After a very social half hour, the meeting was started with the traditional song, pledge and invocation. We had a good meal of meatloaf, mashed potatoes and salad with dessert passed around by Ned. He offered seconds and thirds on the cookies
There were 23 Rotarians and guests present.
There are 34 tickets sold for the Yard Goats game and if you need more give Ned a call. He will gladly take your money.
A review of the social of April 27 was given. 26 people were there to enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, pizza and dessert. What was to be a game night turned out to be a great social time. No games were played and by consensus we will try to do this more often.
Marc Glass and Neal Cunningham will be attending the District Conference in Danvers Ma. They will have the voting rights for East Hartford Rotary.
Several of the Food Banks to which the EH Rotary donated money, sent thank you letters as did the EH Women's Club for the donation to their very successful Pocketbook Auction.
PP Dave Amberg's service will be held at St Christopher’s on May 11 starting at 9 AM with a mass to follow.
Sgt. At Arms Ned Lynch did not turn in his notes so this is from memory. Everyone present paid up for one thing or another, Red Sox, Yankees, Good Days, Happy Spring, Just because, No pins etc.
Steve Jacoby is\was in Hartford Hosp having a procedure to determine if he needs a procedure. Keep him in your thoughts.
Jim Watts won the 50\50 raffle and Dick McCarthy won the flowers.
Our speaker was Justin Wagner, East Hartford Fire Marshall. Basically, he talked about a teaching tool that East Hartford Rotary donated 22 years ago. It is called a Hazard House. This have proven to be a useful as a teaching tool in schools and retirement homes.
He explained how it is used to teach the dangers of smoke inhalation, electrical devices near tubs and sinks, chemical dangers in the house, and the importance of knowing escape routes in case of fire. This house is electronically controlled and shows all the previously mentioned items. Unfortunately, the house needs repairs after 22 years of use. Fire Marshall Wagner asked if Rotary would consider funding the repairs. After fielding many questions, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30.
Pulled into the game from the bleachers, Bob Buettner