Happy Dollars
Arnie Goldman paid a fine for misnaming Jim Gordon in the last EarlyRiser.
Salin Low was happy for all the help at the Seniors Luncheon on Thursday. The lunch was a great success as usual. Salin enjoyed time in the Berkshires with a her new friend. She also had a funny joke about a minister playing golf.
Steve Harris was happy to report that his granddaughter turned 12, grandson turned 5, and his daughter turned 40. Steve has been married for 44 years. He joined Rotary 40 years ago.
Jolly Lux has returned from her latest trip to Uganda. The young women she is training had a very productive time make soap and other products to sell. The project is funded under a District grant from last year. The next grant has been approved for funding.
Gary Hyde attended a 3-day tax seminar in Washington DC. He actually said it was "fun". Gary also reported that the Rollie Sterrett tax case continues. Gary is headed up to Saratoga Springs for his grandson's first birthday and some time at the track.
Bob Cave was happy to share that he was very impressed with Don Bonner's painting skills. Don had shared some photos of recent paintings prior to the meeting.
Alicia Canning reported that her daughter, Sarah, threw out the first pitch at a recent Yard Goats game.
Sue Budde was heading off next week for a family wedding.
Phil Ferrari reminded everyone that the annual Pencil Bod event will be at Nancy Nation's home on August 14th.
Paul Mikkelson made a pitch for the annual golf tournament. His wife and daughter have decided to be a lunch sponsor under their business, "Living without Chemicals". Paul also encourage members to send out email to their associates requesting support of the tournament.
Gary Miller reported on the District Foundation Grants meeting. Our District had received grant applications totaling over $104,000 with only just under $56,000 in funding from The Rotary Foundation. The annual per capital giving from the requesting clubs was a factor in determining how much to fund each project. Thankfully our club has a per capita annual giving level of over $200. Our District has quite a few clubs that do not meeting the expected $100 per member contribution level.
Calendar of Upcoming Events & Announcements
August 14th: Pencil box assembly, at Nancy Nation's house.
September 9th: Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, at the Golf Club of Avon.
Induction of New Members
None this week.
