It was a cold, sunny day as we gathered at the Ridge this week. Luckily the heat had been fixed a couple weeks ago, so the inside was toasty warm. The bell was rung promptly at 12:15 p.m. and we all sang the Rotary song, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Larry Hangland gave the invocation and we all proceeded to choose our boxed lunch. There was Ham, Turkey, Veggie and Combo subs available along with chips and a 3 lb. hockey puck, um, I mean fudge brownie. Someone brought a cookie assortment, which Ned Lynch passed around, so desert was saved.
President Bob started the meeting at 12:40 with a list of announcements.
EHRC collected $256 for Polio+ last week
We are looking for volunteers to do secret Santa shopping for the holidays. Signups were passed around.
Bell Ringing signups have been going around, and the last open spot was filled during the announcement.
Foundation Dinner is (was) Nov 7. EHRC had 2 tables and our own Jim Watts was honored along with the EH club itself.
The next Board of Directors meeting is set for Nov 12, 5:30 at the Y. All are welcome.
November 13th instead of a regular meeting we will split into groups and do the Fireside Chats. Questions are below
Nov 20th District Governor Mark Brady will be our guest speaker
Nov 25th will be another EHRC Foodshare volunteer day
Nov 27 there will be cheese and wine before the meeting, and we will be presenting the EH Police Dept with a check to help with their cultural outreach program
Marc Glass announced that he will be filling in for Past President Kevin Kickery in nominating the Board of Directors for next year. Nominations should be presented a month before the annual meeting, which gives him a week to collect suggestions. If you would like to serve please let Marc know as soon as possible.
Larry Hangland presented his first Sgt at Arms Report. He expects to collect more next week J
President Bob paid for successful Fireside Chats
Marc Glass paid for his birthday
Larry Hangland paid for his first Sgt At Arms stint
Anwar Hossain paid for the nice day
Sue Klock was happy for Oct being over, and a safe return from WY.
Dan Larson paid for trying to run over Larry Hangland on his way in from the car
Ned Lynch paid for the Pats to get back on track after their 1 game losing streak
Dick McCarthy paid for the lovely day
George Schoen paid for the UCONN Women
Jim Watts paid for his granddaughter’s new teeth
Bob Wood paid for his future sins
President Bob then read a letter that was sent from the director of the Goodwin College Food Pantry. The pantry supports needy students year-round. President Bob proposed that we collect non-perishable food items once a month, to which all agreed.
Marc Glass won the raffle, so there was no call for a second pick
Dick McCarthy again won the flower raffle, which makes the 4th win out of the last 5 weeks.
The following are the questions that we will be discussing next week for Fireside Chats:
1. WHERE do you see EHRC if nothing changes by this time next year? What changes do you see as necessary?
2. Age old question. How do we attract new members? Should we as individuals seek out new members or have a committee to do it.
3. The format of weekly meetings is not working. Should meetings be changed so that members are engaged more, and projects are talked about during this time and planning is done to accomplish the projects. i.e.. two regular meetings and two planning meetings or some combination this
4. What about engaging nonmembers to participate in projects?
Until next week - Wes