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The Rotary Club of Wakefield, Rhode Island
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Place & Time:
Arturo Joe's
140 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI  02882
Meeting Thursday @ Noon
 
 
 
Meeting Called to Order; President Tom Tarzwell
4 Way Test; President Tom
Pledge; President Tom
Prayer; Harvey Whitley
Song; God Bless America
 
 
3 guests: Aaron Guckian from the Rhode Island Foundation, speaker M. J. Henderson, and visiting Rotarian Frida Bonaparte
 
Posted by Gene Corl & Glen Zibolis
 
Number of members present:    23 
Visiting Rotarians:  1  
Number of guests:   2  
 
When paying with a Credit Card, fees approach $1 per transaction, Cash is preferred.
 
Announcements
Beth Laconte,
  1. Fall picnic thanking Balloon Festival volunteers was on Sunday, September 16, 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Matunuck Community Association. A great time was had by all who attended. Big shout out to Beth for her efforts in organizing the picnic. The hot dogs and pot luck were delicious. The Stuffies and Chinese Dumplings went fast. Many Apple Pies and Brickleys Ice Cream. We were all home in time for the Football game. Maybe we should have stayed!
  2. Rotarians are asked to volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity site, Dutemple Meadows, across from the Exeter Town Hall, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, on September 29 from 8:30 to 12:30. No construction (or other) skills are required.
  3. Members were asked to sign up for a visit to the South Kingstown Adult Day Care, Oct. 4 at 3:45
  4. Two members, Joanne Daly and Peggy Benz, have resigned from the club due to schedule conflicts.
Club Business
 
Motion made by Harv Whitley for the club to give financial assistance to:
  1. RI Volunteers - $1000 tp pay the expenses of drivers who visit shut-ins served by the Johnnycake Center.
  2. Boy Scouts - $1500 toward Camp Yawgoo.
The motion passed on a voice vote.
 
Happy Bucks
  • Harv Whitley, for surviving numerous bee stings near his home
  • Dennis McLeavey, who returned from South Africa and is happy not to have to pass through metal detectors as he did there
  • Judy Fortier, whose nephew was selected to be a firefighter in Pawtucket
  • Spencer Seitz, whose wife received the Golden Apple award for saving a child
  • Gene Corl, whose granddaughter scored a goal for the Narragansett HS girls’ soccer team
 
PROGRAM
 
    Speakers: Beth Leconte and M. J. Henderson on; 
 
   “A Community Together”
 
                A Community Together is a nonprofit organization with the purpose of helping elders in Narragansett and South Kingstown stay in their homes as they age. A discussion group at OLLI originally identified the need, and the group sought the advice of Dr. Chip Teel, who has experience with similar efforts elsewhere.
Some of the services provided by volunteers include transporting people to appointments or errands, working in the garden, walking pets, helping with technology needs, providing companionship, and having a daily “check-in” call for folks living alone. The philosophy of A Community Together is member-to-member assistance, meaning that all members must volunteer and all members are eligible to receive help. Members request services online or by phone if necessary. Applicants are vetted for criminal and driving offenses to ensure the safety of the other members.
A Community Together receives funding from several sources. Membership is $300 per year ($400 for a couple); Associate membership (volunteering to help others but not to request help) is $200. In addition to membership fees, the organization receives grants and tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. The group is also partnering with the Elks’ Home RAP for assistance. If you are interested in volunteering you can get more information at actneighbors@gmail.com, https://acommunitytogether.helpfulvillage.com, or (401)284-7766.  
 
 
 
Next Meeting:  Thursday, September 27, 2018!
 
Many  Thanks to this weeks Reporter
Nancy Kleniewski
Photographer, Russell Bertrand and Chris Van H
 
Please make every effort to attend our next meeting!!!!!
 
 
 
The lower picture is Steve White and Steve Black!!! Isn't that wild?
Upcoming Events
Columbus Day
Oct 08, 2018
 
Balloon Festival Committee
Easter Seals of Rhode Island
Oct 09, 2018 5:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Easter Seals of Rhode Island
Oct 17, 2018 5:00 PM
 
General Election Day
Nov 06, 2018
 
Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2018
 
Veterans Day Holiday Observed
Nov 12, 2018
 
Balloon Festival Committee
Easter Seals of Rhode Island
Nov 13, 2018 5:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Easter Seals of Rhode Island
Nov 21, 2018 5:00 PM
 
Bulletin Editor
Russell Bertrand
Speakers
Sep 20, 2018 12:00 PM
A Community Together
Sep 27, 2018
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