The first meeting of President Bob Buettner’s first term came to order on a nice bright day with 21 Rotarians present and graced by the attendance of Jan Sayre and Bev Saunders. President Bob rang the big bell with authority at precisely 12:15 p.m. Once again Bob Wood was called on for the invocation and once again the opening and welcoming songs left much to be desired.
President Bob Is In The House
I don’t want to disparage the lunch sandwich offering by saying it was small but someone at my table had a sampling in the hand that was holding his salad plate and remarked “what happened to my sandwich?” only to be told it was under the plate comfortably nestledin his hand. Ned was very popular today as he passed the cookie plate. President Bob relayed that lunch has been a losing proposition lately and the club is looking to go with grinders and pizza. More to come on this.
Bill Saunders and Jim Watts were announced as our new Foundation Trustees replacing Mary Martin and Sheryl O’Connor. The Board made a $3,000 contribution to the East Hartford Outreach Program. The District Golf Tournament is scheduled for July 29th and Jim Watts is looking for participants. August 24, the District is sponsoring a Yard Goats game. Check the District website for details.
Duckless Raffle Nets $6,340 in Agnelli Dollars
Bill Saunders and George Schoen will be hosting a kick-off meeting of the Golf Committee next week at 11:30 at the Ridge. All are welcome to attend.
Neal Cunningham reported on the Non-Duck Race Raffle results with a gross of $10,630 in receipts and a net of $6,340 in post Agnelli dollars. The hardworking committee consisted of Co-Chairs Neal and Wes Willett and erstwhile lone committee member, Bill Saunders. Job well done, guys.
Each table was graced with several handouts including a list of committees and chairs for the coming year. President Bob requested that all members submit to him their choices of committee assignments in the next two weeks.
Beloved Dan Attracts Fines Galore
Jack Martin served as Sergeant at Arms today, filling in for Dan Larson. Several paid to celebrate Bob’s new tenure, lots of mention of the hapless Sox in London, the Women’s World Cup Champion Soccer Team, and various fines honoring Dan Larson being his usual pain in the ass. Jack Martin and Marc Glass celebrated Rotary anniversaries.
Jim Watts won the 50/50 raffle and Ceil Collins took home the flower basket.
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