Sue Budde told the club that her son is home till Christmas (PS He is looking for a job). The second is for Joanne Santiago who will having surgery in New York within the hour.
Scott Nardozzi for Alicia Canning who had her gall bladder removed and is now recuperating well. He also is looking for support for the 10/17 FAVAR event. He committed to a table of 12, has 6 left at $137.50 a person (He sold 2 while making the announcement. Please call him if interested in the other 4).
Craig Buhrendorf had a trip booked to Key West, which, given the conditions, he has postponed till next year. However, he and his bride have booked a trip to Charlotte, where he may also be looking for a second home.
Ann Clark, who doesn't look old enough, announced that this weekend she and her classmates are celebrating their 60th high school reunion. She also told the club that a recent issue of Valley Life featured an article about her daughter-in-law, Jen Clark and and her grandson Owen. Jen is a special education teacher in Simsbury and she and Owen have gone into the back country of Tanzania to help.
Rollie Sterrett is amazed at how much Paul Mikkelson can do athletically particularly as he had major surgery, as we all know, just 2 months ago.
Gary Miller reported that while grocery shopping he ran into a prospective member Sal Pantano. It will be awhile before he is eligible as he is 2 months old. Heather and son are doing well.
Nancy Nation also acknowledged how well Paul was doing. She noted that the Black Hawks are doing well. She and Craig will be driving down to Florida where they will be staying till returning for the Thanksgiving Feast. She also proudly announced that she in now a Great Grandmother.
Les Zinner is happy to be back from a fabulous trip to Iceland. He highly recommends this to all particularly to get a sense of the natural history of the planet.
Kurt Lux is grateful to be back after having surgery to remove his gall bladder. He also wanted to thank Ann for being here today. She is a dear friend.
Announcements
There will be a meeting at the Canton Board of Education at Noon on 10/11 to try and kick-off an effort to get an Interact Club off the ground in this area. Please contact President Don for more information if you are interested in attending.
On October 12, 7 - 9 PM. FAVOR is having a benefit wine tasting at the New England Pasta Company. Tickets are $25.
15 people have not yet responded to what titles they want on their new badges. Please respond ASAP or a title may be chosen for you.
Joanne Santiago noted that the Rotary Foundation dinner will be held on November 2nd in Agawam and we are all invited.
Significant Dates in October
October 20th - 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. Honorees are FAVARH and Larry & Brenda Sullivan. Tickets are available through the Chamber website.
