 | East Hartford Rotary Club High Gear Volume 79 | Issue 16 / November 1, 2023 |
Happy November! Having our meeting on the 1st of the month was a great way to kick off what should be a fun-filled month. Bob opened the meeting at noon with the Pledge , Anwar delivered invocation and while we waited for lunch, Bob read a thank you from Goodwin University for our generous donation to their golf tournament. Bill Saunders announced that the EH Rotary received a donation to the Scholarship Endowment in memory of Art Bradbury . Donations in his name exceed $2400.00. This great news led to the lunch break.
After lunch, the attendees of the meeting voted to donate all remaining Halloween candy to a group that sends candy to members of the armed forces overseas. There was also a discussion about changing the lunch set up (vendor), and Jack will be looking into options for future discussions. The following upcoming events, important notices and caring moments were shared.
Upcoming Events
• Nov 4- Leaf raking for 6 seniors, high school has labors, we have tools, 3 supervisors are needed. More information on times
• Nov 8- Veterans BBQ
• Nov 15- Wine and Cheese before the meeting
• Nov 22- District Governor visit and food basket distribution
• Nov 20- Food Share Volunteering
• December 20th- Holiday Party at Wethersfield country club (Rockville/Vernon invited)
Important Notices
• The club needs volunteers to deliver these the Thanksgiving food baskets on November 22nd
• Jack Sayre has the schedule for Ringing the bells at Cabela's: Sign ups were started and volunteers are needed. We have 4 Saturdays in December to fill.
Caring Moments
• Ruth is starting to get out and about
• Dan Larson is making 'progress in his recovery
• The Firestone's family is safe in Israel
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm.
Reminder that the meeting next week : Veteran BBQ will be at the Senior Center in lieu of regular meeting