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Volume 80 | Issue 34 / April 30, 2025

 

 

Noon: President Rob rang the official club bell, then led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and Rotary’s Four-Way Test.

Peter Klock’s invocation was one he borrowed from Anwar which encouraged us to be helpful, compassionate and inclusive.

Rob introduced Sharon Gagnon, Key Bank, who specializes advising clients about managing debt and obtaining mortgages when buying a home. She spoke for about five minutes explaining some of the issues challenging home buyers in today’s economy.

Then, Rob invited Sharon to lead the parade to today’s lunch buffet. In addition to a penne dish with chicken, there were three types of pizza (broccoli rabe, hamburg and plain cheese), as well as a garden salad.

When the meeting resumed, Rob entertained everyone with a May-themed trivia contest, focused on this weekend’s Kentucky Derby.

During the meeting, Rob reminded us that donations of $500 would be given to support swim lessons at Glenbrook Swim Club as well as the Miss Latina Folklore contest. Before the meeting ended, three representatives for that event joined us and spoke briefly about its significance for participants and the community.

Ray Maselek reiterated the need for all club members to support the Golf Tournament, our major fundraiser this year.

Caring Moments: Jack Sayre’s wife, Jan, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Marc told us that his wife, Lori, has a torn meniscus, which hopefully will respond well to physical therapy.

The meeting ended with an exciting result to today’s raffle, because the winnings are now up to $585. George Schoen drew a spade, but it was the 7.
Meeting ended ar 1:05. Good job, Rob!!

Submitted by Sue Klock, scribe for the month of April.

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Volume 80 | Issue 33 / April 23, 2025

 

Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Event
Honoring Lori Glass, Frank Leone & Rob Rosa

6 PM The evening began with a happy hour, which indeed became more happy and noisier as more folks arrived to celebrate this annual event.

6:45 Marc Glass (emcee) asked for quiet and invited President Rob to the podium to officially get this evening underway. Rob led us in the pledge and the Four-Way Test, then Peter Klock offered an invocation, adapted from one Anwar had shared with him.

Big thanks are owed to Ceil Collins and Guy LaBella for all their efforts finding the location for tonight’s ceremony – Cotton Hollow Kitchen in South Glastonbury – and ensuring everything went well during the evening. Also, a huge thanks to Peggy Shane for creating the program booklet.

Our section of the restaurant was filled to overflowing; so, it’s impossible to mention all the guests. Peter and I enjoyed sharing a table with two other Paul Harris Fellows, Pat Gately and Chickie Amberg. It was fun to have a chance to catch up with them about their lives while we all enjoyed dinner.

Before dinner was served, we had an opportunity to welcome our newest club member, Tiffany Robinson, who attended this event with her boyfriend, Jimmy Sullivan. PDG Marc read the official installation message, then invited PDG Sue to come up and present Tiffany with a variety of our club’s new member “stuff” including a Bevin Bell, a kit with a new member certificate and a badge.

We know Tiffany cannot attend most of our midday club meetings, so it was wonderful to have her join us for this annual celebration.

After dinner the special recognition ceremony occurred with Marc Glass introducing Lori Glass, since Jim Watts was unable to attend this evening, Dan Larson introducing Frank Leone, and Guy LaBella introducing Rob Rosa. Peggy did a great job including information about all three honorees, and it was special to hear both the introductions and the honorees’ words.

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


 

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