GLASTONBURY ROTARY CLUB 

MONDAY MEETING RECAP
December 4th, 2023
dining COMMITTEE update
MEETING LOCATION FOR 2024 
 
At a special meeting regarding our Monday night location, the board made a recommendation to the Dining Committee to go back to the Hilton Garden Inn in Glastonbury.  Meals will cost $35.  The commitment is 2 years and meetings will begin at that location on January 8th, 2024.  
BOARD NOMINATIONS
2024 BOARD MEMBERS
 
Rotarian, Bob Zanlungo, announced board member nominations for 2024.  They are as follows: 
 
President, Tom Delaney 
Vice President, Lynn Damon 
Secretary, Bob Bentley 
Treasurer, Derek Yarworsky 
Immediate Past President, Donna Finocchiaro 
Senior Past President, Brendan Ristaino
Members at Large, Sue Karp & Jackie Post

ROTARY NOTES

Kuddos to Rotarian, Don Wilson, who reached his goal of raising $30,000 for the Baby Needs Drive.  The Baby Needs Event is Monday, December 11th at 9:00 AM at 217 Washington Street in Hartford.  Please let Don know if you can make it: wilsondon@live.com
The Rotary Holiday party will be January 21st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at either 2 Hopewell or Cafe Aura depending on how many people plan to attend.  The cost is estimated to be $125 per couple.  Kevin Flanagan sent out the invite through Clubrunner.  Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can get a head count. 
We will host the GHS Madrigals at our next meeting on December 11th.  It's sure to be a festive night for the holiday season.  Don't forget to register when you see the email from Clubrunner. 
member wellness news
Bob Drury is home from the nursing home and resting comfortably.  He had some complications related to his cancer diagnosis but is doing well.  
Tom Kane Sr. is in a nursing home in Manchester after suffering a negative reaction to medication.  He is being closely monitored and is doing OK. 
Chris Fraleigh is in the hospital after having unexpected surgery.  He is doing OK and even made a donation to The Olive Branch (a non-profit that helps DCF families) from his hospital bed!
historical society fundraiser
GLASTONBURY PRINT RAFFLE
 
Rotarian, Lynn Damon, is auctioning off some gorgeous photographs of winter in Glastonbury to help raise money for the Glastonbury Historical Society.  You can email her at lynndamon@gmail.com or Venmo @Lynn-Damon-1 to buy raffle tickets.  
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ron Brousseau
December 9
 
Bill Mogensen
December 10
 
Rich Rapp
December 12
 
Rob Lynn
December 14
 
Mike Ingenito
December 22
 
Steve Hrubala
December 22
 
Bob Dugger
December 30
 
Anniversaries
Lynn Damon
Joe Damon
December 4
 
Join Date
Dennis Weir
December 1, 1971
52 years
 
John Vullo
December 1, 1994
29 years
 
Gil Spencer
December 9, 2013
10 years
 
Doug Brown
December 11, 2006
17 years
 
Margaret Wilcox
December 11, 2006
17 years
 
Jill Kehl
December 19, 2022
1 year
 
Sue Karp
December 19, 2022
1 year
 
Brendan Ristaino
December 31, 2008
15 years
 
Chuck House
December 31, 2008
15 years
 
Donna Finocchiaro
December 31, 2008
15 years
 
Woody Baird
December 31, 2008
15 years
 
Speakers
Dec 11, 2023 6:30 PM
Singing Christmas Songs
Dec 18, 2023
Divine Hope Mission
Jan 22, 2024
Heroes monument for the Heroes Field
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ron Brousseau
December 9
 
Bill Mogensen
December 10
 
Rich Rapp
December 12
 
Rob Lynn
December 14
 
Mike Ingenito
December 22
 
Steve Hrubala
December 22
 
Bob Dugger
December 30
 
Anniversaries
Lynn Damon
Joe Damon
December 4
 
Join Date
Dennis Weir
December 1, 1971
52 years
 
John Vullo
December 1, 1994
29 years
 
Gil Spencer
December 9, 2013
10 years
 
Doug Brown
December 11, 2006
17 years
 
Margaret Wilcox
December 11, 2006
17 years
 
Jill Kehl
December 19, 2022
1 year
 
Sue Karp
December 19, 2022
1 year
 
Brendan Ristaino
December 31, 2008
15 years
 
Chuck House
December 31, 2008
15 years
 
Donna Finocchiaro
December 31, 2008
15 years
 
Woody Baird
December 31, 2008
15 years
 
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