High Gear, June 25, 2014

Posted by Dan Russell

Congratulations, Mo Moshovos, 45 Years in Rotary

President Mary Martin, first meeting of her second term, rang the bell precisely on time. Our “Rotary” song sounded lusty to my ears—perhaps there were more of us than some other weeks. After our Pledge of Allegiance to our Nations flag, she offered her own invocation, praying for the Club for the coming year, asking the Lord to give us a good year, and to help herself that she might not screw up! A sense of humor assist at all times.

Lunch was a buffet: baked ham, chicken in sauce, lasagna, green beans, and a selection of cookies. There are corners of the world where that would be considered a huge banquet.

There were lapel pins, from RI, scattered on each table, depicting a new year’s motto: “Light Up Rotary.”

There were a number of guests today: S. S. Charka, a gentleman from India, and Dr. Finch, who has been proposed for membership. Pat Gately had two grandkids with her. It made me think of Brian Liss who so often brought his two sons! Alex Wisz and Steve Jacob led us in the Welcome Song.

Nick collects a bundle

Nick Cecere was Sergeant-at-Arms—his last week. He had a lot to report: Janice Freschlin for some graduations. Mo Moshovos had a 45^th year anniversary. Bob Buettner took his grandkids to Lake Compounce—had a great time. Frank (Collins?) in celebration of George Agnelli’s selling so many raffle tickets. Early leavers: Sheryl O’Connor, Gil Wishart. Jay Stewart and Dan Russell paid for their pictures in the Gazette. Sue & Peter Klock celebrated their 47^th wedding anniversary, and their son just got married. Bill Saunders paid generously—his granddaughter is engaged, the wedding will be in Newport. Grandson Kevin Liner is Director of Mathematics at nine (9) CREC junior-senior High Schools, grades six through twelve. Dan Firestone: his brother Ed has been installed as President of the Manchester Rotary Club. Dan and Hope Firestone have had their daughter visiting with her sons—both boys have made the Honor Roll in their schools, and the youngest has been inducted into the National Honor Society.

Caring Moments: Ned Lynch is now in serious physical therapy—essentially learning how to walk again. Mary Martin said that when she called the Barall residence on Sunday to notify Reggie that she had won First Prize in the Duck Race, she learned that Herb had been in the hospital twice during the past week. He is home recuperating. Alex Wisz thanked everyone who had helped so much to make the event a success. A lot of work for a seventeen minute race. Slower than the Preakness!

Our program was supposed to be a talk by Dan Firestone about car races and Hudsons—but the lap top and the CD did not cooperate. Needed one of the 12 year old grandkids to set things to right! Some other meeting.

Mary Martin presented an East Hartford Rotary Flag to our guest from India.

Ducks in the Water!

Announcements: Soft Ball at Glastonbury, Monday, July 21^st, game at 6:00, dinner at 7:00 p.m. We need ringers! Venue is the Elks Pavilion. Sergeant-at-Arms Picnic: Wednesday, August 7^th, at the Ridge, catered by Manelleys. The raffle was won by Alex Wisz. Beginning next week, summer rules: no program. We adjourned at 1:15.