Naugatuck Rotary - Naugatuck Rotary Newsletter

SaA: Duncan fined Laurie Yelding for marching with the "wrong" group on Memorial Day, Don Zehnder for changing his pants at the parade, Tracey Kelly for not having her Rotary shirt at the parade, and John Ford.

Happy Dollars: Mike Elser for there being no Kazoos being used during God Bless America, Barbara Csanka for her having a great trip, Bob Sutherland for the graduation of his granddaughter, Jeff Chipokas because his speaker showed up and Laurie Yelding because she was able to have her step daughter Tori come to the meeting with her.

General Fine: All those that did not go the the Old Corner Cafe after the Memorial Day Parade!

The last week of John's ownership of the Old
Corner Cafe. Beanie Ferarra becomes the owner
in June and should be there next Memorial Day
for the Rotary Members!

Announcements & Information

Milt Grele said that the Memorial Day Parade was great!

Greasing up a volunteer

The Kazoo band was terrific but some of the kazoos were a little out of tune.

The Naugatuck Rotary marching Kazoo band.

Duncan who headed up our contingent in his truck made no wrong turns.(Duncan said it was because he has On-Star)

Lulu as the leader of the parade.

Rebecca Zandvliet did a great job with outfitting the group and choreographing the "dance numbers"

Rebecca our majorette.

The reason for the parade and Duncan's view.

Milt thanked Brian and Linda Barrett and their family for bringing the miniature horses and working so hard. They were the hit of the parade and everyone is extremely grateful for all of their work and planning.

The support team and friends in the NVSL parking lot

Marcelo and Rebecca both reminded us to bring any meeting make-ups to the attention of the secretary.

Marcelo also told of the Bike Race in July. There will be more information coming as soon as it is available.

Guests

Tori Brinckerhoff

Tim Walsh

Speaker - Gary Toole

Students - Elyssa Colbert & Kevin Clark

Upcoming Speakers

6/3        Mary Connolly - Karen Spargo, Health Director, Naugatuck Valley Health District
6/10      Peggy Dufresne - Brian Kennedy on Travel & Cruise on a Freighter
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

None this week

Membership Anniversaries

None this week

Our Speaker Today

Jeff Chipokas, speaker host today, introduced Gary Toole, Vice president of CTCIC.

Connecticut Community Investment Corporation (CTCIC) is a non-profit economic development lender. It provides Connecticut's small business owners with access to capital that may not be available elsewhere. In addition it provides financing opportunities for expanding businesses looking to purchase real estate and/or machinery and equipment. CTCIC's mission is to enhance commerce, industry and local entrepreneurship.

CTCIC began in 1973 in New Haven to expand businesses and create jobs. It now operates in Connecticut and Rhode Island. CTCIC partners with the Small Business Association and our local banks in Naugatuck.

"It is a perfect time to start a company and/or buy real estate due to the low interest rates and the lower cost of construction," said Gary. He said that it's a good idea to come to CTCIC first, before going to the banks because CTCIC does a great deal of the eligibility and pre-qualification checking itself.

For more information please visit www.ctcic.org or call Gary Toole at 203 776-6172 ext. 124

Absent Members Today

Anne Butler, Debbie Corso, Joe DaSilva, Peggy Dufresne, Jonathan Farmer, John Ford, Tony Purcaro, Michael Steir

Upcoming Club Events

Naugatuck Rotary Annual Dinner, June 24th at 6:00 - $35.00 per person -

Waterbury Club, Holmes Ave., Waterbury, CT

Happening Around the District and RI

June 1, 2009 Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs Due to AG's from 2009-10 Club Presidents

June 21 - 24 2009 International Convention, Birmingham, England

June 30, 2009 Ambassadorial Scholars Application Deadline

July 6, 2009 DGE Colin Gershon Installation Dinner, Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club

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

Rotary Cruise Deals

Naugatuck Rotary

P.O. Box 484

Naugatuck, CT 06770