President Dave proposed two dates for a Club Project with Habitat for Humanity, Saturday, November 4 and Saturday, November 11. At least 12 Rotary volunteers are needed for each date. The November 4th date was greeted enthusiastically but the November 11th date was a non-starter. The Prez will seek another option.
President Dave also announced that in Jay Stewart’s honor, we will be having a wine and cheese event prior to next week’s meeting. Come early and lift a glass to a truly amazing and well played life. Jay’s obituary is in Thursday’s Courant and calling hours will be from 3-7p.m. on Thursday, September 7 with a memorial service at South Congregational Church at 10:30 a.m. on September 9th.
Dan Larson announced that the September 20 meeting will be at the Goodwin College Community Room and will be catered by Maneelys. Sign up next week with Ceil Collins.
The Board has formed a new Lunch Committee consisting of Jack Sayre and Wes Willett. Any suggestions or complaints about the lunch are to go to them. Please do not go directly to Eric in the kitchen. He is only the server. He is not the chef and is not the one making menu decisions. Last week we had several members complaining directly to Eric and this is inappropriate. Jack and Wes will be our liaisons to the caterer and will be tasked with developing new menus, and handling complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
President Dave reminded us that as of the end of August we remain without a President Elect. Please give this some consideration.
Members are encouraged to consider Shelter Box when contemplating Hurricane Harvey donations.
And finally, Tavern on the Green at the East Hartford Golf Club will be holding a Lobster Bake on September 8th. Price is $35 and at least one East Hartford Rotary table will be set up. Prior Reservations are required.
Someone won the raffle today but I wasn’t paying attention.
With no program, and nothing further to discuss, the meeting was dismissed shortly after 1 p.m. That completes my two-month stint as High Gear writer and it’s time to pass the baton to Anwar Hossain for the month of September.
Yours in Rotary and pass the last piece of carrot cake,
Doug Willett