Our inaugural breakfast meeting was a huge success. It was decided to hold the breakfast meeting at a few different spots to support other local businesses in Stratford. As of now, we will continue having the breakfast meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Congratulations to Amy Whistley, our new Chairman of the Grants Committee.
Ideas are still needed for the Epic Day of Service. All submissions need to be in by Friday.
This week, we welcomed 4 potential new members.
Thank you to Alvin for opening and closing this week's meeting. Thank you, Pat, for always stepping up and running this week's meeting in my absence.
Next Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 8 pm-9 pm.
If anyone needs a name tag, please contact Susan Richards.
District 7980 Meal Packing Event
Stephanie's initiative for food insecurity was realized with this multiclub food packing event, which was a complete success, feeding thousands.
Even non rotary members joined in.
Food packing lines are running smooth.
Sherri showing how it's done.
Teamwork makes the dreamwork.
Leaders in Action
Alvin supervising
Competition at its best
And that's a wrap Food ready to be delivered.
Last chance to earn a raffle ticket for the drawing that will be held: In honor of Stephanies Literacy initiative: Give me a name of a Dr. Seuss Book.
Upcoming Rotary Events
The upcoming events include Rib Night and Main Street Festive. We all need the full attention of our members, and the sooner the better to sign up for what you can help with. Early registration for these events for our club extremly assist with their success.
Friday, February 20th - Four Way Test
6:30 pm at Sterling House.
Area 1-6 will be on March 14th, 10 am-12 pm
at the River Valley Senior Living,
101 Oakview Dr, Trumbull, CT
Area 7-12 will be on March 21st, 10-12
at the Norwich Free Academy/Sydeny frank Hall
305 Broadway, Norwich, CT
Application fee is $160
Finals are April 25th at Stratford High School
Upcoming Rotary Date's
March 5-7th: Northeast Presidents Elect Learning Seminar
March 21st: Rib Night
March 31st: Club Social gathering we would like to make it a New Membership Night. We are asking everyone to bring one new potential member with them to enjoy the evening.
April 9th: Norman K. Parsells Awards Luncheon
May 16th: Epic Day of Service TBD Please bring suggestion ideas to the next meeting.
Jun 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Join us in celebrating the Stratford Club's achievements during Dominic Mantuano's Rotary Year 2025-26 and welcoming the induction of our newest President, Alvin O'Neal, along with the Officers and Board of Directors for 2026-2027. Additionally, we will present the Paul Harris Service Award and the Rotary Service Above Self Award.
Three amazing Bingo Callers that will keep you laughing and the games moving quickly!
$25 for your first set of cards, good for 10 rounds of BINGO. Extra Bingo Cards are available for purchase at the door. $10/set.
Join our 50/50 Raffle throughout the night. Drawing at the end of the evening (8:45).
Buy your Bonus Round Bingo Card for just $10/card grand prize $100.
Refreshments and Snacks are available for purchase throughout the event.