Bristol Rotary Club COG, March 11, 2026 (Mar. 11, 2025)

President Cassidy began with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Rotary four-way test, and quote from Dwight Eisenhower

Areas of Focus | Rotary District 6290

Our guest speakers Donna Osuch + Donna Koser shared updates on : Early Childhood Developments & Initiatives

Donna, the SRC liaison, has been actively involved in several new initiatives aimed at supporting early childhood education. One of the highlights is the receipt of a $4.5 million state grant for childcare, supporting over 400 families with full-day, full-year care. This progress is crucial as it addresses childcare challenges that were highlighted during the pandemic, including the achievement and preparation gaps faced by children who start school behind.

Donna's involvement extends to working with Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative, securing additional funding to improve early education services. As a part of ongoing efforts, there are committees focusing on infant and toddler care, the transition to kindergarten, and health initiatives.

Additionally, the 3rd Annual Family Fun Day, organized by BAIMES, is coming up on June 21st — a great opportunity for families to connect and enjoy some fun activities.

Early childhood education remains a crucial area, and these initiatives emphasize its importance in shaping a child's future.

Tonight - Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 7:00 PM ZOOM meeting to Plan for the Mum a Thon - if you have not received the link - contact John or Mary

Lunch with Gino, March 17, 2025, $30 - contact John if interested
District Grant webinar March 26 + April 8, looking for a couple more members to join John on the call
March 29, 2025 - Comedy night at Bristol Convention Center - https://elcct.org/events/annual-comedy-night-fundraiser-2025/
Zion Meals for Neighbors has a new director - we may change our volunteer night from Monday back to Wednesday - our next night to serve would be March 19
Woody Anderson memorial service at Barnes Nature center, 11:00AM on March 29, 2025
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

Blaise attends PELS training this past weekend

It was an intense 2 days, exhausted, walked out with many new rotary friends.

Check out this Rotary Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-im-a-rotarian-51007466/

an interesting Polio story: a spoonful of sugar: https://youtu.be/aRFA6ZcB2cA?si=97hYr7UkXF_2Zo0V

District 7890 training - https://youtu.be/dg7E0-oqCAg?si=zmVUlP2x8Xo40YLR

NEW Ornament Update

Thanks to Tom + the Woodbury Pewter designers our 2025 design is almost complete. This years collectible ornament will feature St. Anthony + St. Ann Church - ornaments will be ready by the end of March.

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Happy Bucks

Lee - having a watchman patch procedure next Tuesday, prayers welcome

Blaise - Lee in my prayers

Claudette - happy for our guest speakers

Dale- speakers, 60 minutes interview with Dan Hurley https://youtu.be/me8cMqSvpEQ?si=R1L6TlrdgpWf_FjF, key to find other lessons as part of the season

Andrea- happy to be here, feeling better, happy for our guest speakers

Ken, Double Donna speakers

Norm, purchasing eggs is like buying jewelry Egg prices are crazy. : r/memes

John, Prayers for Lee, Donna squared, UConn

Mary, speakers, Woody, glad we saw him last year, Monday with the little guy, ribbon cutting, a mural project designed by Creative Art Jam Co. Design, it is like a paint by numbers, BARC Gala is May 16 https://bristolarc.org/night-of-fun/

Donna, thank you for having us, my son married a couple of weeks ago, and we are praying for Lee

Tom, speakers, girls won the championship last night, UConn girls meeting Abby, cancer survivor, integrated through their entire life, good luck UConn men

Heather, thank you, speakers

Andrea - happy for being an Egg farmer, running Blossom hen house

Peter - join me at the Mets game on April 4, leaving to North Carolina on April 15,

Laura, Prayers for Lee, thank you to Donna + Donna for coming in to share Early Childhood updates

Thoughts and prayers': What good are they? - Catholic Review

Thoughts and Prayers for Judi Ann who is recovering from surgery

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!

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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

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Donna Osuch and Donna Koser from BECA

Mar. 11, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Jeff Swanson of Morgan Swanson, Scholarship Invest

Mar. 18, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Henri Martin Guest Speaker

Mar. 25, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

District Grant Webinar - need 2 people

Mar. 26, 2025 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Comedy Fundraiser for ELCC
Bristol Event Center.
Mar. 29, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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Dale Clift

March 4

Clayton Laferriere

March 18

John/Hartford Courant Cassidy

March 24

Heather Chirumbolo

April 5

Mary Etter

April 5

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March 26, 2024

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