Rotary Club of Norwich, CT
July 9, 2025
Location-Bella Fiore
THE RONE
Presiding: President Steve Martin
Invocation: Cara Westcott –Excellent invocation (Giving Gary Young a run for his money!)
Fellowship: Barry Shead
Birthdays: None
Anniversaries: None
Guests: None
Visiting Rotarians: None
Barry’s fellowship started with his calling on Susy Hurlbert to assist spotting and handing out packages of cookies for members giving correct answers to famous movie quotes! Some of the quotes included: “May the force be with you!”-Star Wars, “Here’s lookin’ at you kid”-Casablanca, “We’re going to need a bigger boat!”-Jaws, “Houston, we have a problem”-Apollo 13.
Membership Minute: Stan Lucas
Stan announced there is a change for the “Car Show” meeting at the residence of Mike Goldblatt. The new date is July 23rd from 5pm to 7:30-8pm. This meeting will take the place of the usual noon meeting and will be a dinner meeting. $20.00 per person. It’s a good opportunity to invite guests or prospective new members. Mike’s address is 63 Sherwood Lane in Norwich.
Announcements:
Please bring spare clean egg cartons and give them to Bonnie Johnson.
If you know of a speaker for one of our meetings, please contact Kevin Wickless or Alexis Kahn to get on the schedule.
If there is a Rotarian who is sick or going through a tough time let the Sunshine Committee know and contact Mary Richardson or Nancy Gentes.
Rotary Golf will be September 3rd. Get your 4-somes together as well as sponsors. Raffle items and goody bad items are also needed.
Happy Dollars: Andy Grant
Andy started off with over the 4th of July weekend he had 15 kids as guests at his home on the shore. He said he enjoyed every moment, but now the house is empty and it’s just he and Nancy.
Margarida Martins-Querido said she took her mother to Newport, RI over the 4th of July holidays that included touring some of the mansions and a boat ride around Newport harbor. She also said there will be a “Jaws” event in September on the 6th and 7th in honor of the 50th anniversary of the movie. She’s looking for sponsors.
Susy Hurlbert had a great vacation driving up the coast to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada. Some of the stops included the botanical gardens outside of Booth Bay, Arcadia, Bar Harbor and the Bay of Fundy.
Pat Marshall spent the 4th of July holidays with her son and grandson on the New Jersey shore. She said she had a wonderful time except for the 5 hour drive each way.
Stan Lucas reported that the daughter of Steve Ayer, who was our guest speaker last week, suffered a brain aneurysm and is in a coma. Please remember her in your prayers. He also said that his daughter Ana was suffering stomach pains and went to the ER. Thankfully it was a kidney infection and could be treated with antibiotics. Stan also told a story of purchasing a car in New Jersey that was somewhat complicated but everything turned out ok.
Andy Nollman said to remember those affected by terrible floods in Texas and New Mexico. He enjoyed the 4th of July holiday visiting Jim Daly on Lord’s Point. His parents celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary with a dinner that included some huge ribs with a price to match! He also said he spent breakfast in Madison with an old friend.
Mike Cooney reported that his daughter Katie’s last softball game was played and they just came up a little short on winning the game. He also lost power in last week’s storm that blew through. After messing around with his generator and finally getting it started the power came back on!
Steve Martin said he had a great holiday weekend and is looking forward to celebrating his wedding anniversary this weekend!
Auction: Molly Bruno will donate $20.00
Lottery: Paul Gaffney
Rodney Green, Gary Young and Andy Grant could not find the Ace of Spades. Only a few cards left, so next week be sure to buy tickets as your odds are good!
Paul Gaffney won the ARC Cookies and passed them around and shared accordingly.
Program: No Program today.
Bonnie Johnson lead the club with the 4-Way Test and the meeting was adjourned at 12:55pm.