Rotary Club of Norwich
December 11th, 2019
THE RONE
Presiding: President Mike Cooney
Invocation: Jim Konrad
Fellowship: Ray Baribeault
Birthdays: Erin Gizio – December 12th
Anniversaries: None
Guests: Mike Cooney brought his son Matt and Aziza Kibibi Clayton
Rodney Green introduced his wife Lucille
Suki Lagrito introduced her daughter Aviana
Stan Lucas brought his grandson Sloan
“Rotarians in the News” Ray recognized Rotarian Suzy Hurlbert for her quotes in the newspaper about housing in Eastern Connecticut
Ray enlighted us all with 50 things over 50 that are still around and we still love everyday besides Barry Shead and Bob Reed! In 1946 Tupperware was introduced. In 1941 M&M’s were introduced and are still the most popular candy on earth! The color TV was invented in 1950 and adopted by the three major networks in 1965! The Microwave was invented in 1945 but did not become popular until the 1960’s! Frozen Pizza was invented in 1957 and in 2018 over 198 people indulged! Spandex was invented in 1959. McDonald’s Big Mac was introduced in 1968 and is only second in popularity to their French Fries! James Bond was introduced in 1965. Hershey’s Kisses have been a mainstay since 1907! Here was some discussion as to who the first James Bond was, not Sean Connery as everyone thought!
Announcements:
President Mike Cooney had the following announcements:
*The District 7980 annual Conference will be in Mystic this coming year in April. All are encouraged to attend.
*Mark your calendar! Rotary Golf Tournament will be September 2nd!
*The 75th Norwich Rotary Anniversary booklet has been scanned to the Norwich Rotary webpage for all to view!
*Happy Dollars committee is looking for deserving families or individuals to support.
*If you know of anyone who would be a good speaker at one of our Rotary Meetings contact Mary Richardson.
*The new improved Norwich Rotary webpage is up and running at norwichrotary.org
Happy Dollars: Barry Shead
Barry said that one of his town’s most well-known residents Caroll Spinney recently died. He was best known as “Big Bird” on Sesame Street.
Andrew Nollman gave in honor of Jim Daly as part of the 50 over 100 club!
Erin Gizio said she was happy to be part of such a great Rotary Club and it was an honor to serve with so many good people who do many good things in the community.
Jim Konrad said Barry Nelson was actually the 1st James Bond. He also congratulated Suki and her daughter Avi on the opening of their new store in Norwich. Jim reminded the club that the Bulletin’s “Tommy Toy Fund” is in full swing and also thanked Andy Grant for the toy donation from Ace Home Center.
Aziza Clayton invited anyone from the club to the Dime Bank’s Business After Hours as her guest!
Andy Grant informed us that Stan Lucas defeated him in tennis for a 4th straight time!
Mike Cooney said his son Matt enjoyed riding on a float on the Putnam Light Parade!
Gary Young had some advice for club members to hold on to the stair rails during the bad weather we have been having. He did not and ended up on his rear!
Stan Lucas had $20.00 Happy Dollars in honor of his grandson Sloan for winning awards for being an excellent student at school!
Auction: No auction. Laura Hobart gave $20.00 for the cause!
Lottery: Barry Shead: Suzy Hurlbert, Matt Cooney, & Jim Konrad drew cards to no avail!
Speaking Program: There was no speaking program due to the speaker being unable to get to the meeting due to the bad weather.
Gary Young led the club with the 4-Way Test.
President Mike Cooney ended the meeting at 1:05pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Reed – RONE Reporter