High Gear, May 14, 2014
Another wonderful afternoon amongst friends on the Ridge – what more could someone ask for? Past President Sheryl O’Conner gave the invocation today. Lunch was a delicious Tilapia with mango salsa, rice & beans, coleslaw & fresh strawberries & angel food cake for dessert.
President George flew home only yesterday from his trip in Italy and even with suffering from a little jet lag, he led us thru our meeting. 
No guests to grace us today and no speaker – but the room was filled with our own conversations – never a dull moment -
Sergeant at arms Happy Jack Martin (filling in for Dan Larson who unfortunately is staying at Hotel Hospital)
*Bob Buettner, Just because he knew he would do something that warranted a fine today!
*Jay Stewart – Her picture was in the Gazette this week for the EH Women’s Club 60th Anniversary!
*Ruth Sheehan – Just happy to be here (Ruth – I never seen you anything but Happy!) J
*Dick McCarthy – for he and his beloved celebrating 53 years of marital bliss (give it up – what’s your secret?)
*Sue Klock – had 10 members attend the District Training class
*Neal Cunningham – Just felt like giving a $1
*Doug Willett – Happy to be back!
Early leavers – Nick Cecere, Herb Barall, Steve Jacoby (late too)
A few notes from President George: He received special Rotary pins for himself & past president Sheryl O’Conner for bringing in new members.
DG Mike Barnett & his wife Linda sent a thank you note for our contribution of help at the District Conference.
Save the dates:
Sunday, May 18th: the Bradbury’s “Hibernians” will be at Hanafin’s in Glastonbury, 1 to 4:00
Next Wednesday (21st) wine & cheese at 11:30 before the meeting
Wednesday June 18, Installation Banquet at the Gallery
August 4th – District Golf outing in East Longmeadow, MA
June 13th, Rock Cats game, $22 pp, and $4 is returned to Rotary towards Polio Plus! See Gil W. for tickets
Alex gave us an update on the Duck Race: (June 22nd is approaching FAST)
Counting ducks tonight at Dan Russell’s house (Wed May 14)
Our primary focus now is selling tickets!! Please Please Please turn in any tickets sold – it makes it easier for record keeping. 
Looking for volunteers to sell tickets at the America Eagle Federal CU on Main St. & at Augie & Rays on Thursdays & Fridays – see Alex if you are able.
If you have time, come on down to the river to help test out the gate this Saturday.
Raffle winner this week : Dick McCarthy!!
Until next week –
Janice Freschlin