Bristol Rotary Club COG, May 27, 2025 (May 27, 2025)

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

Mario joined the club to give a Scholarship Program Update

Our Rotary Scholarship initiative stands as a cornerstone of our community outreach, surpassing even the Youth Exchange in significance. With a legacy of millions in awards, this program is a testament to our commitment to education and youth development. It's a unique opportunity that many would aspire to, and we are privileged to manage it.

Program Overview:

History: Since 1990, we've awarded scholarships to high school seniors from our two local high schools, providing $8,000 each, renewable for 3 years
Current Status: The program is active, with recent donations bolstering our funds.
Next Steps: We are currently seeking a Chairperson to lead this important initiative.

Action Items:

Preparation: Finalize the scholarship agenda, including a brief biography of each recipient.
Promotion: Going forward, utilize the Bristol Edition to advertise the program and ensure parents are informed.
Documentation: Prepare a financial statement, including details on investments managed by Morgan Stanley, insurance, and tax filings.

This scholarship program is a testament to our club's dedication to fostering educational opportunities. Your involvement and support are crucial to its continued success.

Ornament Sales:

Tom attended the May 21 pasta dinner at St. Francis De Sales, and he sold 12 ornaments.
Flyer attached below!

Youth Exchange Program Update

The Youth Exchange program remains active and is gaining momentum. Dave is collaborating with Shelby Pons, who has been instrumental in providing valuable information about the committee's policies. She has expressed enthusiasm for our project and is eager to review our presentation. Although the program's availability this year is uncertain, we must take into account the 12-week timeframe required to obtain a student visa.

A policy meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, and Dave is unable to attend due to a prior board commitment; he will prepare a comprehensive write-up to support our case. If you can attend the meeting, contact John. Let's continue to work together to ensure the success of this program.

Alternatively, John is looking to secure a Wolcott family to host the France student, more details to come.

Happy / Sad

Whit – thank you Mario for all your work on the scholarship committee, thank you to all who have served and to families, we should thank them throughout the year

Mario, proud to be a Rotarian, please step up to chair the scholarship committee

Dave, thankful for West Coast baseball

Norm Happy Memorial Day

Ken is thankful for those who serve and thankful for Mario

Mary, late buck, BARC gala was wonderful, we have the cutest DJ, mural project was great, thank you to Dave and Heather for participating, should be finished this weekend, we should do something at the creative jam on Riverside Ave

Claudette, Thank you Mario, Happy Memorial Day

Judi Ann, Thank you all

Whit, Happy to have packed food with hard-working group, 36k Harvest Pack meals, won Iron Man, finished up, last pkg pic

John, Mario thank you for helping with scholarship committee, happy Memorial Day, my father served, suffered PTSD, would often wake up from naps fighting

Laura, thank you, Mario, celebrating 25^th Wedding Anniversary, happy for family FL vacation

Hope Breakfast - Prudence Crandall
Double Tree
May 30, 2025 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Men and Boys Fund Breakfast
Double Tree
Jun. 03, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Bristol Rotary Board Meeting

Jun. 03, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

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