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President's Message
Amanda Kelly
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Building Opportunity
February 20, 2024
Greeter Schedule
02/20/2024 - Martha Paquette
03/05/2024 - Available
03/12/2024 - Missy Meyers
Visiting Rotarians and/or Guests
 
Joseph Adiletta introduced his guest Jesse B. who has been proposed for membership.
Karen Osbrey introduced our newest member, Andrew Arpin, and Kayla Morin, who will be voted on today.
Secretary's Report
We are in need of volunteers to fill the vacancies in the greeter schedule. Each Rotarian should consider signing up for one or more slots. 
Presidents Report:
Membership Committees are scheduled to meet after the regular meeting, however the retention sub-committee will postpone meeting until next week given Kathy's absence.   The recruitment sub-committee will meet today. 
 
Reminder:  Anyone willing to help out next week with the orientation portion (especially since we have several new members joining), please let Amanda know. 
 
Jennifer Ricci requested a leave of absence for personal reasons, which was approved by the board of directors.
 
By law change. The board of directors unanimously approved removing the position of the Vice President from the leadership chain.
 
Current vacancies:  We are still looking for a secretary.  The board has agreed to fill this position as a one year position only and will continue to discuss the line of succession.
 
Our March 19 meeting will take place at Day Kimball Hospital to see if that site may work for future meetings.
 
We welcomed Andrew Arpin who was approved last week.  Also, Cheryl Guillot was approved and will attend next meeting.  Emily Barns from JB Concrete and Kayla Morin, corporate member for Rawson were presented last week with no objections or comment.  Martha Paquette moved that we accept the nominees for membership.  Joseph Adiletta seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  
 
Cindy Nolan, corporate member for the Hale YMCA, and Jesse Bellevance were approved by the committee and board of directors.  Their names are put forward for nomination with a vote for the next meeting.
 
Committee is reviewing additional candidates.
 
BASKETBALL COMMITTEE - Doug reported that the Shoot-Out will be held on March 14 beginning at 5:00 p.m.  at Putnam High School. The girl's game is planned for 5:30 p.m. with the boy's game beginning around 7:00 p.m.
 
GOLF COMMITTEE - Sponsor sheets will be sent out next week.  Since this is a major fundraiser, and since we no longer have the rose sale, we will need each Rotarian to help secure sponsors.
 
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE - The application is live on the website until 12:00 p.m. on March 30.  Jen will be helping with social media to get the word out.
 
INTERACT - The club members are once again collecting clothing for Relay for Life.  Clothing can be brought to Roberta through April 25.
 
Roberta announced that the Interact Club's application for a district grant was approved for $1,000.  It will be used to help TEEG replace fencing around their community garden that was destroyed by vandals.
 
2-20 RAFFLE -  Karen has filed for permit with the town.
Programs-
No programs today.
Raffle and cookies
Woody won the raffle but did not pull the 2 of Spades.
 
Cookies were won by Maddie.
Sergeant-at-Arms
Jonathan Trembly
 
Fines:
Birthdays: Shawn McNerny
 
Anniversaries: Missy Meyers - 8 years.
 
Join Dates: Madeline Smith - 4 years.
 
 
Happy Dollars
Jonathan for daughter's success in the state tournament and her team going on to New England's.
 
Karen's car was hit three times last week.  The loaner they gave her was a very large vehicle (she likes little cars) but she was able to trade to a smaller one.
 
Rachael spent 8 days taking care of grandchildren and then slept for 10 hours when they left.
 
Marc had family in for the weekend and celebrated his mother in law's 90th birthday.
 
Andrew is happy to be a member of the club.
 
Woody's niece went through a tough surgery but is doing better.
 
Barry shared a story of the power of prayer
 
Roberta for a ski vacation at Mount St. Anne in Quebec.
 
Martha - Granddaughter's 12 birthday.
 
 
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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, The Inn at Woodstock Hill, 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
 
Vice President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Sargent-at-Arms 1
 
Sargent-at-Arms 2
 
Board of Directors 1 year
 
Board of Directors 1 year
 
Board of Directors 2 years
 
Board of Directors 2 years
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Public Relations
 
Membership
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Assistant Treasurer
 
Interact Chair
 
Rotaract Chair
 

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  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.

 

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