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President Amiee’s calls meeting to order. Past President Julie leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Past President Scott leads us in the 4-way test. Past President Greg lead us in grace.

One Peace Pole was approved by the board to be purchased. Bill Squires will be looking for spots to place the pole at.

The Cinco K Mayo had a great turnout and was a successful day. A big round of thanks to the committee and all the volunteers who made the event the success that it was. We raised $ 10,477.81 to help fund out projects in the upcoming year. Rotary Day of Service at the garden had three people. Julie, Greg M and Aimee. Jo Ann spoke about High School Recognition night which is June 2 at CT State Asnuntuck. Rotarians should be there at 5:30pm. Scholarship night will be June 26^th at 5pm at CT State Asnuntuck. The scholarship night will be in place of our June 16^th meeting. Joe will be updating the bulletin shortly.

Allyson was selected as Rotarian of the month.

Our guest speak was Steve Moccio – Superintendent of Enfield School system.

Sargent of Arms – Greg Stokes – Dr. Bell took a card and did not get the queen of hearts. Steve took the $10 and Mike won the $5 and is putting it towards Scott’s birthday gift.

Joe Muller presented a birthday and anniversary report. Happy 60^th Birthday to Scott on May 21, Happy Birthday to Kim and Sally on May 24 and Happy Birthday to Bill Squires on May 30.

Happy Anniversary to Joe and Linda on May 28.

Happy Rotary Anniversary to the following:

Chris Leary 27 years

Rich Tkacz 24 years

Jacki Tamayo 6 years

Evan Leslie 2 years

Greg Mark 2 years

Aimee Nieroda 2 years

Happy/Sad’s – Mary said great job Steve and was happy about her grandson’s prom and wished Scott a Happy 60^th Birthday. Dr. Bell was happy to have Steve as the guest speaker. Julie was happy to have Steve here and happy Patrick was coming home. Steve was happy his doctor cleared him to play golf. Joe was happy to have Steve as the guest speaker. Jo Ann congratulated Allyson on receiving Rotarian of the Month. She also spoke about her cruise to the Bahamas.

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President Amiee’s son Maddox lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Past President Julie lead is in the 4-way test. Past President Greg lead is grace. We had several illustrious visitors. District Governor Vin Marinaro and his wife Sheila along Assistant District Governor Pam Lupoli joined our meeting. And of course the afore mentioned Maddox was also a visitor.

The Cinco K Mayo had a great turnout and was a successful day. A big round of thanks to the committee and all the volunteers who made the event the success that it was. It looks like we will raise a little north of $9,000 to help fund out projects in the up coming year.

We have 2 volunteer opportunities in the next few weeks. The Garden Day of Service is the 10^th from 9:00 to 1:00 behind the Senior Center. The Rotary Epic Day of Service will be May 17^th more details to come.

We had a get to know you speech from our own Aimee Nieroda where we learned some fun facts and heard about Jack.

History Mytery

May 5^th 1904 Boston Beat Philadelphia in a baseball game that saw the first perfect game of the modern era.

What was the full name of the pitcher who won that game.

Denton True “Cy” Young

What are the names of at least 3 of the 5 baseball that Cy Young played for?

Cleveland Spider b- St. Louis Perfectos c- Boston Americans d- Cleveland Nap

e- Boston Rustlers

On Sept 2,2001, what pitcher pitched a perfect game for 26 outs and 2 strikes and what player got the hit to break up the perfect game?

Mike Mussina of the Yankees and Carl Everett of the Red Sox

Garden Day of Service

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Panicuy Clean Water Project

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Monthly Rotary Breakfast

We had a great time this morning at our club's monthly breakfast event organized by Dr. Steve Damon! This monthly get together is open to all Rotarians, family members and friends.

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Loaves and Fishes January

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President Aimee rang the bell to start the meeting at 5:30ish.

Mary Arcouette led us in the Pledge of Allegiance

Joe Muller prompted us on the 4-way test.

Kevin Mayo recited grace.

President Aimee provided updates on Milt Rosenberg's Enfield Safe Harbor Challenge. Milt Rosenberg presented the Club with a challenge last meeting to raise money for the Enfield Safe Harbor warming center. Milt and Rita will match up to $500 in donations from club members for the warming center. The Club has received pledges for $320 to this point. The Board voted to also contribute $500 towards Safe Harbor. You can mail a check to our PO Box or plan on being at the next meeting to donate in person. Thanks to everyone who has donated.

A reminder that our monthly service project at Enfield Loaves and Fishes is Saturday February 1^st at 9:30. A sign-up email will be sent.

The Rotary Peace Pole project is moving forward. https://rotarypeacepoles.world

The monthly Breakfast meeting will be held the Friday 8 AM at the Country Diner.

The highlight of our Happy Sad Dollars was that Joe and Amy announced their wedding date is set for May 31^st.

The Queen of Hearts drawing will be $85 next meeting.

President Aimee drew the Ace of Clubs

Joe Fallon won the $10.00

Joe and Amy won the $5.00 almost enough to cover the wedding.

History Mystery:

January 20^th, 1882, on that date what game was played for the very first time. Jo Ann Walk was first with the correct answer basketball.
Who created it and where was it played? We had to split this one up Jo Ann Walk knew it was Dr Naismith and Kevin knew that it was the Springfield YMCA which is now Springfield College.
What was the final score? No one was able to get the answer of 1-0.

Next meeting February 3^rd 5:30 at Powder Hollow Brewing

Christmas Meeting

New Member Induction

Rotary Seeks Applicants for Scholarships

The Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is offering multiple scholarships to college students.

The T. Tenerowicz Medical Award for $2,000 will be presented to a student who is enrolled in medical school to become a doctor, physician's assistant or nurse. Students must have attended school in Enfield or lived in Enfield to be eligible.

There is no age limit for applicants.

The Foundation is also offering scholarships to college students from Enfield who are in their their junior or senior year in 2024, beginning or continuing post-graduate education, or entering their third or later year of post-high school education in an accredited institution.

There is no age limit for applicants. Selection criteria include factors such as financial need, self-help activities, academic achievement, and extra-curricular activities.

The application deadline is February 28, 2025. Recipients will be notified in April and the scholarships will be presented at a Rotary luncheon in June.

Applications are located on the front page of the club's website under Downloads.

Enfield Rotary serves the Community at Enfield Loaves and Fishes

Enfield Rotarians gathered 10/26 at Enfield Loaves and Fishes. They prepared an amazing feast of eggs, bacon, roasted potatoes, salads and desserts and served it to our community. It was such a great time with friends and lots of laugher and joy was shared. Rotarians love making the world a better place. Smiles all around! If you would like to join us we would love to have you!

Rotary Garden Gets Irrigation System

Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force partnered with Enfield Rotarians, Enfield Food Shelf personnel, Enfield Garden Club members, Greater Enfield Kiwanis, community volunteers, and Enfield Senior Center personnel to lay out and install a drip irrigation system to provide water more efficiently to the entire 2-acre Common Grounds Rotary Garden and increase yields that are donated to the Enfield Food Shelf.

Volunteers worked with UCONN master gardeners, who designed the system and oversaw the project for the season. Supplies for the irrigation project were purchased through a Home Depot Foundation grant. The Enfield Garden Club paid for the lime that was also spread that day by the group of volunteers. Home Depot Foundation also paid for the delivery of lime and materials to the garden.

The Common Grounds Rotary Garden is located behind the Enfield Senior Center.

Rotary to Honor Paul Harris Recipients

The Rotary Club of Enfield will honor Rotarian Joe Muller, North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce President Linda Cote, Philanthropist Kari Monteforte, and donor honoree Attorney Richard Tatoian on Wednesday, October 23 with the Paul Harris Recognition.

ERFC Backpack Packing and Supply drive

Please Join us Aug 19, 2024 @ 5:30PM at ERFC 174 South Rd Enfield, CT to pack backpacks with school supplies for local Students. Rotary is donating 100 backpacks and some school supplies. Can't wait to see you all!!

Food Packaging Project

9/21/24 Enfield Rotarians gathered with other surrounding Rotary clubs to participate in the Annual Food Packaging project. With the help of Enfield Rotarians, we raised $1600 and were able to make 4320 meals for the Enfield Community. Joe Muller and President Aimee Nieroda distributed 20 boxes between Asnuntuck Pantry, Enfield Loaves and Fishes and Enfield Food Shelf. Great Work Enfield!

Rotary Awards Scholarships and Installs New President

Enfield’s Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation honored the accomplishments of 10 college students from Enfield. The Foundation awarded a total of $12,000 in scholarships to students who have completed at least two years of post secondary education.

Congratulations to recipients Alicia St. Peter, Grace Farris, Sydney Hamre, Sydney Ball, Aislin Farris, Jaymes Bachand, Dylan Lawson, Samantha Ceniglio, Audra Sferrazza and Kaylee Hunt.

Thank you to the scholarship committee and Foundation Co-Presidents Milt Rosenberg and Mary Arcouette for their work with this evening!

Want to make a donation? Send donations to Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1, Enfield, CT 06083. Have questions? Contact Milt Rosenberg at 860-883-7520.

The Rotary Club of Enfield also installed its new President. President Julie Cotnoir passed the gavel to Aimee Nieroda.

See more photos from the evening on the club's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EnfieldCTRotaryClub).

Rotary Day of Service Set for May 18th

Cinco K Mayo Run/Walk Set for May 4

SEE PHOTOS FROM THE DAY ON ROTARY"S FACEBOOK PAGE

The Rotary Club of Enfield is pleased to announce our annual “Cinco K Mayo” 5K Charity
Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4, 2024. With your help, Enfield Rotary Club members make a
difference in the lives of many families and individuals in our community.

Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Enfield Charitable Fund, Inc., and will fund two $1,000
scholarships to be presented to seniors graduating from Enfield High School in 2024 who
exemplify the attributes of Rotary’s Four-Way Test.

Other projects supported by the Charitable Fund include:
• Enfield Police Toy for Joy Drive
• Enfield Food Shelf
• Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen
• Common Grounds Rotary Garden at the Enfield Senior Center
• Safe Harbor Warming Center
• The Network Against Domestic Abuse

Available sponsorships include Event ($1,500 Limit Two), Elite ($1,000), Advanced ($500),
Intermediate ($250) and Beginner ($100). Details on pricing and benefits are included on the attached
form. In-kind donations of supplies and/or volunteer assistance are also greatly appreciated.

For Cinco K Mayo sponsorship, donation, and volunteer information, please email
cincokmayorace@gmail.com.

Want to register for the run/walk? Visit www.enfieldcincokmayo.com

For more information about the Rotary Club of Enfield, please visit
www.enfieldctrotary.org.

Beer and Wine Tasting to Benefit Rotary Projects

Club and Members Donate to Warming Center

The Rotary Club of Enfield was pleased to welcome Lorraine Creedon from the Enfield Safe Harbor Warming Center to its meeting today. The club, its members, new member Bob Stern donating funds designated to him for a new member project, and member Milt Rosenberg matching his challenge amount of $500, contributed a total of $1, 538 to the center. Members also donated paper goods to be used by the center's guests.

Want to help your community? Come to the club's next meeting on Wednesday, February 7th at 12:15 p.m. in Asnuntuck's Conference Center.

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