Happy Moments
Rick Heath: Golfers may remember Laura Baugh a pro-golfer who now teaches at an institute where he recently took a lesson and ended up with a 36 for 9 holes.
Larry Haber: The pandemic has allowed him to work remotely from Massachusetts where he is also taking care of his grand-kids.
Lisa Barrell-Matt : "The TOTV Committee did an amazing job and I had an amazing time. I donated the baskets I bid on to the Children's Hospital."
Joanne Santiago will be flying to Myrtle Beach with her daughter Joelle for much needed R & R.
Robin DiNicola saw Phil Ferrari along with his wife and daughter this week, in bringing over some goodies. He's doing well and looking forward to seeing all of us. He should be back with us soon. Robin will be away visiting a friend over the weekend.
Tom Voorhees met a new neighbor yesterday while splitting logs. From the corner of his eye Tom saw a black creature thinking it was a new neighborhood dog. He soon realized that not three feet from him was a large black bear, who looked at him as he looked at it while slowly retreating to his porch. Tom is thankfully here to report this story to us, but just by a "bear" minimum.
Don Bonner lives next door to Tom, and also noted many bears in the neighborhood yesterday, one of which he reported had big nipples. [Ed. Note: No further comment.]
Salin Low noted it was recently Karen Sterrett's birthday.
Rollie Sterrett thanked Salin for remembering Karen, and reported enjoying TOTV with his group staying at the fire-pit until the wee hours. "The best we've had", said Rollie.
Gary Miller enjoyed TOTV as well and also noted Rollie shares a birthday with Gary's mother. Gary and Peter Vignati visited Phil Ferrari a few days ago and noted he's improving. Phil is likely to need a knee replacement in the near future.
Alicia Canning got the OK from her Atlanta resident daughter Stephanie, to visit in June. Alicia hasn't seen her or her Georgian grand-kids for 20 months and misses them all terribly.
Ann Clark also saw Phil Ferrari and noted he's trying to use a walker. Phil is looking forward to doing the pencil boxes in August.
Linda Pendergast thanked the TOTV committee for the beautiful flower arrangement she got to take home. On Sunday she'll be going to Bath, Maine to visit her daughter and her children.
Lauren Gardner thanked the TOTV committee and reported all her guests had a great time unmasked, and listening to live music, and she's also happy not to have to wear a mask at the gym.
Alicia Canning thanked the members for attending TOTV and the TOTV committee for their great work and everyone who contributed their time and effort. Josh Gilloolly also thanked everyone for their hard work and support. Alicia and Josh both look forward to next year's event.
Alicia reported treasurer Gary Hyde's preliminary analysis revealed our tentative net to be $18,649.00.
Gary Roman thanked the Country Club of Avon for not charging us for the room rental and pointed out that they are a very strong Rotary partner. Gary feels they've treated us well and would be a good place to meet regularly.
Gary Hyde reported TOTV gross was $26,000.00 with overhead just $5000.00. Bottom line was $21,000.00, over $1500.00 higher than the previous high net, in 2017.
Christine Lamadrid and Jim Gordon met with the director of Canton Senior Center this week and we will be allowed to use their kitchen, though the seniors may have to sit outside for future senior lunches. We are looking for a new co-chair for Jim as Christine will be assuming the president's role very shortly.
Alicia Canning noted the Club's storage unit is crowded and disorganized and needs to be cleaned up. Gary Roman and Gary Miller will take the lead on this project. Ann Clark wants to help.
Alicia Canning opened a discussion regarding our future breakfast meeting's location. Options include Farmington Woods and Avon Golf Club and the various breakfast options and price points were discussed. Katelyn Kaplan will distribute a Survey Monkey poll for members to indicate their preferences.
Kershwin Singh added that Blue Fox Run also has breakfast options and also offered to consider hosting us. We will visit there shortly and then vote by survey as described above.
Announcements
1. We need speakers! Please look through your contacts for speakers beginning in July. See Ike Eichenhorst with any leads.
2. Phil Ferrari will continue to be the recipient of our ongoing Meal Train, every Monday through May 31st.
Upcoming Dates
5/27 District annual meeting (virtual)
6/18 President's Dinner
6/24 District installation dinner
6/25 Avon Dollars for Scholars
6/25 FAVARH, breakfast meeting with food provided by Beanz
7/31 District fundraiser at a Yard Goats game
8/20 Focus golf tournament, Fairview Golf Club, Harwinton
9/13 Rotary Club of Avon/Canton golf tournament
