Meeting Date: August 24, 2021
Reporter: Bryan Cook
Pledge
Jim Gilcreast led the pledge.
Inspiration
Randy Dittmar provided the inspiration and talked about how we should handle gifts given to us by others. First, we should accept the gift which shows gratitude. Next we should use the gift as this shows that it has value. Finally, we should share the gift with others as this brings honor to the person who gave it.
Announcements
Pres. Holly Applegate welcomed board member Herb Altman who is back in RI but joining us via zoom.
Gala Update—Arthur Robbins has been named honorary chair of the Legends for Literacy Gala and will receive a lifetime achievement award for his work in education and literacy.
Cap Willey and Margaret Kane have each agreed to be Division Champion level sponsors while Bob Morse and Burns & Cotter Insurance have joined as game level sponsors.
Plans are being made to have Gov. Dan McKee attend the Gala and possibly present one of the awards.
Mary Brewster announced that $1,600 has been collected so far for our school supply service project with several other commitments in the works.
Kris David gave an update on the Polio Eradication Initiative in light of the current events in Afghanistan. Rotary teams are working with all actors to further the mission of polio eradication. Even with the latest turmoil there has been only 1 case of polio in Afghanistan since last October.
Happy Bucks
Margaret Kane led collection efforts:
$5 Margaret for surviving TS Henri
$1 Rob Black for a fantastic week in St. Maarten
$5 Karen Mueller for being able to attend the meeting in-person
$2 PP Anthony Hollingshead to say hi to Herb Altman and for Karen Mueller and her work on the membership committee
$1 Barbara Harris for escaping Henri damage free
$5 Pete Brock—Why not?
$2 Jim Gilcreast for being happy and a new puppy in the family
$5+ PP Richard Applebaum for vacation in Lake Placid, NY
$1 Pres. Holly for Mary Brewster and Karen Mueller and their work on the school supply drive and in-meeting service project.
School Supply Project
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to sorting school supplies and boxing them. Several members delivered the project to the Harry Kizirian school after the meeting.
Many thanks to Mary Brewster and Karen Mueller for organizing the project and buying the supplies. Over $2,200 was raised to make this project a great success.
