Brendan Ristaino from the Dining Committee gave an update on the search for a meeting location. Brendan presented four potential locations for our Monday meetings. There was no vote last night, but there will be a voting survey sent within the next couple of weeks, so be sure to vote when you see it in your inbox. The locations and interior spaces are pictured below.
Bob Zanlungo is asking for donations to his Movember campaign. Money raised will go toward the nonprofit, Movember Foundation, which helps put a focus on men's mental health and suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancers. To donate, go to Bob's Facebook page HERE.
Margaret Wilcox gave an update on the international Pennies for Polio drive. Our club raised $1500, the highest in the entire district...GO US! There is an award each year for the club that gives this amount or more. This will be awarded in 2024 so stay tuned.
Next Monday, November 13th, we will have Classification Speeches from some of our members. Watch for the link from ClubRunner to register for the meeting.
LOBSTERFEST RECAP
Lobsterfest Chair Mike Ingenito gave a recap of the 2023 Lobsterfest totals and a projection for next year. The total profit was $107,290.87. The date for 2024 is June 8th.
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 this 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.