High Gear, May 21, 2014
East Hartford Rotary notes, May 21, 2014
President George Schoen gave the invocation today.
Lunch was a delicious buffet of Beef Stroganoff, red potatoes, cheese ravioli with meat sauce, broccoli & cheese, tossed salad with cooking for dessert.
Visiting us today are Mike Karigan, the new Director of the YMCA and Loretta & Dan Dietz from Texas, Dan was an East Hartford Rotarian from years back.
The Welcome song was performed in perfect harmony by Marc Glass & Art Bradbury.
Sergeant at arms Dan Larsen (good to have you back Dan, Jack did his best to fill your shoes!)
Dan Larsen: for Happy Jack Martin for filling in last week, and as of this Friday, his beloved Dorothy is now Medicare eligible
Bob Buettner: His daughter’s Birthday & his granddaughter earned her green belt
Loretta (TX): son, Jimmy, turning 57.
George Agnelli: Celebrating his 84th birthday!
Herb Tischofer: Celebrating 33 years as a Rotarian
Herb Barall: Celebrating 35 years as a Rotarian
Larry Frazier: Grandson graduated Summa Cum Laude (Ensign ROTC) from Holy Cross
Bill Saunders: for some great looking legs!
Empress Mary Martin & Neal Cunningham are HAPPY to have Dan Larsen back!
George Schoen.: Thank you to Bob & Ceil for organizing the wine & cheese gathering today – delicious!
For Memorial Day, President George requested a moment of silence for us to remember those who have passed away. Please keep Rev. Ted Mosebach and Tim Coppage in your thought for they both have had family members pass recently.
Memorial Day Parade: Monday, rain or shine, line up on Burnside Ave in front of the Middle School at 9:45am (look for the Book mobile!). Parade steps off at 10:30am., ends at Hillside Cemetery. Tom Jarrish will be bringing his trailer.
Duck Tickets: Amount collected as of 05/14/14 is $4670.00 (about 25%). Opportunities to sell:
Parade: a table will be set up at Hillside Cemetery American Eagle Federal Credit Union: Alex has a table set up (Main Street) looking for volunteers for Thursday & Friday’s, 11-1 Augie & Rays: looking for volunteers for Thursday& Friday’s, 11-1
Alex & Stew Harris cleared the river a bit more last week, and he is looking for volunteers to assist with cleaning up after the race is over. Just a reminder, deadline date for turning in sold tickets is June 11th. 
Sponsor letters have been sent out ($100), contributions are needed by no later than June 16th so sponsor sins can be made up.
Steve Jacoby has asked for the interact clubs for their assistance with the Memorial Day Parade & the Duck race.
Sgt-at-Arms/Family Picnic: Will be combined this year, majority voted for August 6 th at the Ridge, it will be a catered event.
Installation Banquet: Wednesday June 18, 6pm, at the Gallery. See Ceil to sign up & meal choices. ($45pp)
August 4th – District Golf outing at Twin Hills Country Club in East Longmeadow, MA – flyers distributed today with details.
June 13th, Rock Cats game, $22pp, and $4 is returned to Rotary towards Polio Plus! See Gil Wishart. for tickets
Raffle winner this week : Art Bradbury!!
No guest speaker today, so we all got to leave a little early to enjoy the beautiful spring day!
Until next week –