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A super flat & fast course! Plenty of parking will be available at Enfield Annex where the race begins and finishes.

When: 
   Saturday, May 6, 2023

Where: 
  On Moody Road next to the Enfield Town Annex
  124 N. Maple Street 
  Enfield, CT 06082 

Schedule: 
   8:00 AM - Bib Pickup 
   9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts! 

Awards: 
   Top 3 Males Overall Top 3 Females Overall 
   Top 1 Male/Female in each Age Group 

   Age Groups:
       12 & Under, 13 - 19, 20 -29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+

Prize Money to Overall Winners & Age Division Winners!

Sign up by April 15 2023 and be guaranteed a Race T-shirt!!

Link to online registration at www.enfieldcincokmayo.com.

5K Run-$30 Advance Entry/$35 after April 30th Children 10 and younger are FREE.

5K Walk-$20 Advance Entry/$30 after April 30th Children 10 and younger are FREE.


USATF Certified Course: CT12022JHP

Sponsorships are available at $1,500 for Event sponsors (only 2 available) (logo on front of the tee-shirt, all press releases, banner displayed at race start line, five participants and company name on sponsor banner); Elite Sponsor $1,000 (logo on the back of the tee-shirt, four participants, banner displayed at race start line and name on sponsor banner), Advanced Sponsor $500 (logo on the back of tee-shirt, three participants, banner displayed at race start line and name on sponsor banner); Intermediate Sponsor $250 (name on the back of tee-shirt), and Beginner Sponsor $100 (name on banner). Sponsor commitment is required by April 21 to be included on tee shirts when applicable. 

Please get in touch with cincokmayo@gmail.com for more information on 5K and to learn how to sponsor. 

For updates on Enfield Rotary Club activities, including Cinco K Mayo, please “like” www.facebook.com/enfieldctrotaryclub.

Thank you to Party Tyme Entertainment Productions for entertainment on race day!

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  Announcements

  Carol:

  -The latest Rotarian Magazine has a letter to the editor from our own Bill Squires about singing the

  National Anthem at events. (He did a marvelous job at the Rotary Basketball tournament.)

  -Received a thank you from Loaves & Fishes for our $500 donation.

  -Wine tasting is March 1st. We need raffle items. They can be dropped off at the Holiday Inn.

  -There is a membership committee meeting this Monday (1/8) at Allied.

  -We received several donations in memory of Ed Palomba’s mom.

  Scott: Basketball tournament went well. Income as follows: Ad book $841.04 (up from last year),

  Concessions $501.63 (up), Gate $1,178 (down), 50/50 raffle $204 (down), expenses the same. Net

  income ~$1,600 (was ~$1,800 last year).

  Mike: Enfield Rotary 90th anniversary – focus on 1979-1980. Our big project was the Larnaca, Greece

  Book Project to supply reading books to students due to the recent earthquake. This was headed by

  Dave Drinan. New members for the year included; Jim Kuhn, Jack Welsh, Charlie Nirenberg, as well as 10

  others.

   

  Program: Lorraine Creedon and Roseline Swift came to speak about Enfield People for People and the

  Enfield Safe Harbor Warming Center.

  - Homelessness in CT was down 13% in CT in 2016, but still remains a significant problem.

  - There is no shelter available in Enfield.

  - The Warming Center opened in 2015 through the efforts of local churches, agencies and individuals.

  - It is a safe, warm place for the homeless of Enfield, which includes employed people as well as students

  who cannot afford a place to live.

  - It is at the Hazardville Methodist Church and is open Jan 15 to the end of March (74 nights).

  - It can accommodate up to 17 people a night.

  -Doors open at 9PM and are locked at 11PM. (unless a client is brought in by a police officer).

  -They don’t turn down non-Enfield residents the first night, but then direct them to appropriate services

  the next day.

  - There is transportation available from Thompsonville to the church in Hazardville.

  - Due to regulations, there are no meals served or beds/cots provided (but they do provide snacks).

  Lorraine & Roseline thanked the Enfield Rotary Club for their $500 donation to the warming center.

   

  Meeting adjourned by Carol at 1:28PM.

   

  Respectfully submitted – Coauthors Nick Deni, Jerry Bell

1. Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular features not only Santa Claus but also what precision dancing team? I’m happy to report that we all answered The Rockettes
2. What is the name of the organ at Radio City that has 4410 pipes? Joyce shouted out Wurlitzer which was close as it is known as “The Mighty Wurlitzer”.
3. Who owns and leases the land upon which Radio City and the Rockefeller Center are located?  No one even ventured a guess of Columbia University which is the correct answer.

1. Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular features not only Santa Claus but also what precision dancing team? I’m happy to report that we all answered The Rockettes
2. What is the name of the organ at Radio City that has 4410 pipes? Joyce shouted out Wurlitzer which was close as it is known as “The Mighty Wurlitzer”.
3. Who owns and leases the land upon which Radio City and the Rockefeller Center are located?  No one even ventured a guess of Columbia University which is the correct answer.

December 20, 2017, 12:15 PM President Carol rang the bell to welcome all in attendance to our holiday week meeting.

Dick Stevens led us in Saluting our Flag, Carol led the Club in the Four Way Test, and Sean Stevens said the Grace

Visiting Rotarian Remo and the guest speaker were welcomed.

Sargent of Arms:  Joann Walk announced one spouse birthday (Joe Fallon) and a two-year club anniversary for Alyson.  There were no fines. Happy/Sad Dollars included Jo Ann Walk traveling hoe to Missouri for the holidays, leave early dollars, Jerry Bell – his dog won Best in Show at the AKC Dog Show, Remo was happy that he found a goat sitter for his goats, both Julie and our guest John were happy for the holidays and Milt was happy to be going to Florida.

 The Joe Fallon – History/Mystery Minute” – December 20, 1946. The classic Frank Capra movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring James Stewart as George Bailey and donna Reed as Mary Bailey was released in Americas’ movie theaters.

1. What is the name of the town in which George Bailey grew up? (Bedford Falls)
2. What was the name of the angel played by Henry Travers? (Clarence Odbody)
3. Who played the villain of Bedford Falls, Henry potter? (Lionel Barrymore)

Raffle – Jim Kuhn $10, Lou Bolduc $5 and for the $45 drawing Remo drew the six of spades.

The Tips for Tina Presentation was made and all applauded the wonderful service Tina has provided us throughout the year.

President Announcements

• Rotary After 5: 5:30, Thursday 12/21, at LuLu’s.
• Basketball Tournament, 12/28 &2 9/2017. Please send your payments for the ad book.
• Wine Tasting; Thursday, 3/1/18, remember to ask for raffle items
• Wrapping for A Cause is in need of volunteers through Christmas Eve.  Flyer on table.
• Former Rotarian Bob Bleau passed away. He was 75 years old and the owner of Party Land and Other Things in Enfield, CT for over 20 years. Bob was our Club President 1990 – 1991.

• What American General presented Sergeant York with his Medal of Honor?
  • John J. (Black Jack) Pershing

• Who was the French military commander who devised the battle plan for the Muse-Argonne Offensive where York became a hero?
  • Marshal Ferdinand Foch

• What was the name of the rifle that York used to overcome the German opposition and singlehandedly capture 129 prisoners?
  • The Enfield M 1917

• Nick Deni won the $10
• Jo Ann Walk won the $5
• Kevin Mayo drew the 7-of-Diamonds on a $35 pot.

• Carol Bohnet shared that –
  • Previous fundraising efforts provided $500 each to Loafs & Fishes and the Enfield Food Shelf.
  • The Board of Directors voted to award the Enfield Warming Center a $500 donation.
  •  The Board of Directors voted to terminate the Amber Alert Program due to rising program costs, limited interest, and an increase in competitive programs.
  • Annual Pancake Breakfast attendance was down due to weather but will still result in positive fund growth.  Total funds raised to be shared in the future.

• Kevin Mayo advised that Rotary After 5 will be next Thursday, TBD.

• Scott Kaupin provided a progress report on the up-coming Rotary Basketball Tournament noting that advertising was still $400 short of target.  (Nick Deni handicapped the field.) 

• Pledge:   Derrick
• Prayer:  __Rev. Stokes________
• 4 way test: _Carol ____________
• Guest:  Mike Vezzola, NCCC
• Any other guests/visitors None

• Pancake Breakfast 12/9, 6:30 am – 11
• Toy Drive Wednesday 12/13 new toys preferably 4-8 year olds
• Basketball Tournament, 12/28 & 29 at EHS
• Wine Tasting Thursday, 3/1/18 still in progress
• Webinars can be make-ups

• Scott ad book for the Basketball Tournament due by 12/18 for printing
  • Hall High Ridgefield & Weaver High School, Hartford.
• Lou stated Lindsey was going to do the craft table at the Pancake breakfast for the children.  Also, there will be a bake sale so if anyone wants to bring items to sell that would be great!!

• Lindsey 13 years club anniversary
  • Lindsey did an IOU $1.00
• Ed- happy wife BD next Tues
  • Also, happy he was doing some Santa gigs and he had one “MAN CHILD” who sat on his lap
• Joe Fallon – was happy he was the MAN CHILD who got to sit on Santa’s lap
  • But was sad Santa good grant his wish to be 17 again…
    • Joe you don’t look a day over 21
• Jim K – happy he and his wife were able to go to Iowa and see a friend’s son play basketball. The team is now 3^rd in the country.
  • Jim and his wife have visited 48 of 50 states
    • Alaska & North Dakota left
• Greg – Sad 15 years mom passed away –cancer
  • Happy daughter BD 40 years old and cancer free
• Scott – happy AGAIN at the Cape (does he ever stop J)
  • Sad his mom has cancer and is in hospice (Say prayers everyone)
  • Question for our guest Mike – why don’t you join Rotary
• Keith – is so happy and excited about ACC sponsoring 10 children for The Network and his office is packed J (THANKS KEITH)
• Julie- Happy Anniversary Lindsey
• Chris L- Sad for Santa in the Mall – he had no visitors to hohoho with
  • Happy he & Cheryl are going to Florida for 3 months leaving in 2 weeks
• Nick – is having a birthday on Friday (21^st????)
  • Question if everyone can remember their age – he can’t  
• Dr. D – reminder of 2 breakfasts this week
  • Friday, Pizza Palace 8:00 am
  • Saturday, Pancake Breakfast
• Kiran – BD and he remembers he will be 71!!!
• Joyce – Happy because she is having a “GIRLS PARTY” WOOHOO at her home and asked them to bring a gift for Toys for Joy
  • She will bring them in next week
• Sandy- reminded everyone about Toys for Joy next week
  • Needs are money or toys for 4-8 year olds
• Adrian – his Birthday is Saturday (does he know his age?)
  • Missed a few meetings
  • Happy to see his son and daughter at the age they could enjoy the Polar express train ride.

1. The Everglades is the 3^rd largest nation park in the US. What 2 parks are larger
   1. Death Valley & Yellowstone
2. What is the name of the so-called “Inland Sea” of FL that feeds much of its water into the Everglades?
   1. Lake Okeechobee
3. The Everglades are home to both the American Croc & American Alligator. What is the easiest way to tell the difference between the two?
   1. Look at their snouts. Alligator is u-shaped & Croc snout is v-shaped

• Carol presented to Mike V. book was donated to the library in his name. “HIT REFRESH”
• Carol gave Milt his 30 year perfect attendance pin

1. What was Alcott’s most famous literary work? Little Women
2. “Jo”, the heroine of Little Women, was based on Alcott herself, and was married at the end of the story. Did Alcott ever marry? No
3. Alcott also wrote many works using a pen name. What was the pen name? A.M. Barnard

November 22, 2017

At 12:15 PM Carol rang the bell and welcomed everyone.

Rich Tkacz led us in Saluting our Flag

Carol led us in the Four Way Test.

Ed Palombo said Grace

Our lone guest for the meeting, Greg Stoke’s wife Dawn, led the group to the buffet table for lunch.

Sargent of Arms:  Joann Walk announced Birthdays and Anniversaries. Happy/Sad Dollars collected towards the Loaves and Fishes and Food Shelf matching challenge totaled $85.

Our lone guest for the meeting, Greg Stoke’s wife Dawn, led the group to the buffet table for lunch.

Sargent of Arms:  Joann Walk announced Birthdays and Anniversaries. Happy/Sad Dollars collected towards the Loaves and Fishes and Food Shelf matching challenge totaled $85.

 The Joe Fallon – History/Mystery Minute”

November 22^nd is the birthday of Vice president John Nance Garner, pilot Wiley Post, comedian Rodney Dangerfield, tennis player Billie Jean King and actress Jamie Curtis. It is most remembered as a day of infamy when John F. Kennedy was assassinated.  Correct answers were spread around the room. Harvey Oswald hid behind the Texas School, Book Depository. Texas police officer J.D. Tippit was murdered by Oswald before his capture. Parkland Memorial was the name of the hospital where Kennedy was declared dead.

Raffle – Kevin pulled the King of Hearts; Ed won the $10 and I forget who won the $5.

Announcements

• Bobbi Mazurek told Carol that she is still unable to attend the meetings but thinks about us every Wednesday at noon.
• Committee Chairs have asked people to add their emails to the lists to aid them in planning. New signup forms were provided.
• Pancake Breakfast; Saturday, 12/9, 6:30 – 11 AM: volunteer signup sheet circulated by Lou.
• Wine Tasting; Thursday, 3/1/18, 6 – 9 PM: Eric asked us to start working on raffle prizes. They can be brought to the Holiday Inn for storage at any time.
• Toys for Joy is in three weeks. Bring your toys to the December 13^th meeting.
• Ed read an email about Giving Tuesday and donating to the Foundation.
• Basketball Tournament, 12/28 and 29: Scott passed out sponsor forms and encouraged us to support the Ad Book.

Carol and Scott presented past president Kevin Mayo with a plaque thanking him for stepping up to pick up the gavel last year. Much applause for his dedication to our club.

Carol presented a Veterans’ pin to Greg Stokes who was not present last week for our Veterans recognition.

Carol told the club she missed presenting the speaker book donation at the end of the meeting to our District Governor Dave Mangs. She read from the book Leaders Eat Last before introducing our speaker, Greg Stokes.

Greg talked about the legislative session, the process and various areas of interest to the Club and Enfield. It was a very informative presentation.

The meeting ended promptly at 1:30. Happy Thanksgiving wishes all around!

November 22, 2017

At 12:15 PM Carol rang the bell and welcomed everyone.

Rich Tkacz led us in Saluting our Flag

Carol led us in the Four Way Test.

Ed Palombo said Grace

Our lone guest for the meeting, Greg Stoke’s wife Dawn, led the group to the buffet table for lunch.

Sargent of Arms:  Joann Walk announced Birthdays and Anniversaries. Happy/Sad Dollars collected towards the Loaves and Fishes and Food Shelf matching challenge totaled $85.

“The Joe Fallon – History/Mystery Minute”

November 22^nd is the birthday of Vice president John Nance Garner, pilot Wiley Post, comedian Rodney Dangerfield, tennis player Billie Jean King and actress Jamie Curtis. It is most remembered as a day of infamy when John F. Kennedy was assassinated.  Correct answers were spread around the room. Harvey Oswald hid behind the Texas School, Book Depository. Texas police officer J.D. Tippit was murdered by Oswald before his capture. Parkland Memorial was the name of the hospital where Kennedy was declared dead.

Raffle – Kevin pulled the King of Hearts; Ed won the $10 and I forget who won the $5.

Announcements

• Bobbi Mazurek told Carol that she is still unable to attend the meetings but thinks about us every Wednesday at noon.
• Committee Chairs have asked people to add their emails to the lists to aid them in planning. New signup forms were provided.
• Pancake Breakfast; Saturday, 12/9, 6:30 – 11 AM: volunteer signup sheet circulated by Lou.
• Wine Tasting; Thursday, 3/1/18, 6 – 9 PM: Eric asked us to start working on raffle prizes. They can be brought to the Holiday Inn for storage at any time.
• Toys for Joy is in three weeks. Bring your toys to the December 13^th meeting.
• Ed read an email about Giving Tuesday and donating to the Foundation.
• Basketball Tournament, 12/28 and 29: Scott passed out sponsor forms and encouraged us to support the Ad Book.

Carol and Scott presented past president Kevin Mayo with a plaque thanking him for stepping up to pick up the gavel last year. Much applause for his dedication to our club.

Carol presented a Veterans’ pin to Greg Stokes who was not present last week for our Veterans recognition.

Carol told the club she missed presenting the speaker book donation at the end of the meeting to our District Governor Dave Mangs. She read from the book Leaders Eat Last before introducing our speaker, Greg Stokes.

Greg talked about the legislative session, the process and various areas of interest to the Club and Enfield. It was a very informative presentation.

The meeting ended promptly at 1:30. Happy Thanksgiving wishes all around!

• Larry and Michelle Tracey wedding anniversary on 11/11/17.  This lovely couple have been married for 51 years.   Happy anniversary to the Traceys.
• Jo Ann W is happy because of her trip to Oceanside, CA last week and she lucked out in renting an Infinity Q-50 to tour the countryside….or is that “Oceanside?”  Jo Ann also expressed her gratitude for the services of our soon to be retired mayor, Scott K.
•  Jim Kuhn is happy about a recent month-long road trip that he and his lovely wife just finished.  They visited such places as North Carolina, Oklahoma (Where the corn is as high as an elephant’s eye and it looks like it’s climbing clear up to the sky…).  Other places they visited consisted of a lodge in the Ozarks, the Clinton Library, and Memphis, TN. They finished their journey with a brief stay in Cape May, NJ.
• Jerry Bell offered a late dollar and enjoyed playing golf at the Normandy Golf Course in St. Louis.  I understand that the St. Louis Arch was deemed a human-made hazard and Jerry could move his ball at liberty anywhere on the course.  Jerry also gave a gratitude dollar for Scott K and his service to the town as mayor.
• Cheryl Leary also offered a gratitude dollar for the service of our retiring mayor.  She also commented on how she enjoyed the Rotary meeting at Asnuntuck and the opportunity to tour the new academic environment there.   Having had a life-long career in higher education, Dr. Leary could appreciate the importance of establishing an efficient and up-to-date academic setting.  Kudos to ACC and all who work to provide a high quality education for all.  Cheryl also gave a happy dollar because of a recent vist with our granddaughter at Virginia Tech followed up by a visit with family in Sterling, VA.
• Larry Tracey gave a happy dollar for the service of retiring mayor Scott K.
• Kiran gave a late dollar and a dollar for retiring mayor Scott K.
• Joyce gave a dollar for retiring mayor, Scott K and she also expressed sadness over the loss of a very good friend recently.  May she rest in peace.
• Julie C gave a happy dollar for Scott K and she also was delighted to spend time with her son in NYC.  She attended a show on Sunday evening and got an early train on Monday and arrived for work on time at ACC.
• Julie’s colleague Keith also gave a happy dollar for Scott K and commented on how supportive the town has been toward ACC under Scott’s leadership.
• Lindsey gave a happy dollar in honor of her daughter Emma who turned six on Saturday.  Lindsay had a great time with the kids at a skating party as well and returned home happy but tired.

• Bryan gave a “Dine and Dash” dollar as well as a lament dollar because of no heat in the building at work.  He also expressed his gratitude for Scott and his service to the town with a happy dollar.
• Scott gave a happy dollar in gratitude for all the praised for his service as mayor.  He commented on the fact that his history as mayor coincided with his history in Rotary and that reality is special for him.  Although, he did say that he became mayor after joining Rotary. 

1. What is the historical name for this incident?
   1. The Trent Affair
2. The Lincoln administration released the two diplomats and disavowed the actions of Captain Wilkens but did not issue a formal apology. (True or False?)
   1. True
3.  Name either one of the two Confederate diplomats that were detained and then released?
   1. James Mason or John Slidell

• Lou Bolduc is in charge and providing effective leadership for the gleeful griddle gang.
• Planned date for the Pancake Breakfast will be December 9, 2017 at the Senior Center.
• Lindsey will take care of “Crafts for Kids.”
• There will be a table for saleable goods.
• Julie C volunteered to address publicity for the event.  She will work with Scott to ensure output on facebook.
• Lou also commented on the fact that the pancake breakfast will include Cheryl Leary’s famous blueberry sauce.  Lou says it is great over ice cream as well.  Jo Ann want a formal tasting of the goods.

• Scott K and Bryan are leading the charge on this service event.
• Grease traps and new prep table to be installed after the new year.
• Scott suggested that we, as a club, provide a day of service to perhaps prep the site for the installation of the prep table etc.  It would have to be on a weekend …a Saturday.  All members present were in favor of conducting the service event as discussed.  More details to follow. 

• It was brought to the club’s attention that this year will be the 25^th anniversary of the Basketball Tournament that was started by Larry Tracey 25 years ago.   Larry was present today to receive the club’s praise for his dedication to the youth of our community.
• The dates for this year’s tournament will be 12/28/17 and 12/29/17.  Games are 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
• We will need help selling ads for the ad book to be published.
• Ridgefield Hall and Weaver HS will play Enfield HS
• We need help with the concession stand and Lou will make his famous chili
• Shop Rite needs to be contacted for donations of hot dogs etc.
• Awards and More and Merricks need to be contacted for their services for the tournament.
• We hope to have nice sweatshirts that will be print screened for th

• Larry and Michelle Tracey wedding anniversary on 11/11/17.  This lovely couple have been married for 51 years.   Happy anniversary to the Traceys.
• Jo Ann W is happy because of her trip to Oceanside, CA last week and she lucked out in renting an Infinity Q-50 to tour the countryside….or is that “Oceanside?”  Jo Ann also expressed her gratitude for the services of our soon to be retired mayor, Scott K.
•  Jim Kuhn is happy about a recent month-long road trip that he and his lovely wife just finished.  They visited such places as North Carolina, Oklahoma (Where the corn is as high as an elephant’s eye and it looks like it’s climbing clear up to the sky…).  Other places they visited consisted of a lodge in the Ozarks, the Clinton Library, and Memphis, TN. They finished their journey with a brief stay in Cape May, NJ.
• Jerry Bell offered a late dollar and enjoyed playing golf at the Normandy Golf Course in St. Louis.  I understand that the St. Louis Arch was deemed a human-made hazard and Jerry could move his ball at liberty anywhere on the course.  Jerry also gave a gratitude dollar for Scott K and his service to the town as mayor.
• Cheryl Leary also offered a gratitude dollar for the service of our retiring mayor.  She also commented on how she enjoyed the Rotary meeting at Asnuntuck and the opportunity to tour the new academic environment there.   Having had a life-long career in higher education, Dr. Leary could appreciate the importance of establishing an efficient and up-to-date academic setting.  Kudos to ACC and all who work to provide a high quality education for all.  Cheryl also gave a happy dollar because of a recent vist with our granddaughter at Virginia Tech followed up by a visit with family in Sterling, VA.
• Larry Tracey gave a happy dollar for the service of retiring mayor Scott K.
• Kiran gave a late dollar and a dollar for retiring mayor Scott K.
• Joyce gave a dollar for retiring mayor, Scott K and she also expressed sadness over the loss of a very good friend recently.  May she rest in peace.
• Julie C gave a happy dollar for Scott K and she also was delighted to spend time with her son in NYC.  She attended a show on Sunday evening and got an early train on Monday and arrived for work on time at ACC.
• Julie’s colleague Keith also gave a happy dollar for Scott K and commented on how supportive the town has been toward ACC under Scott’s leadership.
• Lindsey gave a happy dollar in honor of her daughter Emma who turned six on Saturday.  Lindsay had a great time with the kids at a skating party as well and returned home happy but tired.
• Bryan gave a “Dine and Dash” dollar as well as a lament dollar because of no heat in the building at work.  He also expressed his gratitude for Scott and his service to the town with a happy dollar.
• Scott gave a happy dollar in gratitude for all the praised for his service as mayor.  He commented on the fact that his history as mayor coincided with his history in Rotary and that reality is special for him.  Although, he did say that he became mayor after joining Rotary.    

1. What is the historical name for this incident?
   1. The Trent Affair
2. The Lincoln administration released the two diplomats and disavowed the actions of Captain Wilkens but did not issue a formal apology. (True or False?)
   1. True
3.  Name either one of the two Confederate diplomats that were detained and then released?
   1. James Mason or John Slidell

• Lou Bolduc is in charge and providing effective leadership for the gleeful griddle gang.
• Planned date for the Pancake Breakfast will be December 9, 2017 at the Senior Center.
• Lindsey will take care of “Crafts for Kids.”
• There will be a table for saleable goods.
• Julie C volunteered to address publicity for the event.  She will work with Scott to ensure output on facebook.
• Lou also commented on the fact that the pancake breakfast will include Cheryl Leary’s famous blueberry sauce.  Lou says it is great over ice cream as well.  Jo Ann want a formal tasting of the goods.

• Scott K and Bryan are leading the charge on this service event.
• Grease traps and new prep table to be installed after the new year.
• Scott suggested that we, as a club, provide a day of service to perhaps prep the site for the installation of the prep table etc.  It would have to be on a weekend …a Saturday.  All members present were in favor of conducting the service event as discussed.  More details to follow. 

• It was brought to the club’s attention that this year will be the 25^th anniversary of the Basketball Tournament that was started by Larry Tracey 25 years ago.   Larry was present today to receive the club’s praise for his dedication to the youth of our community.
• The dates for this year’s tournament will be 12/28/17 and 12/29/17.  Games are 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
• We will need help selling ads for the ad book to be published.
• Ridgefield Hall and Weaver HS will play Enfield HS
• We need help with the concession stand and Lou will make his famous chili
• Shop Rite needs to be contacted for donations of hot dogs etc.
• Awards and More and Merricks need to be contacted for their services for the tournament.
• We hope to have nice sweatshirts that will be print screened for the tournament event.

1. The White House was set on fire by British Troops during what war?
   The War of 1812
2.  What federal agency owns the White house?
   National Park Service
3.  Who was the designer of the White House?
   Irish born James Hoban
    
               Announcement—Rotary Convention—Toronto 6/23—27, 2018
                                                 Zone conference, Montreal,   9/20-22, 2018
    
                           Speaker: Bill Squires, Carol and Milt
    
                           Rotary Zone Institute—attended by all three 2 weeks age.
                           Details of meeting and experience being there.
    
                           Meeting adjourned—1:30PM
    
                           Submitted by:  Stuart Barowsky
    
    

1. Who did Stewart edge out by one stroke when he won the US Open at Pinehurst in 1999?

1. Scott played the role of another general in an earlier movie in 1964 whose name was Buck Turgidson.  What was the title of that movie? 
   1. Dr. Strangelove or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
2. What was the name of the movie in which Scott played the role of a de facto Sherlock Holmes?
   1. They Might Be Giants
3.  What Connecticut politician did Scott endorse in TV ads decades ago?
   1. Lowell Weicker

1. What nickname given to him by equipment manager?  The Kid
2. What Red Sox GM said “It wasn’t hard to find Williams. He stood out like a brown cow in a field of white cows”  Eddie Collins
3. In last major league at back Williams hit a home run vs what pitcher?  Jack Fisher

SPUR ---August 23, 2017

President Carol rang the bell precisely at 12:15. Your erstwhile scribe was well aware of this - as Joe Fallon was sitting across from me and waving his cell phone, with the time displayed, and beginning to lobby for a fine if she delayed one more minute. She did not.

Dave O’Connor led the pledge to our flag, President Carol the Four Way Test and me, Dave Drinan, the opening prayer.

There were no guests, and no visitors, but plenty of happy and sad dollars. Milt Rosenberg revealed 32 years of perfect attendance and Scott Kaupin some dental implants which have left him looking like a defenseman for the Boston Bruins after catching a stick in the teeth.

We received “thank you” notes from Ryan Obedzynski from EFRC for the opportunity to speak to us on the 9^th and for our donation of school supplies and backpacks. Also sending thanks was Libby Vandal for our help with her trip to the HOBY World Leadership Congress.

Joe Fallon stumped us with questions about the execution of two miscreants exactly 90 years ago on August 23, 1927 as Sacco and Vanzetti went to the “chair” at the Charlestown MA State Prison. Fifty years later they were proclaimed as unfairly convicted by who (?) Michael Dukakis. This Harvard law professor and subsequent Supreme Court Justice argued for a retrial of the two (?) Felix Frankfurter. The first names of these two were (?) Nicola and Bartolommeo. (Couple of Irish lads? - Just kidding – I’m Irish.)

Our program was presented by Bill Squires who attended the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta this past spring. Bill focused on three main topics from the convention – as outlined in the three words: “Rotary”, “International” and “Convention” He presented comments on each of the words and their significance for him as he shared Rotary fellowship with an intimate little gathering of 40,000 Rotarians and guests from around the world.  He even got to break bread with former Enfield Rotarian Ed Sharpless who sent his regards to all his friends in Enfield.

President Carol then rang the bell to send us streaming out into the pre-fall sunshine to accomplish our endeavors and tasks of the afternoon. For me it was typing up these comments and then a nap.

Dave Drinan

The Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation awarded $12,750 to 12 students from Enfield who will be entering their junior, senior or post graduate years of college this fall. The scholarships were presented at a luncheon meeting of the Enfield Rotary Club on August 16th.

This year’s scholarship recipients include (seated l-r) Amanda Balesano, senior at Sacred Heart University - Chemistry; Kevin Broems, post graduate at UCONN - Physician Assistant; Lauren Attenello, senior at Goodwin College - Human Service; Jason Menaker, senior at Westfield State University - Criminal Justice; and Evan Leslie, junior at Elms College - Nursing.

(Standing l-r) Jie Zou, senior at Asnuntuck Community College - Nursing; Jacob Mikullitz, senior at UCONN - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Rachel Kaliff, post graduate at Springfield College - Athletic Training; and Kelly Ledoux, junior at University of Hartford - Psychology. They are joined by Scholarship Foundation President Lindsey Weber and Secretary Kevin Mayo.

Missing from photo: Anthony Deni, junior at Coastal Carolina Univeristy - Finance; Megan Phillips, junior at Westfield State University - Nursing; and Shannon Connery, junior at University of New Haven - Criminal Justice.

The Enfield Rotary Club has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to students from Enfield since 1956. The club will be observing its 90th Anniversary in May 2018.

• resignation?

  Watergate

  2. What past President did Nixon quote at length in his resignation

  speech?

  President Theodore Roosevelt

  3. How many times was Nixon nominated to be President?

  Five

  Cards:

  $195 in the pot!

  #126 - Cheryl Leary - took the cards and pulled 8 of Hearts

  #140 - Jack Welch - $10

  #143 - Rich Tkacz - $5

  Announcements:

  President Carol:

  - Strategic Planning discussion was great last week and will continue.

  - Thank you letter received from Enfield Loaves & Fishes

  - Chris & Cheryl Leary were granted Senior Active Status.

  - The Scholarship Luncheon will be held next week.

  Eric Moody - He has available spots in a foursome in a golf tournament

  next week.

  Guest Speaker:

  President Carol introduced Ryan Obedzinski, Manager of Community

  Engagement & Partnerships, of Educational Resources for Children (ERfC).

  ERfC serves over 800 children in before and after school programming.

  ERfC sees the need for more engagement than the before and after school

  programs, so they also offer Tonight in Thompsonville, Dinner at local

  elementary schools with their PTO's, and case management services. They

  sponsor fourteen events throughout the year and serve over 18,000 meals.

  ERfC also provides the Summer Lunch Bunch for both children and their

  parents. ERfC held their first Family Frisbee Jamboree at the Enfield

  Town Green in June where Julie Cotnoir and Keith Madore provided the

  child identification service. The Summer Escape Camp is being held at

  John F. Kennedy Middle School and has one week left in the summer

  program. Finally, the Backpack and School Supplies drive is running

  with distribution to be held on Friday, August 18th. The goal is to

  collect 850 backpacks. The Rotary Club of Enfield has donated 100

  backpacks.

  The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.

  Respectfully submitted,

  Scott Kaupin, Guest Editor

1. Teapot Dome Scandal
2. James M. Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt
3. Gamaliel

1. What was the title of his famous speech at the 1896 Democratic Presidential convention?
   1. “The Cross of Gold”
2. What was Bryan’s nickname?
   1. The Great Commoner
3. From what position in the Wilson Administration did he resign in protest after Germany sank the Lusitania in World War I?
   1. United States Secretary of State
       
      Raffle
      Card – Nick Deni – 4 of Clubs
      $ 10.00 – Cheryl Leary
      $ 5.00 – Rich Tkacz
       
       
       
       
      President Carol: Announcements
      Zone Institute – Zones 24 & 32 – Leadership Conference
      Saturday, October 20, 2017 – Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom
      Rotary International President 2017-18 – Ian Riseley and
      The First Woman Club President in Rotary – Sylvia Whitlock
      $ 45.00 per person – Lunch and Breakout Sessions
       
      Backpack and School Supply Drive – Lou Bolduc
      Need everything by August 9, 2017 Meeting
       
      Rotary District Golf Tournament – Monday, August 7, 2017
      Twin Hills CC – Longmeadow MA - $ 135.00 per person
      Enfield Club currently has one (1) team assembled
       
      Enfield Rotary After Five –
      Thursday, 07/27/2017 – Buena Vita in Enfield – North Maple Street
       
      Suffield Rotary Club Golf Tournament
      Friday August 11, 2017 – Oak Ridge CC
       
      District End Polio Fundraiser – Fun Night
      New Britain Bees Baseball Game
      Saturday, August 26, 2017
       
      Paul Harris Contact Information
      Looking to prepare a database of former Paul Harris recipients
      Non Club Members – Name, Address, Email, Telephone Number
      This way we can keep them informed of club events and Foundation Dinner
      If you have any of the information – please pass it on to Ed Palomba
       
      District Grant Update:
      Enfield Library Amphitheater – NO
      Enfield Loaves and Fishes – Prep Table – YES
       
      Wine Tasting Discussion
      Should we continue
      Change the Date
      Increase Attendance
      Ideas
      Committee was formed with Eric Moody at the helm
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
      Today’s Speaker(s)
      Scott Kaupin introduced Murray and Priscilla Brayson from the Enfield Loaves and Fishes

1. Feeding People in Need – they call the “guests”
2. Respect – two-ways for Volunteers and the Guests
3. YTD they have fed over 70,000 meals – last year 125,000 total
4. Adults and Children
5. Feed the Educational Resources for Children – 140 children per day
6. $ 200,000.00 Operating Budget (+/-)
7. Networking for Support
8. Over 200 volunteers (probably more)
9. Voted Five-Star Soup Kitchen of the Year by Fox News
10. Thanks to Rotary for your Support and Assistance
11. Presented a check for $ 3,990.00 to the Enfield Loaves and Fishes for a new Grease Trap

1. What is the only state where Flag Day is an official state holiday?

1. Where are the two places outside the United States of America where our national flag is continuously displayed?

1. What signer of the Declaration of Independence is credited by many historians to be the designer of our national flag?

Congratulations to the 2017 Paul Harris Fellows honored by the Rotary Club of Enfield at a June 9th banquet. They are (l-r) Enfield Rotarian Mary Arcouette; Bill Pokorny, who accepted a posthumous fellowship on behalf of his late daughter, Kyla Pokorny; Gary Raffia, a local businessman who has been raising money for the CT Children’s Medical Center for decades; and Charles Miller, owner of Miller Farms Family Market - ShopRite in Enfield. They are joined by Kevin Mayo, Enfield Rotary Club President; and Ed Palomba, the club’s Rotary Foundation Chairman.

1. Famous as the “Man with No Name”-who is he?
   Clint Eastwood
2. He first achieved fame in television starring in what television series?
   Rawhide
3. Eastwood has served as Mayor of what California town?
   Carmel by the Sea
    
   $95 for raffle
   Steve drew Nick, he took the card, no winner, Ed took the $10 and Scott got the $5
    
   Speaker: Liana Garcia-Fresher, Senior Development Officer for Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
   Announcements:
    Reminder about banquet from Ed
   Kevin had thank you notes from ERFC. He also handed out info regarding donating to their Summer Escape Children’s Fund
    
   Steve reminded everyone about breakfast at Angelina’s on Friday at 8 a.m.

• Ed Palomba:  35^th college anniversary
• Bill Squires:   b’day, but he did not come to meeting today
• Joe Fallonm:  1 year wedding anniversary
• Lindsey:         Jack is 8 years old
• Steve D:          daughter getting married
• Chris Leary:  offer pending on Brimfield house
• Kevin Mayo:  son getting married

•  
• Kevin also stated that the final net proceeds from our Road Race event were $6,160.00.

  While the number of participants was down from prior years, the general conclusion was the

  number of entrants is pretty much dependent on the weather

  Joseph Partridge and Sara Prosinski, both students at Enfield High, were announced as our

  scholarship award winners.

  In light of this year’s topsy-turvy events, the board decided to fund the purchase of a grease trap

  for Enfield Loaves and Fishes in the amount of $5,000.00

  Carol Bohnet then announced that the Club has made a District Grant application for a prep sink

  island for Loaves and Fishes in the amount of $5500.00 as well as a grant application for the

  Library Amphitheater. She also announced that Bryan Chodkowski would serve our Club as

  Community Service Director this coming year

  Ed Palomba concluded the announcements with a Foundation presentation by naming the four

  recipients of the Paul Harris Award at our June 9, 2017 dinner. They are Mary Arcouette, Charles

  Miller, Gary Raffia and the late Kyle Pokorny.

  A thought- People will forget what you say. People will forget what you did, but people will

  never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou

  President Kevin, with bernaise and no mayo, adjourned the meeting at approximately 1:01 p.m.

  on May 17, 2017.

  Respectfully submitted,

  Joseph E. Fallon

  Guest Editor and Resident Scrivener

1. Richter developed what famous process to assess what natural scientific event?
   The Richter scale to measure the intensity of earthquakes.
   Answered by many boisterous voices.
    
2. What is the name of the machine (instrument, correction by Adrian) that measures the magnitude of earthquakes?
   A seismograph.
   Answered by Jack Welch.
    
3. What was the name of the scientific scale that measured earthquakes prior to the use of the Richter Scale?
   The Mercalli Scale
   Answered by Joe, after many comical incorrect guesses.

Enfield Rotary Spur

Wednesday: April 19, 2017

President Kevin Mayo opened the meeting promptly at 12:15 PM.  All members present saluted the flag and then recited the Four Way Test.  The invocation was offered by this kindly editor freshly in from journeys down south.

A delectable lunch provided by the Holiday Inn included such tasty items as chicken francaise, meat loaf in gravy, asparagus, potatoes, salad, and chocolate cake for dessert.

Brian C had many guests with him to hear the presentation by our speaker.

Sergeant at Arms, Milt Rosenberg, announced that Stu Barowsy and Kevin Mayo had a birthdays and Dick Stevens had a club anniversary (46 years a Rotarian) to celebrate this week.

Happy/Sad Dollars

• Milt was happy about “Dreams for Our Children’s Future.”
• Jim Kuhn was happy that he won the big pot in our raffle with the queen of hearts.
• Ed Palomba expressed his delight with having meat loaf for lunch.
• Bill Squire was happy with a recent checkup.  All is reasonably ok but he is having some issues with eating matzos.
• Jerry B happy about going to Paris for a dog health convention. 
• Nick D is happy about recent trip to South Carolina
• Joyce is getting ready for the Big Easy – a trip to New Orleans
• Julie C is happy about the Red Sox
• Keith survived the Easter holiday with his family and announced that Asnuntuck would like to host a Rotary meeting in the newly remodeled building once completed.
• Cheryl and Chris happy to be back – maybe depending on warmer weather coming soon to New England.

If I missed anyone, please accept humble apologies because I could not write that fast and attention was diverted at times.

Raffle

Joyce - $10

Brian C-  $5

Ryan - Card

Joe’s Mystery Minute

The revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord are commemorated on April 19^th when “embattled farmers stood  and fired the shot heard around the world.”

1. What major sporting event is held every year on Patriot’s Day?
   1. The Boston Marathon

2. What are the names of the two states that celebrate Patriot’s Day as a legal holiday?
   1. Massachusetts and Maine

3. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem “Concord Hymn”, the shot heard around the world was fired in Concord, Massachusetts at what location?
   1. The North Bridge

Presentation

Kevin Lembo, State Comptroller, gave a presentation on the financial and economic outlook for the state.  He began by clarifying that the state budget is really composed of two major sections, namely, discretionary budget funds versus non-discretionary budget funds.  He went on to explain that it is the pool of money in the discretionary side of the budget that funds most of our social services etc. He commented on how new legislators come to the capitol full of idealistic intent to achieve the goals of what was promised to constituents while running for elected office.  They soon loon that their primary task is to cut expenses in the budget.  Mr. Lembo also commented on how the state derived a 10-year plan to accommodate itself to the volatility of Wall Street (He said the state’s budget and economic success or lack of success is intimately connected to how Wall Street performs.)  All in all, Mr. Lembo’s presentation was very enjoyable and he is an engaging speaker.

Enfield Rotary Spur

Wednesday: April 19, 2017

President Kevin Mayo opened the meeting promptly at 12:15 PM.  All members present saluted the flag and then recited the Four Way Test.  The invocation was offered by this kindly editor freshly in from journeys down south.

A delectable lunch provided by the Holiday Inn included such tasty items as chicken francaise, meat loaf in gravy, asparagus, potatoes, salad, and chocolate cake for dessert.

Brian C had many guests with him to hear the presentation by our speaker.

Sergeant at Arms, Milt Rosenberg, announced that Stu Barowsy and Kevin Mayo had a birthdays and Dick Stevens had a club anniversary (46 years a Rotarian) to celebrate this week.

Happy/Sad Dollars

• Milt was happy about “Dreams for Our Children’s Future.”
• Jim Kuhn was happy that he won the big pot in our raffle with the queen of hearts.
• Ed Palomba expressed his delight with having meat loaf for lunch.
• Bill Squire was happy with a recent checkup.  All is reasonably ok but he is having some issues with eating matzos.
• Jerry B happy about going to Paris for a dog health convention. 
• Nick D is happy about recent trip to South Carolina
• Joyce is getting ready for the Big Easy – a trip to New Orleans
• Julie C is happy about the Red Sox
• Keith survived the Easter holiday with his family and announced that Asnuntuck would like to host a Rotary meeting in the newly remodeled building once completed.
• Cheryl and Chris happy to be back – maybe depending on warmer weather coming soon to New England.

If I missed anyone, please accept humble apologies because I could not write that fast and attention was diverted at times.

Raffle

Joyce - $10

Brian C-  $5

Ryan - Card

Joe’s Mystery Minute

The revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord are commemorated on April 19^th when “embattled farmers stood  and fired the shot heard around the world.”

1. What major sporting event is held every year on Patriot’s Day?
   1. The Boston Marathon

2. What are the names of the two states that celebrate Patriot’s Day as a legal holiday?
   1. Massachusetts and Maine

3. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem “Concord Hymn”, the shot heard around the world was fired in Concord, Massachusetts at what location?
   1. The North Bridge

Presentation

Kevin Lembo, State Comptroller, gave a presentation on the financial and economic outlook for the state.  He began by clarifying that the state budget is really composed of two major sections, namely, discretionary budget funds versus non-discretionary budget funds.  He went on to explain that it is the pool of money in the discretionary side of the budget that funds most of our social services etc. He commented on how new legislators come to the capitol full of idealistic intent to achieve the goals of what was promised to constituents while running for elected office.  They soon loon that their primary task is to cut expenses in the budget.  Mr. Lembo also commented on how the state derived a 10-year plan to accommodate itself to the volatility of Wall Street (He said the state’s budget and economic success or lack of success is intimately connected to how Wall Street performs.)  All in all, Mr. Lembo’s presentation was very enjoyable and he is an engaging speaker.

Enfield Rotary Spur

Wednesday: April 19, 2017

President Kevin Mayo opened the meeting promptly at 12:15 PM.  All members present saluted the flag and then recited the Four Way Test.  The invocation was offered by this kindly editor freshly in from journeys down south.

A delectable lunch provided by the Holiday Inn included such tasty items as chicken francaise, meat loaf in gravy, asparagus, potatoes, salad, and chocolate cake for dessert.

Brian C had many guests with him to hear the presentation by our speaker.

Sergeant at Arms, Milt Rosenberg, announced that Stu Barowsy and Kevin Mayo had a birthdays and Dick Stevens had a club anniversary (46 years a Rotarian) to celebrate this week.

Happy/Sad Dollars

• Milt was happy about “Dreams for Our Children’s Future.”
• Jim Kuhn was happy that he won the big pot in our raffle with the queen of hearts.
• Ed Palomba expressed his delight with having meat loaf for lunch.
• Bill Squire was happy with a recent checkup.  All is reasonably ok but he is having some issues with eating matzos.
• Jerry B happy about going to Paris for a dog health convention. 
• Nick D is happy about recent trip to South Carolina
• Joyce is getting ready for the Big Easy – a trip to New Orleans
• Julie C is happy about the Red Sox
• Keith survived the Easter holiday with his family and announced that Asnuntuck would like to host a Rotary meeting in the newly remodeled building once completed.
• Cheryl and Chris happy to be back – maybe depending on warmer weather coming soon to New England.

If I missed anyone, please accept humble apologies because I could not write that fast and attention was diverted at times.

Raffle

Joyce - $10

Brian C-  $5

Ryan - Card

Joe’s Mystery Minute

The revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord are commemorated on April 19^th when “embattled farmers stood  and fired the shot heard around the world.”

1. What major sporting event is held every year on Patriot’s Day?
   1. The Boston Marathon

2. What are the names of the two states that celebrate Patriot’s Day as a legal holiday?
   1. Massachusetts and Maine

3. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem “Concord Hymn”, the shot heard around the world was fired in Concord, Massachusetts at what location?
   1. The North Bridge

Presentation

Kevin Lembo, State Comptroller, gave a presentation on the financial and economic outlook for the state.  He began by clarifying that the state budget is really composed of two major sections, namely, discretionary budget funds versus non-discretionary budget funds.  He went on to explain that it is the pool of money in the discretionary side of the budget that funds most of our social services etc. He commented on how new legislators come to the capitol full of idealistic intent to achieve the goals of what was promised to constituents while running for elected office.  They soon loon that their primary task is to cut expenses in the budget.  Mr. Lembo also commented on how the state derived a 10-year plan to accommodate itself to the volatility of Wall Street (He said the state’s budget and economic success or lack of success is intimately connected to how Wall Street performs.)  All in all, Mr. Lembo’s presentation was very enjoyable and he is an engaging speaker.

1. A short while prior to his death, Roosevelt had met with Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin at what famous meeting?
   A: The Yalta Conference
2. Where was the “little White House” located?
   A: Warm Springs, Georgia
3. What was the name of the painter who never completed the famous “Unfinished Portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
   A: Elizabeth Shoumatoff

1. What is Bob Dylan’s real name?       Robert Zimmerman
   Answered by Rich Tkacz
2. Where does Dylan come from?          Author Dylan Thomas
   Answered by Kevin Mayo
3. Which artist did Dylan spend a lot of time with in New York?
   Depending on which Dylan.  Adrian said that Bob Dylan spent a lot of time caring for Woody Guthrie while he suffered from Huntington’s Disease.  Joe was actually referring to Dylan Thomas and was referring to a writer for one of the New York City papers, with whom Thomas would get drunk with all over town.
    
   Actual Question for 06 April:
   Two noteworthy historical events took place.  Pioneer 11 was launched from Cape Canaveral, FL and Major League baseball rule 6.10 was put in effect.

1. What was the purpose for which Pioneer 11 was launched?
   It was launched to explore the outer solar system beyond the planet, Mars.
   Answered by Joe himself.
    
2. What is major league baseball rule 6.10 about?
   It is the designated hitter rule for the American League.
   Answered by Ed Palomba.
    
3. Who was the first designated hitter and what pitcher did he face?
   Ron Bloomberg of the Yankees was walked by Luis Tiant of the Red Sox
   Answered by Steve Alminas.

1. Decatur was well known as a naval officer because of his service during what United States wars?
   The first and second Barbary Wars
2. Decatur holds the distinction of being the youngest US naval officer promoted to what rank?
   Captain
3. What U.S. President ordered Decatur to attack the Barbary pirates in 1815?

• What popular phrase supported the war?   “Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain”
• What NY City publishers fanned the flames of the war?  William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer
• Joe Fallon condusts research in what location that was ceded to US by the Treaty of Pareis?  Puerto Rico
   
   
  Raffle Winners
   
  Card- Scott Kaupin   Queen of Hearts;   side note- Jim Kuhn MIA since his win  
   
  $10- Kevin Mayo
   
  $5- Bryan
   
  Speaker- Alex Nasty from the Bloomfield Rotary Club spoke to us about the Nizhny Novgorod Women Crisis Center in Russia. He pleaded for financial help to support the Center, one of only two such facilities in all of the Soviet Union.
   
  Founded in 2003, the Center served 40 families last year in a region that finds domestic abuse effects 25%+ of the families. Already the beneficiary of a Rotary District grant, more funding is needed to keep the Center afloat financially.
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Club Announcements-Ed Palomba gave a Foundation Minute.
   
   
   
   
  Rotary Ghost Editor

• Need a Community Service Director for next year
• District Conference April 28-30 in Providence
• Installation Dinner June 22
• Proposed new Club member – Ryan Lawless of Longmeadow, classification- Insurance
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Club Announcements-
   
   
   
   
  Meeting Adjourned @ :
   
   

• Carol is happy to report that Mike Helechu underwent surgery on Tuesday and all went well.  He will be going home next Tuesday
• Nick is happy with the Clemson win in the College Football Championship
• Rich is unhappy that he fell in the driveway and hurt his shoulder and spent 5 hours in the emergency room.  Good news is there are no fractures.  Also, Rich had a hearing test and the results confirmed that he cannot hear women or children.  Nevertheless, hearing aids are forthcoming.
• Kiran is happy to announce the birth of his 5^th grandchild on Tuesday 1/10/17.  Congrats Kiran and family!
• Ed P is happy for those UCONN Women Huskies!
• Greg had a sobering dollar watching his Lions not score a single TD
• Adrian was happy to be back after his trip to Sedona AZ
   
   
  Joe Fallon History/Mystery:

• January 11, 1952 – The American golfer, Ben Crenshaw, who won Three NCAA golf championships at the University of Texas, was born in Austin, TX
  • Which major golf championship has he won twice?  The Masters
  • Who was his mentor and longtime golf coach and what book did that mentor write?  Harvey Penick who wrote “The Little Red Book”
  • Crenshaw holds which PGA distinction shared with Robert Gamez, Marty Fleckman, Garrett Willis, & Russell Henley?  All of them won their very first PGA tour event that they entered. 
     
    Card – Adrian pulled the 9 of Diamonds
    $10 – Nick Deni
    $5 – Scott Kaupin
     
     
     
     
     
    Business Meeting
     
• Julie is collecting NEW coats for the Enfield Family Resource Centers.  They are in need of extra-large boy’s coats (sizes 18-20), women’s sizes medium, large and extra-large, and men’s large.  Also, sizes 8-10 in boys and girls.  They prefer that the coats are the winter type that can be used in cold weather, rather than wool or more fashionable coats.  Please bring your donated NEW coats to the next Rotary meeting on 1/18/17
• Bobbi Mazurek is now home from the hospital and doing well
• Rotary BOD elected to donate $250 to KITE
• Rotary BOD elected to donate $2,500 to the Guatemala Water project
• Kathy Baron is looking for speakers.  Any recommendations can be emailed to Kathy at kbarron@thenetworkct.org
• Scott announced that the recent Girls’ basketball tournament raised approximately $1,800.  The funds will be used to purchase new sideline chairs for teams to use in the gym and a new scoring table.
• Carol announced that we need 2 volunteers to attend a 1 hour webinar regarding District Grant rules so that our club can be able to submit applications for future grants. 
• Kiran announced that our Cinco K Mayo 5K road race is approaching and the committee is looking for participants – Runners/Walkers, and Sponsors.  This is our largest fundraiser of the year and we’d need help to keep it growing.   
   
  Respectfully submitted by Derek Meade
   
  Meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm

• Carol Bohnet has not one but two daughters who are pregnant – and theay are both having boys.
• Joyce Keating – Joyce was just happy
• Joanne Walk – Sad couldn’t make the BB tournament – Planned to but flight delays put in at Bradley at 8:30 pm, just as it was wrapping up
• Jerry Bell – Late today, and missed two weeks, Grandchildren throughout the holidays & 94 yr old uncle passed
• Ed Palomba   - Back after recuperating 3 weeks with men’s operation, holiday, 4 month old grandchild Emilia & now a new Facebook member!
• Scott Kaupin - No pin and a big Thank You! to all 24^th Annual Rotary BB Girls Basketball Classic tournament helpers, New Years at Cape.
   
  History/Mystery Minute – Joe Fallon
   
  January 4, 1943, Pulitzer Prize winning author historian & biographer Doris Kearns, now Doris Kearns Goodwin, was born in Brooklyn, NY
   
  What was the title of the first book that launched her career as a writer…  
  Lyndon Johnson & The American Dream
   
  Kearns Goodwin was the first female journalist to enter locker room of what prominent sports team… The Boston Red Sox        
   
  What is the title of the book for which Kearns Goodwin won the Pulitzer Prize…
  No Ordinary Time; Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt: The American Homefront During World War II
   
  Raffle
   
  Eric Moody     Queen of Spades
  Nick Deni       $ 10.00
  Joyce Keating             $  5.00
   
   
  Announcements from the Club/Membership
   

• Road Race Meeting 1/17/17 6:00 pm           Powder Hollow Brewery           
• Basketball Tournament netted $1900 in proceeds – which will be donated to the Enfield High Girls BB program for new Team Seats & Scorer Table .  TY to major sponsors, Rileys of Connecticut, Awards & More, Shop Rite of Enfield, Minuteman Press, Marek Jewelers

• Carol Bohnet announced that she was not present for two meetings.
• Eric wished everyone a Happy New Year
• Greg Stokes wished all a happy New Year and announced that he will not be present next week.  Scott Kaupin will preside over the coming Rotary meeting.  Greg also congratulated Carol Bohnet on her election to the presidency of the Enfield Rotary Club for the next Rotary year.
• Scott Kaupin announced the Girls Basketball Tournament at Enfield HS taking place this evening at 5:30 and 7:00.  If the snow is problematic tomorrow evening, the games will be rescheduled.  All help will be appreciated.
• Mike H welcomed Dale and Carol and Abby from the East Windsor Rotary Club.  He also announced the fact that Santa brought him a kayak for Christmas.  He is determined to lose some weight so that he doesn’t displace too much water when he sits in his kayak either fishing, taking pictures, reading, or contemplating which came first – the chicken or the egg.  Mike also announced that the Lego Millennium Falcon will return to the Enfield Public Library at the close of its galactic tour through the empire. Mike closed his comments by wishing a happy new year for the New York Yankees and the Patriots. 
• Joe Fallon gave a “Leave Early Dollar.”

1. Mitchell is generally regarded as the Father of what military service?
   1. The US Air Force

2. What airplane is named after him?
   1. B-25 Mitchell Bomber

3. What famous World War I fighter ace testified for Mitchell at his court martial in 1925?
   1. Eddie Rickenbacker

1.  What astronomical event took place at the time of his birth, and ironically, at the time of his death?     A Visit by Halley’s Comet
2. Twain lived in Hartford, Connecticut from 1874 to 1891.  He moved to Hartford to be close to his publisher.  Who was his publisher?    American Publishing Company
3. The pen name “Mark Twain” allegedly came from the river boatman’s cry indicating safe passage.  How many feet in this marine unit of depth of “Mark Twain”?  Twelve feet or fathoms

1.  His most famous role in the movies had him playing what named character?
   Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind
2.  In his final movie, he co-starred with Marilyn Monroe.  What was its name?
   The Misfits
3.  Gabe had five wives.  His third wife, a famous actress, died in a plane crash in 1943.  Who was she?
   Carole Lombard

• Lindsey: daughter turning 5 years old
• Joann Walk: Glad there will be a 7^th game for the World Series and for Trick or Treat fun (without kids)
• Katherine: visit to the Windsor Locks Rotary Club
• Sandy: 2 weeks in Florida
• Carol: guest today
• Scott: Notre Dame game and leave early dollar for Town Council Conference Call
• Julie: happy for Chris Casey’s anniversary and Asnuntuck’s Valley Rep up-coming production of Valley Girls this month.
• Jack: Lots of Trick or Treaters at his house
• Kiran: Hindu New Year’s today
• Greg: Trick or Treating with his grandkids
• Kevin: Trick or Treat with his grandson over facebook
• Remo: good Chamber meeting
• Mark Barbieri (EW Club): Thanked our club for supporting the EW Club’s Wine Tasting event.
• Chris Casey: Anniversary dollar
• Chris Leary: anniversary of when he quit smoking and today, his first meeting/day as an official retiree.

1. What was the nickname of the plane? The spruce Goose
2. What was its official name? The Hughes H-4 Hercules
3. The plane, powered by eight Pratt & Whitney engines, was flown by what pilot and co-pilot? Pilot – Howard Hughes, Co-pilot – Dave Grant

• CARDS for $175 -  Kevin Mayo drew the ten of clubs.
• $10 - Remo
• $5 – Jim Kuhn

President Greg Stokes called the meeting to order at 12:40.

Julie Cotnoir led us in the pledge of allegiance.
Rich Tkacz led the 4-way test.
Chris Leary said our invocation.

We didn't have any guests at the meeting.

Ed Palomba filled in as sergeant-at-arms in Kevin Mayo's absence.

Ed Palomba was happy about his softball playoffs. He was also happy that his daughter came home to visit, even though she was really coming home to see Ed's new granddaughter and not Ed.

Jo Ann Walk was happy to play golf last weekend at Rolling Meadows and win $100 prize.  She was also happy for our beautiful fall foliage.  She describes it to her midwestern family as "driving through a postcard".

Eric Moody was happy for the fall weather.  He was also happy for the LAST presidential debate.

Julie Cotnoir had a happy dollar for her weekend and a good luck dollar to Ed Palomba for softball.

Lindsey Weber was happy to celebrate her 13th wedding anniversary. She had a sad/happy dollar for losing Jack at a family corn maze but then finding him shortly thereafter, safe and sound.

Nick Deni had a hurricane dollar for living through Hurricane Matthew.  He was happy to report that his house didn't have any damage.  He also had a happy dollar for a grandchild visit.

Greg Stokes had a happy dollar about a conference in Nashville, but wasn't happy about coming home feeling sick.  (airplane germs)  He had a happy dollar that his two oldest granddaughters visited the 9/11 Memorial in NYC and understood that solemnity of the experience.  He noted that for us, 9/11 was an experience, and for his grandchildren, it's a history lesson.

Catherine Williamson was happy to be presenting to our club today.

Carol Bohnet was happy to be at Mass Mutual pitching Allied for a grant.

Joe Fallon's History/Mystery Question:

Oct 19, 1810
This emancipationist, 1832 graduate of Yale College and cousin to the Great Compromiser, was born in Madison County, Kentucky to one of Kentucky's wealthiest slaveholders.
1. Who was he?

Cassius Marcellus Clay

2. Which famous athlete was named after him?

Muhammad Ali

3. Which famous abolitionist was his inspiration?

William Lloyd Garrison


The Raffle
Chris Leary drew a card - no luck
Eric Moody won $10
Keith Madore won $5

We're wondering if their luck was 'in the cards' or if something else was going on because the three tickets holders were all seated together!

Announcements

Save the date!  Our club's pancake breakfast will be December 10th.

Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) will be Saturday, Nov 12th in Chicopee.  Attendees needed!  There must be 8 people registered in a session or it will be cancelled.  RLI is a great way to learn more about Rotary and enhance your membership experience.  Rotarians who participate report being happier in their Rotary membership.  See Bobbi Mazurek or Greg Stokes if you're interested in learning more.

The district Foundation Dinner will be Thursday Nov 3rd at Chez Josef.  See Ed Palomba for more details.

Presentation

Catherine Williamson, one of our newest members and a Gerontologist, spoke to us about the struggles and stereotypes associated with aging.  Catherine works in home care and aging services.  She speaks to many groups, both young and old, about aging.

She suggested an online test designed to measure our implicit bias. The test results help people understand how they feel about a particular culture or segment of our population.  The test can be found here:

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/

Catherine defined "ageism" as a form of discrimination against people because they are old.  She compared it to racism or sexism. She said that ageism manifests itself in how we treat older people.

To illustrate the challenges of aging, Catherine gave several club members bags containing "challenges".  She asked them to put on "blurry glasses" and ear plugs to simulate vision and hearing loss. They wore rubber gloves and rubberbanded several fingers together to simulate arthritis and the loss of dexterity.  They were then asked to open a pill bottle, sort colored candies, and fill the pill bottle with a specific color candy.  The task proved to be quite frustrating!

We then watched an ABC News video about living with Alzheimers. Participants in the video experienced a simulation of Alzheimers and were asked to perform simple tasks.  They were amazed at their frustration level with simple tasks like finding socks or setting the table.  One participant said, about people battling Alzeimers, "They need your help.  They need your understanding."  It was truly an exercise in patience and understanding.

Thank you to Catherine for a hands-on, lively demonstration and discussion of a topic that will affect every one of us.

Submitted by Lindsey Weber