The Quiet Corner? Maybe. But Debbie White of the Salvation Army wondered out loud,
perhaps it should be “Philanthropic Corner.”
From every corner of the Quiet Corner, food, money, toys and more comes pouring out of
residents to help those less fortunate.
Bell ringing -- 25 years later
perhaps it should be “Philanthropic Corner.”
From every corner of the Quiet Corner, food, money, toys and more comes pouring out of
residents to help those less fortunate.
Bell ringing -- 25 years later
Nov. 19 White helped kick off the Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club 25th anniversary
of bell ringing for the Salvation Army. Interact Club co-advisor Roberta Rocchetti said in
25 years the Interact Club has raised $233,200.
Local high school students will be ringing the bells from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26
and Dec. 3, 10, and 17 at Putnam Supermarket, Walmart, Price Chopper and Stop and
Shop in Putnam.
of bell ringing for the Salvation Army. Interact Club co-advisor Roberta Rocchetti said in
25 years the Interact Club has raised $233,200.
Local high school students will be ringing the bells from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26
and Dec. 3, 10, and 17 at Putnam Supermarket, Walmart, Price Chopper and Stop and
Shop in Putnam.
Photos: Emily St. Martin, president of the Putnam Interact Club
From left: Captain Joshua Jones and Debbie White of the Salvation Army, Interact Co-
Advisor Roberta Rocchetti; Emily St. Martin, Caitlin Mercer and Eoin Mercer of the
Interact Club; Missy Meyers, president of the Putnam Rotary Club.
Advisor Roberta Rocchetti; Emily St. Martin, Caitlin Mercer and Eoin Mercer of the
Interact Club; Missy Meyers, president of the Putnam Rotary Club.
Schools taking part include thus far are: Putnam High School, Killingly High School,
Tourtellotte Memorial High School and the Woodstock Academy.
Also taking part is technology. The classic Red Kettle can now “tap” and handle credit
cards and technologies like Google Pay.
At the kickoff, complete with the Salvation Army Band playing Christmas carols, Interact
President Emily St. Martin thanked everyone for their help in “making a positive
difference in our community.”
Putnam Mayor Barney Seney called the amount raised in 25 years a “big piece of
change.” “People say youth does nothing. Just look around and see what the youth is
doing. Today’s youth is not lost.”
White emphasized the importance of what the club members have done/will be doing.
Saying that 90 percent of the money raised stays local, she said: “Lives are being
changed. Families are being restored.”
Captain Joshua Jones, Divisional Youth secretary for the Salvation Army, said the Red
Kettle began in San Francisco in 1891 as a way to feed 1,000 people. “Keep the pot
boiling” was the mantra. By the end of the 1890s thousands were being helped across the
country and now millions are being helped beyond that. “This is our chance to show love
beyond,” he said.
Putnam Rotary Club President Missy Meyers presented the Interact Club a check for
$500.
Tourtellotte Memorial High School and the Woodstock Academy.
Also taking part is technology. The classic Red Kettle can now “tap” and handle credit
cards and technologies like Google Pay.
At the kickoff, complete with the Salvation Army Band playing Christmas carols, Interact
President Emily St. Martin thanked everyone for their help in “making a positive
difference in our community.”
Putnam Mayor Barney Seney called the amount raised in 25 years a “big piece of
change.” “People say youth does nothing. Just look around and see what the youth is
doing. Today’s youth is not lost.”
White emphasized the importance of what the club members have done/will be doing.
Saying that 90 percent of the money raised stays local, she said: “Lives are being
changed. Families are being restored.”
Captain Joshua Jones, Divisional Youth secretary for the Salvation Army, said the Red
Kettle began in San Francisco in 1891 as a way to feed 1,000 people. “Keep the pot
boiling” was the mantra. By the end of the 1890s thousands were being helped across the
country and now millions are being helped beyond that. “This is our chance to show love
beyond,” he said.
Putnam Rotary Club President Missy Meyers presented the Interact Club a check for
$500.
