Bill Budde was happy to remember his mother who would have been 100 years old.
Gary Miller was happy to be headed to NYC for a cousin’s daughter’s wedding at the Church of the Heavenly Rest. The bride works for Stephen Colbert. That side of the family socializes at a high level than Gary’s sside.
Yvonne Gardner was happy about the news that J. Timothy’s (which Yvonne’s husband manages) had offered UCONN basketball coach Dan Hurley chicken wings for life if he would turn down the L.A. Lakers and stay in Connecticut. A customer had put the word on X (formerly Twitter) and J Timothy’s had gotten a lot of publicity.
Johnny Guillot was happy to be inducted as a new member and also happy that he was not being induced.
Peter Vignati was happy to be celebrating Father’s Day with grilling and minigolf.
Brian O’Donnell was happy to be going to see his daughter in Portland, ME.
Dami Singh was happy to travel to Carmel-by-the-Sea in California. She had a wonderful room that looked out on the Pacific Ocean.
Jolly Lux was happy that a friend has written a book, Fearless Female Leaders, and has included Jolly as one example of fearless leadership. Jolly thanked the club for helping her to make a dream come true.
Incoming President Debby was happy about her older daughter Kristin’s 37th birthday. She also wished the men a Happy Father’s Day
Loren Clarke echoed the Father’s Day good wishes. She was also happy to take her son to Gettysburg and Hershey Park, a place he could act like a normal kid.
Tom Voorhees was happy to welcome Johnny Guiillot as a new Rotarian and promised to teach him the secret handshake before long.
Announcements
Sue Budde reminded members that the annual luncheon for Seniors will be at the Canton Community Center on Wednesday, June 26. She has begun to recruit help and sent around a signup sheet. If you want to help, contact Sue. It's one of the most fun activities of the Rotary year. Don't miss it!
Sue also spoke about the golf folders that were being distributed. Members received the materials that reflected what they had done in the past. She encouraged members to get their ads and tee signs nailed down sooner rather than later. Many companies spend their allowances for ads and charity during the summer
Salin Low let members know that there is now an opening in the ranks of the scribes -- the individuals who prepare the weekly Early Riser -- because Lauren Gardner has been promoted to Sergeant-at-Arms. The remaining three scribes have all been in place for at least eight years. They're happy to do the Early Riser once a month, at least most months. But they do not want to do it more often. Training is available for any new recruits, and the scheduling takes into account each person's availability. Speak to Salin if you are interested in joining this activity which helps to keep us connected through the year.
President Luke announced that annual dues are being increased due to increased assessments by our Rotary district and by Rotary International. The dues pay for only those things that are for members and guests. Costs also include breakfasts for guests and credit card charges. The increase allows a cushion of 20% to cover other unexpected costs. This should make it possible to distribute a high proportion of the fundraising profits to other groups in our area and around the world.
Calendar
June 24 - Fore Autism Golf Tournament at Torrington CC
June 26 - Seniors' Luncheon at the Canton Community Center
July 5 - No meeting. Lonely Rotarians
July 8 - Torrington-Winsted Rotary Golf Classic at Torrington CC
July 17 - Loaves & Fishes (see Bob Cave)
July 22 - District 7890 Golf Outing at Twin Hills CC in Longmeadow MA
July 27 - Rotary Day at the Yard Goats
August 21 - Loaves & Fishes - See Bob Cave for additional days
August 30 - No meeting. Lonely Rotarians
September 9 - Avon/Canton Rotary Golf Tournament
Johnny Guillot
Johnny was introduced by Membership Chair Peter Vignati and welcomed by President Luke, as well as the club's other members. He is a veteran, which made it especially appropriate that he was inducted on Flag Day. We are happy to have Johnny as a member and look forward to getting to know him better.
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