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President's Message
Doug Porter
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The Magic of Rotary

July 16th, 2024

Greeter Schedule
 
7/23/2024
 
Visiting Rotarians and/or Guests
No guest this week.
 
President's Report:
 
Doug asked that members sign up to be a greeter for future meetings.  The schedule is in Clubrunner and you may sign up through the website.
 
There will be a Board of Directors meeting immediately following the meeting.
 
Doug reminded members that comments are welcome from members as we proceed with our 2024 - 2025 Rotary year.  He is looking to increase community service project and also social/fellowship activities and welcomes ideas from the club.
 
Doug was informed by the Rotary District 7890 that the Putnam Rotary Club was among the highest contributors to the Rotary International foundation this past year.  This distinction is for clubs who meet or exceed the average $100 per member, per year goal for the foundation.  
 
Doug sadly announced that Fred Hedenburg had passed away.  He was the force behind the Box Car museum, historical preservation, and was active in the historical society.
Committee Reports:
 
Golf Committee Although we did not reach Shawn's goal, we raised $56,473.  Our net amount was $36,362!  This exceeded the budget and was a great success! Kudos to Shawn and committee for their hard work.
 
Rotary Picnic is scheduled for Friday, July 26 at the Osbrey home from 5 pm - until all have left! Join us for fellowship, casual summer social, food, libations & fun, swimming & camp fire. Adults $20 each, kids free.  Please RSVP to KarenO@WinyRadio.com
 
Program Committee:  Maddy reminded people that we are in need of programs for the fall.  Crystal has put a calendar in club runner that indicated programs scheduled.  Please check it; if there is a date with no program, it is available.  We are trying not to schedule a program on the day of the Board meeting.  Those meetings are also on the calendar.
 
Membership Committee - Two new potential members are going to the Recruitment Committee for review and action will be taken at the Board meeting and presented to the club next week.
 
Interact:  Roberta reminded the club that TEEG is collecting backpacks and school supplies to be distributed on August 17.  Members are encouraged to consider volunteering time to help set up the items for distribution at 8:00; a second group of volunteers are needed for the distribution to the community from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.  You can volunteer for one or the other - or both!!!
Raffle and cookies
Doug won the raffle but did not pull the 3 of spades and gave $10 to the Beaulac Scholarship.
 
 
Two cookie packages were raffled off this week with the lucky winners being Jonathan and Crystal.
Sergeant-at-Arms
Jonathan S. 
 
Fines: Linda and Cheryl for their phone ringing.
 
Birthdays: 
None today
 
Anniversaries:  
None today
 
Join Dates: 
Jake Dykeman - July 20, 2021
 
Happy Dollars:
Karen was happy that the House Garden tours went very well.  She worked hard to have all of her gardens looking splendid!  You will be able to enjoy them at the picnic.
 
Roberta's friend is in the running for a possible Netflix movie from a book that will be published.
 
Jay announced that the Living Faith Methodist Church is collecting air conditioners to distribute to households in need.  Please consider donating an unused unit. They are also collecting bicycles to provide transportation for those who do not have vehicles.
 
Kathy was happy for her two weeks in Ireland at a theological conference and that she was able to attend a Minister's Conference in Lancaster PA last week where she presented two workshops.
 
Doug shared a story about how he had a little accident on his bike and was helped by Bob Fournier.  The next week Bob provided Doug with a "toe tag" that  stated "if someone finds him on the side of the road to call Gilman and Valade.
 
Scott is happy to be the third Sergeant of Arms!!
 
Kayla Morin had a birthday and she turned 29.  She also shared that she found a cat that proceeded to bite her as she tried to help.  She was tested for rabies and  the cat was isolated for rabies - (both came back negative).  Anyone want a cat?  Call Kayla!
 
Cheryl reported a very happy vacation in Vermont.
 
Barry shared his experience running in the Silas Bunnell Memorial 5K Trail race.  He hoped not to come in last, but alas, someone had to!
 
Doug announced that he is happy that by January he will no longer be with WBA and be FULLY retired.
 
 
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Meetings and Make-ups

Willimantic Rotary Club, Windham Club, Windham Golf Club, Tuesday at 12 noon  https://willimanticrotary.com/
The Rotary Club of Sturbridge MA, Publick House, Sturbridge, Monday at 6 pm  http://sturbridgerotary.org/
The Rotary Club of Southbridge MA, Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center, Wednesday at 12:05 pm  https://rotary7910.org/clubinfo/southbridge
Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club, The Comfort Inn, Dayville, Thursday at 7:00 am  https://portal.clubrunner.ca/5324/
The Rotary Club of Plainfield CT, Riverview Restaurant, Plainfield, Monday at 6 pm  https://www.facebook.com/TheRotaryClubOfPlainfield
Interact Club, New Putnam Library, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 pm (September to May) https://www.volunteernect.org/volunteer-dynamic/putnam-rotary-interact-club
Putnam Rotary Board of Directors, Day Kimball Hospital, 2nd Tuesday of the month following the regular club meeting
Rotaract Meetings, Black Dog Restaurant, Putnam, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6 pm https://www.qvrrotaractclub.com/
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Sargent-at-Arms 1
 
Board of Directors 2 years
 
Board of Directors 1 year
 
Board of Directors 1 year
 
Board of Directors 2 years
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Public Relations
 
Membership
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Interact Chair
 
Rotaract Chair
 

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