Lots of confusion around sign-in numbers today, but eventually about 18 stalwarts made their way to the Zoom meeting. Pre meeting chic chat revolved around dryers and microwave ovens, getting older equals getting smarter or dumber, and the price of cherries.

DG Marc Glass provided the invocation in the form of a Rotary prayer celebrating the diversity in Rotary and the chance to be of service to the world. George Schoen provided a short Financial report noting that semi-annual membership fees are now due.

Anwar Hossain ran down a list of potential future speakers including the Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters President next week, and Mike McGovern, the Rotary Leadership Institute International Chair on 7/22.

President Bob noted we have been requested to support a Global Grant in the Congo which would provide a computer training room for 70 teachers in the Congo along with needed equipment and computers for 968 young ladies. Total cost is estimated at $40,000. Bob will discuss our possible participation with the Board, noting that money will be tight for contributions this coming year.

A brief discussion of electronic payment systems ensued with Ray Maselek promoting the use of Venmo and others citing Bill Pay as possible options. President Bob will meet with Ray, George and Wes to pursue these options.
 
Survey results from approximately 15 Rotarians (out of 40) provided the board with some direction on club member preferences on meeting details.
 
Connor Martin’s application for membership will be accepted if no objection is received within the week.
 
The July 29th meeting will be a breakfast meeting (9 a.m.) at the East Hartford Golf Course. Breakfast sandwiches will be on sale and Wi-Fi will be available.
 
And with that, we adjourned for another week. Stay out of the sun, keep a six-foot distance, and wear your mask. Connecticut is setting the standard for the nation. Keep it up. See you all soon.
 
Doug Willett