John opened the meeting with the pledge and 4-way test followed by a reading by Bob DuPont
The meeting focused on fall Community updates and upcoming events:
September 19, 2024 - 12:00 - Hidden Cafe Logo reveal
September 27, 2024 - Farmer's Market is doing a cooking Demo, sponsored by Wheeler Clinic, using fresh produce from the farmers.
September 27, 28, and 29 - Tom will sell ornaments at the Mum festival. Come by and sit for an hour or two to help or give him a break - Opportunity to Serve
October 5, 2024 - New Britain roadrace...good chance to see another race group in action - Opportunity to Prepare
October 15, 2024 - Short Rotary meeting, followed by presentation and vote on Scholarship Fund's new By-laws.
Also, there is an open seat on the scholarship committee to replace John, since he is sitting President on that committee.
Opportunity to Serve
October 19, 2024 - booth/table at Farmers Market
October 21, 2024 - Zion Meal, menu and need of volunteers TBD next meeting Opportunity to Serve
Early November - Past Presidents dinner and new member event--Max's on Stafford Ave.
Dave Radcliff reported that our storage cube on Lake Ave will be going up $20/month for a 5 x 10. He asked for the group to authorize him to talk to former Broad St. storage or others for a better monthly fee.
Next week speaker will be Police Chief Morelli
Happy / Sad Bucks:
Kenny: Prayers for Tom's daughter Michelle, who went on Hospice this week. And for the good weather
Norm: good weather
Dave R.: For Tom's tireless efforts to sell our ornaments. 135 to date
Claudette: For Tom's daughter and good weather
Heather: For Tom's daughter
Tom: for a great night out at Southington Drive in--big crowd and looks like a good fundraiser ---maybe we should look into it, also, he is doing a talk for the Historical Society on the Churches of Bristol on Thursday, he is sad that is daughter is not doing so well
Dale: Penn state has a Bye week and prayers for Michelle
Andrea: Went to drag races and is so hooked on her Jeep, she is looking for a winter beater used jeep.
Judi ann: For Dales' endless work on the scholarship funds by laws and articles. Also prayers for Michelle
John: For Michelle, the weather and the fighting Irish, Opportunity for fun:
Come one, come all, bring friends to Camp Courant for the annual Gala. Wear your favorite gardening gear.
No charge or donate after the event if you have a great time!
Great food samples from the area's best restaurants, and specialty cocktails all for a good cause.
Guests coming to the event will have a lasting positive impact.
2024 Liberty Bank Turkey Drive begins October 1 - November 18. The foundation will donate $.25 for each dollar. Funds will be collected for Zion Meals for Neighbors
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