Happy Dollars
Steve Morris thank all the Rotarians that turned out for the Canton Planning & Zoning meeting on Wednesday night. The meeting will be continued on Wednesday, September 20th. Steve's partner is returning from a three week trip to Tanzania which was too long as far as Steve was concerned.
Nancy Nation and her husband, Craig, celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary.
Salin Low paid a voluntary fine for forgetting her Rotary pin and being tardy with the Early Riser. She completed the newsletter early in the week, but never hit the send button.
Bob Cave reported that he and his wife had also celebrated a significant wedding anniversary.
Peter Vignati was happy that Suzanne had received a positive report on a benign polyp following her first colonoscopy.
Brian O'Donnell needs more volunteers to help with the Chess Club when schools start in Hartford. Several members spoke up on the spot.
Larry Haber was happy to be headed to Saratoga Springs this weekend.
Les Zinner is headed south to Cherokee, North Carolina, to watch the eclipse. His comment prompted several questions on a source for eclipse glasses.
Alicia Canning is so happy to be a new member of the club and despite not being a morning person has enjoyed coming to morning meetings.
Rollie Sterrett provided this week's joke: A man was attempting unsuccessfully to launch a kite in the back yard. After repeated successful attempts, his wife yelled to him that he needed some tail. With a very confused look on his face, he yelled back to her, "Make up your mind. Last night you told me to go fly a kite!"
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gary Miller announced a trip presentation on September 13th at 5:30-6:30 PM in the Canton Community Center - Room E. The next Chamber sponsored trip is to Eastern Europe to visit Vienna and Prague. The trip flyer is listed in this newsletter under Presentations & References.
Nancy Nation reminded everyone that the Pencil Box packing event is this Thursday at her home. The sign up sheet was circulated.
Steve Morris announced that the next Canton P&Z meeting on September 20th at 7:30 PM would continue the discussion on the Favarh building projects.
Dale Bronson welcomed members to participate on the Favarh Initiative committee
Kathleen Parr said that she and Colleen could use help on the day of the golf tournament to help arrange the auction items.
Steve Harris reminded everyone that Celebrate Avon was coming up on September 23rd. Volunteers were still needed.
Craig Buhrendorf asked if any of the members that were not directly involved in the golf tournament might be interested to coming to the dinner. He will send out an email. The cost to attend the dinner only is $35 per person.
Nancy Harris said today was the last day to submit ads for publication in the tournament magazine. Tee signs are still available for resale. Raffle items can be found for another couple of weeks.
Larry Sullivan is hoping for 180 golfers based on the current trend. Last year we had only 127 golfers which we have already exceed by 30 or more. He praised Len Dunstan for seeking out Ben Dunning who bought a tee sign and paid his dues and Foundation check in the process. Steve Harris attended the recent Calhoun event and found out that several food vendors might we willing to be present on the course for our event. Larry is in discussion with one of them.
Devra Sisitsky has volunteer to do member profiles on the website again. She will start with Alicia Canning and then back track with the last few new members.
Upcoming Dates
September 6th - Roaring Brook Nature Center groundbreaking ceremony
September 13th - Canton Chamber Trip Presentation
September 23rd - Celebrate Avon Day
October 21st - Luncheon with the President of RI at the CT Convention Center
Paul Mikkelson and Gary Roman presented a $500 check to Gina Broadbent of Read a Book to a Child. Her organization matches adult readers with Hartford elementary students to share a book during the school lunch time. Gina was very pleased with the award and said that they served 170 students last year an know of over 1000 students that would benefit from the program.
Phil Klemarczyk received a check for $500 to help with the Canton Connections after-school program at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Collinsville. The program is over 20 years old and gives needy students a place to go after school to receive enrichment and join with other Canton school students. The program was originally started by Audrey Scanlon of Canton.
