As usual, people gathered on the Zoom call 15 or 20 mins early. Discussions centered around Paul Harris Nominations being accepted as well as the upcoming speakers schedule. President Alex said "ding ding" at 12:03 to get the meeting started. Not sure where the actual bell was, but it served to call the meeting to order. Dan Firestone lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Our Guest Speaker was
Past President Sue Klock lead the recital of
The Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
President Alex delivered the
Invocation
In a world where many are lonely We give thanks for friendship and community; In a world where many are despairing We give thanks for hope; In a world that many find meaningless We give thanks for faith; In a world where many are hungry We give thanks for this food; In a world full of needs; We give thanks for Rotary and the opportunity to serve. Amen.
Announcements
Club
George Schoen and Dan Larson were both absent due to Covid
The Paul Harris committee is accepting applications for PH nominees. You can email jimw@jwatts.com with who your nominee is, and why you think they deserve the recognition.
Foundation Breakfast on Nov 6th - Delmar Hotel in West Hartford - We currently have 8 people going. Our club will be receiving a citation for Foundation Giving.
Past President Bob Buettner is stepping back from leading various activities in the club. He is resigning his seat on the board but he is NOT leaving the club. We should all give Bob a heartfelt thanks for all he has done the last few years, from serving as president for 2 years and shepherding the club through Covid, to being the driving force behind so many of our projects. Time for him to slow down a little. Other members will need to step up to fill the gaps.
Jack Sayre has volunteered to manage the Koats 4 Kids project
Sue Klock will be managing the holiday baskets
Laura Floyd will spearhead the Trunk or Treat effort. This will be taking place again this year on Oct 26. Ceil Collins and Anwar Hossain have volunteered to help hand out the bags of candy. Our Oct 26 meeting will be in person, at the East Hartford YMCA, where we can help fill the bags.
Jonny Mo and Dan Larson will be leading the Sr. Center Lunch on Nov 9th
The Holiday Party is scheduled for Dec 14th at the Wethersfield Country Club
Hartford Marathon Water Station, 29th Straight Year
Neal Cunningham gave a report on the Water Station that the club managed for the Hartford Marathon on Oct 8th. Club members that participated had a greet time. These included Neal Cunningham, Bob Buettner, Jack Sayre, Ceil Collins, Dan Firestone, Anwar Hossain, Alex Wisz and Wes Willett. We were joined by several other volunteers that were paired up with us.
Guidelines for Reporting on Service Projects
Past President Sue Klock is in charge of reporting the club's service activities to the District. She is requesting that the following information be sent to her after a project has been completed.
Who is responsible, person in charge of the project
Title of Project (3 to 5 words)
Summary of Project (1 to 3 sentences)
Start date and end date (may be same date or stretch over several months)
Number of volunteers (projected, achieved)
Total number of volunteer hours
Cash contributions to the project
Value of donated goods and services, if any
Additional details
Category -- community, international, vocational, young leaders, etc.
Partners, if any -- e.g. Interact Club, Rotaract Club, other Rotary Clubs
Trivia Questions
October is associated with Autumn in the Northern hemisphere, but which season does the Southern hemisphere experience during this month? Answer: Spring - Ceil Collins
National Fire Prevention Week commemorates which disaster of the United States? Answer: The Great Chicago Fire. Mark
Oktoberfest was held in which city for the first time? Scribe does not remember the answer, but I don't think it was Munich, which is the city Google is coming up with. Credit Mark Glass with the answer given.
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