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Volume 80 | Issue 30 / April 2, 2025

 

Noon – Past President Bob Buettner rang the official Rotary bell and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Four-way Test.

Bob mentioned that due to technical difficulties we would not be offering a Zoom option today.

Anwar provided a thoughtful spring-themed invocation encouraging us to take a lead from the new season by adding new energy to our efforts providing support to our local community and beyond.

While we awaited the arrival of lunch, Bob began the business portion of today’s meeting.

The Golf Committee will meet Thursday, April 10th at 12:30 PM in Ray Maselek’s office, located at 417 Main Street in East Hartford, a Goodwin University building.

After an update on options for the April 23d Paul Harris Recognition Event by Ceil and Guy, Sue Klock moved that the Board (represented today by Neal, Jim, Anwar, George, Jack, all present, and Ray Maselek by proxy) approve holding the event at the Cottom Hollow Kitchen in Glastonbury, capping the cost per person at $ 70 per person, the club to pay any cost beyond that. Those members of the Board present and voting by proxy approved the motion. Ceil will proceed to confirm this with Cottom Hollow. She also let Treasurer George know that Maneeley’s has agreed to refund the $500 deposit previously paid when the plan was to hold this event at Maneeley’s.

Anwar reported that the volunteers would continue helping sort perishables at Foodshare in Bloomfield the third Monday of the month. The next volunteer day will be April 21.

Lunch arrived. Bob paused the meeting so everyone could partake. Thanks again to Guy for arranging today’s lunch, a garden salad, shrimp scampi with angel-hair pasta and chicken parmesan.

Charlie once again sold raffle tickets during lunch.

At 12:28 Bob resumed the meeting.

Anwar reported that the Guidance Office at East Hartford High School has received the scholarship application forms and has shared them with CIBA. East Catholic High School has also received the applications. Completed applications are due in respective guidance offices on April 23rd. Rob will post information in various social media accounts he updates. As mentioned previously, the Board’s May meeting will occur on the first Wednesday in May, instead of the 2nd Wednesday, to make final choices early in May, based on the recommendations of the Scholarship Committee, chaired by Anwar.

Dan and Hope Firestone reported that Saturday’s play was a big success; those present who had attended the show agreed. Thanks to Hope and Dan for organizing this.

Anwar brought to our attention another opportunity to enjoy a show at a local theater where he volunteers, helping to build sets;

FREE ADMISSION for the

Final Dress Rehearsal of

Musical 9-5 Based on the 1980 Movie at

The Little Theatre of Manchester in Cheney Hall

177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT

Wednesday April 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM

 

Plenty of parking on the premises.

No tickets or reservations needed.

 

Bob wound up the meeting by asking Charlie to pick a raffle ticket. Lucky Neal Cunningham’s raffle ticket was chosen, but unfortunately, Neal was not so lucky. He picked the 6 of spades, not the Queen.

Bob rang the bell to close the meeting at 12:28

 

Submitted by Sue Klock, High Gear editor for the month of April.


 


 

East Hartford Rotary Club
 
High Gear
 


Volume 80 | Issue 29 / March 26, 2025

 

Cloudy and chilly at Goodwin for our Rotary Meeting today.  Attendees were Marc, Bob, Jack, Ceil, George, Dan, Hope, Guy, Sue, Peter, Ray, Charlie, John, Anwar and Neal.  We were also delighted to welcome back Maura Callahan after a long health battle.  President Rob joined us via Zoom.   No guests today.  

 
Marc rang the bell at 12 Noon.  Rob called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Four Way Test.  Peter gave the invocation.
 
Lunch from First & Last was a delicious spread of pasta, pizza and an interesting chicken dish. 
 
No program today.
 
No winners for our Trivia game.   Guy won the pull for our Raffle but the Ace of Spades was hidden on the bottom on the deck. 
 
Rob talked about a program for Rick Lawrence and his amazing water project in Guatamala and our continuing support for him and Sue and Peter’s Shelter box program.  Members voted for $1000 for Shelter Box.
 
Rob asked everyone to think about possible Rotary Fundraisers.  Peter suggested another Duck Race.  Need to check if the ducks are stored at the Ridge.   Could we use the Boy Scouts to assist with cleaning?  He also suggested running the Raffle again.  Hope suggested Plant Sales.  Possible support programs for the Program for Hunger in East Hartford in the Fall.  Also mentioned was the Memorial Day Parade with the Rotary Tent.   
 
Bob asked everyone to keep the Raffle Prizes coming in for our Golf Tournament.  Every member should contribute a prize or cash.
 
Announcements
  • Grant Seminars:  Ray, Guy and Bob will be attending.
  • Our next meeting Speaker will be April 9.  Board meetings will be April 9 and May 7.
  • Hope announced we are all set with the Playhouse on Park presentation.  Thirteen people will be attend on March 29 and will sit together.
  • Our District Governor, Vin Marinaro, will attend our meeting on April 16.
  • Bob asked everyone to look for new members.  He believes he has a new prospect.  Tiffany Robinson is now an official member of our club.   
  • Rotary Scholarship applications are now being submitted.  Anwar is in charge.
 
Upcoming Events
  • There has been a change for the Paul Harris Dinner previously scheduled for April 23.  New location and date to be determined. 
  • "Day of Service" is scheduled for May 13.  
  • District Governor installation is scheduled for June 13 – location tbd.
  • Our Golf Tournament is June 16 this year.  Hole in One prize as well as a 50/50 Raffle.  Target is $25,000.
  • Hunger in Hartford initiative:  We will be collaborating with the Windsor/Windsor Locks Clubs to package food at the end of July.   Need four volunteers plus donations to raise $1500 for this initiative. 
Marc rang the bell at 12:57 to end our meeting.<
 
Neal Cunningham
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East Hartford, CT 06118
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    Goodwin University or Zoom
    Apr. 23, 2025
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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    Goodwin University or Zoom
    Apr. 30, 2025
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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    Goodwin University or Zoom
    May 07, 2025
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