No regular weekly meeting on Friday, April 18, 2025
The Lonely Rotarian Society
will convene at 7:30 AM on
April 18th
at the new Lasalle Market & Deli in Collinsville, CT
Please join us for a leisurely breakfast and conversation
President
Immediate Past President
President Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Sergeant-at-Arms
Rotary Foundation
Board Member-at-Large
Board Member-at-Large
Community Service Chair
Interact Chair
Newsletter Editors
Salin Low, Larry Haber, Gary Miller, Lauren Gardner
Public Relations
Mike Mezheritskiy - Social Media
Membership Committee Chair
Peter Vignati
Salin Low, Larry Haber, Gary Miller, Lauren Gardner
Public Relations
Mike Mezheritskiy - Social Media
Membership Committee Chair
Peter Vignati
Community Services Chair
Dick Kisiel
International Service Chair
Yvonne Gardner
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
Gary Miller
Interact Advisors
• Canton - Leigh Connole and Julie Monico
• Avon - Maria Mascoli
Program Chair
Ike Eickenhorst
Ike Eickenhorst
Sunshine Chair
Ann Clark
Webmaster
Gary Miller
Golf Tournament Co-Chairs
Sue Budde, Colleen Grasso, Bill Budde
Tastes of the Valley Co-Chairs
Webmaster
Gary Miller
Golf Tournament Co-Chairs
Sue Budde, Colleen Grasso, Bill Budde
Tastes of the Valley Co-Chairs
Colleen Grasso
Senior Luncheon
Sue Budde
Breakfast with Santa
Dee Boorjian
ByLaws Review Committee
Investment-Scholarship Fund Committee
Gary Hyde
Financial Review & Advisory Committee
Phil Ferrari, Greg DeManche, Robin DiNicola
Rotary of Avon-Canton - Founded 1973
Our regular meetings are normally held in-person
at the Golf Club of Avon in the Family Room
unless posted otherwise
Members and guests are able to attend via Zoom
Zoom instructions can be requested
by emailing: Rotary of Avon-Canton
Our club members volunteer once a month serving lunch in Hartford. This month Dick Kisiel, our Community Service Chair, presented a check for $1000 to Allison Hild, Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes.
This month’s volunteers: (l-r) Salin Low, Phil Ferrari, Peter Vignati, Cherie Morris, Gary Miller (back), Hector (Loaves & Fishes), Bob Cave (back), Dick Kisiel
More pictures of Loaves & Fishes in our Club Photo Album: https://rotaryclubofavon-canton.org/photoalbums/loaves-fishes
We are happy to welcome Peter Savino as the newest member of the the Avon-Canton Rotary Club. He was received into membership by President Deb on November 22nd.Peter enlisted in the US Navy in 1975 and received Advanced Electronic training as a Sonar Technician. After the service he had many roles in the technology arena working for Rockwell International, ITT and Aspect Telecommunications.
As a proud Veteran, Peter says, "I am honored to be an Officer in the Avon VFW Post 3272 with the tasks of honoring past and present members, and providing service and support to these veterans where needed. I am also a member of the local American Legion Post."
He notes that his wife, the former Heidi Boos, grew up in Avon and graduated from Avon HS and Bentley College. "After outgrowing our condo in Bristol 28 years ago," he reports, "we moved to our house in Avon and are proud parents of a grown son and daughter, a Chef and Teacher."
A very meaningful part of Peter's life is his work raising funds for organizations like the American Lung Association and the Tunnel to Towers Organization that grew out of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at New York City's Twin Trade Towers. "This organization has premier tower climbs that I have enjoyed being a part of," says Peter. "I have completed multiple of these climbing events in an effort to raise money for the cause. The opportunity to climb 104 stories in the Freedom Tower in NYC with everyday heroes, Military and First Responders, and raise money for T2T is truly a blessing."
As one who very much enjoys volunteering and reaching out to those in need, Peter says "I am looking forward to being active in the community working with fellow Rotarians."
We also very much look forward to having Peter working among us and are delighted to welcome him as a new Avon-Canton Rotarian.
Please introduce yourself to our newest member.
Our Annual 2024 Charity Golf Tournament
was held on
Monday, September 9, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
at the Golf Club of Avon
at 160 Country Club Road in Avon, CT
at 160 Country Club Road in Avon, CT
Thank you to all our sponsors, advertisers and golfers.
We also thank the staff of the Golf Club of Avon
and our many volunteers including
our great crew from FAVARH.
On April 1st, the Avon High School Interact Club hosted a program on Guiding Light Orphans presented by Rotary of Avon-Canton member Jolly Lux. Jolly is the founder of GLO. According to Interact Club Advisor, Maria Mascoli, the AHS Interact Club had the privilege of hosting Jolly and hearing her impactful presentation. The Interact students are very excited to partner with GLO and help make an impact in Uganda.
Congratulations on achieving ShelterBox HERO SILVER level recognition for Rotary Year 2022-2023.
2022 was the biggest year yet for ShelterBox and your support helped us to reach over 400,000 people across 22 projects in 12 countries. This year is shaping up to be just as busy and your continued support is truly appreciated. Please watch and share “THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP: TURKEY EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE” which was featured at the recent RI Convention. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/0L8v4KPKyjI
Help us support the Rotary Clubs in Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, and Maldova which are providing aid and comfort to the war torn areas and nearly 5 million refugees fleeing the war zones in Ukraine.
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The Rotary of Avon-Canton
is a charitable 501c3 organization
is a charitable 501c3 organization
Rotary of Avon-Canton
Debbie Stanwood, President 2024-2025
P.O. Box 11, Avon, CT 06001
Board of Directors
meets 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 PM
on ZOOM
Community Service Committee
meets 1st Friday at 8:45 AM
Golf Club of Avon
International Service Committee
meets 2nd Friday at 8:45 AM
Golf Club of Avon
Membership Committee
meets 3rd Friday at 8:45 AM
Golf Club of Avon
Service above Self
Avon, CT 06001
United States of America