And what I must say is that there was a spirit in the room of cooperation and collaboration. A change for a club that had met for lunch exclusively. People were chatty as they met new dinner guests next to them and an appreciation of the change and embracing it. I for one must specifically comment on my experience. Normally I run from work, meet and participate and then deal with the slog back to work and try to catch up what I missed. Tonight I felt at ease among friends as we shared a meal and conversation and each other. No need to rush but the ability to linger and even get home to a single malt as I pondered the day’s activities.
We were joined by guests Joe Jaconetta from the East Hartford/Glastonbury Chamber, Lori Glass, Reverend Eugene Taylor and our speaker, Erin Donnelly and her mom Eve. Jack Martin’s report was littered with Yankees, Red Sox and Eagles comment. Notable was George Schoen’s grandniece being accepted to leadership in RYLA. Congrats.
The raffle (is the fix in again?) was being run by Alex. Absent last week’s winner, he had our young speaker pull the lucky ticket. And who wins---Alex. Please check the bucket to see if any other tickets were in there.
A few details.
1. Mystery ride on for June 2nd. 35 Rotarians are signed up so far and plenty of availability.
2. Long time East Hartford science teacher, baseball coach and administrator at East Hartford High, Mike Liappes passed away this past week.
3. Next week’s meeting back at the Ridge at noon.
4. We are selling raffle tickets at Rentschler Field this Saturday at the Rising Pint Brewfest.
5. East Hartford Rotary Club officer induction to be held June 27th at Kevin Kickery’ house in the back yard. It will feature a small pizza party with a BYOB. More details to follow.