Club President Bob Buettner rang the bell to start the meeting promptly at noon, and the led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by an invocation presented by Anwar Hossain. Bob then led the club in the 4-Way test. This was followed by a break for lunch. All in all a typical start.
Announcements
Connor Martin has resigned from the club's board of directors due to time commitments associated with his campaign for Mayor of East Hartford. ( Everybody be sure to get out and vote! )
Laura Floyd has resigned from the club
High Gear Writer needed for the month of October
Benches have been ordered for the pollinator garden and building the garden itself has begun
The board voted to again participate in Liberty Bank's food security fundraiser
The board also voted to donate funds to Glenbrook Outdoor Sports Center to be used to fund more children's memberships
Birthdays
Connor Martin - 9/17
George Schoen - 9/17
Peter Klock - 9/25
September Club Anniversaries
Wes Willett
Caring Moments
Ruth Sheehan was in the hospital but is now back home
Upcoming Events
Sept 12, presentation of check to Guatamala Water project at the Manchester Rotary meeting (Manchester Country Club)
Sept 18, Foodshare
Sept 30, Rotary inMotion - 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
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