Club discussed moving our Meals for Neighbors volunteer night from Monday back to Wednesday - our next night to serve would be March 19, 2025 - John will contact Silvo from Zion
April 8, 2025 - Interact conference at Avon HS, clubs have opportunities to apply for $1K grants
April 9, 2025 - Trivia Night at Onclave grill, 5:30-7:30 - does our club want to sponsor a table, $25/pp - talk to Heather
Save the date of June 8, 2025 (12-3) - Scholarship Luncheon
Exciting Ornament Update
This year's Rotary Pewter collectible ornament will feature St. Anthony + St. Ann Church - The design has been sent to Woodbury Pewter, and Tom expects ornaments will be ready by the end of March.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of one of the Foundation’s Founders, Sherwood L. Anderson who we refer to as Woody. Simply stated, the Main Street Community Foundation would not exist without Woody. He was one of the twelve individuals that saw a need for a community foundation in this region and spent decades planning for its establishment. He was a visionary who knew an organization like this could be an incredible resource for local communities. He did not stop with its founding in 1995. He continued to guide the Foundation’s growth to become an anchor institution for local philanthropy in Central Connecticut. He served on the Foundation’s first Board of Directors and was the Chair of the Board from 1999-2000. He was then instrumental with the transfer of the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust to the Foundation, which was transformational for the Southington community. He served on the Barnes Memorial Trust Advisory Committee until the day he passed.
Woody was absolutely brilliant. He knew how to take a situation and render an opinion that was clear, unbiased and reasoned. His counsel was highly regarded and sought after. Furthermore, he was kind, personable and funny. He believed in a future of great opportunity for all, and Woody, we will carry on your legacy forever!
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Kate, his entire family and all of his friends.
Tom, presenting a program Women in WW2, excellent , working on reenactment 2026, get outfits ready, what can Rotary do for the event?
Blaise, nice to come home, UConn girls, congratulations, UConn boys, daylight savings, Visited Rotary Club of Roatan, attending PELS training in Framingham this weekend
Heather, thank you Tom for all your work on ornaments
Ken, Geno + UConn
Norm, true hero, Zielinski, Bud O’Neil, was going to come, promised
Claudette, granddaughter full ride at UConn
Lee, sad Buck for Woody Anderson, asked to help with polio, wonderful guy, responsible for getting out scholarship
John, sad ND lax team lost, happy for all of us, Blaise back, happy for knights of Columbus, best bread sale, UConn foundation dinner, how it made a difference
Judi, and Blaise going to Pels,
Dale, 236, on this date constitution in effect, mother's birthday,
Laura, great seeing Donovan play in NYC, happy Chris is on his way home from London.
Bristol Rotary Club corporate dues 2025 are due by July 1, 2025. There is an installment option. Contact Mary or Terry for more information. Thank you!
The Karl J. Schwartz Scholarship Due March 18, 2025
Please share - the application open to graduating seniors from Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, or Terryville who want to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited 4-year college or university. https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/bristolrotary/
Mini Grant Applications Due March 25, 2025
We are currently accepting applications to non-profit organizations and programs serving local youth
President Cassidy began with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Rotary four-way test, and quote from Eleanor Roosevelt
Visited Rotary Club of Roatan, attending PELS training in
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