Minutes July 16, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHARITY BASKETS were passed by Josie Dutil and Judy Earle.

 

Visiting Rotarians: Bill Palmisciano announced that there were not any visiting Rotarians.

 

Guests: Don Morash (1); Diane Cloutier (1).

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Tom Sanford – Thanksgiving Turkey Trot – organizing meeting two weeks from today after the weekly lunch meeting.

 

Mike Holland – 50/50 Raffle – Kenny Quaranto had the winning ticket, but did not pick the Queen of Hearts.

 

Ed McDonough – Must have picture in Clubrunner in the next two weeks to have your picture in the directory.

 

August 9 – Clambake at Judy Earle’s house! Will be fun.  Dean Scanlon will do the cooking again this year.  Bob Haigh will get the big pots.

 

Disaster Response Committee - July 25 or July 28 at 5 PM at Clean Air, 850 Wellington Avenue in Cranston.  Each club will have their own Committee for disasters in their area.

 

This Monday - Board Meeting at 5:30 PM Corner Bakery in Garden City.

 

Board Meeting - At 10:30 AM next Thursday with new District Governor at Chelo’s (before regular meeting).

 

Diane Crosby – Manager People’s Credit Union in Wakefield – potential new member.  Sponsored by Danielle Warren.

 

 

HAPPY BUCKS was hosted by Joe DesRoches and collecting was Lara D’Antuono.

 

Josie Dutil – Happy and sad bucks –got new job in North Attleboro.  Best Wishes!! We already miss you!

 

John Meara – Great vacation with family in Tanzania.  Wow!

 

Diane Erban - $100 for Richard Erban, her husband who passed away in March.  Thank you for the wonderful support.

 

George (Speaker from Big Brother Big Sisters) - Looking for mentors for the 200 kids on the wait list.

 

Roberta Merkle – For Josie. St. Elizabeth Community has acquired Kathleen Naughton Home Care.  Will be dedicating equipment in the garden on August 3 in honor of Dan Pendergast former President of Cornerstone.  Dedication and reception 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Cornerstone Adult Services, 140 Warwick Neck Avenue.  RSVP to Lynne Corey 401-739-2844 by July 29.

 

Bill Palmisciano – Use Big Brothers Big Sisters for clothing and household goods.

 

Robin Lovely – Husband ruptured patella tendon.  No boating this summer.  Sad buck.

 

 

SPEAKERS:  George from Big Brothers Big Sisters

 

Big Brothers/Big Sisters merged together last year.

 

Match kids with mentors in every community in RI.

 

Sustained through fundraising efforts as well as donation center revenues.  Everything donated goes directly to the kids.  BBBS will pick up stuff at your house.

 

Kids and mentors are paired by similar interests and similar locations.

 

Work hard to ensure each match is strong and successful.

 

Upcoming fundraiser “The Big Toast” – craft beer, wine and food tasting event.  Will be held at Oceancliff Hotel and Resort in Newport on October 1, 2015.

 

Spending 6 – 8 hours per month with a child is the minimum required contribution.

 

BBBSOS.org – go on website today to sign up as a mentor.