Bristol Rotary Club COG, June 11, 2025 (Jun. 12, 2025)

John led the meeting, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Rotary four-way test + quote by Denis Waitley

Scholarship Fund Update: A Remarkable Group of Scholars

This year's group of scholarship recipients was one of the most diverse and inspiring we’ve ever seen. From football players who double as dancers to siblings both earning state championships in their respective age groups, the talent was truly exceptional. We also met a sibling that is already a standout freshman, showing leadership skills with an interest in helping start an Interact club at BEHS.

Families of these students are just as impressive—one parent spoke with pride in her accented English about her child's plans to attend Harvard. Several students have expressed a strong desire to return after their first semester, and we've invited them back for a check-in in July.

We’re excited to see what the future holds for this amazing group! A BIG thank you to Mario for leading the committee this year, and much appreciation to Pete for handling the room reservation, meal plans, brochures and many other behind-the-scenes items.

🎄 Ornament Sales Update

Tom has sold 20 ornaments so far! The next opportunity to purchase will be on Tuesday, June 25, at St. Anthony's Pasta Fundraiser. This BYOB event features homemade meatballs and sauce, promising a delightful evening.

Additionally, we'll have a presence at the West End Festival on August 16, and possibly at St. Anthony's Beer Fest and Muzzy Field baseball games. If you know of a retailer or event Tom could sell at please let him know!

Great News: Youth Exchange Program Update

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Dave and John, we’re excited to share that the Bristol Board of Education has voted to waive tuition for the incoming student from France. With this approval, we’re moving forward with plans for the student to stay with the Watson family during the upcoming school year. A big thank-you to everyone who helped make this opportunity possible!

Happy / Sad

Norm, thank you, Mario, for your work with the scholarship event

Ken, thank you, Mario, for working on the scholarship committee

Mario, 5 happy bucks for Heather and Laura taking over, and for my birthday

Dave, Prudence Crandall event, Men and Boys breakfast, Mario, and the work he did

Mary, my guest from BARC, Jennifer Greiner, Director of Admin Services, is happy for the event on Sunday

John, happy for Pete Hernandez -NOTE FROM PETE: I'm glad to be part of such an important group of people who create REAL change in the community. Thank you for the opportunity to lead, the mentorship, and guidance provided by all. You are all truly missed. If anyone finds themselves venturing south, let me know; my door is always open. 425 N Boylan Ave. Apt 129 Raleigh, NC 27603.

Tom, thank you. Mario, girlfriend says it's the best event all year. Son Jeff is coming back from Vietnam for a month, happy for what John said about me, ditto for everyone, last line for student, don’t know what last buck is for :)

Blaise, Terry, in the travel business, Terry booked our honeymoon, also helped us book our next trip

Lee, everything Mario has done for the scholarship program

Dale, successful scholarship dinner, $2 story about smoke alarm chirping, changed battery multiple times - all along it was the natural gas alarm

Claudette, scholarship event

Judi Ann, Mario, Mary, God bless dealing with our friend

Andrea, excited exchange program, tons of ideas, official results #5 loan officer in CT

Terry, sad, didn’t have more Rotarians at the event

John, Camp Courant got an award, missed the event for BOE meeting, Mario $3 for 30 years, and birthday gift

Laura is happy about next week's trip to London and her cousin's wedding

Shepard Meadows Donor Club Night

Jun. 13, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Farmers Market Booth

Jun. 21, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hartford Yard Goats End Polio Night

Aug. 02, 2025 6:10 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.

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