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Rotary of Avon-Canton - Founded 1973
Avon-Canton
Service above Self
Fridays at 7:30 a.m.
Golf Club of Avon
160 Country Club Road
Avon, CT 06001
United States of America
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(860) 760-6364
All meetings are hybrid both in-person and Zoom available
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December 13, 2024

Maria Mascoli

Avon HS Transition Coordinator and Interact Advsior

 
 
 
 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms Report 
Rotarians Present: 32
 
Visiting Rotarians: None
 
Guests: Ingrid Koerner (Potential Member)
Happy Dollars: $28
Raffle Winner: Greg DeManche
 
Fines: None today.
 
Birthdays:
 
Dale Bronson - 12/3
 
 
Happy Dollars
 
Bill Barnes is playing with the Farmington Valley Symphony tomorrow at Northwest Catholic HS.
 
Gary Miller is marking the change of the season by removing his golf clubs from his car and replacing them with his skis.
 
Peter Vignati Reminded us that the Turkey Trot is Wednesday, 11/20.
 
Cherie Morris has met with the Canton Interact Club who want to establish a more collaborative relationship with us.  She also has spoken with Jolly who is doing well.  THey have just finished planting 4,000 watermellon seeds on the farm and are training 50 students in agriculture.  She also thanked the club members for their support of the FAVARH residents Christmas Party.
 
Greg DeManche told the club that his daughter has gotten her first medical school admission.
 
 
Salin Low is happy about how well the bell ringing is going this year.  She also had to step in for an extra shift when Yvonne got called for grandmother duty after Lauren was hospitalized with a ruptured appendix. 
 
Linda Pendergast "complimented" Phil Ferrari on clearing the driveway of his home so that she and her group could meet with his wife Beth.  
 
Catherine Pellino talked about the Canton Champagne Walk and that the Chambers After Hours gathering will be at Collinsville Bank on 12/11 @ 5 PM
 
Johnny Guillot saw his daughter in Wisconsin and feels he is lucky to be home safely as the roads seem to be infested with bad drivers.
 
 
Tom Wood has a new granddaughter whose parents gave her a name that has only been used around 100 times since 1880.  Elvana is the newest member of his family.
 
Donna Bonner is feeling lucky as he "trashed" his wife's car but all are well.  
 
 
 
Announcements & Upcoming Events
 
 
 
Sue Budde reminded folks of her upcoming open house Christmas Party on 12/15.  She is requesting no hostes gifts but instead a gift card to a local market that can be given to recipients at Dish & Dats Christmas Meal.
 
Joanne Santiago wants to make sure we don't forget the Foundation with our year end giving. 
 
Ann Clark indicated that usual Miller family Christmas Party for Rotary will be held in January this year.  More information to follow.  
 
Induction of New Members
None this week.
Awards
 
Community and International Service Grants
None this week.
 
 
 
 
Speaker

 
The Avon High School Chorus performed a wonderful Christmas concert for the members.
 

 

Special Announcements

None this week.
 
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Photo Credits
Photos by Larry Haber.
 
Technology Credits
Zoom platform management expertise by Mike Mezheritskiy.
 
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