The Enfield Police Department has been providing toys to those in need in our town for 70 years. One of our Club highlights every year is donating to Toys for Joy.
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Board Meeting
Powder Hollow BreweryJan. 05, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Enfield Rotary Club!
Call to order - 5:30
Pledge of Allegiance - Joe
4-way Test -Joyce
Grace - Greg
Jill Mayo, Mike Cotnoir, Mike, Ben Souvigney and Kathleen Souvigney were here as a guests
Line Dance surpassed the $3,000 in proceeds.
Rich’s Oil Turkey Drive will be Saturday the 22nd at 12 Moody Rd from 9 to 12.
Toys for Joy will be Dec 15th. We have box at Powder Hollow for donations. Cash is also acceptable.
Guest Speaker was Kathleen Souvigney from the Enfield Food Shelf. They serve more than 4,000 people every year. The Rotary Garden was a huge success this year. It is a challenging year donations are down, and federal cuts have impacted the availability of food. Families with children has been hit hard in the last year. They served over 700,000 meals this last year and the need is growing.
History Mystery!
November 17, 1820
A 22 year old sailing captain became the first American to see the Antarctic peninsula.
1. What was his name?
Nathaniel Brown Palmer
2. Where was he born and where did he reside?
Stonington, Ct
3. The Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House in Stonington was declared what in 1996?
A National Historic Landmark
President Aimee called us to order by asking Kim Quinn to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Joe Muller started us on the 4-way test and Greg Stokes gave Grace.Information will be coming out shortly about the upcoming Paul Harris nomination process. We will be collecting for the Network this month. Milt and Rita Rosenberg have donated $500 as a challenge to the victims of the Kerrville Texas flood, they will donate the $500 as long as the members of the club also donate $500. The Club will also donate an additional $500. Aimee is looking for volunteers for the membership, community and vocational chairs on the board. Please reach out if you have questions or would like to like to help. Our speaker this month was Mike Emmons chair of the Enfield 4th of July committee.
Bill Squires, Joe Muller and Mlit Rosenberg all received citations and pins for their donations to Polio Plus. Rotary has been at the forefront of the effort to eradicate polio from the globe. It only takes $100 to become a member of the Polio Plus Society as easy $10 a month or $25 a quarter.This weeks history mystery!
July 7, 1898
President William McKinley signed the Newlands Resolution
1 - What did the Newlands resolution do?
It annexed Hawaii as a territory of the United States.
2- How did the resolution get its name?
It was named after Congressman Francis G. Newlands of Nevada
3- What specific ethnic group was banned from immigrating to the Hawaiian Islands by the Resolution?
The Chinese
Next meeting will be July 21st at 5:30
Thanks to Joe Muller for taking notes
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 26th at 5pm at CT State Asnuntuck. The scholarship night will be in place of our June 16th 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 60th 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 60th 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.
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 10th from 9:00 to 1:00 behind the Senior Center. The Rotary Epic Day of Service will be May 17th 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 5th 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
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 1st 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 31st.
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 20th, 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 3rd 5:30 at Powder Hollow Brewing
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Rotary Club of Enfield was happy to be able to continue their longstanding tradition of donating toys to The Enfield Police Department's Toys for Joy campaign. The club's members have been donating toys for 42 years!Last month the Club also donated $500 in honor of the Enfield Police Department's No Shave November fundraiser benefiting the CT Cancer Foundation.
Officer Paul Dubiel, who organizes the drive for the department, spoke to the club during their recent meeting.
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