Last Thursday we were visited by Mehmet and Eda, a couple from Istanbul, Turkey who are both members of the Rotary Club of Istanbul. Mehmet spoke to us about their Club, which he said had approximately 25 members, and the work that they do in their community. Specifically, he talked about their recent efforts to provide food to refugees from the Syrian conflict and the ways in which that conflict has affected both his country and his Club. He and Eda were also very proud to announce that their daughter was starting as a junior at Ms. Hall's School this fall, and kindly brought a traditional Turkish dessert to share with us.

We were also visited by Matthew Hime, a junior at Lenox Memorial High School, who spoke about the work he and his classmates have done in partnership with the organization Stop Hunger Now to provide meals to those in need. Their goal is to raise $6,000, enough for 20,000 meals, and so far have achieved half of their overall target donations. He also said that they would be holding a meal-packaging event in Lenox on Sunday, September 11, and invited anyone who was interested to join them in their offorts. Several Rotarians offered donations to aid in their cause. When he is not doing charitable work, Matt is a member of the Lenox Varsity Soccer Team, an Honors student, and an all around solid citizen.

For the Month of September we're at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Hotel.

The date listed is the Thursday of the week assigned.  We ask that sometime during the week assigned, from the prior Sunday to the following Saturday, that the assigned Rotarian visit the Rotary book house (at the Boundless Playground), to clean out any trash, neaten the inventory, and determine whether additional books need to be acquired.

09/15 Matt Scarafoni

09/22 Jim Scolforo

09/29 Joel Scussel

10/06 Brooks Sherman

10/13 Tom Sherman

10/20 Christine Singer

If you will be unable to fulfill this commitment, please notify Book House overseer Dave Hall (DHall@CWSite.com) who your replacement will be in advance.

09/15 Dave Hall

09/22 Donna Halton

09/29 Robert Harrison

10/06 Jeff Hassett

10/13 Shaun Heimann

10/20 Mike Hinkley

If you will not be at the meeting, please notify Joel Scussel (joel.scussel@mountainone.com) who your replacement will be in advance.

09/15 Phil Massery

09/22 Mark McKenna

09/29 John McLaughlin

10/06 Gail Molari

10/13 John O'Brien

10/20 Ed O'Brien

Please remember to use a non-denominational prayer - be respectful of others' beliefs. If you will not be at the meeting, please notify Joel Scussel (joel.scussel@mountainone.com) who your replacement will be in advance.

 

Birthdays:

 

No birthdays this week.

 

Club Anniversaries:

 

Richard Lafleche - 31 years (September 19, 1985)