Bulletin, Feb 09 (Feb 08, 2018)

Lamont Clemons

Greetings Fellow Rotarians!

I hope everyone is enjoying their week! On this past Friday, we had the opportunity to hear from Anthony Cignoli regarding the political climate on the local, state, and federal level! What a wealth of information, and great overall experience!

As you are aware, we have a great lineup of speakers for February this week will be having Sarah Tsitso, Senior Director of Organizational Development and Nick Kinsman, Membership and Annual Giving Manager at The Zoo in Forest Park will address the Springfield Rotary Club's luncheon meeting this Friday, February 9th. Sarah and Nick will be bringing a few furry (or feathery) animals with them and let us know “What’s New at the Forest Park Zoo.” You don’t want to miss this fun filled topic and find out what’s going on at one of Springfield’s premier attractions. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Rotary Leadership Institute is a powerful tool to grow our members leadership strengths and build member retention! District Governor, David Mangs, encourages every Rotary Club to send members when you can. We will keep you posted. Congratulations to Dee Rodgers-Tonge, John Perez, and Jack Toner for completing their courses. It shows true commitment!

February Speakers

2/9 Sarah Titso – Forest Park Zoo

2/16 Maxine Stein & Deidre Griffin- Jewish Family Services

Thank you again for all your support enjoy the meeting this Friday!

In Service,

Lamont

Lamont Clemons
President Springfield Rotary Club

2017/2018 DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

President, Lamont Clemons

1st Vice President, Sue Mastroianni

2nd Vice President, Bert Carter

Secretary, Alisa Garanzha

Assistant Secretary, Decorti Rodgers-Tonge

Treasurer, Richard Fulkerson

Assistant Treasurer, Bernie Spirito

Past President, Laurie Rosner

Chair, Past President, Advisor, Jim Russell

Director (1), Brennan Collins

Sargent-At-Arms, Mike Kelley

Director (2), John Perez

Honorary Advisor, Dene Kimball

Rotary Foundation Chair, Jack Toner

List of 2017/2018 Committee Chairs

Membership Committee, Chair Michelle Booth

Operations Committee, OPEN

Service Committee, Chair Alicia Garcia

Special Events Committee, Chair Gillian Palmer

Grant Committee: Chair John Perez

Foundation Committee: Chair Jack Toner

Rotaract: Chair "Dee" Decorti Rodgers-Tonge

News

THIS FRIDAY Forest Park Zoo Animals to visit Rotary Feb 9th!

Sarah Tsitso, Senior Director of Organizational Development and Nick Kinsman, Membership and Annual Giving Manager at The Zoo in Forest Park will address the Springfield Rotary Club's luncheon meeting this Friday, February 9th. Sarah and Nick will be bringing a few furry (or feathery) animals with them and let us know “What’s New at the Forest Park Zoo.” You don’t want to miss this fun filled topic and find out what’s going on at one of Springfield’s premier attractions.

LAST FRIDAY MEETING

Tony Cignoli, an intern from his office, Marielle Caron and President Lamont

ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY

We had 4 Rotarians celebrating an anniversary in January.
MaryAnne Herron 10 yrs in Rotary
Dense Kimball 52 years
Mike Kelley 3 years
And Richard Fulkerson 3 years.

ROWLAND'S MAGAZINE QUIZE

"Massino Cassanelli was hiking with friends in the hills of Abruzzo, Italy when they saw Lake Scanno's distinctive shape. It
reminded him of how Rotary is un club dal cuore grande. What is the shape of Lake Scanno?" Stephen Jablonski came up
with the right answer. Architects always like to look at beautiful pictures:)

Rotary International Convention

Save the Date! The 2019 Rotary International Convention will take place June 1-5, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany. This is sure to be an excellent opportunity to enjoy fellowship and learn more about Rotary.

Our incoming District Governor, Kate Sims, will be attending a planning convention in San Diego very shortly. Kate wishes to obtain a rough count of those who are interested in attending the 2019 Rotary International Convention to discuss with other Governors.

If you are potentially interested, please reply to jennifergruszka45@gmail.com. Spouses are certainly welcome. Costs are not determined at this time, but Rotarians are responsible for flights, accommodations and Convention fees.

Historically, 20-80 members of District 7890 have attended the International Conventions. You can learn more about past and future Conventions here.

SAVE THE DATE

2018 Semester RLI NEA Sessions

Now is the time to sign up for Spring 2018 Semester RLI NEA Sessions in a District near you. All levels (I, II, III and Graduate will be held at each site as long as at least eight people have signed up for a session (six for Graduate Course) by ten business days before it is scheduled.

To register, go to www.rlinea.org.

or click here

Saturday, January 20, 2018 (D 7910, 7930, 7950). Boxborough Regency Hotel, Boxborough (instead of Holiday Inn)

Saturday, March 3, 2018, D 7410, Scranton, PA Lackawanna College

Saturday, March 10, 2018, D 7170, Owego, NY, Treadway Inn and Suites

Saturday, March 17, 2018, D 7430, 7450, Radisson, Valley Forge (instead of Media on April 7.)

Saturday, March 24, 2018, D 7780, Wells, ME, York County Community College

Saturday, March 31, 2018, D 7950, 7910, 7930), Lincoln, RI, Amica Mutual Insurance

Saturday, April 21, 2018, D 7470, 7510), West Orange High School, West Orange, NJ

Saturday, April 28, 2018, Wakefield, MA, Four Points Sheraton (instead of Peabody