The Rotary Club of
East Hartford

 

High Gear

Volume 78 | Issue 10  / Sept 14, 2022
 
Today’s meeting started at 11:45 with Ruthie, Marc and Alex discussing world events.  By 12:02PM all participants were logged in.
Started meeting  -   12:03 and recorded it.
Pledge- given by Alex 
4 way test   started by Alex    
Invocation -  Given by Marc G when George Schoen lost his connectivity. Be assured all was well with George as Alex spoke with him once the meeting ended. 
No lunch served today
 
Today’s Program/Speaker
Josh Recker – chief Medical Officer – EHFD   spoke to the group and showed video of dept functions . Have a need for a new Inflatable boat $5000 range. Showed “file for life” for residents with health issues. They have EMY class opportunities for EH Students. Chief may want to get involved with club.   
 
Happy/Sad news   
  • Ruthie asked how Dan F’s daughter health is coming. Dan said she’s still fighting to get to full strength but better than last week.  
Announcements         
District:
  • Golf event Sept 20th-  
  • Foundation breakfast 11/06 – Delmar Hotel in WH
Club:   
  • Raymond Library Eternal light of peace pole done a few years ago, Needs repair.  Sarah at Library would like to discuss and may have a funding source to help and would like to attend a future club meeting. Alex passing on her info to Anwar.
 
Project updates
  • Dan F – Rotary in Motion     10/1 meeting at Cabela’s – Dan will send email for members to assist? 
  • Golf event update – Meeting tomorrow at Evergreen crossing at                
           4:30PM     
  • Turkey drive at Goodwin U?   Guy will check into this year’s event.
  • Deirdre-  Hygiene project running smooth but may need volunteers to pass out items.
  • CT Miss amazing is looking for projects to assist.   
Trivia for $10 gift card
  • While September is the ninth month of the year, the word itself comes from a Roman word that means which number? -  “Seven”   Wes gave correct answer
  • What is the name of the full moon that occurs closest to the start of Autumn? “ “harvest moon” Marc gave correct answer
  • Who wrote the song September – “Earth Wind & Fire”   Guy gave correct answer
Adjourned at 1:02PM
Signing off
Alex Wisz
Highgear Editor