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Cogitator Aug 29, 2012
Kathleen Brown-Heru, Classification Talk
(Many thanks to Vin Meola, Cogitator scribe for the week…)
VISITING ROTARIANS
None.
GUESTS
Polly Erickson joined husband Andy for lunch. Matthew Bussey, an attorney with Martineau & Davis, was on hand. Soozie Sundlun invited granddaughter Natalie Conover as well.
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
Happy birthday to three Rotarians celebrating their big day this week: Mykahla Gardiner, August 30th; Bill TenEyck, September 1st; and Stan Reuter, September 2nd.
Also this week…
Happy anniversary wishes to Wil (and Shirley) Yoder, married 54 years as of August 30th. And happy 27th wedding anniversary wishes on September 1st to John (and Ginny) Eastman.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*The Rotaract officers’ installation banquet and Caribbean barbecue at New England Tech was a big success. Thanks to all who attended and supported the event. Also, congratulations to New Generations chairman Bill TenEyck, whose tireless efforts helped our club, for the first time ever, sponsor a local Rotaract Club.
*Please contact President Ken Colaluca if you know where the club banner might be. It was used for several events last year, and we need to locate it for future use.
*Rotary District 7950 will be heading to ‘The Dunk’ for a night out with the Providence Bruins on Friday, November 2nd. All are invited. The game begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are $13, of which $5 will be pledged to Rotary’s Polio Eradication efforts.
HAPPY BUCKS
-Polly Erickson was happy that grandson Drew was in town, at the Jane Pickens Theater, singing with the Yale (a capella) choir.
-Ron Winde was thrilled to announce the arrival of his first grandchild.
-Bob Sloan gave a happy buck for his recent high school reunion.
-Soozie Sundlun was glad to have granddaughter Natalie and her brother for a few days.
-Judy Pratt’s two kids, Samia and Alex, began classes at new schools this week. Plus, the Pratts had a great week at Cooperstown, NY.
-Stacey Cormier was grateful everyone was OK after a house fire at her brother’s home.
PROGRAM/SPEAKER
Kathleen Brown-Heru, Classification Talk
Kathleen Brown-Heru enjoys her work as a registered representative with Legacy Financial Group, a Mass Mutual affiliate with offices in Providence and Newport. Kathleen’s official title is Financial Position Strategist.
She comes from a diversified financial/I.T. background and has over thirty years experience in helping individuals, families, and business owners implement personalized strategies while addressing unique financial positions and long-term goals.
Years back, after working for New England Telephone, Kathy joined the US Army. She served as a sergeant within the 101st Airborne Division. She went on to graduate cum laude from Barrington College with a B.S. in computer science. Her graduate studies were in accounting and finance at Bryant University.
Kathy has done a fine job spearheading our club’s phonebook campaign this year. She gave credit to phonebook captain Matt D’Agenais for his terrific success in bringing in new advertisers.
Kathy appreciates the camaraderie of Rotary and helping others as we do. She sees Rotary as a unique organization in which people come together to lend a hand in changing and saving lives.
Kathy has one daughter, Gabriel, and enjoys spending time with her. She also takes time to enjoy the mountains, sunsets, and the ocean.