Naugatuck Rotary - Naugatuck Rotary Newsletter

"I wanted to say thank you very much for inviting me to your meetings during the month of March. A special thanks goes to Ms. Merrill for driving us. You have a wonderful club that is made up of loving and generous people. I wish you all the best of luck in your lives and in your familirs. Thank you again and take care."

Announcements & Information

Marcelo and Rupi handed out the P&L listing from July 1, through present.

Marcelo thanked Anne Butler for her extraordinary efforts on the upkeep of the Gazebo.

Rebecca asked all that have made a make-up meeting either on line or through committee meetings to alert her so she can keep track.

Jeanine announced the times for the YMCA Phone-a-thon: March 31st 5:30 - 6:30 and 6:30 -7:30 at the New Haven Road branch of Naugatuck Savings Bank. If you can help, please contact Jeanine.

Jane Walsh told of working with Area 6 for the incoming GSE team from Central America. Also, the news that our exchange student from Italy, Derio Berdini has moved to the Westport Club.

John Ford asked for a vote on two matters today.

First, to help with the formation of a new Rotary Club for Beacon Falls and Bethany. Chuck Beebe is handling this. This was approved.

Second: For our club to sponsor a new Cub Scout Pack, Pack 2010 in Beacon Falls - This was approved.

Guests

Speaker - Bob Mezzo

Student - Alexis Moody

Upcoming Speakers

4/1       Jane Walsh
4/8       Debbie Wheelahan
4/15      Laurie Yelding
4/22      Don Zehnder
4/29      Club Assembly
5/6       John Aresta
5/13      Brian Barrett
5/20      Anne Butler - hosting Sheila Baummer on the subject of recycling.
5/27      Jeff Chipokas
6/3       Mary Connolly
6/10      Peggy Dufresne
6/17      Barbara Csanka/Richards
6/24     Annual Meeting
7/1        Joe DaSilva
7/8        Ray Dowling
7/15      Geoff Drawbridge
7/22      Deb Corso
7/29      Club Assembly

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Happy Birthday Rebecca Zandvliet - 3/26

Membership Anniversaries

none today

Our Speaker Today

Manny Vieira, speaker host for today, introduced Bob Mezzo an attorney in town and also a mayoral candidate. Bob spoke on volunteerism. He said that the is no lack of volunteerism in the town of Naugatuck. With the vast amount of organizations and schools, the community is always willing with their time and dedication.

There are 3 basic types of volunteers:

-Self serving volunteers- those that network for business and the like.

-Relational volunteers - those that are recruited by family, business associates or organization members.

-Belief volunteers - those that truly believe in the cause.

Even with the economy in the state that is in, the volunteer rates have remained static.

Some reasons why people do not volunteer - Not enough time, have had bad experiences in the past with volunteering, not enough follow through from the organization or feeling that they are not making an impact.

How to remedy this?

Respect the volunteers' time and talent, especially younger volunteers. Reach out to them electronically (internet)

Maintain efficiency and make the most of the time that the volunteer is donating.

Give a sense of acceptance and belonging to the volunteer.

Find the talent in each and make the most of it.

Allow room for growth so the volunteer does not stagnate

and most of all - Have Fun!

Absent Members Today

Brian Barrett, Jeff Chipokas, Jose DaSilva, Peggy Dufresne, Jonathan Farmer, John McCormack, Jennifer Merrill, David Mulhall, Tony Purcaro

Upcoming Club Events

Annual Meeting at the Waterbury Club - June 24th

Happening Around the District and RI

March 27, 28, 2009 RI President's Membership Conference, Baltimore, MD

April 1, 2009 Deadline for Submission of Award Applications

April 19, 2009 GSE Inbound Teams Welcome Brunch

April 23,2009 District Assembly, Sheraton Four Points, Meriden

May 1-3 2009 District Conference, Newport, Rhode Island

May 15, 2009 GSE Farewell Brunch/Memo of Club visit due to DG

June 21 - 24 2009 International Convention, Birmingham, England

AREA CLUBS FOR MAKEUP AND INFORMATION LINKS

Silvermine Tavern - Norwalk - Monday 12:15 pm

The Inn at Newtown - Newtown - Monday 6:15pm

John J Sullivan's Restaurant - Ansonia - Tuesday 12:15 pm

The Waterbury Club - Waterbury - Every other Tuesday 12:15 pm

Sandwich Man - Seymour - 1st and 3rd Thursday 7:15 am

Brownson Country Club - Derby - Thursday 12:15 pm

Crowne Plaza - Southbury - Thursday 8:00 am

www.rotaryeclubone.org online makeup

Rotary District 7980

Rotary International

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Naugatuck Rotary

P.O. Box 484

Naugatuck, CT 06770