Minutes October 1, 2015

 

 

 

CHARITY BASKETS were passed by Tony Bucci and Michael Grande.

 

Visiting Rotarians: Gordon Wilmot announced that there were no visitors today.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Chad Bjorklund 50/50 Raffle – $619 in the pot; 36 cards left.  Tom Sweeney had the winning ticket but did not pick the Queen of Hearts.

 

Bill Palmisciano – Thanks to everybody who donated money for the sashes.  They will be ordered next week.

 

Fred Colardo – Quidnesset County Club – would be with other parties.  Thursday, December 17^th.  Price $48 per person.  Buffet dinner and the band Those Guys.

 

Steve Tilley – Two applications pending.  See Sergeant of Arms Table.  Thanks to Sarah and committee for help with new application form.

 

District meeting this Saturday, October 3 in Warren for Disaster Recovery.  8 AM – 2 PM.  See Ed if interested.

 

Steve Hinger – Dictionary Project October 15^th.  8:30 AM at Steve’s office.  Delivery will start at 9 AM.  Twenty schools to deliver to.  Let Steve know if you can help.

 

Comedy Night – Tonight!  Will be fun.  Need your support to make it successful.

 

Tony Bucci – October 30^th is the deadline for Charity Grants.  See Tony if interested serving on committee.

 

 

HAPPY BUCKS was hosted by Joe DesRoches, collecting was Bill Palmisciano.  Spotting provided by Oliver Brady.

 

Joe DesRoches – He’s a true blue Red Sox fan.  Great young team.  Will have a winning season next year.

 

Don Morash – Sorry he couldn’t be here for the last 2 weeks.  Happy Bucks for the Pats – Deflategate be dammed!

 

Gordon Wilmot – Driving to Florida tomorrow in advance of the hurricane (maybe!).  Be safe.

 

Tom Celona – Joe, what time did you go to bed last night?  Answer: 1 AM.  Watched all 11 innings!  That’s a true fan!

 

Paulie Wyrostek – What stage is Don is at this time?

 

Steve Tilley (needs change) – Son is in infantry officer training in Fort Benning, GA.  Will be visiting him over holiday weekend.

 

Robin Lovely – Just spent two weeks in France.  Spent time with granddaughter – who gave her a great time.

 

Carol Batty – Another LaSalle win.  Score 41 – 6.

 

Paul Wyrostek – Grandson doing residency at Memorial Hospital.

 

 

SPEAKER:  Anthony Tomaselli – T’s Restaurant

 

Owned by Anthony and his wife Tina.  Opened variety store in 1982 on Budlong Road.

 

Opened the restaurant in 1986 on Park Avenue in Cranston.

 

Made a lot of mistakes early on.

 

Switched from counter service to full service.

 

Now 100 employees and three restaurants.

 

Opened in East Greenwich in 2008 with the help of his brother-in-law.

 

Joined Providence Art Club 23 years ago.

 

Sells~ 60 – 80 paintings each year.

 

Also teaches adults to paint.

 

Painting is not relaxing because it is very challenging.