Happy Dollars
Paul Mikkelson was happy for a great day of golf at the tournament and thanked everyone that helped with the event.
Paul Nelson and his wife celebrated their anniversary in Barbados during Hurricane Irma and managed to completely miss the storm
Peter Vignati and his wife spent time in Brunswick, ME, enjoying the state park. He told the story of their encounter with a wedding party at the park.
Phil Ferrari has officially retired. He packed up his office in boxes and took them home this week.
Tom Voorhees was happy to report that his son and daughter came through Hurricane Irma with only minimal damage.
Rollie Sterrett regaled us with a joke about a farmer and his encounter with a feisty old women.
Announcements
Steve Harris could use a bit more help in the afternoon on Celebrate Avon Day.
Phil Worley announced that Alicia Canning and Scott Nardozzi had agreed to be our greeters in October. Two more volunteers are needed for November.
Dale Bronson said the FAVARH Initiative Committee would meet after the morning meeting next Friday.
Tom Voorhees passed a sign up sheet for help with the Amber Alert station at Celebrate Avon.
Steve Morris and FAVARH building project supporters attended a 3 hour meeting that was continued to the following month. He asked for support at the next Planning & Zoning meeting on Wednesday, Sept 20th.
Craig Buhrendorf read a thank you letter from the African Education Partnership for the $1000 check they had received from the International Committee.
Larry Sullivan announced that he had determined that 52 of our 70 members had participated in the golf tournament in some helpful capacity.
Gary Miller announced that Brenda and Larry Sullivan would be honored with a Service to the Community Award at the Annual Canton Chamber of Commerce Stars of the Town event on October 27th at 41 Bridge Street. All Rotary members are invited.
Nancy Nation received a thank you note from the Hartford school for all the pencil boxes they received. They are planning on returning the favor sometime this year.
Don Bonner announced that the meeting dates for the standing committees have been added to the listing on the website. The September 29th meeting will be in the Talcott Room.
Don also read a note from Hank Frey who is home recouperating and hoped to be back with us soon.
Colleen Grasso had three leftover raffle items for anyone that was interested after the meeting.
Significant Dates
September 23rd - Celebrate Avon Day
September 27th - Sam Collins Birthday Celebration at the Canton Historical Museum
October 6th - Our morning meeting will be hosted by the Golf Club of Avon
October 21st - Luncheon with the Rotary International President at the CT Convention Center
October 27th - Canton Chamber of Commerce Stars of the Town 2017 at 41 Bridge Street 6:00 - 10:00 PM
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