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High Gear
Volume 78 | Issue 16 / Nov 2, 2022
A bright, warm Fall Day for our meeting at Goodwin this week. During casual conversation, everyone discussed our Golf Tournament and the amazing results for our club this year. Mark Glass’ reaction to congratulation for the Phillies wins in the World Series was “Ho Hum,”!
Attendees today were Sue, Peter, Bill, George, Dan L, Dan F, Mark, Ceil, Alex, Conner, Bob, Jack, Anwar, Ray and Neal. Also attending were Alexis Safo-Agyeman, our new Rep from the East Hartford Board of Education and guest Hope Firestone.
Alex rang the bell to start the meeting at 12:15 PM. Alex called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance. Sue led the 4 Way Test. Anwar gave the invocation and stressed that we step closer, move closer to everyone.
Lunch was served at 12:30: pizza, grinders and salad.
Our speaker today was Doug Brendel, Author and founder of a humanitarian charity called “NewThing.net” that he and his wife lead in Belarus in the former USSR. Doug has spoken to many Rotary Clubs and gave background on the loss of democracy in Belarus and the dark influence Putin and Russia have on the country. NewThing.net provides practical care and support for orphans, abused and abandoned children, children in foster care, the homeless, the disabled, the elderly, hospital patients and many others in the Republic of Belarus. They are all volunteers in the United States, so every penny donated goes into Belarus. Copies of his book “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Silliness” were given out to members to promote his charity and he urges everyone to check out the website.
Caring moments
- Ceil announced a drop at Goodwin for used clothing and non-perishable food.
- Also, there was an inquiry about Jackie Danise’s whereabouts
- Congratulations to Jack Sayres for his Rotary Anniversary. He started in 1981.
Announcements
- Foundation Lunch is this Sunday, Nov 6, 12:00 PM, at the Delmar Hotel in West Hartford. We have 8 attendees from our club.
- Board: Next meeting TBA.
- Leaf Raking this Saturday morning. Church and school groups are helping but need volunteers for Supervisors.
- Trunk or Treat went well but fewer organizations participated this year. Club did a great job last week filling the candy bags.
- Light of Peace: May get Town and Federal funds for repairs.
- Jack Sayre announced he had a letter from Interact regarding our Holiday Bell Ringing. They need Club volunteers for every weekend. Location at Cabella’s.
- West Hartford Rotary is presenting Rock & Rotary Beatlemania on Saturday at the Infinity Theater in Hartford. Alex has details.
- Sue discussed our Holiday Baskets project. Will need 10 people to work on 40 baskets after our meeting on December 7.
- Jim Watts is looking for Paul Harris Award recommendations. Email Jim at jw@jwatts.com.
- Jack Sayre won the Trivia question, “Who started Turkey Day?” Answer was President Abe Lincoln in 1863.
- Meeting next week is in person at the East Hartford Senior Center at 12:00 PM. We will be serving grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, as well as Potato Salad and Beans. Expecting 125 attendees.
Alex rang the bell at 1:28 PM.
Neal Cunningham