High Gear, May 11, 2022

The Rotary Club of
East Hartford

 

High Gear

Volume 76 | Issue 46  / May 11, 2022
 
The meeting day started off warm and sunny and the Rotarians gathered on zoom were just as bright and cheerful. All 17 0f us were enjoying the company of fellow Rotarians. Sue rang that bit bitty bell and we started with the pledge. Alex reminded us of General Patton with the large flag behind him. Marc was supposed to have an invocation, but due to computer problems had to leave so Sue filled in for him.
 
Guest Speaker Rescheduled
 
Guest speaker Joy Viola World traveler and writers introduced. She is the oldest member of the Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland. A published author. She has traveled extensively throughout the world and related her experiences in many parts of the world. She stressed the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and not letting age from stopping you from your dreams, keeping your sense of humor and take the road less traveled .  She began her show with slides frothier travels and humorous tales of her trips such as backpacking  through the mountain in Canada and safaris in Africa . Unfortunately due to technical problems with talk was lost and we will try to reschedule for another meeting.
 
Updates
 
Not having a speaker, Sue picked up the slack and we went on with some updates:
  • Sue is on the District Innovative Club Advocate Committee and has ideas about different types of clubs that would not involve weekly meetings but focus on projects.
  • Rotary In Motion has chosen an new route that would expose more of East Hartford to the riders and Mayor Mike will be involved.
  • CBIA club. Our High School club has been very active.  Here is a list of projects that they have been working on :
    • Rebuilding Together. Cleaned a yard. 80 bags of leaves plus sticks and branches.
    • Special project for Ukraine. Origami hearts displayed in rotunda of the school as well as a video in support of a IB school in Ukraine.
    • Strands of Hope.  Getting people tp donate 8 inches of hair for children with hair loss due to illness.
    • 16 Annual Abelon walk.on May 21
Important Dates
  • May 18. EHRC meeting in the Community Room.
  • June 1 EHRC meeting in room 311.
  • May 30 Memorial Day Parade EHRC will participate and will have a booth.
  • June 15 In person meeting at Goodwin
  • June 29. Installation dinner at  Wethersfield Country Club.
  • OCTOBER 3. Golf Tournament.  WCC. Our only fund raiser.  Need all members to actively help!!
 
Our next in person meeting will  be in the Community room at Goodwin on May 18.  PLEASE let Guy know if you will be attending so he can order the proper amount of food  glabella@goodwin.edu
 
That's all folks!!
 
See you in person next week