New Members
Jimmy Ssekawaabe was inducted today. Jimmy came to the US from Uganda when he was 16. He graduated from the University of Hartford and first worked as a teacher at Webb School in Cheshire. He has now switched careers and is working for Liberty Mutual.
Happy Dollars
Gary Miller noted for the club that with the induction of Jimmy Ssekawaabe the club now has 80 members. He also thanked the Rain Gods for holding off on him last night unlike last week. Gary's brewery tour or Red Rock Brewery couldn't happen because the place was having a wedding but he a nice lunch their anyway.
Steve Harris honored his mother's 90th birthday.
Don Bonner along with Mike and Heather were at the district meeting and represented us well as they did a presentation on why we have been so successful. Don announced that he was going to be a grandfather again and that they were going to be moving to West Hartford from NY.
Bill Barnes was happy to report that his wife Pat was home from the hospital and doing well after dealing with some very challenging cardiac conditions. She had great care at UConn and hopes to be able to attend the Presidents Dinner as her first social event in 3 months. He also wanted to invite everyone to Saturday nights Farmington Valley Symphonies final classical concert of the season.
Larry Haber is going up to Newton, MA tonight to see a production of Julius Caesar which is being directed by his son at the high school. (Editors Note: Production was fabulous)
Phil Ferrari is happy that the Red Sox and Yankees are both in first place as they should be. He will be going to Austin, TX to on trip that he won at the Rotary Auction.
Phil Mikkelson reminded us of the 5/18 trip to the Yard Goats. He also announced that his son has just gotten out of prison so everything is good. (Editors Note: Phil is joking, I think)
Capri Frank shared a Capri moment with us as she is genuinly happy about a lot of things from President Don's leadership to the sharing of happy dollars to good spirits in the room. She was also happy to be at Shop Rite at 7 AM because of the amazing Mother's Day. She also indicated how special Mother's Day is to all moms and dads that sometimes have to be mom. She also wanted to mention Nancy who she still calls Mrs. Nation for modeling for her, as she was growing up, how to deal with challenges and still models this today.
Jolly Lux was happy to no longer being the only Ugandan in the club as well as tribute to President Don all his help. She reminded folks that GLO was having a fund raiser GLOFest Saturday June 9th 5:30 - 9 at the North House.
General Announcements
Friday, May 18: Joint Rotary - FAVARH Yard Goats Game Event. Sold out!
Friday, June 8: 2018 President's Installation Dinner at Farmington Woods Club House. President-Elect Michael Mezheritskiy and a new slate of Officers and Directors will be installed for the 2018-2019 Rotary Year. Don Bonner, Heather Pantano & Colleen Grasso will receive Paul Harris Fellowships for club service. Tickets will be $45 each.
Monday, June 11: Canton Chamber Silver Jubilee Golf Tournament See Gary Miller for details.
Thursday, July 26: Luncheon for the Senior Citizens of Avon and Canton. Noon. Canton Community Center.
MONDAY, August 27: Rotary of Avon-Canton Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Sunday, September 9: Avon Day