Edward “Nick” Nickerson, 94, was the guest speaker at the Salisbury Rotary Club’s January 28 luncheon meeting at Noble Horizons. During the last winter of WW2, Nick was stationed in northern Italy with the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. He shared a riveting story from that time and the 1993 reunion trip to that locale with several of the men with whom he served. Nick Is a former SRC member and was introduced by current SRC member, John Hedbavny.

 

Salisbury Rotary Club members sang “Happy Birthday” to Marie Castagna & Club President Randy Chapell at its 11/26 luncheon meeting and then went on to raise money for Club activities with its annual Food Auction.  Items donated by members were sold by auctioneer, Bill Spalding.

 

At it’s 10/22 luncheon meeting, Salisbury Rotary Club was treated to a great presentation by newly inducted Club member, Ken Edholm:   “A short and incomplete history of men’s hats”.

Salisbury Rotary Club again had a presence at Salisbury’s annual Fall Festival, taking the opportunity to promote the service club’s “good works” locally and globally.  From providing local scholarships & supporting local non-profits, to providing healthy water in Mexico & Guatemala and medical efforts in Haiti, it’s “Service Above Self.”

At the 10/01 Salisbury Rotary luncheon, newly inducted member, Ken Edholm of Sharon (CT), shared his story of a career in aviation maintenance, highlighting the variety of aircraft he has worked on, including those owned by some high-profile celebrities.  He told also of how being a history buff has led to his involvement with numerous historical reinactments dressed in full period costumes.

 

Those attending Salisbury Rotary Club’s September 17 luncheon at Noble Horizons heard Amy Martinez, Cornwall’s Child Care Center, discuss the challenges she encounters in this profession as they work to foster social skills in a friendly, family atmosphere, and encourages the involvement of parents, community, and the school. FMI:http://cornwallchildcenter.org

 

Salisbury Rotary Club held its annual Scholarships & Good Works Dinner on 8/20 at Noble Horizons.  Club President Randy Chapell hosted the evening that saw eleven local students each receive a $1000 scholarship, presented by the club’s Scholarship Committee Chair, Ann Beizer.  Charitable Gifts Committee Chair, John Hedbavny, introduced Lakeville Journal’s Executive Editor, Cynthia Hochswender, who presented Cordelia Schiller with the Bob Estabrook Intern Award, named for long-time SRC member & Past President of the Club who had a distinguished career in journalism, including the Washington Post and as Publisher of the Lakeville Journal.  He then announced checks being presented to nine local organizations in the towns served by the Club and to support three international projects.  The SRC is one of 60 clubs in District 7890, and among 1.2 million Rotary members in 130+ countries.

Speaking at Salisbury Rotary Club’s 7/30 luncheon meeting were Louise Lindenmeyr and Peter Halle, who described their work with Hispañola Health Partners, a not-for-profit organization meeting health needs in Haiti.  Louise is Co-founder and the Executive Director and Peter serves as the Treasurer.  FMI: www.hispanolahealthpartners.org

At the 7/9 Business Meeting, Salisbury Rotary Club President, Randy Chapell, updated members on the recent Club Board meeting, noted plans to celebrate the Club’s 70th Anniversary, and reported on last week’s tremendously successful Fireworks display at Lime Rock Park, with all net proceeds going to local scholarships and support to local non-profit orgs.  In closing, he presented a plaque to immediate Past President, Pat Galloway.

Salisbury Rotary Club learned about the Lakeville Community Conservatory at a recent luncheon meeting at Noble Horizons.  Susan Galluzzo & Megan Conklin explained that the local non-profit have created and care for several year-round public spaces in Lakeville with gardens & benches, including the Children’s Garden at Factory Pond, entrance to the Lakeville Post Office, 12 planters in town and the traffic island near Studio Lakeville.  To donate or FMI:  lakevilleconservancy@gmail.com


Members at Tuesday’s 6/25 Salisbury Rotary Club meeting held elections for the coming year and heard from Randy Chapell & Skip Barber re plans for the club’s annual Fireworks at Lime Rock Park.  Election results:
President - Randy Chapell
President Elect - Peter Fitting
President Elect Nominee - Ann Beizer
Treasurer, Sue Dickinson
Michele Kearns, Secretary
Director, Digby Brown 1yr
Director, Fran Chapell 1yr
Director, Bill Spaulding 2yrs
Director, John Hedbavny 2yrs 

 

Salisbury Rotary Club members, at its 6/11 luncheon meeting, learned about the Grow Against Poverty project in Kenya from now retired teachers, Jean and John Roccanova.  When they read a 2004 New York Times article about the school tuition being eliminated for Kenyan students, they were appalled at class sizes of over 100 students and decided to sponsor a teacher to make classes smaller at the Igero, Kenya school.  Since then, they have continued and increased their support of education and community development projects in this area of Kenya.  Grow Against Poverty is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that supports education and community development projects in Kenya. For 8 years GAP has been raising money for school projects such as classroom construction, purchasing computers, serving meals, starting a bicycle transportation program, and hiring extra teachers. Projects in the communities include funding workshops in the areas of women's health, making fireless cookers, building a community building for Grow Against Poverty-Kenya, installing water tanks, and assisting families in starting small poultry and goat farms. 

Salisbury Rotary Club President Pat Gallaway presided over Tuesday’s luncheon meeting, 5-21-19 when nominations for new club Officers & Directors were made and discussion on Fall plans to celebrate the club’s 70th Anniversary was held.

President-Elect Randy Chapell conducted “ClubRunner 101” at Tuesday’s luncheon meeting, held at Noble Horizons.  ClubRunner is the website for all Rotary Clubs where members and visitors can access a variety of info and photos about the club, its activities and its members.

 

Randy our VP and Fran our past President visited Tulum Mexico to investigate assisting the local Rotary Club with acquiring water fountains for schools. These schools do not have clean water for the students so those that can afford it, are forced to bring bottled water. The others go without or are forced to drink water that is only classified as “potable”. 

The Salisbury Club also donated a laptop to the School Principal to supplement the very outdated, or non-functioning computers, they now have.  Visit them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/clubrotarytulum

 

 

Member Toli Fliakos (L) introduced Connor Flynn (R) as the 3/19 luncheon speaker for the Salisbury Rotary Club.  Flynn is the program facilitator and founder of Social Sector Network LLC. FMI:

President Elect Randy Chapell attended the North East President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in Framingham, MA last week. This seminar prepares incoming Presidents for the new year. Incoming RI President Mark Maloney was present for the event and was a keynote speaker.

 

The Salisbury Rotary Club had a presence at The Calico Fair, held at the Pilgrim House and North Canaan Congregational Church, sponsoring a Cupcake Challenge to raise additional funds for the church.  Nicole Dewitt won first prize with her Mocha Fudge cupcakes with Expresso Buttercream frosting.  Stephanie Grant won second prize with her Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream cupcakes and Jacolyn Brown won third prize with her Chocolate Mayonnaise cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Vanilla Bean Flecks.  King Author Flour provided ribbons and prizes to the top three winners.

A combined dinner meeting of the Salisbury Rotary Club & Canaan Exchange Club, held at Geer Village on September 18, was the occasion to hear about the United Way of Northwest CT’s current annual campaign to raise $775K to benefit 26 not-for-profit orgs serving the communities of CT’s NW Corner.  SRC President Pat Gallaway (L) and Exchange President Terry Dougherty (R) hosted the gathering that heard from UW staff, including executive director, Owen Quinn.