1. COMMITTEE CHAIR UPDATES: VP Tom Delaney reminded everyone that the board will be requesting updates from the heads of all committees. A different committee chair will give an update each week. If you are head of a committee, please be prepared to present to the club.
2. GRANT WEBINARS: There are two Grant Webinars being hosted on March 20th and February 22nd. President Donna asked the Grant Committee to choose 2 people to attend the webinar and learn about some of the grants available to the club.
3. MEMORIAL PROPOSAL: There was discussion about the allocation of money raised in memory of late Rotarian, Pam McCue. There is currently $19,000 in the charitable court. There is a proposal to use the funds for a Life Skills Center to help people with special needs learn how to cook, clean, and work. Brian Cahill spoke with the Lord family and said they are in support of the initiative.
SHELTERBOX HERO AWARD
Our club recently achieved ShelterBox Hero recognition for our donation to this worldwide cause. The money went toward helping communities in crisis around the globe.
Longtime Rotarian, Bill Fochi celebrated 45 years with the club. He has been an active and integral part of the club for almost five decades...way to go Bill!
We are still trying to nail down a date for Fireside Chats. There are currently five members who have volunteered to host. We could use one more. If you would like to host, please reach out to President Donna.
The Paul Harris Award Dinner is coming up! We will hold the dinner at Cafe Aura in Manchester. We are still working on a date and will announce ASAP.
Our next meeting is next Monday, February 12th. There are no guests scheduled yet. We will have the following week off for Presidents' Day.
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