GLASTONBURY ROTARY CLUB 

MONDAY MEETING RECAP
november 6th, 2023
MEETING LOCATION PRESENTATION
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.     
Angelos Restaurant: Private Room
Spicy Green Bean: Closed on Mondays/Private Room
Cotton Hollow Kitchen: Open on Mondays/Separate but not Private Room
Hilton Garden Inn: Private Room/Hilton Points Benefit

ROTARY NOTES

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.
POLLINATOR PROJECT IS THIS WEEKEND!
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. 
Upcoming Events
Pollinator Project
Matson Hill Open Space
Nov 11, 2023
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Club Meeting
Manchester Country Club
Nov 13, 2023
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Manchester Country Club
Nov 13, 2023
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
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Speakers
Nov 13, 2023
Nov 20, 2023
District Governor
Nov 20, 2023
Baby Needs Drive
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Bob Drury
November 1
 
Doug Brown
November 9
 
Spouse Birthdays
Paula Sierra
November 16
 
Join Date
Bob Drury
November 1, 1971
52 years
 
Bob Dugger
November 1, 1995
28 years
 
Dave Canapari
November 1, 1972
51 years
 
Jay Cofiell
November 1, 1989
34 years
 
Mark Greer
November 1, 1989
34 years
 
Steve Hrubala
November 1, 1992
31 years
 
Wayne Peltzer
November 1, 1981
42 years
 
Jory Pagliughi
November 2, 2015
8 years
 
Steve Veronesi
November 2, 2015
8 years
 
Phil Markuszka
November 15, 2021
2 years
 
Joe Jaconetta
November 18, 1996
27 years
 
Tom Delaney
November 20, 2017
6 years
 
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