Guatemala water project

The Watertown Rotary Club plus 25 other District 7890 Rotary Clubs have joined together to fund the 30th sustainable water and sanitation project in Guatemala bringing fresh drinking water, sanitation facilities and hygiene training to a needy the Mayan community consisting of 46 families (322 people) who live in the rural community of Panicuy, Guatemala. This year a total of $178,150 was raised.  Adding this amount to the funds raised during the previous sixteen years brings the total to $1,680,413.

 

These funds will pay for the materials needed to complete gravity fed water system with gray water filters, vented pit latrines, improved vented stoves and a solar-powered pumping system.

 

These projects continue to be the goal of Rotary International and have every Rotary Club support an international water and sanitation project every year. By working together, pooling resources, and obtaining Global Grants with matching funds from The Rotary Foundation, the Rotarians have been successful in adding strength to their chosen projects.  

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District Governor’s visit

District Governor Vin Marinaro was our guest speaker at the recent weekly luncheon, delivering an uplifting address centered on Rotary's core principles. He discussed notable undertakings, including many of our Youth Programs, membership, the International Clean Water Project and the fight to eliminate Polio.
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Fall Festival 

Watertown Rotary Club’s Plinko at Watertown’s Fall Festival was a success! Thank you to all who stopped by and supported our club!
 
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Hole in One Winner at the Golf Tournamnet

Scott Alexander (second from left) Hole-in-One winner at the Rotary Club of Watertown Golf Tournament held on September 19th at the Watertown Golf Club.  
The Chevrolet Cruz was sponsored by Blasius Chevrolet Cadillac.
Also  pictured are Gary O’Brien and Shirley Bouffard golf committee members and Bill Palomba, Marketing Manager at Blasius.  
Alexander is the first hole-in-one winner in the history of the golf tournament for The Watertown Rotary.
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Retirement

Posted by Amy Varza
At our  meeting  on July 26, 2017 Mark Danaher poke about Retiring on The Good Life.
Picture with Mark is the new president for 2017-2018 Amy Varza.
 
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Chrome Books for school

Posted by Cheryl Jurasek
Education through Chromebooks
Donation of 20 Chromebooks & Charging Station for 5th Grade Class at Watertown Middle School
 
Through the use of Chromebooks and other emerging technologies, students will be better prepared as they progress through their educational experiences to meet the needs of their future workplaces. Chromebooks give the teacher and students an alternative way of learning. The use of Google Classroom provides teachers with the ability to create online assignments that can be completed at home or in school. Students submit the completed work and the teacher can view and grade it electronically. Free programs also allows teachers to monitor students' progress and change their program to suit the needs of each student.
 
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President's Change Over Dinner

On June 25th, 2014  the Club had it's board changeover dinner.
Pictured is past president Don Orsini passing the gavel to this year's new president Day Palmer.
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June 2014 Students

On 6/18 The Watertown Rotary named three Watertown High School students Students Of The Month.   Students Of The Month are selected for their academic performance and service to the school and community.
 
Pictured left to right are Grant Larusso, Matt Stango, Anjeza Fero and Student Of The Month Chair Vin Giannetto.
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Scholarships

The Watertown Rotary club awarded five, one thousand dollar scholarships, to graduating Watertown seniors at the awards night held at Watertown High School in early June.
 
The club also presented a Tool award to a student nominated by the Industrial Arts Department at the High School.
 
Checks were presented to these very accomplished young people at a regular Rotary Luncheon meeting on June 11th, 2014.
 
The students and the schools they will be attending are:
 
Left to Right: Savannah-Nicole Villalba, Simmons College; Jacob Holmes, Boston University; Kyle Brown, Penn State University with Schreyer Honors College, it should also be noted he was Valedictorian; James Everitt, Tool Award; ( Rotary Pres, Don Orsini) Enri Duka, University of Connecicut, Honors Program in Law; Jessica Lynn Ney, University of St Joseph.
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Interact Club Visit

On 6/11 The Watertown Interact Club came to meet with the Watertown Rotary.
 
Pictured left to right are Interact members Andrew Terzigni, Rotarian Vin Giannetto, Ashley Bugnacki, Michael Cerrato, Ron Pleasant, Ashleigh Morelli, Karina Sorensen, Jessica Lynn Ney, Doug Demirali, and Rotarian Deb Giannetto.
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Siemon Tour

On May 21st the Watertown Rotary was invited in to take a tour of the Siemon Company.
Pictured left to right are tour guide Brian Duval, tour guide Hanna Hoxha, tour guide Chris Soricelli, Rotary President Don Orsini, Rotary member and Siemon employee Lori Finke,  and Rotary member and Siemon employee Paul Knickerbocker.
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Alexander Alves Award 2014

On May 7th Watertown Fire Department Chief and Fire Marshal Larry Black was presented with Watertown Rotary Alexander Alves Award.
 
The award honors the late Alexander Alves for being someone who is dedicated to the Watertown/Oakville community as well as being respected in that community.   Pictured left to right are Kurt Kuegler (Master of Ceremonies), Steve Whitaker (Paul Harris Fellow Honorary Member), and Chief Black.  
 
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Interact Club attends Conference

Posted by Day Palmer on Apr 24, 2014

Freshman and Sophmores (and one junior)from the Watertown School Interact Club  assembled at the Rotary District Conference  and a highlight picture from  their presentation at Interact conference on April 25, 2014

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Students of the Month

Posted by Robert Scott on Apr 15, 2014

On April 16, 2014 The Watertown Rotary recognized three Watertown High School students as Students of the month  for their academic performance and service to their school and community.  

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Left to right are Student Of The Month Chair Vin Giannetto, Senior Cheyenne Jones, Junior Justin Coulter, and Senior Devin Carrafa.  

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Playscape Dance

Posted by Robert Scott on Apr 04, 2014

The Watertown Rotary had a dinner dance on 4/5/14 as their first fundraiser toward raising money for a new ADA compliant playscape to be built at Veterans Park.  Pictured below are people enjoying the festivities.

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 Service Project Chair Ron Pleasant (left) with Rotary President Don Orsini drawing a raffle prize.

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Crystal Rock Honored

Posted by Robert Scott on Mar 25, 2014

Jack Baker, Executive Vice President of Crystal Rock, was presented a plaque on Wednesday March 26 during their weekly meeting to honor Crystal Rock for many years of community involvement and support.  

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Left to right are Don Orsini, Rotary President, Jack Baker, and Cheryl Gustafson, Rotarian and V.P. Of Human Resources at Crystal Rock.

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Students of the Month

Posted by Robert Scott on Mar 18, 2014

On 3/19/14 the Watertown Rotary honored Watertown High School Students Of The Month.  

 

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 Students are acknowledged for their academic performance and service to the school and community.

 Left to right are Olivia Gugliotti and Brianna Mancini with student of the month chair Vin Giannetto.

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Students of the Month

Posted by Robert Scott on Feb 18, 2014

On 2/19 The Watertown Rotary acknowledged Watertown High School Students of the month.  Students are selected for their academic performance as well as their service to the school and community.  

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Pictured are Bryan  (left),  Hailey(middle), and student of the month chair Vin Gianetto (right).   

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Park and Rec Director Visit

Posted by Robert Scott on Jan 28, 2014

Lisa Carew, director of Watertown Human, Social, and Leisure Services attended the Watertown Rotary January 29th meeting. She came to review recent and upcoming town parks projects.

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Pictured with Rotary President Don Orsini holding a poster advertising the Rotary April 5th dinner dance to help raise funds for a new ADA complaint playscape at Veterans Park.

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Student of the Month

Posted by Robert Scott on Jan 14, 2014
The Watertown Rotary awarded Watertown High School junior Besnik Pocesta student of the month.

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Pictured left with student of the month is chair Vin Gianetto.

 Besnik was awarded for his academic performance as well as his service to the school and community.

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Paul Harris Fellows

Posted by Robert Scott on Dec 10, 2013

Paul Harris Fellowships Recipients

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Pictured Left to Right Sure Atlkins, Peg Durkee, Donn Innaimo, Don Stepanek, John Pronovost,  and Jack McHugh.

John Pronovost is a first time recipient. The others are multiple Paul Harris Fellows.  Welcome John and congratulations to the the others.

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Students of The Month

Posted by Robert Scott on Oct 22, 2013

At the October 23 meeting the Watertown Rotary honored two Watertown High School Students Of The Month for their academic performance and service to the school and community.    

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 Senior Robert Ernst (left) Rotary Club Representative Giannetto (middle) and junior Ryan Nolan (right). 

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Playscape being moved

Posted by Robert Scott on Jul 31, 2013

HOLDING ON FOR THE RIDE AS MIKEY G GETS A LAUGH

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Drilling for posts to relocate some playscape equipment at Veterans park.

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Change Over of Presidents

Posted by Robert Scott on Jun 30, 2013

Watertown past president for 2012-2013 Kurt Kuegler , pictured on the right, passes the gavel to the incoming president for the 2013-2014 year, Don Orsini, pictured on the left. 

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New Member

Posted by Robert Scott on Mar 19, 2013

On March 20th the Watertown Rotary Club inducted its newest member Amy Griswold.

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Pictured from left to right Mary Ellen Vanderhoff Administration Director, Amy Griswold and Gary Margelot Rotarian sponsor

 

 

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Teacher of The Year

Posted by Robert Scott on Feb 26, 2013

MaryEllen Lafferty 1st Grade teacher at John Trumbull School was recognized as Teacher of the Year at the Watertown Rotary meeting held February 27th pictured in center with Rotary’s President Kurt Kuegler and Rotarian and School Superintendent Gail Gilmore.

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Greater Waterbury Boys and Girls club

Posted by Robert Scott on Dec 11, 2012

On 12/12/12 the Watertown Rotary Club invited John Chiero, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Waterbury to speak at the Rotary’s weekly luncheon at the Grand Oak Villa. John Chiero shared the ways in which his organization is opening doors of opportunity for academic success, healthy lifestyles and community spirit for local youth.

 

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Pictured from Left to Right Rotarian Fran Berthiaume, Rotarian Ilona Blouin & John Chiero Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club

 

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Watertown Fire Department Visit

Posted by Robert Scott on Nov 13, 2012

On November 14th the Watertown Rotary Club invited Chief Larry Black from the Watertown Fire department to speak at their weekly meeting held at the Grand Oak Villa. The Fire Chief spoke about the history of the Towns Fire Department and the latest technological applications of the available to the department.

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Pictured from left to right: Rotarian Dick DeMaria, Club president Kurt Kuegler and Watertown Fire Chief Larry Black

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Helping Inmates through Prison Education

Posted by Robert Scott on Oct 23, 2012
Watertown Rotary had a guest speaker at their weekly meeting held at the Grand Oak Villa October 24th:
Alexis Sturdy from “Wesleyan Center for Prison Education

She explained  how education program implemented and administered by Wesleyan is redirecting the paths of CT inmates

PrisonLeft to right: Rotarian’s Membership Chairperson Mary Ellen Hadelman, Guest speaker Alexis Sturdy from Wesleyan Center for Prison Education,

 Rotarian Cheryl Gustafson & Rotarian’s Service Project chairperson Matt Frigon

 

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October 2012 Students of the Month

Posted by Robert Scott on Oct 21, 2012

Watertown Rotary Meeting held 10/17/12 at the Grand Oak Villa presenting the 2 students of the month both from Watertown High school –

Pictured from left to right:  

President Kurt Kuegler, Watertown High school Junior Drake Allegrini, Watertown High School Senior Madison Musco and Rotarian Vin Giannetto

Oct 2012 Students month

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Kids Against Hunger.

Posted by Robert Scott on Sep 11, 2012


Rotary Club meeting held September 12, 2012 at Grand Oak Villa.

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Pictured from left to right is: Watertown’s President Kurt Kuegler, Dick Dill & John Ciccio both Representatives from Kids Against Hunger. Dick Dill shared his experiences with the organization fighting world hunger.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Posted by Shirley Bouffard on Jul 21, 2011

Save the Date!  September 20, 2012 Golf Tournament

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Legislative Update and Interact Club

Posted by Robert Scott

On May 14th Senator Rob Kane visited the Watertown Rotary to update the club of the last legislative session.  In addition, Sean Chilson of the Watertown Interact Club talked about their current and upcoming projects.

 

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Pictured left to right are Don Orsini, President of the Watertown Rotary, Sean Chilson, and Rob Cane.

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District Governor Visit

Posted by Robert Scott

On 10/16/13 District Governor Michael Barnett (left) and his wife Linda (right) stand with Watertown Rotary president Don Orsini (middle).  Mr. Barnett came to visit and report on International Rotary recent developments and current objectives.

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New Members Inducted

Posted by Robert Scott
 On October 2, 2013 The Club inducted two new members at the regular meeting.

 

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L to R.  Membership chair Mary Ellen Vanderhoff inducting Briean Sodano and Patricia Gugliotti as sponsor Donn Innaimo looks on. 

 

 

 
                
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American Liver Foundation Program

Posted by Robert Scott
At the Watertown Rotary meeting held October 9, 2013  the club listened to a program from Donna Sciacca, Program Manager for The American Liver Foundation's Connecticut Division.
 
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Pictured left to right Donna Sciacca,  stands with Rotary President Don Orsini
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Drug Awareness Program

Posted by Robert Scott

Left to right is Dr. Matthew Cucolo with Watertown Rotary President Don Orsini.  Dr. Cucolo gave a presentation on his drug awareness program to the club on August 14, 2013

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New Member

Posted by Robert Scott

New member Lori Finke is inducted on July 24, 2013

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From left to right membership chair Mary Ellen Vanderhoff inducts new member Lori Finke as Lori's sponsor Paul Knickerbocker looks on.

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Return of an Exchange Student

Posted by Robert Scott

 A Rotary Exchange student from  Germany 30 years ago Prof. Dr. Ludger H. Opgenhoff  visited the Watertown Rotary Club on July 10.  The professor is a Rotary member in Germany. 

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Picture left to right Prof. Dr. Ludger H. Opgenhoff    swapping  club banners with president Don Orsini.

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Students of the Month June 2013

Posted by Robert Scott

The Watertown Rotary recognized four Watertown High School students as Student of the Month during a luncheon held  June 19th  at The Grand Oak Villa in Watertown. Pictured from left to right is Rotarian Vin Giannetto, high school senior Ashley Oldham-Thomson, high school junior Shannon Pflomm and high school junior Nick Perugini - missing from photo is Student of the Month Orazio Valletta.  

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Project Graduation

Posted by Robert Scott

The Watertown Rotary presented the Watertown Library with a donation on June 6th . Excepting the check pictured with the clubs President Kurt Kuegler is the Head Librarian Joan Rintelman

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Watertown Library

Posted by Robert Scott

The Watertown Rotary presented the Watertown Library with a donation on June 6th . Excepting the check pictured with the clubs President Kurt Kuegler is the Head Librarian Joan Rintelman

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Easter Seals

Posted by Robert Scott

Watertown Rotary Club presented a check to Greater Waterbury Area Easter Seals on June 5th. Pictured from left to right are Easter Seals supporter and Representative Tom Kenny and Carolee Kalita with Rotary’s Present Kurt Kuegler.   

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Food Bank and Learn to Swim

Posted by Robert Scott

The Watertown Rotary club president Kurt Kuegler presented Watertown’s Recreation Director Lisa Carew donations to the towns important programs “Learn to Swim” and “Food Bank”

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Sound Affect Singing Group

Posted by Robert Scott

The Watertown Rotary was recently entertained by the Sound Affect youth group. The singers are planning a trip to teach and share Music and rhythm with the children of Haiti.

The group shares how they Affect the World with the Arts by visiting them at www.sound-affect.com

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Students of the Month 5 13 2013

Posted by Robert Scott

Rotary Recognizes Students of the Month – The Watertown Rotary recognized three high school students as Student of the Month at a luncheon held on May 15th at the Grand Oak Villa.

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Pictured from left are: Watertown High School Senior Amy Lamontagne, Rotarian Vin Giannetto,

Watertown High School juniors Sarah Picard and Andrew Picard alongside of Rotary’s President Kurt Kuegler

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Guatemala Water Project

Posted by Robert Scott

Watertown Rotary’s President Kurt Kuegler (Right) presented a check in the amount of $2,000.00 to assist in the Guatemala Water Project to Rick Lawrence when he attended a Rotary’s Luncheon to update the group on the great progress the Water Project has achieved.

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Change Over dinner June 26th 7pm

Posted by Robert Scott

Please welcome the new officers for the upcoming Rotary year 2013 - 2014 and our new Paul Harris Fellows


2013-2104 logo
  • President....................... Don Orsini
  • Vice President.............. Day Palmer
  • Treasurer...................... Matt Frigon
  • Executive Secretary ..... Shirley Bouffard
  • Secretary....................... Cheryl Gustafson
  • Ex-Officio....................... Kurt Kuegler

  • Club Administration............. MaryEllen Hadelman
  • Club Membership...................MaryEllen Vanderhoff
  • Club Public Relations............ Gary Margelot
  • Club Service Projects...........Ron Pleasant
  • Club Rotary Foundation.........Hugh Langin

  • Club Sponsored Paul Harris Fellows:
  • Victor Atkins
  • Mary Ellen Vanderhoff

  • Please join us for an enjoyable evening and L I V E N up the way we start off the 2013-2104 Rotary Year

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Alex Alves Award

Posted by Robert Scott

The Club Honored this year Alex Alves Recipient  Bill Donston on May 1, 2013

Mr. Donston was honored for his involvement in many aspects of the town, including the Watertown Recreation Commission, the Water-Oak Gold Circle of Sports, the Babe Ruth Little League, WAYS, the FIRST Robotics Team, among a large number of other activities

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Standing with 2013 Alves Award Winner Bill Donston (center) are Mr. Donston’s wife, Lori Donston (left) and Watertown Rotary Club President Kurt Kuegler.

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Korean Culture

Posted by Robert Scott

Representatives from the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project spoke to the Watertown Rotary Club sharing their traditions, Art, Food & Fashion from their 5000 year-long History of Korea.

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Pictured from left to right  Younhee Shin and Kyung Pak with Rotary’s Club Administrator MaryEllen Hadelman

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Student Of the Month

Posted by Robert Scott

 

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Student of the Month: At a Watertown Rotary Meeting held February 27th Watertown High school student, Jim Finley was recognized, pictured with Rotarian Vin Giannetto

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Alex Alves receipient visits

Posted by Robert Scott

Andrew Gionta was invited to the Watertown Rotary Luncheon February 13th to share his experience of receiving the Prestigious Alex Alves Award last year. This Award has been presented by the Rotary Club to members of our local community whom embodies the qualities of outstanding charitable achievement, community volunteerism and service in memory of Alexander Alves.

 

 

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Pictured from left to right is Andrew Gionta last year’s recipient with Rotary’s president Kurt Kuegler

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The Joe Garassinbo Foundation

Posted by Robert Scott

Mike Garassino accepted a check in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Watertown Rotary Club on behalf of The Joe Garassino Foundation. The foundation provides resource grants and support for items such as Cancer Research, patient and family Travel and Lodging assistance, medical expenses and service dogs.  

 More Foundation info can be soon found at   www.joegarassino.org

 

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Pictured on left Rotarian Mike Garassino with Rotary President Kurt Kuegler

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International Students

Posted by Robert Scott

On February 6th the Watertown Rotary club invited David Guerrera from AIEP (Apex International Education Partners) to speak at their meeting. He shared how his organization assists educational institutions with the recruiting and hosting of International students. David shared how rewarding this 10 month experience hosting 14 to 17 year old High School students from China can be.



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New Members in January 2013

Posted by Robert Scott

In January we inducted two new members into the Club

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Pictured from left to right: newest member Paul Knickerbocker with his sponsor Rotarian Rob Scott, other new member Ron Pleasant with his Rotary sponsor Vin Giannetto

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Interact Club Visits

Posted by Robert Scott

Interact  a service club of the Watertown Rotary Club consisting of students at the Watertown High School  shared with the club their experiences and projects such as Reading at John Trumbull School, Volunteering at the Senior Center and collecting PJ’s and books for less fortunate children at the January 22, 2013 meeting.

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Pictured from left to right: Larissa Anderson, Chloe Barcial, Daniel Guerrera, Jillian Richmond, Andrew Terzigni, Corrina Sorensen, Courtney Martare, Douglas Demirali, Jordan Townshend, Ashley Bugnacki, Stephanie Elmassri and Ashleigh Morelli                        with Rotarian Interact Advisor Day Palmer









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December 2012 Student of the Month

Posted by Robert Scott

The Watertown Rotary Club recognized three high school students as Student of the Month at a luncheon held on December 19th.

 

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Pictured from left to right Rotary’s President Kurt Kuegler, Watertown High School Junior Danielle Lutkus, Watertown High School Senior Jennifer Sparso, Watertown High School Senior Emily Cusick and Rotarian Vin Giannetto

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Project Amigo

Posted by Robert Scott

On November 28th Watertown Rotary Club  invited, to their weekly luncheon, speaker Samuel Brown the Volunteer Project Ambassador form “Project Amigo” an organization enabling poor children of Colima, Mexico to achieve their highest potential by providing educational opportunities, material support, enrichments activities, medical and dental services.

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Pictured from left to right Samuel Brown from “Project Amigo” with Watertown Rotary President Kurt Kuegler

 


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Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Vietnam Vets

Posted by Robert Scott

Bob Chechoski representative from Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Vietnam Vets spoke about the organization and the transitional homes to benefit Vets during the Watertown Rotary Clubs meeting held at the Grand Oak Villa on 11/7/12

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Pictured from left to right: Watertown Rotary President Kurt Kuegler, Bob Chechoski representative from Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Vietnam Vets and Rotary Club Administrator MaryEllen Hadelman

 

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Watertown Police Department

Posted by Robert Scott

On 10/31/2012 the Watertown Rotary invited Watertown Police Chief and the Deputy Chief to speak at their meeting held at the Grand Oak Villa. The Police Chief spoke about the history of the Towns Police Department and the applications of the latest technology available to them.

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Pictured in photo form left to right: Club President Kurt Kuegler, Watertown Chief of Police John Gavallas and Watertown Police Deputy Robert Desena

 

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Humble Bee Honey Co

Posted by Robert Scott

 

Honey Bee

Watertown Rotary Meeting held 10/17/12 at the Grand Oak Villa.

Guest speaker local business owner Cathy Wolko from the Humble Bee Honey Co located in Watertown and member of the Bee Keeper Association of Watertown talked at the meeting to educate us on our local bee keepers and emphasized the environmental importance of bees. Pictured from left to right: Cathy Wolko and Watertown Rotary’s president Kurt Kuegler

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Paul Harris Awards

Posted by Robert Scott

The Watertown Rotary Club presented Paul Harris Awards to 4 of their members at their October 3rd 2012 meeting held at the Grand Oak Villa. 

Pictured from left to right - Sue Santopietro, Bill Dunbar, Gary O’Brien and Bill Lang

Paul Haris Awards

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Woodruff Key Award

Posted by Robert Scott
Watertown Rotary Club meeting August 29th 2012 at Grand Oak Villa:Pictured from left is Rotary’s District Assistant Governor, Roberta Lee August presenting Watertown Rotary Club’s past President Brian Godin with the prestigious Woodruff Key Award for his outstanding work and efforts with Rotary.

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Electricity Generator Donated

Posted by Robert Scott
Members from the Watertown Oakville community lended their support to aid one of our youth from town who is required to be on a respirator 24/7. T.J. MacLean from Oakville needs to be on a respirator but was in constant fear of power outages to keep his machine running. So through the combined efforts of Fire Chief Larry Black and fellow firemen, and with the help of the Watertown Rotary and the Watertown Lions Club, a generator was presented to T.J. and his family,Image which would keep their home equipped with power during outages. The generator has an automatic start if power should ever be disrupted. Among representatives of the donors were Rotary president Kurt Kueglar (left), Fire Chief Larry Black, Lion Ray Ceniccola and Lion President Rev. Dr. Andy Zeman. Not shown in photo were the two past presidents who under their term and guidance for this project came to light; they are Past Lion President Cheryl Woodruff and Past Rotary President Dr. John McHugh.

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Robotics Team 237 Update

Posted by Robert Scott

Watertown High School student Steven Donston and advisor Gary Santoro from the Watertown Robotics Team gave a presentation on their experiences of competition with the team to the Watertown Rotary members at their July 25th meeting.  The Rotary Club is one of the Team’s sponsors.

Pictured from left Gary Santoro, Steven Donston and Rotary President Kurt Kuegler

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Change Over Dinner New Rotary Year

Posted by Robert Scott

Incoming President Kurt Kuegler (left) and outgoing President Brian Godin. (right)


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Gary O'Brien receiving the annual Susan Atkins Special Recognition Award from outgoing president Brian Godin.

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Senior Center Repairs

Posted by Robert Scott

Katherine Dinsmore, Coordinator at the Falls Ave Senior Center, gave a presentation to the Watertown Rotary Club at their March 30th meeting at The Grand Oak Villa. The club is planning a spruce-up on the lower level of the facility on June 28th. Rotarians are expected to arrive with paint brushes in hand!

 

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New Members Inducted

Posted by Robert Scott

Three new members were inducted into the Watertown Rotary Club at their April 4th meeting at Grand Oak Villa.

 

Pictured L to R are Rotary District 7890 Governor, Sue Klock; new members Donna Della Camera, Charles Ryan, and Gary Margelot, and new member sponsor, Ray Kalita.

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Alex Alves Award

Posted by Robert Scott

The Watertown Rotary honored Andy Gionta with the 18th presentation of the Alexander L. Alves Award on May 2nd at the Grand Oak Villa.

The award is named after Alexander Alves, who was a major figure in Watertown government, an active officer and director of the Watertown-Oakville Chamber of commerce, a successful business owner, and a long-time member of the Watertown Rotary Club. In 1988 he was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow Award for outstanding service

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Guatemala Project

Posted by Robert Scott

 

Richard and Elin Lawrence presented a program to the Watertown Rotary Club at their weekly meeting on Wednesday, April 25th at the Grand Oak Villa.

Attached is a photo of Richard Lawrence, from the Manchester, CT rotary Club giving an update on the El Pericon Guatemala Project, a clean water project started by the Manchester Club. El Pericon is located in the northern highlands of Guatemala. The village has a population of 450 inhabitants (75 families). Currently the community suffers from a lack of water in their homes. The women and children must walk 45 minutes each way to gather water from small springs; in the dry season they must go further to distant springs. The Watertown Club is helping with the funding that will provide running water and a 3-compartment sink, construction of gray water filters, improved vented pit latrines and raised vented stoves for each family.
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Charity Presentations

Posted by Robert Scott
The Watertown Rotary Club presented community gift checks at their meeting on May 9th at the Grand Oak Villa.

Pictured L – R are Lisa Carew (Learn to Swim and Dare), Brian Godin, Rotary President, Joan Rintelman (Watertown Library), Linda Merriman (Friends of the Watertown Library), and Carolee Kalita (Easter Seals). Each was presented with a check by President Brian to help fund their programs.

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Crestbrook Golf Course Watertown, CT

Posted by Robert Scott

Watertown Rotary Club provided the town owned golf course with new green flag markers. We are proud to display the the rotary wheel on all 18 holes.

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Security and Integrity of Your Data

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Data on the server is protected by TCP/IP filtering, firewall and anti-virus software that protect against any unauthorized intrusion. Backups of data are made daily and stored off-site.

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