Members (11): Alan, August, Deb, Ed G., Emma, Jeff, John, Marty, Michelle, Rod, Sue
Guests Mitchell Smolen and Jason Farnsworth (speakers)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Rotary District 7870 February newsletter has been published and has a couple of articles about Springfield Rotary Club.
Trex Plastics Challenge Update
The Springfield Rotary Club collected 589 pounds of plastic film towards our goal of 1000 pounds of plastic film for the eleventh recycled bench. To date, 8,733 pounds of plastic film (over 4.25 tons!) have been removed from the waste stream since we started this project in February of 2023, delivered to Shaw's Supermarket, and heading to Trex Company for recycling. Please continue to bring your plastic film to the Springfield Town Library. NOTE: We are in need of volunteers to help sort the plastic at the Library. For more info, contact Alan.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
February 25
No regular club meeting
February 27
Club Social - 5:30 PM
Crown Point Country Club
March 4
Paul Stagner
Springfield Fire Chief
NOTE: Programs are updated on the club website.
The next board meeting will be Thurs., Mar. 6, 2025 in the conference room of Senior Solutions. 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 Feb. 18, 2025 club meeting held at the Springfield Area Parent Child Training Center. For the thought of the day, she offered this quote attributed to Conrad Hilton: “Success seems to be connected to action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit."
BOWL OF LIFE: (members put three things about themselves on paper and place into a bowl and then we try to identify the member)
This member's clue was: "I saw Bruce Springsteen before he was a star — Ed Grossman.
HAPPY EVENTS:
Deb: Filed her daughter's taxes
August: His three boys are enjoying their February break.
August: Andrea is home watching his three boys.
Jeff: Lisa is doing well in Bogata.
Jeff: His 10-year old dog finally realized he doesn't have to walk far in the cold weather.
Sue: Day off yesterday.
Alan: Made it through the storm.
Ed: The guest speakers.
RAFFLE:
The weekly prize of $4 was won by Jeff. The big raffle of $97 was won by Jeff who generously returned his winnings of $101 back to the club. The raffle starts again at the next club meeting.
PROGRAM:
Jason Farnsworth, Project Manager, US Army Corp of Engineers, talked about the history of the N. Springfield Lake Dam. The dam which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, is updating its maser plan. To learn more click here.
PHOTO: (l-r): Jason Farnsworth and Park Ranger Mitchell Smolen.
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