Gary Miller reminded us that he left early at the last time to make a presentation to 4th Graders for Junior Achievement. In spite of his concern, it went well. The material is well prepared, and he recommends it to other club members who might want to participate in the future. He was suffering from a cold at the meeting, which might be a result of lots going on at his house. He has some guests who will be staying for quite awhile, and his kitchen is being torn apart.
Joanne Santiago attended via facetime, since she is still recovering from ankle surgery, and said she expects to be at the meeting in two weeks.
Bruce Sayward was attending a conference in Florida and enjoying golf and family. He attended the RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) and liked it.
Linda Pendergast went to New York for Thanksgiving and rang the Salvation Army Bell on one corner. She was impressed with the production, which also included a boombox. Evidently it takes more than a handbell to get shoppers' attention in a busy city.
Sue Budde gave $5 for an eventful two weeks. Her car tangled with an 8-point buck. Fortunately the front grill of the car was the main thing damaged, and she had just gotten her car back. Unfortunately the buck did not survive, but some hunters did get some steaks and roasts. New hunting technique -- just troll roadways for car-deer encounters. Sue had also been in Boston, where she met a grandson of the artist Pierre Renoir.
Art Schaller was glad to be visiting from the New Britain club and brought lots of wreaths for our club to purchase. (Joanne Santiago announced from the phone that she wanted one.) The profits from the wreaths help fund that club's scholarship program.
Gary Hyde reported that he had surgery on his right eye. He also said he had heard from Paul Mikkelson that he'd had a "bladder attack." Keep him in your thoughts.
John Shea doesn't usually brag on his kids. However, he was willing to make an exception for his son who is a sophomore in Avon High School and a serious musician. He was the opening act last weekend at Toad's Place in New Haven.
Devra Sisitsky was happy for have signed a lease for 24,000 square feet in the old G. Fox building to be used as maker space. She was also pleased about the successful New England Makers' Summit.
Robin DiNicola thanked members for their support during her job transition. She reminded us that "no man is a failure who has friends." She also washappy about the giving that we do through our community fund. She encourage members to bring slightly used coats to the meeting this week to be given to folks who need them.
Announcements
Mark your calendars! The Tastes of the Valley (henceforth TOTV) will be on Saturday, February 24, at Farmington Gardens. Ann Clark assures us that the space is beautiful, there is a separate room which will work for the VIP room, and the people at Farmington Gardens are helping with a lot of setup. Start letting your friends know.
Saturday December 9th: Canton Breakfast with Santa. Diana Boorjian is organizing our kitchen wor.
Saturday December 9th: Salvation Army bell ringing and collection. See Hank Frey for details.
Tuesday, December 12th: Capri Frank's Family Business - Miller Foods - Holiday Party, 5 PM, near corner Arch Rd. & W. Avon Rd.
Friday December 15th: FAVARH Committee meeting, after regular Rotary meeting.
Friday December 15th: FAVARH Holiday Party at Canton Community Center. Our help needed. See Nancy Nation or Steve Morris for details.
New Rotary badges coming soon. Pace Maker wearers: speak to Don as the magnetic clip may be a problem.
