Lots of confusion around sign-in numbers today, but eventually about 18 stalwarts made their way to the Zoom meeting. Pre meeting chic chat revolved around dryers and microwave ovens, getting older equals getting smarter or dumber, and the price of cherries.

DG Marc Glass provided the invocation in the form of a Rotary prayer celebrating the diversity in Rotary and the chance to be of service to the world. George Schoen provided a short Financial report noting that semi-annual membership fees are now due.

Anwar Hossain ran down a list of potential future speakers including the Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters President next week, and Mike McGovern, the Rotary Leadership Institute International Chair on 7/22.

President Bob noted we have been requested to support a Global Grant in the Congo which would provide a computer training room for 70 teachers in the Congo along with needed equipment and computers for 968 young ladies. Total cost is estimated at $40,000. Bob will discuss our possible participation with the Board, noting that money will be tight for contributions this coming year.