December 10th Newsletter

Meeting Date:  December 5, 2023

Reporter:  Dave Hamel

Pledge

Two students from San Miguel School led the Pledge of Allegiance

Guests

The entire student body, teachers, Principal and key staff from San Miguel School in Providence

Opening Remarks

Bob Murphy thanked Walter Adamowicz for starting the relationship with San Miquel School.

Announcements

President Kris thanked Liz Messier and Holly Applegate for the successful Thursday night event at the Barker Playhouse.  It was well represented by Providence Rotary members.
 
Michael Durant announced a new service project “Wreaths Across America”. The event honors vets by placing wreaths at the graves of veterans in a respectable, and dignified manner. The event is one that has spread around the country, and all are welcome to take part.  Locally, the event will take place at the RI Veterans cemetery on Dec 16th at 11:45 at 301 South County Trail in Exeter.

Happy Bucks

Bob Murphy’s happy bucks for having the San Miquel students and staff at our annual lunch was overwhelmed with support from the students at San Miguel School. In total, between Rotarians and Students 32 “happy” events were registered with considerable polarizing focus on Army-Navy allegiances and delivered in good spirits

Program

John Wolf Executive Director of San Miguel School thanked Rotarians for their continued support.  He introduced a representative of the school who gave his thanks and thoughts on the event.
 
Carol Soltys, Academic Dean, presented the Boys Poetry group of San Miguel School for a moving 6 minute poem recited by the 13 member group, wonderfully orated, and executed, reciting a poem by Maya Angelo.

Special Guest

SANTA presented each student with a gift and a one-on-one moment with the jolly old man.
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