The Rotary Club of
East Hartford

High Gear

Volume 77 | Issue 48 / May 25, 2022

Wow what beautiful day. Makes you glad to be in New England. The golfers are anxious to be swinging those clubs. The golf balls makers are anticipating an great season to sell replacements for all those water and forest balls.

Sue, after our usual casual and social time before the meeting opened at 12 with the pledge After a minute of silence to reflect on the horrific events in Texas and around the world.

Our speaker was introduced by Anwar. Clevens St Juste, He has been the East Hartford School Athletic Director for the past several years and is also a counselor His long term goal is to bring back to prominence East Hartford High Atheltics . While several teams have won state championships recently ,others have fallen on hard times . He emphasized the need for outlets for students to relieve stress and have good role models , updating facilities and equipment. East Hartford has a three season schedule , Fall, Winter and Spring . There has been a noticeable drop off of players for many reasons and Clive is trying to increase interest in playing sports for the High School. He brought up the rich tradition that the school has in sports. He stressed he is looking for community support and is very involved in this aspect. This Thursday is a pep rally for the Girls Hornets Basket Ball team. They are playing the EHPD. They won the state championship and this rally is a boost for them. Just one way he is trying to perk things up. It will be held at the High School and $5.00 will get you in. EHRC is making a donation. He also invited the club to take a tour of the facilities and will be the guide.

EHRC scholarship will be announced in July.

Deirdre isn still collecting products for her Feminine Hygiene Rotary Project . It's the first of the month so don't forget . You can sent the contribution directly to her or to the club via Venmo . Just note what it is for.

High Gear Writers Needed

One of the biggest issues is continuing Hi Gear. We need volunteers to write it. It is not dificult to do. Even I can do it . It's that simple. Sue will send out a spread sheet for members to pick out a month to sign up. Let's not let this tradition fade away. It really is easy to do!

Announcements

Memorial Day Parade on Memorial Day. Meet at 8:30 . Alex will send directions.
Possible BBQ for seniors at the Senior Center for the 4th of July. (to be held July 6 ). More information coming. This would take the place of a meeting

Upcoming Projects

Projects for next year, Long list of maybes. Sue, Alex and Bob stayed after the meeting and came up with the following wish list. (It's an aggressive plan.)

4th of July senior picnic at Senior Center
Leaf raking with Interact club and others
RIM (Rotary in Motion)
Veteran's Day BBQ
Food baskets for the holidays. (possible District Grant item)
Coats for Kids
Food share
Spring clean up for seniors
Goodwin food pantry drive for non perishables
Other projects are possible

Important Dates

May 30 - Memorial Day Parade EHRC will participate and will have a booth.
June 1 - EHRC meeting in room 311. PLEASE text ,email or call Guy to let him know you are coming or you may go hungry!
June 15 - In person meeting at Goodwin
June 18 - DISTRICT INSTALLATION at Torrington Country Club. Alex's official installation. Buy tickets on line on the district website
June 29. Installation dinner at Wethersfield Country Club.
October 3. Golf Tournament. WCC. Our only fund raiser. Need all members to actively help!!

Caring moments

Dick McCarthy is in the hospital.
Deirdre Stolte has been ill.

Upcoming Events

Installation June 29. Wethersfield Country Club
Yard Goats July 30th. 2222. $17.00 /ticket with $5.00 ring to Polio Plus. Tickerts on line only. RotaryDistrict7890.org. Price does not cover food.
RIM (Rotary in Motion) Oct 1
Golf Tournament Oct 3.
June Birthdays. Dan Firestone 6-2. Ruth Sheehan. 6-12, Laura Floyd. 6-17. Bill Flynn 6-8.