President Rob rang the bell at noon and led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and The Four-Way Test.
Anwar introduced today’s invocation by saying: “Some say that humor is the spice of life. So, allow me to add a little humor in this invocation,”
As we gather here today, let’s remember the wise words of Mark Twain: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” So, let’s get started but after we nourish our bodies with lunch. [Laughter around the room.]
May our discussions be as productive as a bee in a hive. May our ideas be as bright as a Fourth of July firework, and our laughter as hearty as a Thanksgiving feast.
Let’s embrace the spirit of Rotary with the enthusiasm of a kid on Christmas morning and the determination of someone trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions.
And if all else fails, may we at least leave here today with a renewed appreciation for the power of teamwork, the joy of community service, and the undeniable magic of a little humor.
Thanks to Anwar who delivers the club meeting invocation the first Wednesday of every month!
Rob introduced our guest, Paul C. Wilusz, whom he met at a recent Farmers’ Market and invited to join us for lunch.
The trivia contest ensued with a Labor Day theme. Winners were Sue, Marc and Guy.
Since lunch was ready -- catered by Anna’s, coordinated thanks to Guy LaBella and laid out by Ceil and Guy -- Rob invited our guest to lead the parade. Today’s lunch was a garden salad, Buffalo chicken wings, cheese pizza and a combo pizza, and three grinder offerings (eggplant parmesan, tuna salad and pastrami), plus generous additions – another Diana Hossain salad and a Ceil Collins bundt cake.
During lunch, lucky new member, John Forrest had an opportunity to circulate among diners selling raffle tickets. Thanks John!
Following lunch, Rob reminded us of an upcoming event—the seniors lunch “picnic” here at Goodwin—and invited Dan Firestone to fill us in on RIM developments. Dan reminded us that this will be more than a long bike ride. There will be opportunities to walk and even to ride in a rickshaw. Our club will be handing out water to riders if they make it to Cabela’s. Bob Buettner oversees that. Contact Bob to volunteer. We hope to have a table with Rotary paraphernalia there. Neal Cunningham oversees the October 19th water station, during the Hartford Marathon. Neal will have a signup sheet available at future meetings. Lastly, the town’s Halloween Happening this year is scheduled for October 25th from 12:30 to 3 PM. Rain date is the next day from 1 to 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details in October.
Our guest Paul Wilusz was invited by President Rob to tell us something about himself and his multifaceted career. He’s been, among many other things, an educator and an author, recently specializing in books on financial literacy and books for children.
Caring Moments
- Rob’s wife’s biopsy results were happily benign.
- Ruth Sheehan is undergoing radiation.
Neal Cunningham held the winning raffle ticket. George mentioned the pot has grown to $145. Unfortunately, Neal drew an Ace but not THE ACE.
Rob told us he’s decided to extend the lunchapalooza competition through the month of September. So bring on your lunch guests. Meetings are fun!!
Rob rang the bell to close the meeting at 1:04 PM.
Submitted by Sue Klock, scribe for September.
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