Phil Ferrari had 5 happy dollars. Amy, Nancy Nation’s daughter, dropped off a thank you note from Nancy to Avon Old Farms School that she had written before she died. Phil felt very honored to be able to deliver the note to the school in person. He also noted that Pearl Harbor Day display and the honorary name tag he picked up was from an Army Air Corps member, who was stationed at Hickam Field, where his father served during the war.
Salin Low had a couple of happy dollars. She had a good Thanksgiving and hoped we all did as well. Also, she rang the bell on Friday and one thing she was real happy about was the temperature, as it was 9° last year and much better last year.
Larry Haber is happy that next week he will be traveling up to Portland ME for his annual trip to see friends and attend the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Magic of Christmas Concert.
Bob Cave wanted to say thank you to Sean for setting up the Pearl Harbor Day Tribute and reminding us of the people who served.
Hank Frey wanted to thank all who rang the bell last Friday and Saturday and we collected over $3,000. He still needs help on 12/21. If you can help let him know.
Bill Barnes wanted everyone to know that they didn’t have to go to ME for a Christmas Concert as the Farmington Valley Symphony has their Holiday Pops Concert on Saturday the 14 at 3 and 5 PM. Bill is happy to be back and wants to thank Rotary for all of our support during his wife’s recovery from her injury. Last time he was here was 3 months ago on Friday the 13th and spoke about triskaidekaphobia. About 3 hours later, his wife fell and fractured her hip. He promises not to mention triskaidekaphobia next week on Friday the 13th. He also wanted to thank the Early Riser editors; it keeps you connected when you have to be away. In the middle of all this he and his wife moved from Farmington Woods to an active adult community, Peach Tree Village. His knees love the fact that it is all on 1 floor.
Rollie Sterrett wanted to thank Sean for all his work on organizing the tribute. He also mentioned that his father served on the USS Nevada in the Pacific, which had been damaged at Pearl Harbor.
Linda Pendergast wanted to thank Hank Frey who every year organizes us so that we are enabled to give back. She was also happy for the opportunity to ring the bell with perspective new member, Jennifer Gonzales, who she knows will be a great asset to the club.
Lisa Barall-Matt gave $5 happy dollars in honor of her son, who will be deploying next week on a nuclear attack submarine. He will be gone for 3 months.
Joanne Santiago wanted to remind everyone that we are at the end of the year and to make your contribution to the Rotary Foundation and get a tax deduction this year.
Jennifer Gonzales gave $5 happy dollars as she wanted to honor our Veterans and also noted that on the 10th she will be celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary, she married her high school sweetheart.
Gary Miller talked about the Canton Chamber of Commerce had a very successful holiday party last Wednesday night and noted that tonight is the Annual Collinsville Champaign walk.
Scott Nardozzi thanked everyone who came to the wonderful FAVAR event.
Anne Runet, former member of our club, brought the wreaths from the New Britain/Berlin Rotary Club.
Don Bonner reminded the members that if they give to the Salvation Army, the club matches the gift u- to $1,750.
Ann Clark noted she discovered just how many friends she had after hearing from so many of them after her internet account had been hacked.
Next Thursday 12/12, is the FAVAR Christmas party for young adults. If you would like to help, contact Ann Clark.
