Members (16): Alan, Buddy, Carol, Deb, Ed M., Emma, Jeff, Jim, John, Marty, Michelle, Robert F., Rod, Sue Dana, Taylor, Tom
Guests: August Murray, Andrea Murray
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Holiday Party is scheduled for 12/7 at CPCC. For more info, contact Patti.
• Penny Sale: Saturday, October 19. Raffles will be sold Oct.15 from 4-7 in front of Shaw's. For more info, contact Jeff.
• Literacy Project: Delivery to 2nd & 3rd graders in Springfield and Chester with Rotary books will take place on Thursday. For more info, contact Emma.
• Kurn Hattin Christmas Project is scheduled for 12/12. Details to follow.
• Leah Dakin is recovering at home.
• This is our last meeting at Maebellines since the building has been sold. We are actively searching for a new meeting place. If you have any suggestions, contact Deb.
• Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary to Marty and his wife Yael on Oct. 21
Trex Plastics Challenge Update
We have collected 959 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, 7102 pounds of plastic film (over 3-1/2 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.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
October 22
No regular club meeting
October 24
Club Social
Fullerton Inn, Chester
October 29
Suellen Slater
Chester Andover Family Center
NOTE: Programs are updated on the club website.
The next board meeting will be Tues., Nov. 12, 2024, @ 10:45 am am at TBD. 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. 15, 2024 club meeting held at Maebelline's Restaurant. For the thought of the day, President elect Sue offered this quote by Nelson Mandela: "It always seems impossible until it's done."
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 used to play a trombone" — No one fessed up so we let it slide.
HAPPY EVENTS:
Emma: Attended a Boston Bruins Game with her family.
Sue Dana: Successful Apple Festival
Taylor: Successful Apple Festival - thank you to Rotary for sponsorship and directing traffic
Alan: Sold all his raffle tickets
Jim: Apple Festival's tent for the Farmers Market
Jim: Buddy for getting many prizes
Carol: Being with family for recent funerals.
Buddy: Attending 2 hockey games and 2 soccer games for his grandkids
Jeff: Buddy's help with prizes
Jeff: Having highest pre-sale of raffle tickets
RAFFLE:
The weekly prize of $5 was won by Carol. The big pot now grows to $36.
PROGRAM:
Jeff Mobus reviewed all the plans for Saturday's Penny Sale. He is picking up the series tickets and programs on Thursday. Volunteers needed to set up chairs on Friday at 3:30 and to move prizes on Sat. at 8. Please be at gym at 4 pm on Sat. for assignments. For more info, contact Jeff.
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