Greetings fellow Rotarians,
 
Last month I joined a number of our neighboring districts in signing the Operation Pollination Resolution pledging to urge our clubs to do more to create pollinator habitat. As you are aware, insects, birds and some animals play a very important role in pollinating the plants that provide us with flowers, fruit and other sources of plant food. The loss of habitat for pollination is decreasing at an alarming rate. I ask clubs and club members to consider creating projects to increase the habitat both at home and in your communities. The environment is one of our seven areas of focus and the pollination effort fits very nicely within that area.
 
If you would like to learn more about Operation Pollination you can visit https://operationpollination.net/. 
 
A copy of the signed resolution is attached to this email.   (See Adrienne if you would like a copy and didn't get the email)
 
Serving others,
Randy R. Chapell
District Governor 
860.308.4393
 
       

Proposed Member: Stacy A Hebb

Classification: Real Estate – Sales

Proposer: Vinnie Marinaro 

 

We had a great group of guests this week a with Gail Molari bringing Nick Kirchner, CFO of Molari, Vin Marinaro bringing Stacy Hebb of Nocher Real Estate and Mark Busch bringing his son Jason Busch.

 

The Rotary International Youth Exchange program is back up and running, so if you have any potential students who you would propose to travel or if you would like to be a host family, please let Alex know.

 

Joan updated us on Carter LaCasse and we were happy to hear he continues to improve and be cancer free.  She presented the family our check at their home last week and she read a very moving note of appreciation for our generosity from the family.  

 

If anyone wants to suggest a Senior at PHS or Taconic to be a Student of the Month for this coming year, please let Joan DeMartino know as soon as possible.

 

 

Reminder! Dirt Wanted: As you may recall, we found there is indeed a leaker at Sparks Tower. Due to thus security concern, access to Sparks Tower is limited to credentialed individuals only, therefore you can't drop by 10th floor (Fines Division) with dirt on your fellow Rotarians. Just because we won't see you at the office doesn't mean we don't want the dirt! Spies of all kinds are encouraged to send dirt, inuendo, vicious packs of truth and all of life's great celebrations to Janet or Jim via email or social media message. While we can't always promise a quid-pro-quo, the Sargant at Arms handbook instructs us to be very kind to those that tattle. Text or message us your dirt!

As of August 11th, 33 of 47 members have paid their dues.  Let's get the other 14 in soon!!

2022-23 dues bills have been sent out to membership via email. Invoices include pre-paying for 44 lunches. If you want a revised invoice that excludes meals, or you want a paper invoice, please contact Jeff Hassett.

Jim Bronson 9/1

Mark Busch 9/8

Evening Service Meeting 09/15

Adrienne DeBlieux Speed 09/22

Gwen Davis 9/29

Fred Dery 10/06

Mark Busch 10/13

This week we celebrate the birthdays of Don Kuczarski on August 12th, Gwen Davis on August 29th, Dick Laureyns on August 30th and Jim Bronson on August 31st. No club anniversaries this week. .  

We added $29 dollars and, our esteemed leader Alex wasn't able to find the 2 of clubs, so we're up to $249 and 42 cards.  Don't stop believing.