Meeting Called to order by Vice President Kevin Gould
The opening song was Rotary my Rotary
The Patriotic Song was Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies
The Song Leader was Forest Cole and the song was OH Gentlemen, Listen
Visiting Rotarian Rob Titus from the Hanover Club spoke on the Tanzananian project that the Hanover Club is undertaking and looking support from our club.
There were no guests or Raffle.
Secretary Willy announced the rotary anniversaries for the month. Nate & Bartolo one year, Garlan 8 years (second time around) and Jean 11 years.
Announcements: Ernst asked for help to set up for the Christmas Day Dinner. Meet at Sacred Heart Church next Thursday at NOON. Many hands make light work
Ernst also reported that $293 was taken in at the Holiday Social for the residents at Headrest. A collection taken today yielded another $65.00
A collection was taken for the kitchen help and there were pleased with the gift.
Dan Nash announced a Hand Bell Concert this Sunday the 20th at 2:00 PM at the Meriden Baptist Church.
Brags: Bruce has just returned from a performance with his quartet singing holiday wishes to Jan Chapman, a former member of this club.
Kevin gave the Rotary Minute announcing that our club had received a District Citation for our participation in “Every Rotarian Every Year” program. We one of five clubs in our district receiving the Award. We also received a citation for Rotary International for our participation in the “End Polio Now” program. We ranked in the top ten clubs in Rotary International to receive this award.
Program: Suellen outlined the requirements needed so that we can get the Presidential Citation for 2016 from Rotary International. The club did receive the award in 2015. The club has until March 31st to complete the requirements. Some of the challenges are membership increases to include at least one female. Another is working as mentors for a Rotarack club or starting one of our own.