 | East Hartford Rotary Club High Gear Volume 79 | Issue 14 / October 18, 2023 |
With yet another gray day today, the meeting was full of sunshine and kept the gloomy feeling away. Attendees today were Bob Buettner, Sue, Peter, Ceil, Jim W, Bob, Mark, Jack S., Dan and Hope Firestone, Anwar, George, Guy and Neal. President Bob began the meeting ringing the bell, leading a recitation of the Four-Way Test. Jack Sayre gave the invocation. Lunch began at 12:09pm and as the group gathered the smiles, warm embrace, and simple but important moments of breaking bread amongst friends was a beautiful site to see on zoom. The meeting kicked up again around 2:20pm and we were off running.
Marc made sure we weren't missing a beat on the baseball circuit and shared that his Phillies are 2-0 and looking to go to the world series. Let's go Phillies!
Recounting the Hartford Marathon which took place this past Saturday, October 14th, Bob shared the following highlights about the EH Rotary clubs annual support handing our water during the marathon: Everything went as planned, almost everyone showed. We had 10 people from Webster Bank that worked alongside, and they were not only into it but they were encouraging the runners. As a club we hope that these 10 individuals representing Webster Bank will think about joining the East Hartford rotary club and bring that element of service, along with the cheerful attitudes. All joking aside, Jack mentioned the level of trust and appreciation that the Marathon producers have for the East Hartford Rotary club after 30 years of service that we bring to the marathon. Thank you to Marc, Jack, Neal and 7 members were there volunteering.
Bob also shared about the recent coat drive that happened at Burlington Coat Factory the week prior. He complemented EH Social Services and Michelle Texidor-Pham from EHPS for getting people (92/117 kids) to the store.
Mark discussed recent Hockey night problems. Rotarians were spread out and it took 1 ½ hours to get out of the arena.
Benches were delivered for the pollinator garden. Assembly to be determined.
Upcoming Events
- Nov 4- Leaf raking for 6 seniors, high school has labors, we have tools, 3 supervisors are needed. More information on times coming
- Nov 5th: Foundation Brunch: Recognition brunch at Delmar hotel (Blueback square) EH being recognized twice, you are more than welcome to join until Friday to register *Bob and Marc will be going. $55 buffet
- Nov. 8: Veterans Barbecue at the EH Senior Center. This will be our meeting that week
- Nov. 15: Wine & Cheese Reception
- Nov. 20: Food Share
- Nov. 22: Rotary members and the Y will be distributing Holiday Food Baskets
- Nov. 29: Trunk or Treat at East Hartford Green.
- Dec. 20: Vernon Rotary will be joining us for the Holiday Party. Wethersfield Country Club
Notices
- EH Rotary received a Thank you cards from Shelter box and Food Share for donations given to them.
- Bell Ringing at Cabelas will be the four Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Caring Moments
- Dan L. has an operation scheduled for Tues., Oct 24.
- Ruth Sheehan is doing better. Hope she will be able to join us soon.
Scribes for the meeting were Alexis Safo-Agyeman and Neal Cunningham