Due to the opening of the Casino in Springfield this Friday, our club will be meeting on Thursday, 8/23 instead. Same time, same place. If you see or talk to a fellow Rotarian, please remind them of this change which is for this week only!
A big “thank you” to John Perez and Seth Tenenbaum for inviting guests last week. Several of them are possible members! Individual and Corporate Membership brochures are available. Pick up a few to distribute and “start the conversation!”
August is Membership Monthat Rotary! It is up to all of us to be good stewards of our club and share what Rotary is doing - locally and internationally, with our friends, family and co-workers.
This Friday, Rick Lee will debut the “Chalk It Up” video he put together for our club. You won’t want to miss it!
Do you know how to Sign into Clubrunner? Please contact me for your user name and password. It’s easy. Once signed in you can access your profile, enter your birth date and access the Rotary Directory for all our members phone numbers, email addresses etc... A great way to stay in touch!
Treasurer Richard Fulkerson has emailed out dues invoices for the 2018-2019 Rotary year so please check your inbox. Dues are easy to pay online* in full or in 2 installments. For other payment options, please contact Richard directly.
*You have to sign into Clubrunner to pay any Rotary invoice online
Looking forward to seeing you at the Hall!
Yours Truly,
President Sue Mastroianni
"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Keller
2018/2019 DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
President - Sue Mastroianni
Vice President – Bert Carter
2ND VP John Perez
Secretary Gillian Palmer
Asst. Secretary – Decorti Rogers-Tonge
Treasurer - Richard Fulkerson
Asst. Treasurer – Bernie Spirito
Sargeant at Arms – Michael Kelly
Director 1 – Alisa Garanzha
Director 2 – Maurice Powe
Foundation Chair – Jack Toner
We will be having a Club Assembly this Thursday, 8/23. Rick Lee will be showing the “Chalk It Up” video from our 2018 Chalk It Up fundraiser we held last May. This is a great opportunity to see (and hear) how the event went and plans for next year. We also hope to have information on the 2018 “Service Above Self” nominees and event coming up on November, 16, 2018.
Dene Kimball had knee replacement surgery a couple of weeks ago and is home recuperating. Dene misses his Rotary friends and would love to hear from you. Get well wishes can be sent to him at agk122700@gmail.comor mailed to 187 Cedar Rd, Longmeadow, MA 01106
Dene was happy to hear our Rotary flags were displayed in his absence. Thanks to Richard and Bernie!
NOTE: The club is collecting books for Mason Wright’s expanded library. Hard cover, paperback, children’s books and DVD’s are all needed. Please put a “Donated By The Rotary Club of Springfield” book plate inside each item you donate. BP stickers can be picked up from Sue or Richard. The books can be dropped off to Alan at 74 Walnut St. in the Mason Square neighborhood or brought to any Rotary meeting. Alan Popp has collected and/or recreated items from the Rialto Skating Rink, Johnson's Bookstore and Court Square Theater. For more information and photo’s regarding the expansion, please go to http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2018/01/rialto_skating_rink_johnsons_bookstore_c.html
AUGUST SPONSOR OF ROTARY BULLETIN
Dr. David Hirsh has been a dedicated dentist for nearly 30 years, committed to providing superior dental care to the entire family in the greater Pioneer Valley community. He is currently providing care at People’s Dental on 293 Bridge St in Springfield, MA. For more information, please visit https://visitpeoplesdental.com/Dr-David-Hirsh or call 413-734-9089.
*Would you like to sponsor the Rotary Bulletin? It’s easy AND cost efficient. For $100 you get your logo, web site and a short sentence or tag line. Not bad for 4 (or 5!!!) weeks of advertising. But act fast as we have already sold thru Jan, 2019! Contact Sue M. or Alisa G. for more info or to sign up!
MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS
It’s Time To Celebrate!!! During the month of August we will be celebrating Gillian Palmer’s Birthday on August 28th! Please wish Gillian a very happy birthday. If you have a birthday in August please check to see it is listed on your Clubrunner profile or ask Sue to input your birthday for you. And don’t worry, only the month and day is needed. We know we’re all “forever young”!
MEMBERS ANNIVERSARY'S
The following members are celebrating a Rotary Anniversary during the month of August! Ed Clark, 45 yrs 8/1/73; Valerie Dulude, 17 yrs 8/2/01; Jack Toner, 7 yrs 8/26/11; Samalid Hogan, 2 yrs 8/5/16; Dee Rogers-Tonge, 2 yrs 8/5/16; Alisa Garanzha, 2 yrs 8/12/16; Please wish Led, Valerie, Jack, Samalid, Dee and Alisa a “Happy Rotary Anniversary”!
LAST FRIDAY
Dr. John B. Cook, President of STCC was our speaker last Friday. Dr. Cook is only the sixth College President in STCC's 50 year history. It was interesting to hear about the challenges and successes at this venerable institution. To learn more or contact Dr. Cook you can reach him at jbcook@stcc.eduor 413-755-4906
