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President Cassidy led the meeting,  beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Rotary four-way test + quote by Marcus Aurelius

🌟 Youth Empowerment Through Movement – 3rd Annual Race!
This year DK Movement Race raising funds for program for 
10 Weeks of Growth + Fun | Ages 13–18 

We’re back for our 3rd year! This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. We're hosting 10 weeks of 2-hour classes to help youth tackle communication skills, anxiety, and social media bullying (spoiler: not everything online is real!). 💬🧠

🎯 What You’ll Get:

  • Real talks about mental health

  • Mentors who’ve been there and are here to help

  • Community projects that give back

  • Healthy snacks, group runs, and safe spaces

  • A chance to walk away with a medal at the end!

We’ve partnered with YMCA (New Britain & Meriden), local schools, and even speak at group homes—because we know what it’s like, and we want to connect.

🏃‍♂️ Past Wins: Donated 400+ lbs of food, gave gear to Cambridge students, built a little free library, and supported the Special Olympics, Agape House & more!

📆 Race Day: Aug 23
Walk, volunteer, or run—it’s your choice. Booths welcome. Let’s grow Bristol together! 🌱🎉

🎙️ Radio + TV Shoutouts: Allison from the radio + FOX’s Renee DiNino will be joining us May 26!

🧠 From a runner who went from a shelter to politics, we believe change is possible—with support, not judgment. We're here to help teens and families find hope, unity, and purpose.

🎧 Sponsors Wanted!
High-tier sponsors can even be featured on our podcast. We need to raise $10k to keep the movement alive.

💻 Sign up to walk, volunteer, or support: dkmovementcares.com

 

Mothers Day Flowers
Judi Ann has once again secured our partnership with Kurt's farm in Cheshire - We will once again sell 11" hanging pots for $25, flyer linked below!
 
Plans are underway for the 2025 Mum A Thon
Interested in joining the planning committee? Contact Mary Etter.  This year we will offer 4 race options: Monster Mile, 5K, 8K + 8 mile.  Start thinking of sponsors - there will be more opportunities to sponsor this year - adding Title sponsor at 3K
Contact John if you are able to help or register here: https://www.epicdayofservice.org/clubs/united-states-7890-southington/projects/harvest-food-packing-service-project-b858cb282
 
What: Harvest Food Pack/ Epic Day of Service
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: Derynoski School Cafeteria / 240 Main St, Southington, CT.
Happy Bucks

Ken, guest speakers great job

Norm, grandaughter had a beautiful hit in softball, landed 6 ft in front of his folding chair, close call

Nick, speakers, friends charity bar crawl, won Patriots tickets, sad to have to wait until next year for game

Whit, sad buck for Nick liking the Patriots, happy for NY Super Bowl Giants, a happy buck for great speakers 

Judi Anne, feel like I completed 1st half marathon, started work at 7:15 AM on Saturday - off at 12:15, clocked 13 miles - then worked again on Sunday 

Dale, happy for Kelly and Derek, Abdul Carter number 3 pick, but went to Giants

Blaise, Derek and Kelly, inspiring, pool is done, pool is closed

Lee, Derek and Kelly  - need more people like that

Claudette, thank you Derek and Kelly, so inspiring, table at farmers market, don’t get discouraged 

Heather, Derek and Kelly -  inspiring, Friday, music bingo, smoke in muddle in Southington, fundraiser, raffle basket, flyer linked below 

John, Derek and Kelly, inspiring stories, lean on each other, Giants making a good draft pick.

Community Updates
April 28 - Bristol Magazine debuts in your Bristol Mailbox
May 2 - Fight Cancer Fundraiser @ Smoke + Muddle
May 8 - Flower pick up near Burger King
May 15 - JR Achievement breakfast - Hartford Marriott 8-10
May 16-19 - Carousel Museum Conference $250
May 17 - Harvest Pack - Southington
May 31 - sending 4 BCHS students to RYLA
June 8, 12-3 -Scholarship Event at Double Tree
June 21 - Bristol Rotary Booth at Farmers Mkt
August 2, End Polio Night at Yard Goats
October 19 - Mum a Thon
 
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Welcome to our Club!
Bristol, CT
Service Above Self
Tuesdays at 8:00 AM
Parkside Cafe
224 North Main St
Bristol, CT 06010
United States of America
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Heather Chirumbolo
April 5
 
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April 5
 
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May 8
 
Norman Truskoski
May 8
 
Laura Watson
May 14
 
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Laura Watson
Chris Watson
May 27
 
Join Date
Terry Pelletier
May 2, 1995
30 years
 
David Rackliffe
May 7, 2019
6 years
 
Whit Betts
May 30, 2006
19 years
 
Ken Agnello
May 31, 1985
40 years