Club Meeting- December 6, 2016

 

Opening and Welcome:  President Jackie Guzie opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the recitation of the Rotary Four-Way Test. Scott Seabury gave the invocation in honor of recently deceased Rotarian and friend Bob Warren. He then led the singing of “God Bless America”.

 

Members Present: Gil Ahrens, Dale Baker, Jed Dery, Guy Fortunato, Jackie Guzie, Gail Handley, Richard Kisiel, Jon Kozloski, Luis Lee, Robert Lowell, Cat Morrow, Jack Muska, Paul Pace, Ken Pascoe, Ray Perleoni, Jay Presser, Charles Roumas,  Scott Seabury, Gordon Stagg, and Ed Walsh. (20/37….54%)

 

Guests: Claire Collins (Rotary Student of the month) and her mother Betty Collins.

 

 

-Jackie Guzie announced tonight was the final chance for menu selection, and payment for the Rotary Christmas party on Dec 13th at Oak Ridge CC. Cost is $25 per person.

 

- She was also very pleased that the sign-up sheet was filled for the annual Rotary involvement in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Giving Drive. Members will wear Santa hats and ring donation bells on Dec 17 & 18 at two locations:  Highland Park Market entrance and Mountain Rd’s Dunkin Donuts entrance. Bob Lowell volunteered for the last open slot. Dale Baker requested Jackie distribute the final commitments to members by tomorrow to ensure members remember their time slots.

 

- Ken Pascoe informed the club that the Rotary Salt and Sand Buckets for Seniors will be filled this Saturday December 10 from 10-12 at the Town Garage. They have enough volunteers but anyone is welcome to stop by. He also stated that this program sends a great message regarding Rotary’s service to our citizens, and was also excited by many of the other ideas generated from our Giving Committee.

 

 

Guy Fortunato took pride in introducing Claire as a student in his class who he has truly learned from, and has energized him to be a better teacher.

 

Claire’s comments:

 

An Enfield native, Claire believes the world is full of amazing opportunities. An avid learner, she was saddened when not assigned homework, which she considered part of personal growth. She has spent much passion pursuing Agricultural Science, equestrian experience and equine rescue. Her involvement in the Suffield Regional FFA (Future Farmers of America) led her to actively participating in the annual National FFA Convention. She wishes to attend The Ohio State University to achieve a degree in Nursing, and a doctorate in Nursing-Oncology. Post-graduation, she will continue her journey of improving the lives of people and animals, particularly equine. She thanked our membership for her selection, and was well received with praise and encouragement from our club.

 

Blue Ticket Winners: Ed Walsh had the winning blue ticket, with sides won by Jay Presser and Jon Kozloski.

 

Queen of Hearts:  Dale Baker had the winning ticket, but did not select the Queen of Hearts. Next week’s drawing $122+.

 

Birthdays and Anniversaries:  Jackie Guzie announced the 36th wedding anniversary of Frank and Linda DiGennaro. Dale Baker also reminded all that tomorrow is the 75^th anniversary of the Day of Infamy, the attack on Pearl Harbor, which should never be forgotten.

 

 Adjournment: Jackie Guzie adjourned the meeting with Scott Seabury leading the singing of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”.

 

Minutes recorded by Charles Roumas, Secretary on December 6, 2016.