 | East Hartford Rotary Club High Gear Volume 79 | Issue 10 / September 20, 2023 |
Today's meeting started, as usual, with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an invocation by Guy LaBella. Sue Klock then led us in the 4-Way test. The club engaged in various discussions while enjoying lunch. Keith Sevigny was a guest of Guy LaBella.
Our speaker Thomas Anderson arrived as lunch was winding down. He is the new Superintendent of Schools for East Hartford. An East Hartford native, Mr Anderson served as Superintendent of Schools for New Bedford for the last 5 years and was Superintendant for Randolph (MA) for the 4 years prior to that. He is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he was a student-athlete. A more extensive biography can be found on the town's website : Thomas Anderson Mr Anderson's talked about various ways he intends to marshall the resources available to him to improve efficiency and effectiveness throughout the school system. He then took questions, one of which was what did he consider the greatest challenges facing him. His response was increasing parental engagement as well as funding.
Announcements
- A memorial service will be held for long time member Art Bradbury at South Congregational Church in East Hartford at 2pm Sunday Sept 24.
- The club only has 5 volunteers for the Hartford Marathon Water Station. We need at least 5 more in order to do this activity. Anyone interested in helping should get in touch with Neal Cunningham : email : nealsbsp@aol.com / Phone : 860 604-8227
Deirdre Stolte is continuing her Feminine Hygiene project this year. She collects donations, packages and distributes various feminine hygiene products for girls that need them. This school year is being kicked off with 15 bags of product being distributed at 10 schools this week. There are also donations going to St. Mary's Food Pantry and the McKinney-Vento program through Synergy High School for homeless families.
Caring Moments
- Ruth Sheehan is still recovering
Upcoming events
- Sept 22, Spread the word - Mayoral candidate Connor Martin is holding a meet and greet at Augie & Rays from 12:00 to 1:30. First 50 hot dogs are free! More Information
- Sept 30, Rotary in Motion - The club will man a water station at Charter Oak Park in Manchester
- Oct 8, Koats 4 Kids will open the doors at Burlington Coat Factory 7:30am
- Oct 14, The club will man a water station for the Hartford Marathon
- Oct 14, Hockey night in Springfield
- Oct 20 - Join Manchester and Glastonbury Rotary Clubs at Crystal Ridge Winery from 4:30 to 7:30
- Nov TBD, Distribution of Holiday Food Baskets
- Nov 8, Veteran's BBQ
- Dec 20, Holiday party at Wethersfield Country Club
- June 10, 2024, Annual Golf Tournament at Wethersfield Country Club
That's it for this week.
Your Scribe, Wes Willett