This past Friday we were privileged to have Sheriff Nick Cocchi as our speaker. Sheriff Cocchi spoke about the opiod and substance abuse problems in the area along with a dog training program currently going on at their Ludlow facility. Inmates live, work and train with dogs in order to get them ready for adoption. Both the dogs and the inmates come out winners!
August is Membership Monthat Rotary! It is up to all of us to be good stewards of our club and share what Rotary is doing, locally and internationally, with our friends, family and co-workers. Individual and Corporate Membership brochures will be available on all tables this Friday. Pick up a few to distribute and “start the conversation!”
This Friday, Dr. John B. Cook, President of STCC will be our speaker. Dr. Cook will get us up to date on all that is happening at STCC since he took over as President in 2016. Invite a guest to join you and meet Dr. Cook.
Does Rotary Know Your Birthday? Is your Rotary Profile up to date? Sign into Clubrunner and find out.I’m extending an invitation to all our members to please contact me for support or see me before any Friday Rotary meeting at 12N. I am happy to help you sign in. Once signed in you can access your profile, enter your birth date and access the Rotary Directory for all our members phone numbers, email addresses etc... A great way to stay in touch!
Treasurer Richard Fulkerson has emailed out dues invoices for the 2018-2019 Rotary year so please check your inbox. Dues are easy to pay online* in full or in 2 installments. For other payment options, please contact Richard directly.
*You have to sign into Clubrunner to pay any Rotary invoice online
Looking forward to seeing you at the Hall!
Yours Truly,
President Sue Mastroianni
“If we want to be part of an organization that's strong, that's active, that's having an impact – start at home, and Be the Inspirationin Rotary”– Barry Rassin, Rotary Int. President 2018-19
2018/2019 DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
President - Sue Mastroianni
Vice President – Bert Carter
2ND VP John Perez
Secretary Gillian Palmer
Asst. Secretary – Decorti Rogers-Tonge
Treasurer - Richard Fulkerson
Asst. Treasurer – Bernie Spirito
Sargeant at Arms – Michael Kelly
Director 1 – Alisa Garanzha
Director 2 – Maurice Powe
Foundation Chair – Jack Toner
Dr. David Hirsh has been a dedicated dentist for nearly 30 years, committed to providing superior dental care to the entire family in the greater Pioneer Valley community. He is currently providing care at People’s Dental on 293 Bridge St in Springfield, MA. For more information, please visit https://visitpeoplesdental.com/Dr-David-Hirsh or call 413-734-9089.
*Would you like to sponsor the Rotary Bulletin? It’s easy AND cost efficient. For $100 you get your logo, web site and a short sentence or tag line. Not bad for 4 (or 5!!!) weeks of advertising. But act fast as we have already sold thru Jan, 2019! Contact Sue M. or Alisa G. for more info or to sign up!
THIS FRIDAY
Dr. John B. Cook, President of STCC will be our speaker. Did you know that Dr. Cook is only the sixth College President in STCC's 50 year history? Dr. Cook will get us up to date on all that is happening at STCC since he took over as President in 2016. Invite a guest to join you and meet Dr. Cook.
Dene Kimball had knee replacement surgery 10 days ago and is home recuperating. Dene misses his Rotary friends and would love to hear from you. Get well wishes can be sent to him at agk122700@gmail.com or mailed to 187 Cedar Rd, Longmeadow, MA 01106
Dene was happy to hear our Rotary flags were displayed in his absence. Thanks Richard!
NOTE: The club is collecting books for Mason Wright’s expanded library. Hard cover, paperback, children’s books and DVD’s are all needed. Please put a “Donated By The Rotary Club of Springfield” book plate inside each item you donate. BP stickers can be picked up from Sue or Richard. The books can be dropped off to Alan at 74 Walnut St. in the Mason Square neighborhood or brought to any Rotary meeting. Alan Popp has collected and/or recreated items from the Rialto Skating Rink, Johnson's Bookstore and Court Square Theater. For more information and photo’s regarding the expansion, please go to http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2018/01/rialto_skating_rink_johnsons_bookstore_c.html
MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS
It’s Time To Celebrate!!! During the month of August we will be celebrating Gillian Palmer’s Birthday on August 28th! Please wish Gillian a very happy birthday. If you have a birthday in August please check to see it is listed on your Clubrunner profile or ask Sue to input your birthday for you. And don’t worry, only the month and day is needed. We know we’re all “forever young”!
MEMBERS ANNIVERSARY'S
The following members are celebrating a Rotary Anniversary during the month of August! Ed Clark, 45 yrs 8/1/73; Valerie Dulude, 17 yrs 8/2/01; Jack Toner, 7 yrs 8/26/11; Samalid Hogan, 2 yrs 8/5/16; Dee Rogers-Tonge, 2 yrs 8/5/16; Alisa Garanzha, 2 yrs 8/12/16; Please wish Led, Valerie, Jack, Samalid, Dee and Alisa a “Happy Rotary Anniversary”!
LAST FRIDAY
Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi and his Chief Administration Officer, John Evon enjoyed our meeting (in spite of our singing!).
RotaryRocks! with... Back to the Garden 1969The West Springfield Rotary Club is proud to announce an exclusive concert appearance by Back to the Garden 1969 <http://backtothegarden1969.com> , appearing in its only New England show this year on Friday, August 17, 2018 at “RotaryRocks!” at the Morgan Road Pavilion in West Springfield. Doors open at 4:30 PM at the Morgan Road Pavilion, behind the Irish Cultural Center, 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield.
