Steve Hug played an original composition and accompanying music video as this week’s inspiration.
Thank you to Rob Black and Bill Sequino for manning the registration table and to Tiffany Bumgardner-Scheffler for being our greeter.
Louis Lourenco, a partner in YKSM CPAs (Richard Kaplan's firm) will be inducted into our club on August 1. Let's give him a big welcome.
Barbara Harris requests that we all help with corporate sponsorships for the Street Painting Festival. Please pass along requests to any contacts you have in organizations in Providence and surrounding areas. We have already received several sponsorships but this is one of our most significant revenue sources and we need more sponsors. Also, timing is critical for sponsor to get the most for their money since advertising will begin soon.
John Mc Ginn is handling square sales and encourages all Rotarians to participate. $250 for a small square and $500 for a large square. See John or buy online at www.ProvidenceRotary.org
Phyllis Fern is happy to report that Walter Adamowicz is on the mend. Donations in the names of Richard Kaplan and Donna DiBiasio will be made by the club shortly.
When students and teachers return to the Harry Kizirian Elementary School on Smith Hill, they'll be greeted by freshly painted doors in the school's colors, and freshly weeded front plantings, thanks to hands-on Providence Rotarians.
Lending a hand, bottom right, is
school principal Viiolet LeMar.
As promised, the club budget is posted in the club web site www.ProvidenceRotary.org To reach it, log in and go to the Member Area. Along the top row of options click Organization, then in the blue row that appears immediately below, click Documents, then click on the Budget to view or download the pdf.
HAPPY BUCKS
Jim Gilcreast is happy for central air conditioning in his home.
Liz Messier for her upcoming cruise to Bermuda.
Don Saracen for his knee replacement which will allow him to keep up with his grandson.
John McGinn enjoyed his vacation.
Jane Kratsch—dinner with her great nephew and his girlfriend.
Kris David—Trip to CA for her son’s birthday.
Tiffany Bumgardner-Sheffler—Boy Scout golf tournament raised $20,000 more than ever before. Camp Yawgoo will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.
George Burman--$1 for Steve Hug’s inspiration and $1 for Anthony Landi’s help with financial planning.
Cap Willey—upcoming trip to Canada
HOPE & MAIN -- FROM IDEAS TO BUSINESSES
Paul Cooney, one of our newer members, introduced Luca Carnevale, Executive Director of Hope & Main in Warren, RI
Luca explained that Hope & Main is an idea, a food incubator, a community, an event space, and a place to learn. Founder Lisa Raiola initially had an idea to bring food lovers together which ultimately culminated in Hope & Main.
Housed in a 100 year old school building, Hope & Main is RI’s first food incubator which helps entrepreneurs in the food industry turn their ideas into businesses. They have three commercial quality kitchens which are rented to members. This allows food entrepreneurs the opportunity to test their products without incurring substantial debt and expense. The overriding mission is to boost the RI food economy. The Hope & Main connection enables members access to retail outlets such as Dave’s Market due to its strong brand.
Hope & Main is also a community of food lovers who are brought together for classes, educational events, and celebrity chef private dinners. Farmers markets are held on site which gives the public access to goods produced by members.
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