Thanks to Anwar and Zoom, we had another excellent program featuring a true Rotary hero.  Chris Spear bikes, not just for his own enjoyment but to raise money for charities supporting cancer research.  Chris is a resident of Stowe, Massachusetts, and a past president of the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley. He’s the author of System Verilog for Verification, a very technical book on testbench computer language for testing computer chips.

 

Chris was not with us to discuss profession or his books but his passion, long-distance biking.  Chris’s stories and photos of his cross-country bike ride several years ago (imagine 100 miles per day for a month!) were entertaining and informative.  Much of this ride followed old Route 66.  Lengthy Q&A was a sure sign of an interesting presentation.  Surprising how techy riding a bike has become from our childhood favorite Schwinn.  Luckily for anyone unable to attend the meeting, it was recorded.  Just contact President Bob or Secretary Wes for the link to the recording.

After the presentation, President Bob resumed the meeting mentioning upcoming programs and events.  District Installation on June 24^th at Aquaturf should be amazing, celebrating our PDG (Pandemic District Governor) Marc and beginning of Joanne Alfieri’s year as DG, but also our district’s 100^th anniversary.  If you want to find out more or register, check out the district website, https://www.rotarydistrict7890.org/   

So far, only five of us are registered, based on Bob’s polling today.  If we can get a few more, we can have a table together. Would be fun!

Of course, most important is that you check our club’s website, click here https://www.easthartfordrotary.org/and sign up for our own club’s Recognition/Installation event. 

 

Imagine, face to face after all these months.   Masks may be required by Goodwin.  First forty to show up get a special Rotary mask.

It’s just $15/person.  Club is paying for a large tent set up in the courtyard so you will be protected come rain or shine. 

So far, only 20 registered.  We NEED 40 to 48 to justify this club expense. 

 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

 

Join us on June 16^th to recognize Bob and Sandie Buettner for two years as President and First Spouse of our club.  And celebrate a strong incoming team to lead our club into a year of expansion, invigoration, and service in our community.  To register, please send email to Ceil Collins, ceilcollins@aol.com, indicating your choice of a “lunch box” and drink (no alcohol) during this meeting.  Finally, this event occurs at Goodwin University’s Courtyard; we will be celebrating our club in our own town!

 

Do I sound like I am begging you to register?  Great.  I am!!

 

To send a word of encouragement to those mentioned during “Caring Moments”, here are residence addresses.

 

Dick & Jeanne McCarthy

137 Hills Street

East Hartford, CT 06118

 

Anwar & Diana Hossain

35 Fiano Road

Bolton, CT 06043

 

Bob & Debby Wood

900 Hemlock Avenue  Apt. 335

South Windsor, CT 06074

 

Sue Klock notetaker for May 26th