Here is the Sargeant of Arms Report (and thanks for Bob Buettner for sending typed version):
Marc Glass Philadelphia Eagles 1st Place & Best Record in NFL
Dan Russell. For being on right side of the Grass
Jack Martin Great Grandson Rowan 1st birthday and even though he tried to combine two things for $1.00 he added another dollar Rowan becoming a big brother soon.
Kevin Kickery for insulting Marc
Kevin for becoming a grandfather soon
Honest Bob Wood for telling me he did not have a pin ( I did not notice)
Neal Cunningham No world series for the Yankees
Ruth Sheehan For all the poor Yankee fans
Dick McCarthy So he does not have to listen to the Yankee fans any longer ( do you see a theme here)
3 Late arrivals
1 Early leaver
Ned I tried to fine him for being late and he insisted the Dave started the meeting one minute early but paid for an early start to the meeting
WALDO For Marc's upcoming 60 birthday on the 29th
Dave Amberg for starting the meeting one minute early
Vince Crawford was summoned to the podium for the formal induction into Rotary. He is a good man and represents the East Hartford School System. Congratulations Vince and welcome.
We received a thank you card for our generous donation to Coats for Kids. Details on this endeavor were provided in a prior High Gear by this author.
Habitat for Humanity hands on project is scheduled for 11/4. Our friends at the East Hartford Woman’s Club are providing lunch. No reason not to support this project if you are able bodied and sitting at home is your favorite pastime.
Alas, the book club meeting at Bob Woods’s house has been cancelled due to a lack of interest. Thanks for putting out this effort Bob.
The Foundation Dinner is scheduled for 11/2. As of the meeting only two Rotarians have signed up. We’re getting an award, per Marc Glass, so if you’re up for it, sign up.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is scheduled for 11/11 in Enfield. The club pays for any attendees.
Susan Hanson is coordinating a Turkey and a $30 for Goodwin College. Show up on 11/13 between 7 and 11 AM at Goodwin College and contribute to this worthwhile cause. This is separate from the envelope passing we traditionally do at one of our meetings.
Jim Watts is having a Paul Harris committee meeting before next week’s meeting at 11:15 AM.
There is a Rotary Means Business invitation out for anyone to attend. It is November 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Rooftop 120 in Glastonbury. Details in the e-mail invitation.
The club’s General meeting to elect a slate of officers is scheduled for December 6th. We need a quorum so please plan on attending this meeting.
We had the raffle and Ned Lynch was so happy he won. I can only imagine what it’s like at his house when the Red Sox win!! Congrats Ned.