELL THEM A “HIT THE GREEN” TICKET FOR $5. IF A GOLFER WHO HAS PAID THE $5 LANDS HIS DRIVE ON THE GREEN, HE RECEIVES A TICKET AND WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING – WINNER SPLITS THE POT WITH ROTARY. TICKETS AND MONEY SHOULD BE HANDED OVER TO JIM DALY AFTER PLAY IS OVER. NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A GOLF CART FOR BATHROOM BREAK IF NEEDED
- VOLUNTEERS ON THE COURSE – AT THE GREEN: YOUR JOBS WILL INCLUDE: 1) GIVING A THUMBS UP WHEN A GOLFER LANDS HIS DRIVE ON THE GREEN(THIS WAY THE VOLUNTEERS AT TEE OFF AREA WILL KNOW TO HAND OUT A “HIT THE GREEN” TICKET); 2) THIS IS SUPER RARE – BUT KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ANY HOLE IN ONE; 3) EACH PAR 3 HAS A “CLOSEST TO THE PIN” PRIZE – SO, MAKE SURE GOLFERS WHO LAND CLOSE TO THE HOLE MEASURE THEIR DISTANCE TO HOLE AND WRITE DOWN THEIR NAME/CELL PHONE AND DISTANCE IF IT IS CLOSER THAN PREVIOUSLY RECORDED DISTANCE. A POSTER AND TAPE MEASURE SHOULD BE AT EACH GREEN; 4) THANK THE GOLFERS FOR PLAYING TODAY. YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A GOLF CART FOR BATHROOM BREAK IF NEEDED
THANK YOU!!