Rotarian, Sue Karp, presented details about the purchase of a therapy dog for Glastonbury Public Schools. The dog will cost $7,500 and will visit all of the schools throughout the year to help students cope with mental health issues. The dog will wear a vest branded with the Glastonbury Rotary LOGO we created for the Mental Health Initiative. The club voted YES to purchasing the dog which will become available in January of 2024. We will keep you posted on the timeline and further details.
SPEAKER DR. BRIDGET COOPER
Dr. Bridget Cooper presented a few talking points from her new book, "Unflappable - How Smart People Quit Overthinking, Ditch the Drama, & Thrive at Work". Dr. Cooper is an executive coach and leadership consultant. She has worked with numerous organizations to help them create healthy work climates and strengthen working relationships. Thanks to Dr. Cooper for taking the time to speak with our club!
TRIBUTE TO BELOVED ROTARIAN
Woody Baird gave a moving tribute to Dr. Kaylan Chakravarti (KC) who passed away last weekend. Calling hours will be this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at D'Esopo Funeral Home in East Hartford followed by a Memorial Service at Masonic Lodge of Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Rotary Scholarship Fund in memory of KC.
ROTARY NOTES
The Membership Rosters were distributed at last night's meeting. If you did not get one, we will have them available next week as well.
Please spread the word to your network about an upcoming documentary called "Breaking Silence" featuring families who have been impacted by the opioid epidemic. It will be shown at the Riverfront Community Center this Saturday at 11:00 AM.
Next Monday, October 30th, our guests will be the local political candidates. We will have equal representation from the Republican and Democratic parties.
VOLUNTEER HAPPENINGS
Rotarian, Allen Blake, is requesting volunteers for the second phase of the Pollinator Project. This includes additional work at Rotary Fields and the installation of new pollinator gardens at Matson Hill Open space and Ferry Landing. The work will be done on Saturday, November 11th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please email Allen at ablake@bartlett.com to let him know you are available as a volunteer.
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