November 23, 2020

Virtual Meeting

 

The meeting was called to order by President Betty Galligan at 12:16 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Betty read the Invocation.

The Four Way Test was recited by all.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Betty announced that 1,000 lbs. of food was delivered to Doorways from the Food Drive held at Bay Coast Bank in Seekonk on November 14.

She thanked Lori, David and Helen, Alan Gilmore, Valerie and Steve Propatier for working and/or donating food.  One of Helen's customers donated $250 and another person drove up and donated $20.  Helen brought 4 people and David brought 2.  

The Nominating Committee will meet after the meeting.

Jennifer Hyde reported that the Boys and Girls Club has requested financial help to purchase a Sensory Wall in lieu of a party.

Valerie announced that DG Charlene Jarest was on the radio show last week and mentioned a Diversity Program that the Duxbury Rotary club was starting.  For more information, go to https://duxburyrotary.com.

HAPPY BUCKS

Will Francis - for Sunday football - his favorite day

Scott Haggerty - Cheesecake ordered - Happy Buck to Greggs

Helen Siravo - for the food drive

David Kent - for the food drive

Betty Galligan - golf in the cold yesterday - walk with Valerie; for a happy Thanksgiving

Lori DiPersio - Had surgery on her foot and all is well; Zooming on Thanksgiving with family

Elise Strom - Son is turning 23 tomorrow

Valerie Perry - Covid test was negative; will be zooming with family on Thanksgiving

Steve Propatier - will also be zooming

Jennifer Hyde - Dad in rehab - visited him in person on computer outside

Renate Alexander - thunder from recent storm shook the house but no damage

Rachel Sowersby - for the British Bake-off

TODAY'S SPEAKER

Valerie Perry spoke on The Rotary Foundation and explained how funds are dispersed and mentioned that grants will be available for our club to apply.