 | East Hartford Rotary Club High Gear Volume 79 | Issue 6 / August 9, 2023 |
The day started off beautifully with plenty of sun and temps in the 70’s with low humidity at Goodwin U. The usual suspects showed today but our numbers were down to 9 in person and 0 called on zoom.
President Bob called the meeting to order at 12:02
Pledge - Bob
Invocations - Dan Firestone
4 way test - Bob
No song this week
Lunch arrived right on time which consisted of 2 pizzas [1 cheese & 1 the works] 2 grinders of tuns and Meatball along with a house salad. We broke for lunch.
Bob commenced the meeting at 12:20 and went over donation items approved at the Board meeting the night before.
Board Updates
Rotary Foundation $1000
Guatemalan water project $1000
Shelter Box $2000
Hygiene project $2400 [ $200 per month]
Backpack project $3000
Happy / Sads
Bob mentioned Art Bradbury passed away and that more details will be provided as he gets them.
Alex mentioned his mom was back in the hospital over the weekend and on her way home as we spoke. Her procedure was a success as she doesn’t want to see a hospital for a long time.
Anwar announced he has Bomba sock available for handing out to charities. He received 20 Box equaling 5000 Pairs and has 8 accounted for and 12 remaining for a worthy cause that needs socks.
Alex gave an update on the Pollinator garden and shared quotes for 2 benches the club will donate to the project. Two 4’ benches will be $1055.00 and one 4’ and one 6’ bench will be $1258.00. the club seemed to feel the 6’ & 4‘ would be best. It will be 6-8 weeks for delivery. More info will continue to be shared when available
Dan Firestone announced that Rotary in motion will be Saturday, September 30, starting at Charter Oak Park in Manchester, CT reg is 9:30 welcome at 10:00 and send off at 10;30am. Lutz Childrens Museum will have an animal Encounter ride so other will be many events that a family can participate in. Rain date will be Saturday Oct 7, if needed.
Next weeks meeting update - Bob announced it will be a FREE social gathering at Glenbrook Swimming Club - Wednesday 08/16 – 11:30 1:30 and family is welcome.
With all his information spewed out, Bob adjourned the meeting at 12:44 am