Mike Kelly gave us this inspiration for Veterans Day.
“Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To every veteran, past and present, we say thank you for your service to our country and for helping to protect our freedoms. Your commitment and bravery deserve our deepest gratitude and respect.
Often overlooked in our Veterans Day appreciation are those on the other end – the mothers, fathers, husbands, wives and children left behind when their loved ones are deployed overseas.
Approximately 800,000 American men and women served in Afghanistan at one time or another during the longest war in American history.
This Veterans Day, let’s pause from our busy schedules and salute by means of heartfelt appreciation to all our veterans, living and dead, those on the battlefield and those who have cared for them as brothers, and may we remember as well those who, in the absence of these loved ones, maintained homes and families worthy of their return.”
Announcements
District luncheon on Saturday, November 15th for those Rotarians who signed up to attend.
Coat Drive: Deadline for donations Tuesday, November 25th Rotary meeting
Rotarians are encouraged to bring in their winter wear they designate for their contributions. Anthony Landi has contacted Amos House. They will join us in partnership for this drive. Pete Brock has contacted Ocean State Job Lot to determine their contribution to this coat drive.
Anthony Landi and President Bill Applegate attended a recent event sponsored by Rhode Island chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals which gave the Rotary Club of Providence a certificate of appreciation for its support of the association’s after-school camps.
Happy Bucks
- Pete Brock - Not snowing yet in NH
- Cap Willey - Football team win; granddaughter reported 7 inches of snow in Syracuse
- Art Norwalk - Spending report of last year’s Gala proceeds to support our partner schools. Noted/AI-powered earphones/microphones purchased to enable students and administrators to monitor students’ reading progress
- Mary Brewster - on her recent Cornea transplant surgery
- Anthony Landi - for a New York visit with daughter
- Paul Borrelli - in honor of his uncle who served in WWII; father-in-law and son who also served in respective armed forces years
- Bill Applegate - who went as a Blues Brother to a recent holiday event
Speaker
Board President Frank Capecci, Hamilton House of Providence
Hamilton House is a Hidden Gem in plain site on Angell Street. Their tag line is Sharing Knowledge and Sharing Friendships.
It is a center for those 55 years and older, and was established in 1972. The building was erected in 1896 (271 Angell Street) by Frances Carpenter for his family.
Hamilton House manages the building’s maintenance but does not own the building.
Among its Adult Learning Center Programs are discussion groups, social activities, language and art classes, films, poetry, exercise offerings, trips, meditation, concerts, games, guest speakers on a variety of subjects, such as Brown University environment talks, senior projects, the national park rangers, local history (1927 The Biltmore Hotel), RI politics, industrial design, and RISD textile guest speakers
