 | East Hartford Rotary Club High Gear Volume 79 | Issue 33 / March 20, 2024 |
Windy and cold today as our Rotary Meeting started up at our new location, Pratt’s Engineering Bldg and Wilgoose Testing Lab. (Fun to find!)
Attendees today were Bob Buettner, George, Anwar, Mark, Dan F., Hope, Sue, Peter, Ceil, Guy, Jack S., Pat and Neal. Guests today were Charles plus Shakira Acevedo and Jess Ramos.
Bob rang the bell at 12 Noon and called the meeting to order. Bob also led the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4 Way Test.
Jack gave the invocation.
Lunch today was pizza, grinders and salad.
Announcements
- Board Meeting will be Tuesday, April 2 at Evergreen, 6 PM.
- Golf and Pollinator Committee meetings next week.
- We will be participating in the EH Memorial Day Parade.
- Paul Harris Dinner is May 15, Wethersfield Country Club.
- Installation Dinner is June 26, Wethersfield Country Club.
Caring Moments
- Ruth continues to recover well at home.
- Tom Spiller recovering from his car accident at home.
- Ray Masalek’s grandchild was born four weeks early but is home from ICU.
- Guy recovering at home from a hospital procedure.
Our Speakers, Shakira Acevedo and Jess Ramos, with Sue Klock’s participation and encouragement discussed their organization which is interested in raising awareness of the Puerto Rican people living in East Hartford as well as community service and giving back to the Community. They have begun teaching public speaking and increasing confidence in young people. They would like to see more recognition in East Hartford such as the annual Puerto Rican Day in Hartford.
Meeting adjourned at 12:40 PM.
Neal Cunningham