VP Alex Reczkowki opened the meeting with 77 seconds of silence in memory and recognition of the Holocaust.; The PHS Rotaract raised $500 in a recent raffle event. The students donated $250 each to Soldier On and TG's Clubhouse; We have received several thank you notes from schools that received dictionaries and food bank grant recipients.
Guests of Honor: Dave Hall welcomed Roger Gibonni (visiting Rotarian from North Adams) and Gail Molari was joined by Pam Knisley (Rotary emeritus); we bid farewell to students Nick Lopenzina and Anthony Telladira.
Sommelier Training: Joan DiMartino announced the Wine Pairing Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 19th at Mazzeo's. Tickets are $100 per person. 100% of the profits from this fundraiser will be going to the Dr. John Reynolds Scholarship. Stay tuned for more information and reminders.
Palace Coup d'état? Rumors were bandied about the dining room concerning a potential power grab of the highest order. Sparks is happy to announce this unsubstantiated scuttlebutt was indeed fake news. Speaking of scuttlebutt, did you hear Tom Brady is retiring?