Members (11): Alan, Bill, Buddy, Carol, Christian, Deb, Ed G., Ed M., Emma, Jeff, John, Karen, Marty, Michelle, Robert F., Rod, Ron, Sue Dana, Tom
Guests: Jeff Smith (Waterbury Rotary, Lauren Ingersoll (speaker)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Holiday Party is scheduled for 12/7 at CPCC. For more info, contact Patti.
• Penny Sale: Saturday, October 19. Bring raffle prizes and tickets to 10/8 meeting so that program book can be produced. For more info, contact Jeff.
• Literacy Project: We are looking into providing first graders in Springfield and Chester with Rotary books. For more info, contact Emma.
• Speedy recovery wishes to Bill Dakin's wife, Leah.
Trex Plastics Challenge Update
We have collected 740 pounds of plastic film towards our goal of 1000 pounds of plastic film for the ninth recycled bench that is earmarked for the Green on Main. Since February of 2023, 6883 pounds of plastic film (over 3-1/3 tons!) have been removed from the waste stream, delivered to Shaw's Supermarket, and heading to Trex Company for recycling. You can bring your plastic to the Springfield Town Library.
The next board meeting will be Thurs., Oct. 3, 2024, @ noon am at Senior Solutions conference room. Minutes of the board meetings can be found on the club website. All members are welcome to all board meetings, your input is valued, please come!
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
President Deb welcomed all to the Oct. 1, 2024 club meeting held at Maebelline's Restaurant. For the thought of the day, President Deb offered this quote by Amy Breckenridge: "Be real. Be yourself. Be unique. Be true. Be honest. Be Humble. Be happy."
Ed G: Bringing his grandkids to Wellwood Petting Zoo
Karen: Receiving all the birthday wishes
Karen: Bringing the family to Wellwood Petting Zoo
Alan: Happy to be here.
Jeff: Celebrating his uncle's 80th birthday with family
Jeff: Lisa preparing for her Fulbright time in Columbia
Jeff: The water main break did not cause any contamination.
RAFFLE:
The weekly prize of $5 was won by Rod. The big pot now grows to $26.
PROGRAM:
Lauren Ingersoll, project coordinator for the Black River Area Community Coalition (BRACC), gave an overview of the organization as well its plans to create a Teen Center in Chester. In 2002, BRACC grew out of the concern and interest expressed by parents and community leaders to work proactively towards reducing high risk behaviors of the young people in the Black River Area. The organization uses evidence-based strategies to collect data and build programs that are responsive to the needs of the towns and school communities of Ludlow, Plymouth, Mount Holly and Chester. The teen center project aims to foster connection, support youth-led programs, provide access to resources, and inspire unique opportunities. It needs to raise about $10,000 to be ready for the winter. To learn more about BRACC, click here.
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