Recording Secretary &
Newsletter Editor
Arthur D. Norwalk
Treasurer
Richard A. Kaplan
Asst. Treasurer
Peter M. Loescher
Sergeant-at-arms
Kevin M. Oates
Past President
Jenny Miller
President, Rotary International
Gary C. K. Huang
Governor, District 7950
Valerie Perry
Directors
to June 30, 2015:
Paula M. Jacobson
Gary S. Kaufman
Wendy S. Marcus
Marcus Mitchell
Nondas Hurst Voll
to June 30, 2016:
Marion F. Avarista
T. Bryan Cook
Kimberly C. Hadsell
Benjamin Longtin
Wascar F. Montilla
Executive Administrator
Jeremiah H. Cannon
INSPIRATION
Holly Applegate inspired us with several short sayings from famous people, including this from Maya Angelou: “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s dark cloud.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS
Monday, Oct. 6, meeting is the Million Dollar Meal at R I Philharmonic & Music School, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence
Next week’s meeting is TUESDAY, Oct. 14.
Bill DiBiasio reminded us of “Rotary at the UN”. Bill will drive, and asked if anyone else could drive as well. Per disclaimer, it was noted that Bill flies jets and motors on highways at about the same speed.
Liz Messier mentioned that “Guys and Dolls” will be playing on October 9 at the Barker Theater. She urged all to attend as this is a fund-raiser to support Kris David’s activities as District Governor.
Laura Stiles announced another fundraiser at “Spooky World” on October 26 at Mulligan’s Island. Minimal cost to the club, but 15-20 volunteers are needed to dress in costume and give candy to kids.
Laura also mentioned Rotary After Dark on October 22 at the Providence Flat Bread Company, $12 per head admission, cash bar.
Mayoral Candidates Present Their Ideas for the City
Nondas Voll introduced the panel of Providence Mayor candidates: Buddy Cianci, Jorge Elorza, and Daniel Harrop and outlined the format for the panel discussion. Each candidate gave a short introduction. The floor was then opened to Providence Rotarians for questions. Below are the questions asked by our membership:
What is your position on public health?
What would be the first thing you would do to address the unfunded liabilities problem?
How would you build on the rich, ethnic diversity in Providence?
How would you better balance ethnic diversity in Providence?
What tactics would you employ to motivate graduating college students to stay in the City (or even State)?
What are your thoughts on the direct criticisms that Mr. Cianci is getting about running again?
Today’s program was well attended with a higher number of guests than usual, including wives of several members. Like each candidate, the answers that were given were equally diverse and different.
Happy Bucks
Cap Willey-“Man-aging” director of his firm was quoted in the Wall Street Journal
Michelle Berard—for Richard Leone’s work on her car
Steve Hug—Santa’s Walking School Bus
Lots for delivering dictionaries to third graders, bell ringing and the holiday party for Sophia Academy and San Miguel
Barbara Harris for reminding us that the Dictionary Project started with Randy Dittmar’s presidency and for her husband’s quote in the Economist
Richard Applebaum for John Folan’s chairing the coat drive
Rotary Club of Providence, 27 Dryden Lane, Providence, RI 02904
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