The Rotary Club of
East Hartford

 

High Gear

Volume 78 | Issue 20  / Dec 7, 2022
 
 
 
It was a dark and gloomy Dec 7 but with the temperature at 58 degrees I’ll take it. The meeting started at 12:07 with the usual 4 Way Test , The Pledge and an invocation by Anwar. , We broke for lunch of the usual fare. Pizza and sandwiches with salad. There were 18 present .
 
This was a very active meeting with much to be done. Gift Basket deliveries were assigned with 8 rotarians volunteering to deliver the 40 baskets , Rob Rosa, Alexis Safe-Agyenman, Dan Firestone, Bob Buettner, Dan Larson, Ray Maselek. Ales Wisz,  Irving.
 
Caring Moments
  • George Schoen is out with back problems.
  • Ruth Sheehan is recovering from cataract surgery but I have it on good authority she was attending a Women’s luncheon Christmas party. .
Board Report
  • Paul Harris Nominees will be announced at the Holiday Party next week 
  • The club will purchase new banners
  • A check will  be presented to Food Share and the Goodwin Pantry and to the food bank in EH 
  • The club will pursue the OWL.  A technical device that will allow speakers via zoom and members to participate in In Person meetings.
  • A donation the the EH Dog park is being considered 
 
Bell ringing last Saturday produced  $470.30. A sizable amount. December 10 no bell ringing but will resume December 17.  In case you are interested  Faddy’s Doughnuts  next  to the bell ringing spot has GREAT cider doughnuts
 
 
Mark Glass inducted Alexis Safe-Agyeman into the club.  She is the BD of Ed corporate member and has already jumped  to help in several projects  Welcome !!
 
 
That’s all for this week.
 
 
Bob Buettner
 
 
 
Editor's apologies for the late publication - Wes