Pete Brock quoted Woody Allen. 80% of success is just showing up. Why not show up with a good attitude, and willingness to be coached? Challenge yourself and commit to making progress.
Visitors
Danielle Lopes of Swan Point Cemetery
Seth Kurn – Former “First Dude”
Nichole Marion – Undergrad at Brown
Announcements
- Sad News: Bob Morse has died. Service on 8/9 at 11:30 St. John’s Episcopal in Barrington.
- Rose May, wife of past president has died. No information on services yet.
- Emily Bernstein reminded us of an event, RIFC Football game and Fireworks on August 9th at 7:00 PM. Meet at 6:30. Contact Emily for a link to buy tickets.
- September 2nd, we will be assembling boxes for Kizirian school classrooms. If you can show up early that day, that would be fantastic.
Happy Bucks (sorry if I missed anyone)
- Bill Applegate has $5 for a nice, cool room for the meeting.
- Rob Black has $3 for his third trigger finger surgery
- Mary Brewster $5 for a vacation and $5 for Bob Morse in thanks for his donations to the school supply project.
- Alex David has $20 for his birthday today.
- Anthony Hollingdshead has $5 for not wearing a suit. He also was in Maine with his family.
- Bill Efthimides had $3 for wearing a suit at Anthony Hollingshead's suggestion.
- Kris David has a $1 for still looking good even as Alex ages.
- Cap Willey has a $1 for his daughter who turned 21.
- Pete Brock $10 for not driving into Providence today.
Speaker
Jared Rachko Sales & Marketing, Rhode Island FC (Soccer). He works in the sales dept, selling premium seats, sponsorships, etc.
Jared grew up on North Providence. Formerly he worked at the Dunk (now AMP). Jared has had various other jobs in sales and marketing, in both local event spaces and some corporate interests. RIFC is the first professional sports team to enter Rhode Island in a long while.
RIFC is currently in playoff contention.
Jared described the stadium, its many features, amenities, and options for spectators.
On October 3, the Governor’s Cup will take place at the stadium, feature Brown vs. URI in football. The stadium holds 10,500 people. Concessions are inexpensive, by design. Many kids’ activities exist within the stadium. As Jared told us, there is something for everyone.
Rhode Island FC is an American professional
Football club headquartered in
Pawtucket,
Rhode Island. RIFC is part of the United Soccer League (USL). Founded in 2019 and beginning play in 2024, the team plays in the Eastern Conference of the
USL Championship, the second tier of the
American soccer system. In its first season, Rhode Island won the USL Championship Eastern Conference final, but were runners-up in the USL Championship final, losing 3-0 to
Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
If you are not currently a soccer fan, you will become one after visiting the stadium.
If you haven’t been to an RIFC game, GO!
