President's Message
 
Welcome to the Rotary Club of East Hartford! As the President, I am thrilled to share my vision for this year with you. Our club is a vibrant community of individuals dedicated to making a difference, and I am confident that together, we can achieve remarkable things.
 
FUN is at the heart of everything we do. We organize engaging activities, social events, and entertaining meetings that bring joy and camaraderie to our members. From themed gatherings to light-hearted competitions, we ensure that our time together is not only productive but also enjoyable. This spirit of fun helps to foster a positive atmosphere where members are excited to participate and contribute, making our club a vibrant and dynamic place to be.
 
VISITORS are always warmly welcomed at our club. We see every new face as an opportunity to grow and learn. By inviting guests to our meetings and events, we open the door to fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and potential new members who share our passion for service. Our approach to welcoming visitors helps to build a strong, diverse community within the club, enriching our discussions and broadening our impact. Each visitor is a valued part of our Rotary experience, bringing their unique contributions to our collective efforts.
 
CONNECTING with each other and the wider community is a cornerstone of our club’s philosophy. We actively engage with local organizations, businesses, and residents to understand their needs and collaborate on meaningful projects. Regular social gatherings, networking events, and collaborative initiatives provide ample opportunities for members to build strong relationships both within the club and in the community. These connections are vital to our mission, allowing us to work together more effectively and create a lasting positive impact on the world around us.
 
My Goals for 2024-2025
 
Engage with Our Community
We will strengthen our connection with the local community by listening to their needs and working on projects that have a real impact. Whether it’s through service projects, fundraisers, or community events, we aim to make East Hartford a better place for everyone. Our focus will be on collaboration and active involvement to ensure our efforts bring about meaningful change.
 
Support Each Other
Our club is more than just an organization; it’s a family. This year, we will prioritize helping each other grow, both personally and professionally. We will offer opportunities for learning, leadership development, and building lasting friendships. By supporting each other, we create a strong foundation that enables us to take on bigger challenges and achieve greater successes.
 
Think Globally
Rotary is a global network, and our impact extends far beyond our local community. We will continue to support international projects that promote peace, health, and education. By working alongside Rotarians worldwide, we can contribute to global efforts that make a difference in the lives of people across the globe. Our commitment to these projects will reflect our dedication to

This year's theme for Rotary International, "The Magic of Rotary," emphasizes the transformative power of our work. Through our service, dedication, and collaboration, we have the ability to create incredible change and make the world a better place. The magic of Rotary lies in our collective efforts to bring about positive transformation in our communities and beyond.
 
I am excited about what we can accomplish together this year. There will be challenges, but with our shared commitment and teamwork, I am confident that we can overcome them and achieve great things. Let’s embrace the magic of Rotary and make this year one of extraordinary impact and growth.
 
Thank you for your dedication and support. Together, we can make a difference!
 
Warm regards,
Rob Rosa - President
East Hartford Rotary Club  
2024-2025
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    Dec. 11, 2024
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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    Dec. 18, 2024
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Dec 11, 2024
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Sue Klock
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George Schoen
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Bob Buettner
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Anwar Hossain
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Marc Glass
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Jack Sayre
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James Watts
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Ray Maselek
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Charles McGinnis
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High Gear
 


Volume 80 | Issue 17 / November 20, 2024

 

 

Happy Days are Here Again!! President Rob Rosa is back from sunny Florida and reenergized. He rang the big bell at noon, then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Four-way Test. Sue Klock used “Prayer for the Trees” as today’s invocation, reminding us of The Rotary Foundation’s seventh area of focus, the environment.

Rob introduced two guests, Tyeisha Saffold and Kimberly Robinson, from the East Hartford Family Shelter. Then invited them to lead the parade to the back table to have lunch. Guy LaBella had again arranged a meal from Anna’s including a combo and a cheese pizza, tuna and eggplant grinders, and salad contributed by Diana Hossain. Charlie Schein agreed to sell raffle tickets during lunch.

The meeting resumed at 12:38.

Rob explained we would be relieved from “bookplate duty” so our guests would have an opportunity to speak with us about the East Hartford Family Shelter. Tyeisha is the program manager, Kimberly the case manager. It is clear these women are devoted to the shelter and providing for their residents. It is also clear that the shelter can use help from our club. Rob asked everyone to spend time during the next few weeks thinking how best to help. This is definitely a community service project everyone can get behind!

Rob followed this with our much-missed trivia contest. Sue & Peter couldn’t resist beating the others answering the year Paul Harris dies (1947) and the year the first Rotary Club was founded (1905). Guy LaBella rounded out this week’s contest providing Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.” Some of these overachievers may want to sit on their hands and allow others to have a chance to get something from Rob’s trivia grab bag.
 
Jim Watts, longtime chair of the Paul Harris Recognition event, reminded everyone he’s returned from his month-long idyll in the Greek Islands and ready to do Rotary work. Here’s his message: The Paull Harris nominating committee is now accepting your recommendations for this year’s Paul Harris Recognition. We will be holding our committee meeting on Wednesday, December 4 th , at 11 AM before our regular club meeting at Goodwin University. Email your recommendations to Jim via email (jimw@jwatts.com.
 
Another longtime veteran of Rotary’s fall/ winter service projects, Jack Sayre, reminded us that Salvation Army bell ringing at Cabella’s is fast approaching. We will be doing this three Saturdays in December. He has the first Saturday covered but will be looking for more of us to volunteer for the other two Saturdays.
 
There will be no club meeting on Wednesday, November 27 th .
 
That’s it for High Gear this month. Substituting for “where in the world is Bob Buettner” Sue Klock.
East Hartford Rotary Club
 
High Gear
 


Volume 80 | Issue 16 / November 13, 2024

 

 

Marc Glass presided over the meeting. His efforts enabling us to use Zoom for a hybrid meeting and to record today’s speakers are commendable!!
 
Marc brought the meeting to order at noon, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Four-Way Test, then introduced Anwar Hossain to deliver an inspirational invocation, worth repeating here below.
 
Help us to understand others, to learn to cooperate with our neighbors and
friends, and to find enjoyment in study, work and play.
Give us the wisdom to realize that our purpose here involves honesty, charity,
and concern for all humankind.
Teach us to respect the beliefs of others and to promote freedom of thought and
expression.
We pray for the day when the world is free from all hatred, racism and bigotry;
but until that day, help us to work together in our own community to make our
home a peaceful and welcoming place for all. Help us to live the words that we
pray. Amen.
 
Lunch was already beckoning so Marc opted to have our speakers, who joinied us via Zoom from San Diego, deliver their message while everyone was quietly eating. So, after all had an opportunity to get a  late filled with our usual Anna’s options, Anwar introduced today’s program. Jimmy and Lily Thai escaped Vietnam in the early days of the Communist takeover. Their individual descriptions of their hard lives  before emigrating and the challenges of their early lives made it very understandable that these two highly successful professionals would turn their attention to providing better educational opportunities to  those less fortunate. They are the co-founders of the Build a School Foundation and, since 2016, their foundation has been able to partner with locals in several southeast Asia countries, including Vietnam, to build schools and provide necessary infrastructure in rural villages.

I recommend visiting their website to find out more details: www.buildaschoolfoundation.org.

Caring Moments: We were sad to learn of the passing of our longtime member, Larry Frazier. Arrangements for a memorial service will be provided when they are finalized.
 
Anwar reminded us that this Monday is the club’s monthly commitment for hands-on sorting items at Foodshare in Bloomfield.
 
Our group is fortunate to be hosted each week by Goodwin University. So, I am passing along some information which may be of interest to some to as a way to “give back” to this institution which is so vital to our community.
 
The Goodwin Foundation’s online Holiday Auction, in celebration of Goodwin’s 25 the Anniversary is coming soon. Open online December 1 – 8. Find unique, handmade gifts by the Goodwin community, gift cards to local favorites, and much more for everyone on your holiday list (or treat yourself! —all while supporting student scholarships this holiday season.
 
Text GUGive24 to 76278 or visit GUGive24.givesmart.com to preview items and register
to bid.

If you are interested in donating an auction item, please contact Heidi Carlson, Goodwin Foundation, by phone 860-727-6747 or email hcarlson@goodwin.edu.
 
That’s it for this week!
East Hartford Rotary Club
 
High Gear
 


Volume 80 | Issue 13 / October 16, 2024

 

The meeting was held in our normal room at Goodwin University at 3 Pent Rd.


Attendance: Rob, Marc Bob, Jim, Ceil, George, Pat, John, Jack, Neal, Charlie, Hope, Dan, Charles, Anwar, and in her cooking spirit Diana


It was a sunny day with lots of friendly chatter


Today before the actual meeting started we all stu ed bags of candy (850) for the rugrats that will be at Alumni Park to collect Halloween goodies. It took a half hour to fill the bags and for all of us to do a taste test on the candy.


12:30PM Call to order by President Rob
Rang the bell
 

12:32PM Pledge of Allegiance
We all stood and recited the pledge and the four way test.
 

12:35PM Invocation: Hope Firestone had an inspirational invocation
 

Houston or should I say East Hartford, we had a problem. Somebody who we shall not name (Guy) forgot to order our food today, so we scrambled and order three different pizzas which came around 1:30 included with the pizza was a pasta salad made by Anwars top chef Diana.
 

Now this person who we shall not name (Guy) was also voted in as next years President. Congratulations Guy.
 

Caring Moments 

 

  • Rotarian Herb is recovering from leg surgery at St. Mary’s on Albany Ave in West Hartford.
  • Yours truly will have Meniscus surgery on 10/29 on his right knee.


Now for the raffle and trivia:


Total to be paid out is $247.00
Raffle ticket was won by George who did not pick the ace of spades but the three of diamonds.
Be alert for the new total next week.

Trivia winners:
First question was not answered so we had a new question.
Neal won that question.
Marc answered the next..
Jack answered the last one.
That is it for now.
 

Hope to see all next week when we have our Mayor and Rotarian Conor Martin.
 

We will be meeting in room 109 at Goodwin University at 3 Pent Rd.

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East Hartford, CT 06118
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