November 9, 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

Cards were made for the Veterans for Veterans Day.  Betty thanked those who participated in the project.

The Food Drive will be held on November 14th.  Helen is working on getting the sign put up.  Volunteers were asked to just show up.  The proceeds will be delivered to Doorways in Seekonk.

Donations are being taken for World Polio Day and Lake Charles area relief.

Betty thanked Jennifer Hyde for her gift of $250 for the East Providence Boys and Girls Club Halloween Parade.

Received a thank you from Tap-In for proceeds from the October food drive, which provided food for 30 needy families.  

Diapers and children's clothing are needed.

A Nominating Committee consisting of Renate, Lori, Valerie, Betty, David, and Steve Propatier will be held after the November 23 meeting to present a slate of officers for 21-22.

Betty mentions a program "Helping Our Own", which is a concept of helping our own Rotary members with shopping, doctors' visits, computer assistance, etc.  

 

HAPPY BUCKS

Lori DiPersio - for a gorgeous weekend; Bridgepoint will do the Coat Drive on their own - not sure when.

Helen Siravo - $3 for the Annual Meeting, Coat Drive, and great weather.

 

Rachel Sowersby - for the cards for Veterans

David Kent - for the earthquake and for the Rotary International Commercial.

Scott Haggerty - Abe Lincoln said "Everyone stay calm"; his Son turned 14 today.

Valerie Perry - Fit Bit went off twice this week for 10,000 steps - having great walks with Betty; Past Rotary International Presidents John Germ and Wilf Wilkerson, along with Past Rotary International Vice President Mike McGovern were on the Radio show "Service Matters" last week.

Betty Galligan - Golf is about to end - great time walking.

Steve Propatier - beautiful day outside; two Veterans in Rotary

Elise Strom - thanks for help on projects - received lots of cards; another food drive at Bay Coast Bank coming up.

 

GUEST SPEAKER

Will Francis introduced Julie Silva, founder of Jules Hope Chest, and Pamela Byrd, who presented a Power Point on the program.

The program was started in 2013 to enhance the lives of children - one child at a time.  

Julie's Father ran a Toy Drive for 20 years, and when he passed, Julie took it over.  She said the program has expanded to include food, diapers, wipes, sun screen, etc.  

The focus is on kids, with an Annual Christmas Toy Drive collection.  The program is 12 months of giving, with support from local Fire, Police, and First Responders.