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Bulletin Editor
Larry Haber
Speakers
Mar 08, 2024
“Unique Partnership Between Ensign Bickford, Town of Avon, and Stanley Fisher"
Mar 15, 2024
"The Ambassador Who Tried To Prevent Pearl Harbor"
Mar 22, 2024
African Education Program
Mar 29, 2024
Apr 05, 2024
Duties and Services of the State Comptroller
Apr 12, 2024
Elder Fraud
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Membership
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Board Member-at-Large
 
Board Member-at-Large
 
Interact Chair
 
Club Information
Rotary of Avon-Canton - Founded 1973
Avon-Canton
Service above Self
Fridays at 7:30 AM
Golf Club of Avon
160 Country Club Road
Avon, CT 06001
United States of America
Fax:
(860) 760-6364
All meetings are hybrid both in-person and Zoom available
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December 15, 2023
Canton HS Choir
Meeting will be held at Golf Club of Avon
The meeting will be held both in person and via Zoom. 
Watch for an email from the Club for Zoom access and 
please note we use a recurring ID for your convenience.
Sergeant-at-Arms Report - 
 
 
Rotarians Present: 33
 
Visiting Rotarians: None
Guests: Debbie Miller, Bridget Carnemolla
Happy Dollars: $92
Raffle Winner: None
Birthdays:  None
 
Happy Dollars
Alica Canning was grateful to walk away from a car accident last Monday and thanked Joanne Santiago for helping her heal from the pain the accident caused her.
 
Linda Pendergast enjoyed the latest edition of Rotary Magazine and its "Lessons in the Language of Food" article that highlighted clubs around the world and what they are eating. She suggested our club do a potluck! 
 
Joanne Santiago was happy to receive bling today!
 
Lauren Gardner was happy that J. Timothy's Taverne won People's Choice Award and was honored to be asked to consider the Sergeant at Arms position.
 
Greg DeManche was happy about the Patriots win the night prior.
 
Jolly Lux warned the club of scams someone charged a chainsaw to her. She was happy that Chinese investors visited one of the sites in Uganda.
 
Gary Hyde was proud to announce his granddaughter Emmy will be representing the United States at an international sailing regatta in Spain.
 
Gary Miller thanked Mr. Tannenbaum for all the blinking lights.
 
Phil Ferrari went to the Goodspeed Opera House to find his Dream Girl and found Bob Cave.
 
Bob Cave said Dream Girls was a great show!
 
Tom Voorhees celebrated his 50th year (to the day) of being a Rotarian, he joined in 1973!
Deb Stanwood gave five happy dollars for Scott's lights.
 
Announcements
 
President Luke is looking for a volunteer to head up a marketing committee for the club that he is planning on forming. 
 
Larry Haber announced Rotary Men's Bookclub will meet Mondays at 7 at his house.
 
Sue Budde welcomed all to a celebration at her house on Sunday, December 17th you can drop in for a few minutes or stay a while! She is also collecting insulated gloves for Footwear of Care.
 
Dick Kisiel is looking for six people to volunteer at FoodShare in Bloomfield from 8:30-11:30am on Monday, January 8. They will be notifying us of another opportunity fin January for those who are available from 5-7:30 pm. 
 
President Luke Violette presented the 2024 - 2025 nomination of our Board of Directors and the club confirmed;
 

                  President                      Colleen Grasso

                  President Elect            Deb Stanwood

                  Secretary                      Sue Budde                 

                  Sergeant-at-Arms        Lauren Gardner

                  Treasurer                      Phil Ferrari

                  Member at Large         Salin Low

                  Member at Large         Josh Gillooly

                  Imd. Past President     Luke Violette             

                  Assistant Treasurer     Gary Hyde

 

Calendar
 
December 13, 2023 - FAVARH Christmas Party at Canton HS
 
Induction of New Members
None this week.
Awards
None this week
 
Community and International Service Grants
None this week
 
Avon High School Chorus
Christmas Carols
Don Bonner introduced Andrew Brochu and the Avon High School Chorus, emphasizing appreciation for the arts and its impact on all. The club enjoyed the talents and festive spirit of the chorus!

Special Announcements

None this week.
 
Mail Bag
None this week.
 
Photo Credits
Mike Mezheritskiy
 
Technology Credits
Zoom platform management expertise by Mike Mezheritskiy.
 
Editor's Notes
Submission Deadline: Members are kindly encouraged to submit all materials for each week's Early Riser as early as possible. Please note that some editions may be published and distributed as early as the Saturday following our meetings, and during those weeks further contributions to the Early Riser will be included in the subsequent week's edition.
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2. Is it FAIR to all Concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?