It was a cold rainy evening but still no snow on the ground. It was much brighter, warmer, and festive inside Manchester Country Club where thirty-two Rotarians, significant others and guests gathered for our annual Holiday Party. Jason Primus brought his aunt and uncle. Old friend Rita Brown joined us as well. Assistant District Governor Randy Saboski came. President Sue and Peter Klock, arriving back in East Hartford from their trip to Antarctica only the day before, were able to make the party also.
Gathering of friends, old and new...
Starting at 6 P.M. with a cracker and cheese table, the social hour was lively, and conversations flowed as people circulated freely. Art and Charlotte Bradbury graced us with their presence. It was good to see both after such an extended period of isolation due to the pandemic.
VP Alex Wisz (host for the night) opened the event at seven with the pledge followed by three short speeches. Marc Glass talked about Hanukkah, George Schoen talked about the beginning of Christianity, and Bob Buettner read a passage provided by Anwar Hossain from the first verse of the Quran.
Alex invited Dan Larson to lead the group in our song “This is Rotary". Dan went over to Art and like in the past, the two of them belted out the song. It was a nice tribute to our history of being the singing rotary club.
Dinner was a buffet of salad, pasta, chicken marsala, lemon sole, and baked vegetables with Cookies for dessert.
Sheehan, Martin and Sandie Buettner Paul Harrris Nominees
After dinner, Jim Watts was called upon to announce the recipients of the Paul Harris Recognition for this year. The Club will be honoring three people, Connor Martin, Ruth Sheehan, and Sandie Buettner. All well deserved.
ADG Randy spoke about Rotary’s Day of Service on April 9, 2022. Our District will choose a service project and, in conjunction with other districts, perform a day of service. Hopefully, Randy said, this coordinated event will contribute to community needs and provide publicity for Rotary.
Raffle winners. Alex won the first prize, lottery scratch offs and a gift basket, Marc won a gift basket and Lori Goeckler won a gift basket.
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