INSPIRATION
Don Saracen quoted words of Thanksgiving by Suzanne Bates, concluding:

Friends remind us who are are, where we’ve been, and why it matters.

Family prove to us we are loved and cherished simply for who we are.

Love brings us closer to higher purpose, and the meaning of it all.

May we each find a moment of gratitude in each and every day.

 

President Geoff thanked Anthony Landi, Richard Applebaum and Jim Glicreast for checking everyone in at the front desk, and everyone who was available to attend Walter Adamowicz’s son’s Memorial Service.

 

Guests at the meeting: PDG Bill Tennant, Gabby David who is spearheading the formation of a Rotaract Club.

 

Yoni Sunshine reported that Tiffany Bumgardner gave birth to a little girl, Penelope Sarafina, and both are doing fine.

 

Geoff thanked Anthony Landi for hosting the labeling of dictionaries at his office. Anthony thanked everyone who attended the Rotary Providence Bruins Game. They raised funds for 24 students to attend.

 

Geoff also announced the upcoming holiday lunch with San Miguel students next Monday, December 2. He thanks Bob Murphy who is coordinating this event.

 

PDG Bill Tennant presented a Rotary International citation for the club’s fulfillment of all goals for the year under Art Norwalk’s presidency. Bill also praised Kris David for entering all the club’s accomplishments throughout the year. 

 

Margaret Kane gave 5 Happy bucks in honor of Jerry Cannon and her grandmother’s famous turkey recipe.

 

Bill Tennant gave 5 Happy Bucks to congratulate the club for its award, and he was happy to get a parking spot.

 

Kevin Kernan gave 20 Happy Bucks for his week in Aruba. Kevin met Lon McEachern, an American sports commentator most known for his hand by hand commentary of the World Series of Poker on ESPN.

 

Pete Brock gave 5 Happy Bucks because of the winning football season for his high school and college teams and the Patriots win on Sunday and for his favorite holiday, Thanksgiving.

 

Anthony Landi gave 24 Happy Bucks for the 24 students who enjoyed seeing the Providence Bruins Game.

 

Don Saracen gave a Happy buck to thank Anthony Landi for organizing the Bruins Game. He is happy to be traveling to LSU to celebrate Thanksgiving.

 

President Geoff gave a Happy Buck to thank Gabby David for all she is doing to start up a Rotaract club.

 

Jim Gilcreast gave a Happy Buck because he is happy.

 

David Hunter gave 3 Happy Bucks for his alma mater’s football win!

 

With his two young daughters in the audience, Yoni Sunshine gave his membership talk. Yoni has been a Rotarian for 9 years, 2 years here in Providence, formerly in Louisiana. He lives in Barrington with his wife, Lauren, 5 and 2 year old daughters Sonora and Thalia and 3 dogs! He is Membership Chair for YMCA.

 

Yoni was born in Israel then moved to Maryland, where he became a big Ravens fan. He is very passionate about being part of a global community as a Rotarian. He has been very involved in helping 10,000 children to go to camp. His hobbies are hiking, rock climbing, music and hanging out with his family!