George Babcock led us in a special recognition, in honor of Memorial Day. He spoke for all those who wore the uniform and gave their lives fighting for Duty, Honor, and Country, so we can enjoy the freedom we have. George brought the sword he received when he was commissioned as an Officer in 1969. The sword is in pristine condition! He then led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Inspiration
Maury Ryan led us in an inspiration focused on an article in a recent edition of our Rotary magazine regarding the Russia and Ukraine war.
On Zoom
Barry Fain, Lew Hassell and Ben Hadsell
Guest
Sharon Johnson, District Governor
President’s Report
Pete Brock advised us of the following.
June 10th – bring a guest to the Rotary meeting. Someone who you believe would be a great Rotarian.
District Conference – will be held this upcoming weekend. Go on the District website to register.
School Supplies – we are sponsoring 32 classrooms this year, up from 24 last year. We need everyone’s support so please reach out to Rob Black and donate at least $50 for much needed school supplies. You can donate online at Providence Rotary.
Installation – Holly Applegate reminded us of the Installation of new Board members and Officers, July 1st at the Squantum Association. Go online to register, there will be a zoom option.
Get well – get well wishes for Liz Messier who will be having surgery.
Happy Bucks
Pete Brock is happy about a beautiful day and a terrific turnout for the meeting.
Mary Brewster is happy about a terrific overseas trip that she and Rob just completed.
Bill Applegate is happy for a terrific weekend
Richard Applebaum is happy for a terrific turnout to the meeting and seeing everyone.
Sharon Johnson is happy for a thriving Providence Rotary Club!
Don is happy that his daughter uncovered stories, he thought were lost, during her move to Westerly.
Art is happy for all those who have volunteered to read to Providence Elementary school students: Jane Berkowitz, Michaela Hermann, Sam New, Mary Cullen, Kris David, Marie Bernardo-Sousa, Richard Applebaum, Art Norwalk and Barbara Harris.
Speaker
Introduced by Bill Applegate, Dominic Mantuano is Executive Director of the Connecticut Burn Care Foundation. The Foundation offers opportunities for children who are suffering from burns to act as a child. They take children who are burn victims to places, free of charge, where they can relax and have fun.
The foundation also offers opportunities for fire safety training and proper fire drill protocol. There are approximately 79 to 100 children. For more information, check out their website
Introduced by Bill Applegate, Dominic Mantuano is Executive Director of the Connecticut Burn Care Foundation. The Foundation offers opportunities for children who are suffering from burns to act as a child. They take children who are burn victims to places, free of charge, where they can relax and have fun.
