Rotary International District 7980

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1 Rotary International District 7980 Colin M. Gershon District Governor

2 OBJECT OF ROTARY The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis for worthy enterprise and in particular, to encourage and foster: First: The Development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; Second: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian s occupations as an opportunity to service society; Third: The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to their personal, business and community life: Fourth: The advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service. THE FOUR WAY TEST Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL AND BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration AG & Service Chair Coordinators Assistant Governors Club Leadership Plan Community Service District 7980 History District Awards District Budget District Calendar District Gov. Elect Julianne Reppenhagen District Governor Nominee District Governor s Citation District Governor Colin M. Gershon District Governor s Goals District Governor s Visitation Schedule District Officers & Staff District Rotarians in Prominent RI Service How to Propose a New Member How to Start a New Club Interact Clubs International Service Membership Obligations of Rotary Membership Past District Governors Paul Harris Public Image... RI Awards... RI Director... RI Headquarters Leadership... RI President John Kenny... RI Presidential Citations RI Support Team... 7 RI Theme Rotaract Clubs Rotary at a Glance... 4 Rotary Emblem Rotary Foundation Service/Vocation service The CT Cup & Governor s collar Reasons to Join Rotary

4 ROTARY AT A GLANCE Founded 1905 Mission: The Mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to: Provide service to others, Promote high ethical standards, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Core Values: Service; Fellowship; Diversity; Integrity; Leadership Vision: The Vision of Rotary International is to be universally recognized for our commitment to Service Above Self to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. TRF: The mission of the Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Membership: 1,210,648 Rotarians in 32,912 Rotary Clubs in 532 Districts, in 200+ countries and geographic territories on all 7 continents (as of 12/31/08) Rotaract (age 18-30, started in 1968): 163,415 members in 7,105 clubs Interact (age 14-18, started in 1962): 258,865 members in 11,255 clubs 2

5 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP Rotary International President John Kenny Rotary Club of Grangemouth, Central, Scotland Rotary International President-elect Raymond Klinginsmith Rotary Club of Kirksville, Missouri, USA International Director Michael Colasurdo, Sr. Rotary Club of Brick Township, N.J.-District 7500 W: F: Rotary General Secretary Ed Futa Rotary International at One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL USA W: Rotary International Support Team Francoise L. Garcia, Supervisor W: F: Jaclyn Carlsen, Coordinator Christopher Brown, Coordinator Ryan Hilliard, Coordinator Rotary Foundation Annual Giving Officer Stephanie Kuta W: District Governor Colin M. Gershon RotaryClubofNewHaven 19 Pepperwood Lane, Branford, CT H: M: B: F: www. Rotary7980.org District Conference 2010 April 30 May 2 Burlington, Vermont 3

6 THE ROTARY EMBLEM The early emblem of Rotary International was a simple wagon wheel (in motion with dust) representing civilization and movement. It was designed in 1905 by Montague M. Bear, Rotary Club of Chicago, who was an engraver. Most of the early clubs adopted the wheel in one form or another. Eventually, in 1922, authority was given to create and reserve an emblem for the exclusive use of all Rotarians. Accordingly, in 1923, the present gear wheel with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted and a keyway added to signify that the wheel was a worker and not an idler. An official description of the emblem was adopted at the 1929 convention in Dallas. Royal blue and gold were chosen as the official Rotary colors and the flag of Rotary was designated as a white field with the Rotary wheel emblazoned on its center. The emblem, worn as a lapel button, now identifies Rotarians around the world. Evolution of Rotary Wheel throughout the years. (top left to bottom right) The official Rotary Flag 4

7 A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROTARY The first Rotary Club in the world was organized in Chicago, Illinois, USA, on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris, a young lawyer, who gathered together in the spirit of friendship and understanding, a group of men, each of whom was engaged in a different form of service to the public. The basis of that membership-one person from each business and profession in that communitystill exists in Rotary. At first, members of the new club met in rotation at various places of business of the members and this suggested the name Rotary. Since 1905, the ideas of Paul Harris and his friends have become ideals which have been accepted by men and women of practically all nationalities and of many political and religious beliefs. Wherever Rotarians gather, you will find assembled under the Rotary umbrella those business leaders who are committed to community service. Today there are Rotary clubs in some 204 countries and geographical regions. The universal acceptance of Rotary principals has been so great that there are now 32,912 Rotary clubs, which have a membership of over 1.2 million. The objectives of Rotary in every country are the samethe development of fellowship and understanding among business and professional people in the community, the promotion of community-betterment endeavors of high ethical standards in business and professional practices, and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace. Rotary clubs everywhere share the basic ideal, the ideal of service, which is thoughtfulness and helpfulness to others. 5

8 Rotary International President John Kenny Grangemouth, Central, Scotland President, Rotary International, John Kenny is a past dean of his local law faculty, a judge, and a notary. He is active in scouting and earned the Medal of Merit for helping form new scout groups in Eastern Europe. An elder of the Church of Scotland, he s served as session clerk and presbytery elder. Kenny was also appointed deputy lieutenant of his district by Queen Elizabeth II. He is a past president of both the Forth Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Scottish Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is also past general legal counsel of Jaycees International. A Rotarian since 1970, Kenny served Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland as president and vice president. He has served RI as director, executive committee chair, Rotary Foundation trustee, institute moderator, district governor, convention vice chair and group leader, president s representative, and committee member and chair. He s been a delegate, member at large, and parliamentarian at several Councils on Legislation. Kenny is a Major Donor to The Rotary Foundation and a Bequest Society member and has received the Foundation s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award. 6

9 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL THEME Dear Fellow Rotarians, With over a century of successful Rotary Service, we are proud to be confident of a future in which generation after generation of Rotarians will bring hope to those in need and peace to a world full of conflict. We see ourselves as part of a great Rotary tradition, as links in a chain joining our future to our past. If that chain is to continue, every link in it must be strong. It is our responsibility, yours and mine, to forge solid links to Rotary s future. It is our responsibility to ensure that Rotary will be stronger next year than it is now, and even stronger the year after that. It is our responsibility to fulfill our promise of a polio-free world today so that Rotary can take on other great challenges tomorrow. As Mohandas Gandhi once told us, The future depends on what we do in the present. If we hope to see Rotary continue through a second century, we cannot simply leave well alone. If the road ahead is to be long, then we will need a map to travel it and we have that map. With input from Rotarians worldwide, Rotary International has developed a strategic plan with seven priorities that set the course for a strong future. Now is the time for us to take the initiative to make this plan a reality. Although this strategic plan was approved by the RI Board, its implementation depends on you. The RI Pre- 7

10 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL THEME, continued sident cannot invite members to join your club. The RI Board cannot organize and promote a fundraiser in your community to support polio eradication. Nor can any senior leader demonstrate Rotary s code of ethics in your workplace. The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands This simple truth will be our theme for , serving as a constant reminder of the personal responsibility that each Rotarian holds. Winston Churchill once said, The price of greatness is responsibility. Rotary is a great organization, and it has the potential to become even greater if each one of us rises to the challenge and takes responsibility for its future. In Rotary, each one of us has been assigned a job. Its title is Rotarian. Our duties are to offer relevant service locally and internationally, and to expand our club s capacity for service by inviting professional and business leaders to become members and promoting a positive image locally. Our job description also calls for each of us to be an example of ethical behavior in our professional and personal lives, to act as leaders in our club and community, and to fully support Rotary s highest priority of polio eradication. The job of Rotarian brings immense benefits. We enjoy incomparable fellowship with one another and the great personal satisfaction that comes from serving others. If you believe in Rotary and its power to make a difference in the world, it is time to stand up and commit to doing the best job you can with all of your mind, your heart, and your soul. The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands. John Kenny President, Rotary International,

11 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL CITATION Significant achievements on the part of clubs and individuals are to be recognized by appropriate awards from both Rotary International and the District. RI PRESIDENTIAL CITATION CRITERIA & DEADLINES To qualify for the Presidential Citation, clubs should complete the membership goal and an activity from three of the six categories as described here (three activities in total) between 1 July 2009 and 31 March The scope of the activities should be in proportion to the number of members in your club and their abilities, interests, and skills. Once your club has met this challenge, complete the certification form and submit it to your District Governor by 31 March ROTARACT AND INTERACT PRESI- DENTIAL CITATION Rotaract and Interact clubs are integral to Rotary s future and are encouraged to participate in the Presidential Citation program. To qualify for citation, Rotaract and Interact clubs must complete at least two activities overall from any of the categories or participate significantly in at least two activities of their sponsor club. The sponsoring Rotary club must sign the Rotaract and Interact Presidential Citation Certification Form and submit it to the district governor by 31 March MEMBERSHIP GOAL (REQUIRED) Achieve growth through a netincreaseofatleastone member by 31 March (The club s membership as of 31 March 2010 must be greater than its membership as of 1 July 2009). MENU OF ACTIVITIES The following six categories reflect the priorities of the RI Strategic Plan To qualify for the Presidential Citation, clubs must undertake and complete an activity from THREE of these categories (three activities in total) between 1 July 2009 and 31 March

12 RI PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, continued ERADICATE POLIO Through Rotary s fundraising challenge, we can finish this crucial job and keep our promise to the world. Organize a major fundraising initiative in your community to support polio eradication. Make a club contribution to the polio fundraising challenge of at least $1,000. ADVANCE THE RECOGNITION AND PUBLIC IMAGE OF ROTARY To attract new members and cooperation from other organizations, we should promote our local and global service activities to the media and to our communities. Undertake a significant public relations campaign in your community to share the story of what Rotary is and does. Place at least one Humanity in Motion public service announcement in a print publication, on a radio or television program, or on a billboard. Gain media coverage of a club event or project in your community. INCREASE ROTARY S CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE Rotary clubs are encouraged to continue their efforts to address water, health and hunger, and literacy issues by volunteering more time, talent, and enthusiasm along the four Avenues of Service. Conduct a community needs assessment, and use it to establish a community service project that will involve at least 50 percent of the club s members in active service. Sponsor a Rotary Community Corps of non-rotarians, and complete a joint project with the RCC members. Conduct a service project with an international partner, either as the project host or as the sponsor. (Clubs may use Rotary s ProjectLINK database to find a partner.) Carry out a service project recommended by one of the RI resource groups for health and hunger, literacy, and water, or cooperate on a project with a reputable 10

13 RI PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, continued organization that specializes in one of these areas of service. EXPAND MEMBERSHIP GLOBALLY IN BOTH NUMBERS AND QUALITY Everything that Rotary hopes to accomplish depends on its members, and each of us is responsible for bringing qualified new members. Have at least 20 percent of club members each bring a potential candidate for membership as a guest to a club meeting. Recruit at least one RI or Rotary Foundation program alumnus/alumna age 35 or younger into membership. (Rotary Foundation and RI program alumni include former Ambassadorial Scholars, Group Study Exchange team members, Rotary World Peace Fellows, and former Youth Exchange students, Rotaractors, and Interactors.) EMPHASIZE ROTARY S UNIQUE VOCATIONAL SERVICE COMMITMENT By demonstrating our strong commitment to high ethical standards in our professional lives, we can provide a model for our colleagues, our employees, and our customers and distinguish Rotary from other service and humanitarian organizations. Start or support a youth mentorship program in your club, and have at least 10 percent of the club s members personally mentor a young person in vocational skills and business ethics. Start or support a career counseling and development program in your club, and invite participants from the community to attend. Have at least 10 percent of the club s members actively participate and help participants improve their vocational skills and compete in the job market. Have at least one club member register as a Rotary Volunteer and use Rotary s ProjectLINK database to locate an appropriate project. OPTIMIZE LEADERSHIP TALENTS WITHIN RI Strong leaders are essential to Rotary s future, and each 11

14 RI PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, continued of us should strive to be better leaders in our clubs, our professions, and our communities. Create a leadership development program that at least 5 percent of club members complete. The RI publication Leadership Development: Your Guide to Starting a Program (250) offers suggestions. Cultivate leadership opportunities for youth by having at least 5 percent of club members sponsor a participant in a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) event or sponsor or host a Youth Exchange student, Ambassadorial Scholar, or Rotary World Peace Fellow. Rotary International RI DIRECTOR ZONES 24 & 32 & RI TREASURER Michael Colasurdo, Sr. Michael was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ and graduated from NJ City U. with a BA in Political Science. As a youth he danced on Dick Clark s American Bandstand in PA. He began his teaching career in Woodbridge, NJ where he taught American History, Michael eventually became a self employed businessman. He and his wife Ann, and their sons, are the owners of Mulberry St. Italian Food Centers, a speciality food center in Ocean County, NJ. A member of the Rotary Club of Brick Township, and its President in , he served as District Governor in ; then as District Trainer for four years. Michael served as faculty member of several Zone Institutes, was Regional Vice Chair of the Rotary Leadership Institute and his District s Representative to the Council on Legislation in 2001, 2004 and Michael has served numerous leadership roles for Zone 32 and as General Chair of the Zone Institute for 2004 in MD & convenor of the 2009 Zone Institute in Niagara Falls, Canada. He has been an RI Presidents Rep for three Presidents and is a Charter Member of the RI Bequest Society. Michael and Ann have three sons, all Rotarians. His entire family are Paul Harris Fellows. 12

15 Your RI Club & District Support Team Francoise Garcia, Supervisor Francoise Garcia is supervisor of the Club & District Support Division for Northern Pan America which consists of Bermuda, CT, DE, NH, ME, MD, MA, parts of MI, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, NJ, NY, Nunavut, Nova Scotia, parts of Ontario, OH, PA, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, RI, St. Pierre & Miquelon, VT and parts of WV. This area includes approximately 2,560 Rotary Clubs. Francoise joined the RI staff in 1991 as a scholarship coordinator in the Foundation Educational Programs Dept francoise.garcia@rotary.org Jaclyn Carlsen, Coordinator Jaclyn joined Rotary International in 2005 working with the World Community Service, Rotary Volunteers, and Rotary Community Corps programs before moving in 2007 to her current role as Club and District Support Coordinator. She has an interest in development issues and design & is a graduate of Northwestern University jaclyn.carlsen@rotary.org. Christopher Brown, Coordinator Christopher began his career at Rotary International in August 2000 as an assistant in the Club & District Administration department of RI. Chris has studied graphic design at Columbia College. Having produced various projects as a professional musician, painter & web/graphic designer, he also enjoys film & computers chris.brown@rotary.org Ryan Hilliard, Coordinator Ryan is a recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State U. where he majored in Romance Languages & Literatures. Fluent in Spanish, he also has a working knowledge of French and Arabic and was president of his college s Muslim Student Association. He takes particular interest in photography, African history, travel and numismatics ryan.hilliard@rotary.org 13

16 A BRIEF HISTORY OF DISTRICT 7980 On April 1, 1916, the Rotary Club of Waterbury, first club in the four southern counties of Connecticut, was chartered. It was assisgned to District No. 1. (Prior to , there were no Rotary Districts). In the following year, the Rotary Clubs of New London and New Haven were chartered. In 1918, the Waterbury, New London and New Haven Clubs were reassigned to District No. 2 and with the addition of the Bridgeport in 1919, Norwich in 1920, Greenwich and Meriden in 1921, these seven clubs became part of District 30, made up of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont in Between , an additional 16 clubs were chartered and in 1937, District No. 2 was renumbered as District 199. On March 20, 1938, District 199 was divided into two districts and the four southern counties of Connecticut became part of District 200. In the boundaries were redefined as District 292 to constitute Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. In the district was renumbered 798 and in 1991 was again renumbered as District In September 2001, a Disaster Relief Fund, a tax exempt public charity, was incorporated by the District which later become the District Foundation. In 2009 the District itself became incorporated and was designated as a Pilot District for the Future Vision Plan of the Rotary International Foundation. State of Connecticut RI District

17 District Rotarians who have served as Rotary International Officers Donald Adams from the Rotary Club of New Haven was named 1st Vice President of Rotary International in 1923 and became the 15th PresidentofR.I.fortheyear Charles W. Pettengill of the Rotary Club of Greenwich was elected to the Board of Directors of R.I. in 1963 and then became the 54th President of R.I. for Marcel Corbat of the Rotary Club of Stamford was elected as a Director of R.I. in 1970 and became Vice President of R.I. in Abraham I. Gordon of the Rotary Club of Bridgeport was elected Director of R.I. in 1998 and become RI Vice President in

18 THE CONNECTICUT CUP AND THE GOVERNOR S COLLAR In 1960, William C. Carter, a Governor Nominee from District 113, London, England, and Gilman C. Gunn, Sr., DGN of District 798 (now District 7980), met at the International Assembly in Lake Placid, NY for their training to be District Governors. They developed a lasting friendship which they converted to a strong friendship between the two Districts. As a symbol of this mutual friendship and as a token of its perpetuation, Bill Carter presented District 798 with the Governor s Collar (picture below) which is still worn by our District Governor at official functions. The name of every Past District Governor of our district is on a brass plate on the collar. On behalf of District 798, Gil Gunn, Sr., presented Bill Carter with a sterling silver Revere bowl which was eventually designated as the Connecticut trophy, to be presented annually to the outstanding club of Rotary International Britain & Ireland. The trophy was first presented at the 1964 Annual Conference (Scarborough) by R.I. President Carl Miller to District 113. Friendship between the two district continues through the years with G.S.E. Exchanges in 1989 and 2001 and a Rotary Friendship Exchange. 16

19 DISTRICT GOVERNOR Colin M. Gershon Colin Gershon has been a member of the Rotary Club of New Haven since As Club President, his club was awarded Significant Achievements in Club and International Service. He served as District Community Service Chair ( ) and Assistant Governor ( ). During , he served as District Governor Nominee, District Rotaract Chair and District Significant Achievement Awards Chair. He has attended three RI Conventions and every District 7980 conference since Colin is a member of the Paul Harris Society and is a Paul Harris Fellow with two rubies. He was the 2003 recipient of the Rotary District 7980 Donald A. Adams Award. Colin is an attorney concentrating in trusts and estates and elder law in his own practice in New Haven since He received a BA with honors from Colgate U.; a Juris Doctor degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he authored a comment for its law review; a Master of Laws in Taxation degree from New York U. School of Law and served as a lieutenant on active duty in the Judge Advocate General s Corp of the USNR between 1971 and He lives in Branford and served as First Congregational Church Moderator ( ); President of James Blackstone Memorial Library ( ) and as Troop Committee Chair of Boy Scout Troop 428 ( ). Born in Keighley, Yorkshire England, his parents met during World War II his mother being in the Women s Royal Naval Service and his father being in the U. S. Eighth Air Force. Married for 37 years he and his wife Millicent have three sons Eric, a Hartford Courant business reporter; Colin, a public health professional currently working in Tanzania; Timothy, a private secondary school classics teacher in Massachusetts. 17

20 DISTRICT GOALS I. MEMBERSHIP a. Each club increase have at least a net increase of one by March 31, 2010 b. Each club have 80 percent retention as of March 31, 2010 of those members on record as of July 1, 2009 c. each club increase its membership in two of four categories: (1) increase percentage of qualified women; (2) increase percentage of qualified younger professionals (under 50); (3) induction of at least one RI or Rotary Foundation alumnus or alumna, (4) increase diversity of membership (e.g. classification, gender, age, ethnicity) d. Charter one new Rotary Club, one community-based Rotaract Club and one Interact Club e. Have District Membership Committee focus on building membership of clubs with 20 members or less. f. Encourage attendance at area, district and regional membership conferences II. SUPPORT OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION a. Increase by five (5%) percentage points participation and financial support of Rotarians in giving to the Annual Programs Fund of The Rotary Foundation b. Increase by twenty (20%) percent the membership in the district Paul Harris Society c. Prepare pamphlet on special means of giving to the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation d. Conduct Foundation Dinner highlighting programs of Foundation, especially the programs of polio, and honoring District Rotarians who support the Foundation. e. Conduct two (2) seminars on the Foundation within the district and attendance of Foundation program outside district, e.g. Foundation Works and multi-district Foundation seminar in October in White Plains, New York f. Recruit four (4) members for both the Australian and the South African outgoing GSE teams g. Recruit Applicant for Peace Scholar III. HUMANITARIANS AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS a. Raise at least $75,000 in district for Eradication of Polio 18

21 DISTRICT GOALS, continued b. Increase funds available for District Simplified Grants from $25,000 to $34,000 c. Promote Governor s project to sponsor campers at Just Footprints Camp, a facility for children with HIV/AIDS in South Africa operating in conjunction with the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, an international charity established by the late Paul Newman d. Promote the Rotary initiative of Preserve Planet Earth, by (i) supporting the 2nd Annual Make a Difference Day in October 2009 to clean-up parks, roadways, public areas, streams, beaches, (ii) encourage Clubs to observe Arbor Day in April 2010 and (iii) providing speakers from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Science to clubs and schools, and (iv) to conduct a prominent speakers on environmental issues at the 2010 District Conference in Burlington, Vermont e. Promote the work of the Clean Water, Health and Hunger, Literacy and Youth Services Resource Groups and encourage initiatives of Rotarians in those areas of emphasis f. Encourage Rotary Club to send high school seniors to World Affairs Seminar in Wisconsin g. Have more Rotarians become involved in the Youth Exchange Program, whether as Youth Exchange Officers or Committee members IV. DISTRICT AND CLUB ADMINISTRATION a. Have at least 20 clubs participate in the Club Visioning Program b. Have at least 100 Rotarians attend Rotary Leadership Institute session in New Haven in October 2009 c. Have at least 50% of the clubs receive the Rotary International Presidential Citation d. Review and revise, if necessary, the District Leadership Plan and develop a District Strategic Plan. e. Create additional features to district website and promote use of Rotary International and District Websites by Rotarians f. Have Assistant Governors conduct joint meetings with their area presidents, at least once a quarter g. Apply for RI Public Image Grant to publicize Rotary throughout the district through traditional means and on the internet 19

22 GOVERNOR S CITATION To qualify for the Governor s Citation, each club must fulfill requirements of six (6) of seven (7) categories. Form available at: POLIO: Conduct a polio fundraising program, alone or in cooperation with the district or another club(s) or non-rotary group. ROTARY FOUNDATION: (Any two) 1. (a) Have at least 50% of Club members contribute to the Rotary Foundation or (b) have Club and its members, in the aggregate, exceed an average contribution of $100 per member for the Annual Fund 2. Have talks about Foundation programs at least three (3) times prior to March 31, Send at least one member to attend the District Foundation Dinner 4. Send at least one member to the Foundation Seminar 5. Have a Club member participate in at least one Foundation Program (e.g. GSE, Foundation Scholarship candidate recruitment, apply for a grant) MEMBERSHIP: (Both) 1. Recruitment. Have 20% of your Club members invite a potential member to a club meeting 2. Retention: State what policies, activities and/or programs your Club has adopted to show its commitment to keeping its members involved and interested in Rotary. VOCATIONAL SERVICE: (Any two) 1. Sponsor young person to participate in the district Four-Way Speech contest 2. Have a speaker at a Club Meeting talk about Business Ethics 3. Sponsor the establishment of either a community-based or university-based Rotaract Club 4. Have 15% of the membership give vocational moments on their occupation at a club meeting 5.SponsorayoungpersontoattendRYLAorNew Generations 20

23 GOVERNOR S CITATION, continued SERVICE: (Both 1 and 2) 1. The Green Program any one of the following a. Participate in Make a Difference Day b. Commit to plant a tree as part of the Arbor Day program c. Have a speaker at a Club Meeting talk about the climate change, energy conservation, recycling or similar environmental issues. d. Promote education in the community of ways to either (i) conserve energy or protect the environment, either in cooperation with a non-profit organization or governmental unit, or (ii) by the Club alone. 2. Conduct one community service program and support one International service program or project (in addition to the Green Program) LEADERSHIP: (Any one) 1. Send at least one club member to a district-sponsored event which provides information on Rotary programs or initiatives during Rotary year 2. Have at least one club member serve at the district level 3. Participate, or commit to participate, in the Club Visioning program PUBLIC IMAGE: (Either one) 1. Submit a story about a club speaker to a local newspaper or the Beacon ` 2. Conduct an activity designed to publicize Rotary to the local community 21

24 GOVERNOR GERSHON S CLUB VISITATION SCHEDULE July 13 Norwich Sunrise July 13 Mystic July 15 Greenwich July 16 Ledyard July 16 New London July 17 The Stoningtons July 20 Waterford July 21 Groton-Ledyard July 22 Danbury Aug. 14 Darien Aug. 18 Stratford Aug. 19 Wallingford Aug. 20 Seymour-Oxford Aug. 20 Madison Aug. 21 Wilton Aug. 26 Chester Aug. 27 Tribury Aug. 31 Brookfield July 23 Monroe Sept. 2 East Hampton July 23 New Canaan Sept. 3 Clinton July 24 Danbury Sunrise Sept. 8 Meriden July 24 Woodbridge July 27 Fairfield July 27 Newtown July 28 Stamford July 29 Niantic July 30 Derby-Shelton July 31 Westport Sunrise July 31 Orange Sept. 15 Westport Sept. 16 West Haven Sept. 16 Devon Sept. 17 East Haven Sept. 21 Hamden Sept. 22 Ansonia Sept. 23 Guilford Sept. 23 North Branford Aug. 3 Bethany/Beacon Falls Sept. 24 East Haddam Sept. 29 Blackrock Aug. 4 Deep River Sept. 30 Ridgefield Aug. 4 Essex Oct. 6 Montville Aug. 5 Norwalk Oct. 6 Bridgeport Aug. 6 Milford Oct. 7 Old Saybrook Aug. 7 Trumbull Oct. 7 Naugatuck Aug. 10 Branford Aug. 11 Middletown Aug. 12 Norwich Aug. 13 Cheshire Oct. 13 North Haven Oct. 14 Colchester Oct. 20 Waterbury Oct. 27 New Haven 22

25 DISTRICT 7980 CALENDAR JULY 2009 July Literacy Month July 1 Club Dues & Semi-Annual Report Due Rotary International July 1 Club Planning Guide submission to AG due July 1 Foundation Applications due to PDG Alan Hurst July 7 DG Installation Dinner, Pine Orchard YCC, Branford July ESSEX Summer 2009 meeting, Boxborough, MA July Years of Rotary Dinner Boxborough, MA Speaker RI President John Kenny AUGUST 2009 August Membership & Extension Month August 8 Foundation Scholarship Interviews Milford, CT August 29 Youth Exchange Orientation August 30 Youth Exchange Welcome Picnic SEPTEMBER 2009 September New Generations Month Sept. 6 Foundation Scholar Picnic Sept.8-13 ZoneInstitute: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Sept 14 Membership Seminar, Fairfield County, Westport Sept. 15 Outbound GSE (South Africa) Team Leader Applications due Sept. 19 Interact Advisor workshop Sept. 20 Outbound GSE Australia Brunch sitetbd Sept 23 Membership Seminar, Middlesex County, East Hampton Sept. 24 Membership Seminar, New London County, New London Sept. 25 Membership Seminar, Fairfield County, Newtown Sept Northeast LINK, Worcester, MA Sept. 26 Foundation Sem. (East) Deep River Sept. 26 Outbound GSE Team Departs for Australia Sept. 29 Membership Seminar, New Haven County, Wallingford 23

26 DISTRICT CALENDAR, continued OCTOBER 2009 October Vocational Service Month Oct. 3 Foundation Seminar (West) in Westport Oct. 10 Make a Difference Day, all clubs Oct. 10 Multi-District Foundation Seminar Oct. 15 Outbound GSE South Africa Team Member Applications Due Oct. 17 Public Relations Seminar, Madison Oct. 24 Council of Presidents, Graduate Club, New Haven Oct. 26 Outbound GSE Australia Team Returns Oct. 28 Public Relations Seminar at The Four Points Sheraton. Meriden Oct. 31 Rotary Leadership Institute, Graduate Club, New Haven NOVEMBER 2009 November The Rotary Foundation Month Nov. 1-7 World Interact Week Nov. 5 Foundation Dinner, Race Brook CC Nov. 7 Rotary United Nationas Day Nov New Generations Nov RYLA Homewood Suites, Stratford DECEMBER 2009 December Family Month Dec. 31 Clubs Complete Officer Selection and Report to RI JANUARY 2010 January Rotary Awareness Month Jan. 1 Club Dues & Semi-Annual Report due Rotary International Jan International Assembly: San Diego, CA DGE Julianne Reppenhagen Jan. 30 Pre-PETS DGE Julianne Reppenhagen Race Brook Country Club FEBRUARY February World Understanding Month TBD Zone Rotaract Conf., New Haven Feb. 23 Rotary s 105th Anniversary Feb RYLA, Homewood Suites, Stratford Feb. 27 District Leadership Seminar DGE Julianne Reppenhagen 24

27 DISTRICT CALENDAR, continued MARCH March 2010 TBD New Generations Conference March PETS: Mandatory for 2010/2011 Club Presidents, Nashua, NH, March 13 World Rotaract Day APRIL 2010 April Magazine Month April 1 Deadline for Submission of Award Applications: R.I Presidential Citation, Governor s Citation, District Significant Awards and District Individual Awards April 10 Outbound GSE South Africa Team Departs April 17 Inbound South Africa & Australian Teams Arrive April 17 District Assembly, Meriden April 18 GSE Welcome Brunch Inbound South Africa & Australian Teams, Hamden Apr. 22-May 15 Rotary Celebrates Arbor Day April Council on Legislation Meets: Evanston, IL April 30-May 2 District Conference: Sheration- Burlington Conference Center, Burlington, VT MAY 2010 May May 1 May 8 May 9 May 15 JUNE 2010 June June Deadline for World Peace Scholar Applications GSE Teams Return to Australia and South Africa. Outbound GSE South Africa Team Returns Inbound GSE South Africa and Australian Teams Depart Rotary Fellowship Month Rotary International Convention, Montreal, Canada 25

28 DISTRICT GOVERNOR Julianne Reppenhagen Julie Reppenhagen is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Danbury-Sunrise, founded in She served as President in She served as Assistant Governor for Area 3 for and on the Future Visioning Committee. She served on the District Membership Committee , as District Membership Chair , and as trainer in several District Assemblies. She served on the Conference Committee for the 2008 and 2009 District Conferences and was Registrar for 2009 NEPETS. She is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Julie retired in 2007 after serving 22 years as Chapter Manager for the American Red Cross of Western CT. As a Red Cross Leadership volunteer serving in CT, she also served at the National Red Cross level as a member of the National Nominating Committee and Vice-Chair of the Resolutions Committee. Julie serves on the Board of the Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center and has served several terms as Moderator, Trustee and Deacon chair at the Sherman Church in Sherman, CT. She is a graduate of Chatham College in Pittsburgh PA. Julie and her husband, Charlie, have a daughter Kristin (with grand-daughter Lilly) and a son Jason. 26

29 DISTRICT GOVERNOR Kanayo Rupi Rupwani Kanayo Rupwani, known as Rupi, is a member of the Naugatuck Rotary Club. He served as club president in and was appointed as Assistant Governor to Area 6 in Rupi was selected Group Study Exchange (GSE) Team Leader to District 3080 in India in 2004 and has served as District 7980 GSE Outbound Chair since He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Born in Sindh, British India, Rupi migrated with his family to Jodhpur, Rajasthan India in 1947 because of the partition of the country. Rotary touched Rupi s life at an early age when the Jodhpur Rotary Club built a children s park so that the children of his neighborhood could play cricket. Rupi is a Realtor and founder of Rupwani Associates in Naugatuck and Seymour. He has served as the Chairperson of the CT Association of Realtors Legislative & Political Affairs Committee and was named Realtor of the Year for Valley Association of Realtors three times. Rupi resides with his wife Patricia in Naugautck. They have two sons, Mark and Nicholas. Pat & Rupi have two grandchildren Jocelyn & Ean and daughter-in-law Nicole. 27

30 ASSISTANT GOV. COORDINATOR Michael Musco has been a member of the West Haven Rotary Club since Served as Director of Club Service and Vice President prior to serving as President in During his Presidency, his club presented Michael with a Paul Harris Fellow, and a Four Avenue of Service Award. During his years of service to District 7980, he has been AG and Vocational Service Director for 3 years each, and served as an Assistant to the Governor, Avenue of Service Coordinator, and now AG Coordinator. A multiple Paul Harris Fellow and sustaining member, he attended his first RI Conference in Singapore and along with his family has attended 7 District Conferences. Michael is President/Owner of Musco Engineering Association in West Haven. He received his Engineering Degree in 1971 and has Professional Engineering Licenses in 7 states. He is an active member in five professional societies. Michael resides with his wife Debbie, along with their son, Kevin. SERVICE CHAIR Terry Medlin is a member of the Fairfield Rotary and was Club President in Terry received the Abraham I. Gordon Achievement Award in 2003; is a four-time Paul Harris Fellow; member of the Paul Harris Society and he and his wife are Rotary Foundation Major Donors. He has served on the boards of Operation Hope, the Council of Churches, the Fanny Crosby Memorial Home, and Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church. Terry is a board member of the District Gift of Life program and is the driving force for CANDUE (Computers are needed & donate used equipment) Project. Terry is founder of Cimitry, LLC, a technology software and database consulting firm. Terry and his wife Carol reside in Fairfield. They have two daughters, Julie and Kathy. 28

31 MICHAEL MEO Assistant Governor Area 1 Darien Greenwich New Canaan Stamford Mike joined the Stamford Rotary Club in 2001, and served an 18-month term as President in He became a Paul Harris Fellow in A graduate of Trinity College in Hartford and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Mike is a partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Stamford where he practices business, real estate and construction litigation. Mike is a board member of the Housatonic Community College Foundation and serves on its Board Governance Committee. He is an Eagle Scout, and Cubmaster of Pack 24 in Bronx, New York. Mike resides in the Riverdale section of the Bronx with his wife Monica, son Robby and daughter Anna. PHOEBE LEASK Assistant Governor Area 2 Norwalk Westport Westport Sunrise Wilton Phoebe is a realtor and Past President of the Rotary Club of Fairfield ( 99-00). She has served the club as: Membership Development Chair; Antiques Show Chair, Director of the Club s Charitable Foundation, Club RI Foundation Chair, and on the FOLLIES Board of Directors and Transportation Chair. On the District level, she has served: District Conference co-chairtwice, Vocational Service committee Chair, Interfaith Service Chair, Music Director; District Assembly Presenter, and currently is the Paul Harris Society Chair. She is a presenter at PETS throughout the zone; a member of the Zone Foundation Training Team; Director of the Zone Singers for Zones and was the recipient of the 2007 Donald Adams Award. She is married to John Mac Leask, II (PDG 95-96) and they are Bequest Society Members. Mac and Phoebe live in Stratford and they have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. 29

32 SUSAN HORTON Assistant Governor Area 3 Brookfield Danbury Danbury Sunrise Newtown Ridgefield Sue transferred her membership from Danbury Sunrise to Trumbull Rotary in 2008 after she became Director of the Trumbull Library System. As Danbury Sunrise President, Sue established a Rotaract Club at Western Connecticut State University. A multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Sue has served on the District Foundation Committee, is an Area Literacy representative and is a member of District 7980 s Club Visioning Team. Sue is on the Trumbull Chamber Board of Directors; Cable Advisory Board;Trumbull Business and Education Initiative Board and is a deacon in her church. Sue and her husband Mark, Danbury Sunrise past president, live in Danbury. They have a daughter and 2 grandsons. BILL LLEWELLYN Assistant Governor Area 4 Blackrock Bridgeport Fairfield Monroe Trumbull Bill is a member of the Fairfield Rotary club. He served as president in , as well as various other positions in his short 5 years of being a Rotarian. Bill was a member of Rotaract at Clarion University of PA. Bill received a Paul Harris Fellow, is a Norman Parcells recipient and a Bequest Society & Paul Harris Society member. Bill serves on the boards for the University of Bridgeport Alumni Assoc., Fairfield County Postal Customer Council and the Kennedy Center's golf committee. Bill also coaches his son Tyler's baseball, basketball & football teams as well as being a coach for his daughter Cassie's baseball team. Bill and his wife Shelley live in Fairfield and are owners of Universal Printing and Mailing Services, Inc. 30

33 EDWARD DAVIES Assistant Governor Area 5 Derby/Shelton Devon Milford Orange Stratford Ed has been a member of the Bridgeport Rotary Club since 1998, serving as President in Very active in club and community service, was the District Club Service Director and has been involved with several District Conference committees. A retired warden, Ed is the Executive Director of Isaiah 61:1, Inc, a nonprofit agency that provides residential reentry programming for men and women leaving prison. He is an active community volunteer, assists the American Red Cross, Bridgeport School Volunteer Association and is also a "Big Brother". He and his wife, Candace live in Milford. KANAYO (RUPI) RUPWANI Assistant Governor Area 6 Ansonia Bethany/Beacon Falls Naugatuck Seymour/Oxford Waterbury, Tri-bury Kanayo Rupwani, known as Rupi, is a member of the Naugatuck Rotary club and served as President in , GSE Team Leader to RI District 3080 in India and in 2005 became Chairperson of the GSE Outbound team. Born in Sindh, British India, Rupi migrated with his family to Jodhpur, Rajasthan India in 1947 because of the partition of the country. Jodhpur Rotary built a children s park so they could play cricket. Rupi is a Realtor and founder of Rupwani Association in Naugatuck and Seymour. He has served as the Chairperson of CT Association of Realtors Legislative & Political Affairs Committee and was named Realtor of the year for Valley Association of Realtors three times. Rupi resides with his wife Pat in Naugatuck. They have two sons, Mark and Nicholas. 31

34 PAUL MANGELS Assistant Governor Area 7 Hamden New Haven North Haven West Haven Woodbridge Paul is a member of the Milford Rotary Club, serving as President in He has been awarded numerous Service above Self awards and is a Paul Harris Fellow. Mangels was born in Illinois in Five years after receiving a UConn Bachelor of Science degree in finance, he opened his first business, CT Engravers in Bridgeport in In 2002 he opened H. Mangels Confectioner and has been managing both businesses since that time. A member of Milford St. Peter s Episcopal Church, he has served in various leadership positions including Senior Warden and Vestry member. Paul resides in Milford with his wife Marcy and their son Jeffrey. CHIP MARSH Assistant Governor Area 8 Branford Clinton East Haven Guilford Madison, North Branford Chip is a member of the Rotary Club of Branford, serving as its President. A Paul Harris Fellow, he remains active on several club and district committees. He was District Water, Health & Hunger Resource Group chair from before becoming an Assistant Governor in He was a 2009 PETS discussion leader. A Certified Association Executive, he is Director of Membership for Wire Association International. He is a past president (2006) of the CT Society of Association Executives, and chairs the Killam s Point Conference Center board. He graduated from the University of Georgia and Institutes of Organization Management. Chip and his wife Susanne live in Branford. 32

35 MUKUND NORI Assistant Governor Area 9 Cheshire Meriden Middletown Wallingford Mukund is a member of the North Branford Rotary Club, served as the President in and was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in He joined the Paul Harris Society in He has led the North Branford club's efforts to recognize students who have performed outstanding volunteer service in the community. An active community volunteer, Mukund has chaired the American Cancer Society s North Branford Relay For Life, participated in a Polio National Immunization Day and has helped to install water filters in India. Mukund is a medical writer by profession working in Southport. He lives in North Branford. GERALDINE LEWIS Assistant Governor Area 10 Chester Deep River East Haddam East Hampton Essex, Old Saybrook Gerri is a member of Old Saybrook Rotary Club which includes Old Lyme and Westbrook. She served as President in and was awarded the President's and Governor's Citations. Gerri has co-chaired her club s Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction since 2004; served on Community Outreach Committee which was initiated while Gerri was President; Annual Golf Tournament and Chamber of Commerce Arts & Crafts Show Rotary Food Booth Committee. Gerri is a former director of the Old Saybrook Chamber Commerce and serves on the local Zoning Board and Board of Assessment Appeals. She is President of OS Republican Women s Club, Secretary of the RTC and past Trustee of Old Saybrook Historical Society. Gerri is a Eucharistic Minister and member of St. John RC Church in Old Saybrook. 33

36 KATHLEEN CHARTIER Assistant Governor Area 11 Colchester Ledyard Montville Norwich Norwich Sunrise President of Norwich Sunrise Club in , Kathleen has served on various fund raising committees; was honored by her club with a Paul Harris Award this year and is Area 11 GSE representative. She serves on the Board of Directors Hospice of Southeastern Ct. and was Board of Directors president of the Eastern Ct Community Foundation. A Founder of the Norwich Chapter of the Women & Girls Fund of the Community Foundation of the Tri-County Area, she also serves on the Foundations Distribution Committee. Vice President in Retail Banking for 25 years, she is presently works as a Business Services Consultant. She resides in Norwich, has 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. CATHERINE FOLEY Assistant Governor Area 12 Groton/Ledyard Mystic New London Niantic The Stoningtons, Waterford Catherine joined the New London Rotary Club in 1992 She has served as Director-at-Large and on numerous committees before becoming Club President in She was honored by her club with a Service Above Self Paul Harris Fellowship award in 2002 and was District Conference Chair in Catherine serves on New London s Ethics and Charter Revision Commissions. In 2005 Catherine was named a Woman of Substance by Shiloh s Women of Excellence; was recognized in the 2006 Women s Center of SE CT s first edition of Celebrating 100 Women Who Make a Difference and is a Sustaining RF Member. Catherine is president/owner of MeetingWorks, a New London meeting management firm; is a Lay Minister for the Diocese of Norwich and a Spiritual Director. She lives in New London with her two daughters Kate and Corinne, a Rotary Youth Exchange student to Turkey. 34

37 DISTRICT OFFICERS & STAFF ASSISTANT GOVERNOR COORDINATOR Michael Musco, PAG Rotary Club of West Haven SECRETARY Douglas Lisk Rotary Club of New Haven The Secretary serves the clubs by maintaining the district database with names and contact information of all Rotarians in the district. This database is used for a variety of mailings. He also gathers from club secretaries and tracks attendance and foundation contribution information. The Secretary also provides training and assistance for club secretaries. The statistical data maintained by the Secretary is communicated to Rotarians via the District Handbook and Website. Eric Zielinski TREASURER Rotary Club of Westport Sunrise The Treasurer serves the clubs as set forth in the Rotary International and District Manuals of Procedure, including accounting, custody receipt and disbursement of all district funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. All disbursements of district funds must be approved by the Governor and supported by expense statements, voucher requests and/or invoices. DISTRICT TRAINER Alan Hurst, PDG Rotary Club of East Hampton The Trainer helps the clubs by developing and implementing training programs for club and district leaders. These include the District Assembly, Pre-PETS, and District Leadership training seminars. The Trainer also serves as the primary advisor for the Governor during and prior to the Governor's term of office. COLLEGE OF GOVERNORS Ernistine Luise, PDG RC of Derby/Shelton All Past District Governors serve on the College of Governors, an advisory group to the District governor. This group also meets socially once or twice a year. PARLIAMENTARIAN Abraham I. Gordon, PRIVP, PDG RC of Bridgeport 35

38 BY LAWS COMMITTEE Abraham I. Gordon, PRIVP, PDG RC of Bridgeport Paul Burns, PDG Rotary Club of East Haven Pam Akins, PDG Rotary Club of New London John M. Leask II, PDG Rotary Club of Fairfield Ernestine Luise, PDG Rotary Club of Derby/Shelton This committee serves clubs by reviewing and updating the District District By-Laws and District Leadership Plan, assuring that the contents of both are aligned with decisions of the Council on Legislation. DISTRICT NOMINATING COMMITTEE Alan Hurst, PDG, Chair Rotary Club of E. Hampton Charles Lewis, PDG Rotary Club of Wallingford Ernestine Luise, PDG Rotary Club of Derby/Shelton Richard B. Benson, PDG Rotary Club of Westport Non-Voting Members Colin Gershon, DG Rotary Club of New Haven Julie Reppenhagen, DGE RC of Danbury Sunrise The Nominating Committee interviews candidates for the office of District Governor and selects one candidate for consideration by the District and Rotary International. DISTRICT FINANCE COMMITTEE Alan Hurst, PDG, Chair Rotary Club of E. Hampton Charles Lewis, PDG Rotary Club of Wallingford Ernestine Luise, PDG Rotary Club of Derby/Shelton Richard B. Benson, PDG Rotary Club of Westport Colin Gershon, DG Rotary Club of New Haven Julie Reppenhagen, DGE RC of Danbury Sunrise Jeffrey Kass, PAG Rotary Club of Brookfield Brian Amey, PAG Rotary Club of Newtown The Finance Committee prepares the district budget and monitors financial activity throughout the year to assure that district funds are managed appropriately. Christopher Gallo, Chair Nancy Riella, PAG Richard Pavano AUDIT COMMITTEE Rotary Club of Bridgeport Rotary Club of Colchester Rotary Club of West Haven The Audit Committee reviews the district budget and reports financial activity throughout the year to the District Rotary Clubs. 36

39 Ronald Osach TAX ADVISOR Rotary Club of New Haven INSURANCE COORDINATOR Michael Musco, PAG Rotary Club of West Haven DISTRICT DIRECTORY Dale T. Moore, Chair Rotary Club of Madison Susan Sprano, Ads Rotary Club of Waterbury The Handbook Committee prepares a detailed information resource for use by District Rotarians throughout the district. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Ernie Luise, PDG, Chair RC of Derby/Shelton Richard B. Rick Benson, PDG RC of Westport Colin Gershon, DG RC of New Haven Julianne Reppenhagen, DGE RC of Danbury Sun. Kanayo Rupi Rupwani, DGN RC of Naugatuck This committee deals with long term continuity, communication, and strategic planning issues facing the district. It meets quarterly or upon request. NORTHEAST MULTI-DISTRICT PRESIDENTS-ELECT TRAINING SEMINAR Julie Reppenhagen, DGE, Dist. Chair Rotary Club of Danbury Sunrise Each district governor serves on the PETS planning committee for three years to assure the consistency and quality of training. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY Julie Reppenhagen, DGE, Dist. Chair Rotary Club of Danbury Sunrise The District Assembly is the primary training resource for club officers and new members. Held in the Spring, this event is a one-day series of plenary sessions and workshops. Workshop topics focus on club officers and committee chairpersons. There are also workshops to introduce new members to the mechanics of club, district, and international operations. 37

40 LITERACY RESOURCE GROUP John Annick, PDG, Chair Rotary Club of Trumbull Ann Brignola Rotary Club of Devon John Donnelly Rotary Club of Old Saybrook Susan Horton, AG Rotary Club of Danbury Sunrise John Houbert Rotary Club of Clinton Chris Nolan Rotary Club of Ridgefield Sandy Rouff Rotary Club of Guilford This group helps clubs promote literacy and assist people who seek literacy training. WATER RESOURCE GROUP Cathy Forsberg, Chair Rotary Club of Hamden John Powers Rotary Club of Wallingford Harvey Sellner Rotary Club of Newtown The Resource Group Coordinator will serve as a liaison between RI and the clubs for issues related to water programs and projects and will provide access to District, Zone and RI resources for the local Rotary clubs. HEALTH & HUNGER RESOURCE GROUP Lynda Hammond, Chair Rotary Club of Hamden Charles Beebe RC of Bethany/Beacon Falls Carol Beebe Volunteer Michael J. Lengle Rotary Club of West Haven Ernestine Luise, PDG Rotary Club of Derby/Shelton Charles A. Seeman Rotary Club of Norwich The Resource Group Coordinator will serve as a liaison between RI and the clubs for issues related to health and hunger programs and projects and will provide access to District, Zone and RI resources for the local Rotary clubs. MICRO FINANCING RESOURCE GROUP Carlton Cleveland, Chair YOUTH SERVICES RESOURCE GROUP Gail Hamm, Chair Rotary Club of East Hampton Richard C. Benson, PDG, Interact RC of Madison Iona Black, Rotaract Rotary Club of New Haven John Ralbovsky, RYLA Chair RC of Bridgeport 38 Rotary Club of Westport

41 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Paul Burns, PDG, Chair RC of North Branford Ernestine Luise, PDG RC of Derby/Shelton District Conference is a time for celebrating the accomplishments of the clubs and reconnecting with friends both old and new. It is held on a Spring weekend, typically at a resort location within a few hours drive. Hundreds of district Rotarians and their partners/spouses participate annually. ROTARY DISTRICT 7980 FOUNDATION Colin Gershon, DG, Pres. Rotary Club of New Haven Eric Zielinski, Treasurer RC of Westport Sunrise Richard Rick Benson, PDG RC of Westport Julie Reppenhagen, DGE RC of Danbury Sunrise Linda Beavers Rotary Club of Clinton All Assistant Governors This charitable foundation, was originally established as a disaster relief fund in September It has provided funds to families who lost loved ones resulting from the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 and has provided relief to Tsunami survivors in 2005 and hurricane Katrina survivors in ROTARY SINGERS Phoebe Leask, Chair Rotary Club of Fairfield Pamela Akins, PDG Rotary Club of New London James R. Lang, PDG Rotary Club of Trumbull Henry Scopp, PDG Rotary Club of Devon The Rotary Singers is a group of troubadours who get together periodically to perform at district functions. The Singers serve Rotarians by providing a fun-filled fellowship opportunity for those who enjoy singing. Musical ability and previous experience are not required as the emphasis is on having a good time. SUNSHINE COMMITTEE Robert Vossler, PDG Rotary Club of Bridgeport Advises District leadership of illness or health of District Rotarians. 39

42 ADMINISTRATION Jatin Mehta, Chair Rotary Club of Bridgeport H: M: CLUB VISIONING Catherine Foley, AG, Chair RC of New London Paul Mangels, AG,Vice-Chair RC of Milford Ann Brignola Rotary Club of Devon Ed Davies, AG Rotary Club of Bridgeport Allison Fulton Rotary Club of Danbury Larry Gardner Rotary Club of Newtown Susan Horton, AG Rotary Club of Trumbull Chip Marsh, AG Rotary Club of Branford Terry Medlin, PAG Rotary Club of Fairfield Julie Reppenhagen, DGE RC of Danbury Sunrise Barry Runyan Rotary Club of New London Rupi Rupwani, DGN Rotary Club of Naugatuck This committee encourages clubs to identify and put into action a future vision plan that meets the personality of that club and its goals within a community, the district and world-wide. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Brian Amey, PAG, Chair Rotary Club of Newtown This subcommittee encourages applications and selects winners for the following district awards: Charles W. Pettengill Outstanding Club, Edward Osterman Outstanding Small Club Award, Significant Achievement (AKA - Avenue of Service), Outstanding Projects and Club Newsletter. In addition to the non-voting chairman, all AGs serve on this subcommittee. ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Paul Burns, PDG, Chair Rotary Club of East Haven Alan Hurst, PDG Rotary Club of East Hampton This subcommittee promotes The Rotary Leadership Institute, an educational group that assists in improving the Rotary knowledge and leadership skills of the future Rotary leaders. 40

43 DONALD A. ADAMS AWARD Christopher Gallo, Chair Rotary Club of Bridgeport This subcommittee encourages applications and selects a winner for the Donald A. Adams Outstanding Rotarian Award. The committee consists of the five most recent winners with the most senior serving as chairperson ABRAHAM I. GORDON AWARD Colin M. Gershon, DG, Chair RC of New Haven This committee encourages applictions and selects a winner for the Abraham I. Gordon Award, which recognizes a Rotarian who has made a significant impact in the lives of people of his or her community or the international community. SERGEANT AT ARMS Marcelo Martins Rotary Club of Naugatuck FELLOWSHIP GROUPS Abraham I. Gordon, PRIVP, PDG RC of Bridgeport John Bradshaw Rotary Club of Mystic This subcommittee promotes Rotary International Fellowships to district Rotarians. These fellowships are groups of Rotarians who share a common interest or vocation and share ideas and experiences. 41

44 PUBLIC IMAGE Alpha Coiro, Co-Chair Rotary Club of Branford (H): Fairfield County: Denise McLaughlin New Haven County: Marcy Mangels Alpha Coiro Middlesex County: Laura Falt New London County: Peter Manley Rotary Club of Westport Rotary Club of Milford Rotary Club of Branford Rotary Club of Middletown Rotary Club of Old Saybrook BEACON NEWSLETTER Dale T. Moore, Chair Rotary Club of Madison The Newsletter Committee organizes, publishes, and distributes the District Newsletter to all club presidents and Rotary International. The newsletter is made available to all Rotarians and other interested people on the District Website Thomas Barton WEBMASTER Rotary Club of Meriden The District Website is the primary information source in the district. District Rotarians will find articles, instructions, contact lists, newsletters, and downloadable forms on the website. There are also links to many additional websites of particular interest to members and clubs. The committee maintains this valuable resource. 42

45 MEMBERSHIP Programs which help our clubs function successfully through membership growth and retention, strong fellowship within the club and sharing responsibilities on committees and projects. Club Service builds clubs that are dynamic, action orientated and so integral to the community that qualified men and women will be eager to join. Linda Bouvier, Chair Rotary Club of Milford (H): (B): Fax: (M): Fairfield County: Rosa Correa New Haven County: Iona Black Middlesex County: Stephen Brinkman Alison Brinkman New London County: Susan Wheeler Rotary Club of Bridgeport Rotary Club of New Haven Rotary Club of Essex Rotary Club of Essex Rotary Club Niantic CLUB EXTENSION John Mac Leask, PDG, Co-chair RC of Fairfield Richard Rick Benson, PDG, Co-chair RC Westport Supports the formation of new clubs. 43

46 SERVICE Terry Medlin, PAG General Chair Rotary Club of Fairfield (H): (B): VOCATIONAL SERVICE The Vocational Service Committee provides assistance and guidance to clubs in the area of Vocational Service when requested and manages the work of the subcommittee that report to it. Alan Clavette, Chair Rotary Club of Newtown (H): (B): Fax: (M): ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS John Ralbovsky, Chair RC of Bridgeport This subcommittee is responsible for the weekend conferences held semiannually to help young people develop leadership skills. FOUR-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST David Schmidt, Chair Rotary Club of Fairfield The subcommittee conducts the Four-Way Test Speech Contest. High school students are invited to write and deliver a speech relating to the Four-Way Test. Finalists compete at the January Pre-PETS meeting for cash prizes. NEW GENERATIONS Bernadette Casella, Chair RC of North Haven David Ullman, Chair Rotary Club of Milford The New Generations Subcommittee serves the clubs by providing a forum for dialog among high school students. This one-day conference brings together students from all over District 7980 with an opportunity to articulate their vision of the future, and address concerns that face high school youth today. Clubs are invited to participate in the district New Generations Conference or contact the committee for advice on holding their own local New Generations Conference. 44

47 VOCATIONAL SERVICE, CONTINUED ROTARACT CLUBS Iona Black, Chair Rotary Club of New Haven This subcommittee helps organize and provide opportunities for people between the ages of 18 and 30 who are interested in working together in community service and promoting international understanding. DISTRICT ROTARACT CLUBS Rotaract Club of Yale College, New Haven Advisor: Iona Black Sponsor: Rotary Club of New Haven Rotaract Club of Quinnipiac University, Hamden Advisor: Mohammad Elahee Sponsor: Rotary Club of Hamden Rotaract Club of Western Connecticut State University, Danbury Co Advisor: Karen Tracy Co Advisor: Shirley Nwachukwu Sponsor: Rotary Club of Danbury Sunrise Rotaract Club of Fairfield University, Fairfield Advisor: Christopher Johnson Sponsor: Rotary Club of Fairfield Rotaract Club of University of New Haven West Haven Advisor William Leete Sponsor: Rotary Club of West Haven 45

48 COMMUNITY SERVICE Linda Beavers, Chair Rotary Club of Clinton H: B: Fax: M: To encourage and foster service within each Rotary Club s community through volunteerism and support. To identify community needs and personally participate in projects that make a difference and raise the quality of life in the community. The Community Service Committee provides assistance and guidance to clubs in the area of Community Service when requested and manages the work of the subcommittees that report to it. THE GREEN COMMITTEE (Make A Difference Day & Arbor Day) Bill Blaufuss, Co-chair RC of Westport Sunrise Bill Donaruma, PAG, Co-chair RC of Branford Make a Difference Day A hands-on environmentally focused community service project by all 62 clubs to clean a beach, river, park, town green, roadway or similar public place on the weekend of October 10, 2009 Rotary Celebrates Arbor Day April 22 May 15, 2010 AMBER ALERT John Judd, Chair Rotary Club of Hamden Ronald Osach Rotary Club of New Haven Herbert Hicks Rotary Club of The Stonington s Robert Vetter Rotary Club of Danbury This committee coordinates the District's efforts to register children for their protection in case they become missing or abducted. LYME DISEASE PREVENTION Russell Cornelius, Chair Rotary Club of Brookfield Richard C. Benson, PDG Rotary Club of Madison Margaret Shaw Newtown Non-Rotarian Volunteer Jennifer Reid Ridgefield Non-Rotarian Volunteer 46

49 COMMUNITY SERVICE, CONTINUED INTERACT Richard C. Benson, PDG, Chair RC of Madison INTERACT CLUBS & SPONSORS High School Rotary Club Sponsor Branford Branford Hamden Hall Branford & Hamden Bridgeport Central Bridgeport Brookfield Brookfield Morgan Clinton Bacon Adademy Colchester Valley Regional Deep River/Essex/Chester Derby Derby/Shelton Jonathan Law Devon East Hampton East Hampton Fairfield Ludlowe Fairfield Fairfield Warde Fairfield Fitch Groton/Ledyard Guilford Guilford Daniel Hand Madison Mercy Middletown Xavier Middletown Joseph A. Foran Milford Musuk Monroe Mystic Mystic Naugatuck Naugatuck New Canaan New Canaan HS in the Comunity New Haven New London New London Newtown Newtown East Lyme Niantic North Branford North Branford North Haven North Haven Old Saybrook Old Saybrook Westbrook Old Saybrook Ridgefield Ridgefield Shelton Derby/Shelton Pomperaug Southbury/Middlebury Stamford Stamford Westhills Stamford Bunnell Stratford Trumbull Trumbull Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford Staples Westport Wilton Wilton If you would like to contact the advisor of any club shown above, please District Interact Chairman PDG Richard C. Dick Benson at 47

50 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE To encourage and foster the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideals of service through active support of projects and programs that make the world a better place to live. Lynda Hammond, Chair Rotary Club of Hamden H: B: Fax: M: lynda.hammond1@sbcglobal.net The International Service Committee provides assistance and guidance to clubs seeking to perform international service projects and manages the work of the subcommittees that report to it. JUST FOOTPRINTS PROJECT Colin Gershon, DG & Chair RC of New Haven Derek Stedall RC of Pretoria-Silverton, South Africa Leone Jooste Volunteer This subcommittee encourages support for Just Footprints, a camp located near Pretoria, South Africa for children afflicted with either aids or cancer. The camp is a member of the association of Hole in the Wall camps. The District Governor s project, Colin s Campers, will allow needy children to attend a camping session in the spring of GIFT OF LIFE Lynda Hammond, Chair Rotary Club of Hamden Rev. Owen Sanderson, Vice-Pres. RC of Hamden Nick Luise, Treasurer Volunteer Alan Hurst, PDG, Secretary RC of East Hampton Rotary-based Gift of Life programs have become a major force in providing cardiac care to the children who otherwise would have a dim future or none at all. Rotary District 7980 Gift of Life Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization which has focused it s efforts and resources in support of pediatric cardiac outreach missions providing safe medical care and on-going training of medical professional in partnership with other like minded organizations. 48

51 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE, CONTINUED SOUTH ASIA PURE WATER INITIATIVE Cathy Forsberg Rotary Club of Hamden This program provides clean water and sanitation education to the people of south India. Bio-Sane Water Filters are manufactured in India that are targeted for the poorer population living in rural areas. Adopt-A- Village Partnership and other assistance opportunities are available to help those families most in need. DENAN PROJECT ETHIOPIA Richard Murawski Rotary Club of Woodbury-Southbury-Middlebury INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGES Alan Hurst, PDG,, Chair RC of East Hampton Cheryl Smith, Inbound Chair RC of North Branford Henry Scopp, PDG, Outbound Chair RC of Devon This subcommittee serves the clubs by increasing awareness and participation in both the long-term and shortterm foreign living and education programs for Rotarian and non-rotarian high school students. Assists clubs with application process, training and logistics. Coordinates several optional district events for the exchange students. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION PROMOTION Abraham Gordon, RIPVP & PDG RC of Bridgeport This committee promotes the annual International Convention at District gatherings. UNITED NATIONS DAY Jamiss Sebert Rotary Club of Stamford This subcommittee plans a day trip to the United Nations for District Rotarians to attend U.N. Day recognizing Rotary s significant role in the founding of that organization. 49

52 ROTARY FOUNDATION Pam Akins, PDG, Chair Rotary Club of New London H: B: Fax: M: Pamela Akins, PDG, Chair RC of New London Manages all the subcommittees and Foundation Area Representatives Daniel Greenberg (Area 1) Rotary Club of Stamford Joseph Renzulli (Area 2) RC of Westport Sunrise Clifford Heidinger (Area 3) Rotary Club of Ridgefield Leonard Germano (Area 4) Rotary Club of Trumbull Bob Macklin (Area 5) Rotary Club of Milford John Daniell (Area 6) Rotary Club of Derby/Shelton Paul Burns (Area 7) Rotary Club of North Branford James Satterwhite (Area 8) Rotary Club of Madison Carlene Lepre (Area 9) Rotary Club of Wallingford Jeffrey Mehler (Area 10) Rotary Club of Essex Robert Reed (Area 11) Rotary Club of Norwich Alan Wilensky (Area 12) Rotary Club of Niantic SCHOLARS Alan Hurst, PDG, Chair Rotary Club of E. Hampton Manages the activities of the Ambassadorial, World Peace and Univeristy Teachers Scholarships subcommittees. WORLD PEACE FELLOWSHIPS Christopher Johnson Rotary Club of Fairfield UNIVERSITY TEACHERS PROGRAM Mohammad Elahee Rotary Club of Hamden FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Dale T. Moore, Outbound Chair RC of Madison Patricia Pearson, Inbound Chair RC of Orange This subcommittee is responsible for helping clubs understand and promote the Ambassadorial Scholarship program, processing applications submitted by the clubs, screening and interviewing applicants, and selecting qualified Ambassadorial scholars to recommend to Rotary International. This subcommittee and the sponsoring clubs are responsible for the orientation of scholars before their departure. 50

53 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE Robert Runde, Chair Rotary Club of Stamford Nancy Riella, PAG, Inbound Chair RC of Colchester Rupi Rupwani, DGN, Outbund Chair Rotary Club of Naugatuck This subcommittee selects GSE team members for a month-long vocational and cultural exchange outside the USA. They also schedule incoming teams with host clubs and assist in arranging for vocational days. POLIO PLUS John Leask II, PDG, Chair Rotary Club of Fairfield Robert Friend Rotary Club of Madison The PolioPlus Subcommittee provides encouragement, promotion, and support of clubs in their efforts to raise money to fulfill the promise of polio eradication by meeting the $100 million challenge by 12/31/2010 in response to the Gates Grant. FOUNDATION SEMINARS Pamela Akins, PDG, Chair RC of New London This committee arranges for seminars, workshops and other educational events on the activities and funding of the Rotary Foundation. ANNUAL FUND COMMITTEE James Lang, PDG, Chair Rotary Club of Trumbull This subcommittee helps the clubs promote regular giving to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund and provides training and assistance to Club Foundation Chairpersons in how to submit and track contributions. PERMANENT FUND COMMITTEE Barry Levinson, Chair Rotary Club of New London This subcommittee educates clubs and potential donors on bequests and other contribution methods to the permanent fund of The Rotary Foundation. FOUNDATION SPEAKERS COMMITTEE Susan Horton, AG, Chair RC of Danbury Sunrise This subcommittee maintains a list of guest speakers that are available for club programs. 51

54 GRANTS Karen Strickland, Chair Rotary Club of Wilton Robert Friend Jeff Kass Darryl Manning George Markley Anne Schmidt Rotary Club of Madison Rotary Club of Brookfield Rotary Club of Westport Rotary Club of Fairfield Rotary Club of New London This subcommittee assists clubs in the preparation of grant applications and in locating grant projects and partners. The subcommittee chairperson reviews all grant applications and where appropriate, presents these to the District Foundation Committee for consideration. PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY Phoebe Leask, AG, Chair Rotary Club of Fairfield This committee promotes membership in the Paul Harris Society which is comprised of those District 7980 Rotarians who have committed to donating at least $1,000 per year to the Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation and for that generosity are recognized within this Directory. FOUNDATION ALUMNI COMMITTEE Dawn Pearson, Chair RC of North Branford This subcommittee maintains relationships with alumni of Rotary Foundation programs (GSE, Ambassadorial Scholars, World Peace Fellows) and encourages them to attend alumni events, to join local Rotary Clubs, and to support the Rotary Foundation. FOUNDATION DINNER Sheryl Shaughnessy, Chair Rotary Club of Fairfield This subcommittee organizes the annual Foundation Dinner which features Foundation programs and recognizes club and individual giving. 52

55 CLUB LEADERSHIP PLAN We were a dying club in many ways. The Club Leadership Plan has been the lifesaver of the club. Strengthen Your Rotary Club by Implementing the Portions of the Club Leadership Plan which will most improve your club operations. The Club Leadership Plan, is vital to the stability, growth, and success of Rotary during our second century of service. It provides clubs with an administrative structure to standardize their procedures and guide their activities in pursuit of the Object of Rotary. The Club Leadership Plan begins by having Rotary clubs develop standard procedures for continuity, communication, and Rotarian involvement. The plan includes strategic planning and goal setting using the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Club. Its simple committee structure focuses on the central functions of a club and can be expanded to address club service goals and fellowship. The Club Leadership Plan provides the basis on which each club builds its own identity. The nine steps for implementation are functions that all Rotary clubs need to address to be effective. A club may address these functions in any way it chooses. This flexibility allows the Club Leadership Plan to be implemented throughout the Rotary world. The Club Leadership Plan is supported by the new Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws, the Rotary leadership development cycle (including the presidents-elect training seminar and district assembly), the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs, and the Memo of Club Visit. The Club Leadership Plan has been proven successful by clubs around the world and is the suggested structure for both new and existing Rotary clubs. All clubs should review the plan and determine which practices are already in place and which would benefit the club. Assistant governors should assist club leaders with their assessment and support their efforts to implement the plan. Implementation of the Club Leadership Plan will result in an effective club that is able to improve its community and the world. For more information, contact your RI Club and District Administration representative. For a copy of the new Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws, visit the Download Center of 53

56 CLUB LEADERSHIP PLAN, continued The purpose of the Club Leadership Plan is to strengthen the Rotary club by providing the administrative framework of an effective club. The elements of an effective club are to: Sustain and/or increase its membership base Implement successful projects that address the needs of its community and communities in other countries Support The Rotary Foundation through both financial contributions and program participation Develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level TO IMPLEMENT a Club Leadership Plan, current, incoming, and past club leaders should: 1. Develop a long-range plan that addresses the elements of an effective club. 2. Set annual goals using the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs in harmony with a club s long range plan. 3. Conduct club assemblies that involve members in the planning process and keep them informed of the activities of Rotary. 4. Ensure clear communication between the club president, board, committee chairs, club members, district governor, assistant governors, and district committees. Provide for continuity in leadership, including the concept of succession planning to ensure development of future leaders. 5. Amend bylaws to reflect the club committee structure and roles and responsibilities of club leaders. 6. Provide opportunities to increase following among members of the club. 7. Ensure that every member is active in a club project or function. 8. Develop a comprehensive training plan that ensure: Club leaders attend district training meeting; orientation is consistently and regularly provided for new members; ongoing educational opportunities are available for current members 54

57 CLUB LEADERSHIP PLAN, continued 9. Develop a comprehensive training plan that ensure Club leaders attend district training meeting Orientation is consistently and regularly provide for new members Ongoing educational opportunities are available for current members Club leaders should implement the Club Leadership Plan in consultation with district leaders as described by the District Leadership Plan and viewed annually. Club committees are charged with carrying out the annual and long-range goals of the club based on the four Avenues of Service. The president-elect, president, and immediate past president should work together to ensure continuity of leadership and succession planning. When feasible, committee members should be appointed to the same committee for three years to ensure consistency. The president-elect is responsible for appointing committee members to fill vacancies, appointing committee chairs, and conducting planning meetings prior to the start of the year in office. It is recommended that the chair have previous experience as a member of the committee. Standing committees should be appointed as follows: Membership This committee should develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the recruitment and retention of members. Club Public Relations This committee should develop and implement plans to provide the public with information about Rotary and to promote the club s service projects and activities. Club Administration This committee should conduct activities associated with the effective operation of the club. 55

58 CLUB LEADERSHIP PLAN, continued Service Projects This committee should develop and implement educational, humanitarian, and vocational projects that address the needs of its community and communities in other countries. The Rotary Foundation This committee should develop and implement plans to support The Rotary Foundation through both financial contributions and program participation. Additional committees may be appointed as needed. Training Requirements Club committee chairs should attend the district assembly prior to serving as chair. Relation to the District Leadership Team Club committees should work with assistant governors and relevant district committees. Reporting Requirements Club committees should report to the club board on the status of their activities on a regular basis and at club assemblies, as appropriate. 56

59 20 REASONS TO JOIN ROTARY 1. Friendship. In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friends and fellowship. It is one of the two reasons why Rotary began in Business Development. The second original reason for Rotary s beginning: everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross-section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help one another, and collectively help others. 3. Personal Growth and Development. Membership in Rotary continues one s growth and education in human relations and personal development. 4. Leadership Development. Rotaryisanorganization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education in Leadership, learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders. 5. Citizenship in the Community. Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community. 6. Continuing Education. Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed as to what is going on in the community, nation and world. Different speakers, different topics. 7. Fun. Rotary is fun. A lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The projects are fun. Social activities are fun. And the service is fun. 8. Public Speaking Skills. Many an individual who joined Rotary was afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication. 57

60 20 REASONS TO JOIN ROTARY, cont. 9. Citizenship in the World. Every Rotarian wears a pin that says: Rotary International. And every Rotarian is welcome even encouraged to attend at 32,900 clubs in 204 nations and geographical regions. There are few places on the globe which do not have a Rotary club. Make friends in both one s own community and in the world community. 10. Assistance when Traveling. Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian who has needed a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc. while traveling has found same quickly through Rotary. 11. Entertainment. Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities which provide diversion in one s business life. Rotary has conferences, conventions, assemblies and institutes, which provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education and service. 12. The Development of Social Skills. Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one s personality, social and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people, or who want to. 13. Family Programs. Rotary provides one of the world s largest youth exchange programs high school and college clubs for future Rotarians, spouse clubs and programs, and a host of activities designed to assist family members in growth and the development of family values. 14. Vocational Skills. Every Rotarian is expected to take a part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation, to serve on committees and to teach youth about one s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher (or whatever one does for a living), etc. 15. The Development of Ethics. Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test which governs one s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships. 58

61 20 REASONS TO JOIN ROTARY, cont. 16. Cultural Awareness. Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed., political persuasion, language, color and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross-section of the world s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of other cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process. 17. Prestige. Rotary members are prominent leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks are executives, managers, professionals people who make decisions and influence policy. Not everyone is invited to join Rotary. 18. Nice People. Rotarians above all are nice people; the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who adhere to the policy that while it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice. 19. The Absence of Official Creed. Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others. 20. The Opportunity to Serve. Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind, its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both the local and international communities; this is the best reason, perhaps, for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else. And to sense the selffulfillment which comes in the process. And the return to one s own life. Rotarians believe in service above self, it is richly rewarding. He Profits Most Who Serves the Best. 59

62 HOW TO PROPOSE A NEW MEMBER Proposing new members is essential to achieving Rotary s goals of providing community and international service. Every Rotarian has the privilege and obligation of seeking qualified members. In this way all club members can help their clubs achieve a full representation of the business and professional life of the community. Use form 254 EN to propose a new member. The prospective member should attend at least 3 club meetings or functions; receive the hand outs Rotary Basics (595-EN) and This is Rotary (001-EN); encouraged to visit the RI web site receive a copy of the club s pamphlet which outlines the clubs history, recent service projects and social events, and receive a basic orientation on the benefits and obligations of club membership. After the orientation and preliminary qualification by the prospective sponsor, the basic procedure by which an individual is proposed for and elected to membership in a Rotary Club is: The prospective member s name is submitted to the board of directors with Part A of the application completed by the proposer. The board ensures that the person is fully qualified and approves or disapproves the proposal within 30 days. The proposer is notified by the club secretary. Note: until this approval is granted, prospective members should not be informed that they have been proposed for membership. The prospective member is further informed of the privileges and responsibilities of being a Rotarian and invited to join the club. He or she is then be asked to complete Part B of the application. The prospective member s name is published to the club members. If no objections are received within seven days, that person, upon payment of an admission fee is inducted as a new Rotarian with a dignified ceremony at club meeting. The club secretary sends a New Member Report form to RI and the District. 60

63 HOW TO PROPOSE A NEW MEMBER Summary of Membership Provisions for New Members General Qualifications: Rotarians are adults of good character and good business or professional reputation who hold or have held an executive position with discretionary authority in any worthy and recognized business or profession or who serve or have served as a community leader or who is a Rotary Foundation alumna. Active Membership: Active members must meet the above qualifications, as well as live or work within the club s locality or surrounding area. Honorary Membership: People who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals and are considered friends of Rotary for their permanent support of Rotary s cause may be elected to honorary membership Classification: Each active member of a Rotary Club is classified according to the member s business, profession, or community involvement. A classification describes either the principal and recognized activity of the firm with which a an active member is connected or the member s principal and recognized business or professional activity. No more than 10% of a club s membership should hold the same classification. Keys to Membership Development: Recruitment Retention Extension 61

64 HOW TO START A NEW CLUB Each year hundreds of new Rotary clubs are formed. Organizing a new Rotary club is a fundamental responsibility of the District Governor. If you have interest or information about the viability of forming a new Rotary club, please consult with the District Governor or his/her special representative. There are several forms that must be completed to organize a new Rotary club: Organization of a New Club Survey Form This survey is required and it is the first part of the process. Completed by the District Governor, (or his designated surveyor) this form provides information about the locality, its population and economic outlook, principal industries, activities and institutions, other service organizations, possible meeting places, etc. New Club Sponsor Form (If applicable) Sponsor clubs must have a minimum of 20 members. The club membership must vote to be a sponsor club not the club board of directors. The form requires the signature of both the club president and secretary. New Club Membership Application Form This is the official form for applying for membership in Rotary. It requires the signatures of the provisional club president, secretary, the district governor and special representative. The form will list the charter officers and directors, the name of the club, a description of the locality, the day, time and place of weekly meetings, the dates for the club s annual meeting and monthly board meetings, the admission fees and annual list of the charter members (20 minimum). For more information about forming a new Rotary Club, please contact Membership Extension Chair PDG Mac Leask, mac@leask.com, or visit the download center at For more information about forming a new Rotaract Club, please contact: Dr. Iona Black at: iona.black@yale.edu For more information about forming a new Interact Club, please contact: PDG Richard Dick Benson at: d.benson@snet.net 62

65 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AWARDS SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD Jeremiah Lowney, Jr. RC of Norwich 1995 Owen Sanderson RC of Hamden 1999 Abraham I. Gordon RC of Bridgeport 2003 Harvey Sellner RC of Newtown 2003 Lynda Hammond RC of Hamden 2006 Cathy Forsberg RC of Hamden 2007 Paul Spiekermann RC of Westport 2008 John Powers RC of Wallingford 2009 Richard C. Benson RC of Madison 2009 ROTARY FOUNDATION CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE Harold Greenbaum RC of Milford 1997 Morton Briggs RC of Middletown 1991 Abraham I. Gordon RC of Bridgeport 1992 John M. Mac Leask, II RC of Fairfield 1993 Jeremiah Lowney, Jr. RC of Norwich 1994 Rollin Mettler RC of New Haven 1995 Henry F. Scopp, Sr. RC of Devon 1996 Gerald Scarano RC Groton-Ledyard 1998 Edward Osterman RC of Newtown 2002 James R. Lang RC of Trumbull 2005 Pamela Akins RC of New London 2006 Alan Hurst RC of E. Hampton 2008 ROTARY FOUNDATION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD (must have already received the Citation of Merit) Abraham I. Gordon John M. Mac Leask, II Henry F. Scopp, Sr. Edward Osterman Jeremiah Lowney, Jr. RC of Bridgeport RC of Fairfield RC of Devon RC of Newtown RC of Norwich ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT GOLDEN CENTURY MEDAL & CITATION Abraham I. Gordon PRIVP Abraham I. Gordon PRIVP

66 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, CONTINUED BEST COOPERATIVE PROJECT AWARDS 2008 Rotary Club of Fairfield for "Scrubby Bear" with the American Red Cross & Public schools Rotary Club of Hamden for "Gift of Life" with Monterrey, Mexico Rotary Club of North Branford for "Relay for Life" with the American Cancer Society Rotary Club of Meriden for "Dinner with Dr. Henry Lee" with the Chamber of Commerce and Wallingford, Cheshire Rotary Clubs Rotary Club of Wallingford for a "Water Project" with La Romano, Dominican Republic SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2008 RotaryClubofMeridenfor CPR GiftofLife PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD 2008 RotaryClubofMeriden BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES RECOGNITION 2008 Rotary Club of Meriden for innovative approach to membership growth and development during Rotary Club of Fairfield for innovative approach to membership retention during DISTRICT AWARDS Near the end of each Rotary Year, each club s activities are reviewed to determine outstanding clubs in each of the Four Avenues of Service, in Public Image and for the Charles W. Pettengill Outstanding Club. Special awards are made for Attendance, Membership Development and outstanding individual club projects. And the District Governor may make other awards to recognize individual Rotarian or club achievements, including the Governor s Citation. 64

67 DISTRICT AWARDS, CONTINUED DONALD A. ADAMS OUTSTANDING ROTARIAN AWARD This award honors the 15th RI President from New Haven. Each club nominates as its candidate a member who best represents all-around contribution to the Four Avenues Service to his or her club & the District. Bernhardt W. Eck, Jr. Cheshire 1976 Russell E. Weaving * Naugatuck 1977 Leonard Spear * Branford 1978 Louis Caravella Cos Cob 1979 William H. Knoth North Haven 1980 Gerard Scarano Groton-Ledyard 1981 Eric Soderberg Milford 1982 Cornelius F. McCarty, Jr. Greenwich 1983 Albert P. Ross Milford 1984 David Gulvin Branford 1985 Henry Duefrene * Niantic 1986 Abraham I. Gordon Bridgeport 1987 Dominick DeFranco Byram 1988 Donald Lewis Orange 1989 Fred F. Ahlberg * New Haven 1990 Melvin I. Stoltz Milford 1991 A. P. Sylvia Woodbridge 1992 John Stawarky Bridgeport 1993 John Murray * Fairfield 1994 Herbert G. Gilbert* Branford 1995 John Leffingwell Guilford 1996 Ara Baltayan New Haven 1997 Rev. Owen J. Sanderson Hamden 1998 Jerry Lowney Norwich 1999 Charles E. Bishop Guilford 2000 James High Brookfield 2001 Woody Hoyt Hamden 2002 Colin Gershon New Haven 2003 Ernestine Luise Derby/Shelton 2004 Christopher Gallo Bridgeport 2005 Vincent Ganci Tribury 2006 Phoebe Leask Fairfield 2007 Jatin Mehta Bridgeport 2008 Terry Medlin Fairfield 2009 *deceased 65

68 DISTRICT AWARDS, CONTINUED CHARLES W. PETTENGILL OUTSTANDING CLUB AWARD The Pettengill Award honors the 54th Rotary International President who was from Greenwich. It is awarded to that club which has distinguished itself by building an outstanding record of service in any one or a combination of Rotary s Four Avenues of Service during the preceeding three Rotary years. The selection committee for the Award is composed of the Assistant District Governors. ROTARY CLUB OF New Haven 1976 Newtown 1993 Branford 1977 Danbury 1994 Woodbridge 1978 Bridgeport 1995 Orange 1979 Devon 1996 Branford 1980 Branford 1997 Groton-Ledyard 1981 New London 1998 Bridgeport 1982 Madison 1999 Fairfield 1983 New London 2000 Milford 1984 Danbury 2001 Hamden 1985 Meriden 2002 Orange 1986 Newtown 2003 Stamford 1987 New Haven 2004 Bridgeport 1988 Greenwich 2005 Fairfield 1989 Fairfield 2006 Madison 1990 Milford 2007 Stamford 1991 New London 2008 New London 1992 Meriden 2009 EDWARD T. OSTERMAN AWARD Presented to the year s most outstanding club with 45 members or less Rotary Club of Clinton ASSISTANT GOVERNOR S CUP Presented to the year s most outstanding Assistant Governor as selected by the District Governor. Brian Amey Rotary Club of Newtown 2006 Carlene Lepre Rotary Club of Wallingford 2007 Catherine Foley Rotary Club of New London

69 ABRAHAM I. GORDON ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Colin Gershon, DG, Chair RC of New Haven This award honors RI Director , Abraham I. Gordon, PRIVP from Bridgeport. It recognizes a Rotarian who has made a significant impact in the lives of the people of their community or in the international community. Preference will be given to International Service which advances RI s goal of world understanding and peace. James High Rotary Club of Brookfield 1999 Harvey Sellner Rotary Club of Newtown 2000 Richard Benson Rotary Club of Madison 2002 Terry Medlin Rotary Club of Fairfield 2003 James Lang Rotary Club of Trumbull 2004 Paul Spiekermann Rotary Club of Westport 2005 David Wolfe Rotary Club of Monroe 2006 Lynda Hammond Rotary Club of Hamden 2007 Cathy Forsberg Rotary Club of Hamden 2008 John Marshall Lee Rotary Club of Fairfeild 2009 AVENUE OF SERVICE SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Brian Amey, PAG, Chair Rotary Club of Newtown These awards are given in each of the four service areas, for distinguished support of the Rotary Foundation and in two public image categories. The Assistant Governors serve as the panel to review and choose the outstanding club in each category. The awards are presented at the District Conference. Award winners for the past three years respectively: Club Service International Service RC of New London RC of Hamden RC of Greenwich RC of Fairfield RC of New London RC of Fairfield Community Service Foundation Service RC of Clinton RC of East Hampton RC of Fairfield RC of Milford RC of Madison RC of Milford Vocational Service Public Image Newsletter RC of West Haven RC of Danbury RC of West Haven RC of Danbury RC of West Haven RC of Tribury Public Image Website Westport Sunrise North Branford Fairfield 67

70 DISTRICT 7980 BUDGET INCOME Dues - $28/Member District Confer. Burlington, VT Special Assessments (PETS) New Generations Council of Presidents District Governor Installation PrePETS District Assembly RYLA Foundation Dinner Foundation Seminars Int'l Youth Exchange District Directory Advertising Interest Income $ 74,200 90,000 15,190 2,750 2,100 11,250 2,635 11,250 18,000 9,000 2,000 16,000 10,000 2,000 Total Income $ 266,375 EXPENSES Administration District Governor District Governor Elect District Secretary District Governor Nominee District Treasurer District Assistant Governors Total Newsletter - Beacon Insurance Club D&O Dist. Gov. Installation PrePets Council of Presidents District Directory (1,600) Administration Leadership Training Literature & Supplies Website Credit card fees $ 7,000 2, , ,000 10,000 2,000 10,500 2,635 2,100 6,750 7, Total Administration $ 60,385 District Representation Multi District PETS 12 AG s & 4 Facilitators Club fees Trainer DG DGE DGN Multi Dist. PETS Hospitality 68 $ 5,100 15,

71 District Representation, cont. Zone Institute RI Convention Montreal Seminars NE Link/Ambassadorial Rotary Leadership Training Institute District Assembly Total District Representation 69 $ 6,100 3,000 1,000 1, ,000 $ 44,940 District Conference Fixed Expenses $100,000 Total District Conference $100,000 Club Service Committees Membership Development & Retent. Public Relations Pettengill & Adams Awards Club Awards Club Service Other/New Clubs Total Club Service Community Service Committees INTERACT ROTARACT Clubs Literacy Community Service Other Total Community Service Vocational Service Committees Vocational Service Other New Generations RYLA Total Vocational Service International Service Committees International Youth Exchange Hoilday Youth Exchange International Service Other Total International Service Rotary International Foundation Group Study Exchange Scholarship Awards Foundatin Dinner Foundation Seminars World Community Service Rotary Foundation (EREY Mailing) Total International Foundation $ 1,000 1, ,000 $ 3,950 $ 1, $ 1,500 $ 150 2,400 16,500 $ 19,050 $ 18, $ 19,250 $ 5, ,000 1, ,000 $ 17,300 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 266,375

72 PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS Old District No. 1 Year Name of Governor Home Club Lester B. Winchenbaugh * Boston, MA Lester B. Winchenbaugh * Boston, MA Willard I. Lansing * Providence, RI Old District No. 2 William C. Bamburgh * Charles W. Lovett * Forrest J. Perkins * Herbert C. Wilson * Old District No. 30 Donald A. Adams * Past R.I. President George H. Cooper * Albert E. Lavery * John Alison * Allan D. Colvin * AllenH.Bagg* James A. Gunn * Vernon H. Hodges * Richard E. Dodge * Paul W. Kieser * William C. Root * Oliver S. Edmiston * Roy D. Boaz * Erwin S. Jennings * Morton Hull * Hartford Lynn, MA Providence, RI Worcester, MA New Haven Pittsfield, MA Bridgeport Holyoke, MA Hartford Pittsfield, MA Turner Falls, MA New Haven Willimantic Springfield, MA Pittsfield, MA East Hartford West Haven Bridgeport Holyoke, MA Old District No. 199 W. Watson House * Hartford Old District No. 200 Charles W. Pettengill * Greenwich Past R.I. President Alvin C. Smith * Greenwich Anson T. Leary * Westport Ralph C. Jenkins * Danbury Charles J. Allen * Waterbury Walter Hodgkinson * West Haven Ellis T. Thayer * Norwich Karl G. Knabenschuh * New Haven Philip F. Dean * Middletown James G. Hammon * New London Thomas F. Cahill * Wallingford Harold J. Beardsley * Waterbury * deceased 70

73 PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS, CONT Old District No. 292 Howard W. Dikerman * David A. North * J. Yale Rubin * Patrick Deluca * Henry T. Moeckel, Jr. * George B. Lovell * Louis S. Thomas * Old District No. 798 William F. Hayes * Sydney A. Finer * Arnold H. Schroder * Gilman C. Gunn, Sr. * Charles G. Grisham * Carl D.Smith Albert H. Ruwett * Marcel Corbat David B. Mylchreest Walter C. Wardner * Norman K. Parsells * David I. Lieberman * Harold S. Greenbaum Richard H. Miller Francis J. Merkle * Hilton C. Buckley * F. Burton Cook * Gilman C. Gunn, Jr.* John J. Walsh * Bernard J. Burns * Rollin Mettler, Jr. * Robert H. Knapp Joseph Carlson, Jr. * Bernhardt Erk, Jr. Charles McNeiece * Russell E. Weaving * Roy A. Michaels * Bernard Boisvert * Theodore Martland Gerard Scarano Paul A. Falcigno George C. Brower Abraham I. Gordon Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Hamden New Haven Milford Stamford Naugatuck New Haven Old Saybrook Meriden Clinton Cheshire Groton New Haven New Cannan Wallingford Stamford Middletown New Haven Fairfield Chester Milford Cheshire Waterbury New Haven Danbury Groton Meriden Milford New Haven West Haven Derby-Shelton Cheshire Orange Naugatuck New Haven Groton-Ledyard Waterbury Groton-Ledyard Hamden Woodbury, Southbury, Middlebury Bridgeport Stamford * deceased continued next page 71

74 PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS, CONT * deceased District No Albert P. Ross Fred F. Alberg * Henry Scopp James Cooper John M. Leask, II Edward T. Osterman * Robert Vossler Ellen A. Mandes Richard C. Benson Winston Allen John W. Annick James R. Lang Paul L. Burns Pamela S. Akins Alan R. Hurst Charles P. Chip Lewis Ernestine T. Ernie Luise Richard B. Rick Benson RI OFFICERS & DIRECTORS from District No Donald Adams * RI Vice Pres. Donald Adams * RI President Charles Pettengill * RI Vice Pres. Charles Pettengill * RI Pres. Marcel Corbat RI Director Marcel Corbat RI Vice Pres. Abraham Gordon RI Director Abraham Gordon RI Vice Pres. 72 Milford New Haven Devon Greenwich Fairfield Newtown Bridgeport Sunrise Wallingoford Madison Westport Sunrise Bridgeport Trumbull East Haven New London East Hampton Wallingford Derby/Shelton Westport New Haven New Haven Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Bridgeport Bridgeport RECENT DISTRICT CONFERENCES Providence, RI Newport, RI Albany, NY Callicoon, NY Willow Valley, PA Long Branch, NJ Hyannis, MA Saratoga, NY West Point, NY Newport, RI PDG Richard Dick Benson PDG Winston Allen PDG John Annick PDG Jim Lang PDG Paul Burns PDG Pamela Akins PDG Alan Hurst PDG Charles Chip Lewis PDG Ernestine Ernie Luise PDG Richard Rick Benson District Governor Colin M. Gershon District Conference 2010 April30 May2 Burlington, Vermont Register at: www. Rotary7980.org

75 District 7980 Rotary Foundation Directory

76 Why Give to The Rotary Foundation? Of the world s 6.6 billion people: 1.1 billion people or 17% live on $1 a day or less. 2.7 billion or 41% live on $2 a day or less. 1.1 billion lack access to clean water. 1 billion adults are illiterate. 2.6 billion lack sanitation facilities. 25,000 people die of hunger or hunger-related causes every day. 30,000 children under the age of 5 die every day of preventable causes. Why Support Our Foundation? We are the wealthiest country in the world. We can leverage our gifts with the time, contacts, money and talents of Rotarians around the world. The Foundation is Rotarians helping Rotarians help people around the world. $100 (EREY Sustaining Membership) Provides: Textbooks for an elementary school in Zambia. Deworming for 112 children in the Philippines. Cataract operations for 3 blind people in India. 230 blankets for the elderly in Korea trees to reforest desolate regions of Guatemala. A hearing aid for a deaf child in Pakistan. $1000 (Paul Harris Fellowship) Provides: Kitchen equipment for an orphanage in Arequipa, Peru. A bore well to supply clean water to 300 villagers in Kenya. 7 goats to families in Haiti so they can have fresh milk daily. 10 sewing machines to women in Mexico to help them be self-sufficient. A cow for a family in Uganda. Prosthetic limbs for 24 disabled land mine victims in Thailand & Cambodia. Why Support Our Foundation? Because the world needs it. 74

77 DISTRICT FOUNDATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS District Chair and Foundation Semnars Sub Committee Chair Pam Akins, PDG Annual Fund Sub-Committee Chair Jim Lang, PDG Permanent Fund Sub-Committee Chair Barry Levinson Scholars Sub-Committee Chair Alan Hurst, PDG Foundation Speakers Bureau Susan Horton, AG Grants Sub-committee Chair Karen Strickland Polio Plus Sub-Committee Chair Mac Leask, PDG Group Study Exchange Sub-Committee Chair Bob Runde 75

78 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE District GSE Chairman: Bob Runde 178 Idlewood Dr, Stamford, CT H: (203) W: (203) F: (203) M: (203) (Jan. to Mar. only) Inbound Chair: Nancy Riella, PAG 611 Fieldstone CT, Colchester, CT W: (860) F: (860) M: (860) Outbound Chair: Rupi Rupwani, DGN 156 Kingswood Dr, Naugatuck, CT H: (203) W: (203) F: (203) M: (203) GSE Area Representatives Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Cliff Heidinger RC of Ridgefield Simon Cooper RC of Ridgefield Area 4 Mitch Quintner RC of Milford Sheryl Shaughnessey RC of Fairfield Area 5 Area 6 Jane Walsh RC of Naugatuck Roberta Massey RC of Tribury Area 7 Douglas Davie RC of New Haven Area 8 Dale Moore RC of Madison Ben Haag RC of Madison Area 9 Kenneth Vaughan RC of Middletown Area 10 Stephen Brinkmann RC of Essex John Jack Monahan RC of Essex Area 11 Kathleen Chartier RC of Norwich Sun. Chuck Seeman RC of Norwich Area 12 John Bradshaw RC of Mystic Susan Wheeler RC of Niantic 76

79 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE DISTRICT 9750 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA DISTRICT 9250 PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA GSE Dates: Australia, District 9750 Outbound: Sept. 26, 2009 Inbound: April 17, 2010 Outbound Rotary Team Leader: Alan Hurst, PDG Rotary Club of E. Hampton Outbound Rotary Team Leader Alternate: Nancy Riella, PAG Rotary Club of Colchester Non-Rotarian Outbound Team Members: Ellen A. Paul New London Rotary Club Scheduler for Congressman Joe Courtney Stephanie Galluzzo Hamden Rotary Club Family Therapist/Child and Family Agency Daniel Hawthorne Hamden Rotary Club Freelance Magazine Writer Emily Dickinson Colchester Rotary Club Property and Casualty Insurance Agency Alternate: Adrianna Hedwall Norwich Rotary Club Assistant Ledyard Tax Assessor GSE Dates: South Africa, District 9250 Outbound: April 10, 2010 Inbound: April 17, 2010 Outbound Application Deadlines South Africa Team Leader October 1, 2009 South AfricaTeam Members November 1, 2009 District Conference in Burlington, VT April 30 May 2, 2010 Teams Attend May 1 2, 2010 For Applications and team member guidelines: Click on Rotary Foundation in left margin, then click on Group Study Exchange. Submit all applications to Outbound Chair Rupi Ruwani. Our Outbound Australian Team will fly to Sidney and explore its wonders and the surrounds (including meeting local indigenous animals) visiting historical places such as the first landing site in Australia, the Nationa s Capitol, Canberra, attending festivals & functions through Southeastern Australia. Our Outbound South Africa Team will fly to Johannesburg/Pretoria and explore the Capitol, Pretoria as well as towns and villages between Pretoria and Swaziland and visit private game preserves and national parks. 77

80 DISTRICT 7980 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TEAMS PAST AND PRESENT 1984 PHILIPPINES 1985 THAILAND 1986 INDIA 1987 AUSTRALIA 1988 JAPAN 1989 AUSTRALIA & SWITZERLAND 1990 BRAZIL 1991 FRANCE 1992 BRAZIL 1993 JAPAN 1994 ENGLAND 1996 INDIA, D 3230, Tamil Nadu & EAST GERMANY, D 1940, Berlin 1997 PHILIPPINES, D 3810 Metro-Manila & AUSTRALIA, D 9750, Sydney 1998 SWEDEN, D 2390 & NORMANDY, FRANCE, D TURKEY, D 2430 & GERMANY, D 1830, Baden-Wüerttemberg 2000 SOUTH AFRICA, D 9300 & ARGENTINA, D TAIPEI, TAIWAN, D 3520 & LONDON, ENGLAND, D BRAZIL, D 4600 and COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA & PANAMA, D SOUTH KOREA, D 3660 (Inbound only) & GERMANY, D SOUTH KOREA, D 3660 (Outbound only) & INDIA, D CHILE, D 4350 & LITHUANIA, D 1460 (Inbound only) 2006 VENEZUELA, D 4380 & LITHUANIA, D 1460 (Outbound - canceled) 2007 SRI LANKA, D PHILIPPINES, D 3830 (Inbound only) & MEXICO, D GERMANY, D 1870 & BELIZE, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, D (Sept) AUSTRALIA, D SOUTH AFRICA, D

81 DISTRICT 7980 GSE TEAM LEADERS Paul Falcigno, PDG RC of Hamden Thailand 1983 Abe Gordon, PDG, RIVP RC of Bridgeport Australia 1986 Carmelina Kanzler RC of New London England 1994 Jatin Mehta RC of Bridgeport India 1996 Sheryl Shaughnessey RC of Fairfield Australia 1997 Paul Burns, PDG RC of East Haven France 1998 Jane Walsh RC of Naugatuck Germany 1999 Chip Lewis, PDG RC of Wallingford Taiwan 2001 Geraldine Keating Clinton Sunrise (defunct) England 2001 Team member England 1994 John Murphy RC of Guilford Germany 2003 Bill Edwards RC of New London Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua & El Salvador 2002 Team member Turkey 1999 Rupi Rupwani RC of Naugatuck India 2004 Tracee Resier RC of New London Chile 2005 Carlene Lepre RC of Wallingford Venezuela 2006 Jim Perry RC of Greenwich Sri Lanka 2007 Linda Bouvier RC of Milford Mexico 2008 Jon Alverez RC of Essex Mexico 2008 Alternate Dawn Pearson RC of North Branford Guatemala & Honduras

82 GSE TEAM MEMBERS OUTBOUND Priya Bhandari GSE team member to Sri Lanka Sponsored by New Haven (203) Priya is a citizen of India, having moved to the US three years ago. A doctor in India, she began a residency program in 2007 to enhance her skills. Prior to thatshe used her medical and language skills to provide volunteer services at International Refugee Ministry and to provide research support at Griffin Hospital. Karen Blanchette P.O. Box 53 Waterford, CT (860) kr_blanch@yahoo.com Karen was a member of GSE group to South Korea in She is a Special Education teacher and teacher chaperone for thirteen and fourteen year old students with SOAP (Students Organized Against Pollution). She is currently living in CA, but is home on occasion and would be willing to speak. Leslie Donkin-Bubello New Haven, CT (203) lesliedonkin2004@yahoo.com Leslie was a member of GSE group to India in She recently started a new job with Interfaith Refugee Ministry that helps resettle refugees in the New Haven area. ( Kerry Carroll 198 Boston Street Guilford, CT H: (203) W: (203) kerry_b_carroll@hotmail.com Kerry was a member of the GSE team to Chile in She is an Associate Editor of CT Builder Magazine. 80

83 GSE TEAM MEMBERS OUTBOUND Kristin Havrilla Clarke 15 Brook Street Waterford, CT (860) Kristin was a member of GSE group to India in Kristin will be available to speak most anywhere in the district if it fits in with class schedule. She has a Powerpoint presentation, needs a projector and screen. Giovanna Cucciniello GSE team member to Sri Lanka (203) giovannac@gmail.com Giovanna has dual citizenship in the US and Italy and among other things, leads tours to Italy each summer. She is also an adjunct professor of Italian at Quinnipiac and a program coordinator for Interfaith Refugee Ministry in New Haven. Nicole Foubister, M.D Aspen Glen Drive Hamden, CT 06518, USA H: (203) foubister@hotmail.com Nicole was part of the GSE team to Maricaibo, Venzuela in She is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Yale Child Study Center. Becki Jacobson 45 Maple Lane Canterbury, CT 06331, USA C: (860) golfgirl26@yahoo.com Becki was part of the GSE team to Maricaibo, Venzuela in She is a Care Coordinator at Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. 81

84 GSE TEAM MEMBERS OUTBOUND Alicia M. Mozian Conservation Director Town of Westport 110 Myrtle Ave. Westport, CT W: (203) Home: P.O. Box 763 Orange, CT H: (203) Cara Lynch-Passarelli H: (860) C: (860) Cara was a member of GSE group to Chile in the Spring of Mary Pashley 333 Christian St. Wallingford CT H: B: mpashley@choate.edu Mary was a GSE Team Member to Taipei, Taiwan, in A faculty member at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Mary teaches psychology, is the director of Community Service and is a house adviser on campus. She has lived in Western Samoa, Botswana, Africa, Kaneohe, Hawaii, Guadeloupe, Caribbean and has travelled to Eurore, Asia and Africa. Colleen Phillips 172 Pleasant Street Colchester, CT H: (860) W: (860) homerwells@att.net Colleen was a member of GSE group to Chile in the spring of

85 GSE TEAM MEMBERS OUTBOUND Claudia Ramirez 83 Columbus Place, Unit B Stamford, CT 06907, USA H: (203) C: (203) ramirezimages@yahoo.com Claudia was part of the GSE team to Maricaibo, Venzuela in She is a Graphic Designer at Amscan, Inc. Natalie Rosa Sponsored by Greenwich C: ms.natalie.rosa@gmail.com Graduate of Lynn University classof2002withadegreeininternational Communication, Natalie works for the family business, MMR Construction Inc.. She is interested in continuing with community service both locally and internationally. Christine Tkaczyk 31 Barbara Drive East Hampton, CT H: (860) W: (860) tkaczyk_christine@yahoo.com Christine was a member of GSE group to Chile in the Spring of She currently is a Librarian in Durham, CT. Luis Rodriguez Torres 78 Columbus Avenue Niantic, CT C: (860) W: (860) larod@conncoll.edu Luis was a member of GSE group to Chile in the Spring of

86 GSE TEAM MEMBERS OUTBOUND Robyn Walonski 197 Ingham Hill Road Old Saybrook CT H: (860) W: (860) Fax: (860) Robyn was a member of the GSE group to Turkey in Since returning, she has served on the GSE committee, sponsoring incoming teams. She is also a Red Cross Volunteer, where she most recently worked in Florida on hurricane relief GSE OUTBOUND TEAM TO CENTRAL AMERICA DISTRICT 4250 VISITED GUATEMALA & HONDURAS Dawn Pearson Team Leader Sponsor: RC of North Branford Attorney dawnpearson@parkspearson.com Michael Green Sponsor: Rotary Club of East Hampton East Hampton Police Sargeant H: mhalegreen@gmail.com Laura A. Macaluso Sponsor: Rotary Club of Milford Museum Curator H: lauramacaluso@sbcglobal.net Angela Rossi Zurowski Sponsor: Rotary Club of Cheshire Program and Deveopment Director H: angelazurowski@gmail.com 84

87 WORLD PEACE FELLOWS Rotary World Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities. Fellows can earn either a master s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, up to 110 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (60 master s degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate fellowships) are offered on a competitive basis at seven Rotary Centers, which operate in partnership with eight leading universities. Fellows are chosen from countries and cultures around the globe based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their careers. Rotary club or the Rotary Centers Department at The Rotary Foundation. Elisabeth Abeson 41 Kings Highway North Westport, CT USA C: (646) elisabeth@abeson.org Elisabeth was a World Peace Fellow in She spoke at United Nations day in She is currently living and working for Save the Children in New Delhi, India. Nicole Clark-Somerville nicoleclarksomerville@yahoo.com Sponsored by the Westport Sunrise Rotary Club, Nicole was awarded a World Peace Fellowship to Japan. 85

88 AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARS Easha Anand Easha spent the summer of 2007 helping Katrina victims through legal issues as a public defender. She has used her cultural scholarship to study Spanish which will enable her to provide better service in her legal work. Easha was sponsored by Milford. Michael Alperovich 142 Cardinal Street Fairfield, CT Home: (203) Mobile: (203) Michael Alperovich was a Ambassadorial Scholar to London. He is currently a medical school student at Johns Hopkins in NY City. Allyson Brundige 118 Linden Street New Haven, CT (203) AllysonPB@aol.com Ally received the Ambassadorial Scholarship and traveled to Durban, South Africa to study youth political involvement in Kwa-Zulu Natal and attain her Master s in Political Science. She requires a projector and screen for her PowerPoint presentation. Ally graduated from Yale University in 2002 with a B.A. in history and a commitment to social justice, education, and youth work. Elizabeth Dahill Elizabeth received the Ambassadorial Scholarship and attended school in Ghana, South Africa to pursue a degree in animal sciences. She Lizzie was sponsored by the New Cannan Rotary Club. 86

89 Daniella Gandolfo Sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Haven, Daniella is a Wesleyan University Professor who specializes in urban anthropology. She will teach a course in Lima, Peru in under the Rotary Grants for University Teachers Program. Chloe Hartwell chloehartwell@gmail.com Chloe attended the American University in Cairo as a Cultural Scholar in She is currently studying for a Master s degree in Arabic studies at Georgetown University, but returns to Westport periodically, where her father recently joined the Westport Rotary Club. Sarah Kimball 23 Chestnut Hill Road Hebron, CT (401) Sarah@jeffandvivian.com Sarah Kimball hails from Hebron, CT. She was adopted by the East Hampton Rotary club, although she is currently living in Providence, she is spending her scholarship year studying public health and alternative medicine. After her scholarship, she will be attending Harvard Medical School. Sarah is available to speak at dinner meetings at clubs in the eastern part of our district. Matthew Kopac matthew.kopac@yale.edu Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hamden, Matt won a scholarship to Venezuela. Jonathan Lennon lennonjp@gmail.com Jonathan was a cultural scholar to Senegal in 2005 after graduating from Boston College. He is currently work- 87

90 Salvatore Menzo 22 Foxridge Rd. Wast Hartford, CT H: (860) W: (860) Sal is a former Ambassadorial Scholar, who studied at the University of Sidney, Australia in Sal returned from Australia with significant teaching experience which he used upon gradduation for Connecticut College. In 2005, Sal began his present position as Superintendent of the Marlborough Public School District in Connecticut. Ayaz Nanji 43 Avenue C, 1D New York, NY (917) ayaznanji@hotmail.com Ayaz was sponsored by Rotary for a 2003 three-month Ambassadorial Scholarship. During that time he studied Arabic in Cairo, Egypt, and had the chance to travel extensively to the Middle East. Prior to his trip to Cairo, he worked for the web site of The New York Times and studied at Columbia s School of Journalism. Currently he is a journalist/editor with America Online. Ayaz grew up in Stamford, CT, attended high school there (at KLHT) and went to NYU for his undergrad. He currently lives in Manhattan. Mark Oliver mark_e_oliver@hotmail.com Mark was an Ambassadorial Scholar to District 7890, from Australia. Currently, he is attending UCONN at the Storrs campus. James Phelan JPhelan05@yahoo.com James was awarded an Ambassadorial Scholarship to a Univeristy in Ireland. He was sponsored by the Guilford Rotary Club 88

91 Lindsey Pollak (212) Lindsey Pollak is a writer, editor and speaker specializing in career advice for young professionals. She is the author or a new book for college students and recent grads, Getting fromcollege to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World, published in 2007 by Harper- Collins. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale U. and received a master s degree in women s studies from Monash U. in Australia, where she was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. She currently serves on the selection committee for Rotary Ambassadorial scholars in Connecticut. She was married in the spring of 2008 and now lives in NY City but is willing to travel to Connecticut to speak. Alison Schary 310 Cumberland St. Apt #2 Brooklyn, NY (203) scharya@gmail.com Alison Schary was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. During her scholarship year, she read for her M.Phil in Anglo-Irish Literature at Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, where she was hosted by the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal (District 1160) and spoke at Rotary clubs throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Alison received her bacherlor s degree in English from Yale University in She graduated from Harvard Law School in 2008 and is currently a practicing attorney with a Manhattan law firm in New York City. Jennifer Eve Shields Tel. (914) Jennifer.Shields@Yale.edu Jennifer was a Cultural Scholar to the U. of Salamanca, Spain in and served as Rotaract President in Phildelphia. Her sponsor club was Milford Rotary. 89

92 Hiroshi Sugano Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kawasaki, North Japan, Hiroshi is a RI Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship at Yale and was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kawasaki, North Japan, District He joined us last year when to study Environmental Policy. He has previously lived or studied outside his home country. In addition to Japanese, Hiroshi speaks English. In his spare time he enjoys: Yosakoi Dance (Japanese traditional type of dance). His previous university/post-secondary educational background is: Shizuko University , Bachelor of Agriculture and University of Alberta in Garland Walton (203) walton.garland@gmail.com Garland is director of Development for DOMUS, a non-profit running residential program for youth in Stamford. Garland was sponsored by the Stamford Rotary Club and is using her cultural scholarship for language immersion in a french speaking country. 90

93 ROTARY VOLUNTEERS These individuals are willing to speak to Rotary Clubs, having done hands-on service projects abroad, or national Polio Immunization Days. Richard B. Benson Rotary Club of Westport 17 Buena Vista Dr. Westport, CT H: Cathy Forsberg Hamden Rotary Club 2832 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT H: (203) Mukund Nori North Branford RC 32 Hunter Hill Rd North Branford, CT H: (203) yahoo.com Paul Spiekermann Westport Rotary Club 12 Great Marsh Rd Westport, CT H: (203) Frank Wargo 221 Dabury Road New Milford, CT W: (860) H: (860) Lynda Hammond Hamden Rotary Club 120 Promenade Dr Hamden, CT H: (203) Alan Hurst & Gail Hamm East Hampton RC 1 Spice Hill Dr East Hampton, CT H: (860) alanhinct@aol.com gailkhamm@hotmail.com 91

94 FOUNDATION GRANTS Among our Rotary Foundation Alumni are the clubs and the club leaders that have used District Simplified Grants (DSG) in their own communities and Matching Grants to partner with other Rotary clubs and districts around the world. Below are listed some of those clubs and contacts: Please note that only the primary contact is listed. Each club actually has at least three individuals involved who can talk about the process and results. District Simplified Grants (DSG) Derby/Shelton RC Amber Alert Bryan Lizotte W: H: Middletown Rotary Club Amber Alert Mario Mazzotta the-winecellar.com W: North Haven RC Bone Marrow Drive Theresa Viele W: H: Meriden Rotary Club Homework & Learning Center Craig Nielsen snet.net W: Old Saybrook RC Bio-sand Water Filters, India Jesse Wenzel essexsavings.com W: H: West Haven Rotary Club Preschool Library Brian Elliott W: H:

95 FOUNDATION GRANTS , CONT. Chester Rotary Club Essex Rotary Club Deep River RC, etal Support for Nomads in Niger Jeff Mehler W: H: Matching Grants Fairfield Rotary Club Westport Rotary Club Water Distribution System, Brazil Kathleen Eigenrauch yesbank.com W: H: Danbury Rotary Club Deafness Prevention in Brazil Miguel Espinsoa H: East Hampton RC Ambulance supplies Tom Donnelly W: H: East Hampton RC Hospital Generator, India Alan Hurst W: H: Fairfield Rotary Club Supplies for Cancer Hospital, Brazil Kevin Lesko W: H: Ledyard Rotary Club Montville Rotary Club Colchester Rotary Club Akamil Mill for Haiti Stephen Goetchius trcc.commnet.edu W: H: New London RC Carpentry Workshop, Columbia Thomas Wetmore H: Stamford Rotary Club Support for HIV Health Care Workers, Botswana Tom Getreuer W: H: Wallingford Rotary Club Safe Water Dominican Republic Roz Gallagher yahoo.com W: H:

96 FOUNDATION GRANTS , CONT. Waterford Rotary Club Equipment for Katondo Health Center Judy Constantine sbcglobal.net W: H: Westport Sunrise RC Books for Zimbabwe Finn Olander pmd31.hbs.edu W: H: Westport Rotary Club Literacy in English, Lithuania Paul Spierkermann H: Wilton Rotary Club Center of Hope HHH Jeremie, Haiti Frank Spencer sbcglobal.net W: H: Westport Rotary Club Health Stations in Java Paul Spiekermann H: FOUNDATION GRANTS District Managed Grants ($2,500 & under) Branford Community TV Matching Grants, continued Westport Sunrise Microcredit Branford Rotary Club Hole in the Wall Camp, Ashford Bridgeport Sunrise RC Supplies for Elementary School East Haven Rotary Club Amber Alert Fairfield Rotary Club Defibrillators Groton/Ledyard Books to Kenya, Tanzania & Zambia North Branford Literacy Orange Rotary Club Clothing for the Poor Stamford Rotary Club Literacy West Haven Rotary Club Amber Alert Wilton Rotary Club Amber Alert 94

97 FOUNDATION GRANTS , CONT. Chester Rotary Club Deep River Rotary Club Essex Rotary Club Ojai, CA Rotary Club & other D-5240 Clubs Demonstration Garden for Normads, Niger Clinton Rotary Club Potable Water, India Danbury Rotary Club Equip Schools, India Derby/Shelton RC Hamden Rotary Club Old Saybrook RC Hearing Airds & Potable Water, Mexico Devon Rotary Club Mental Health Clinic, Peru Fairfield Rotary Club Potable Water, Tanzania Greenwich Rotary Club Ansonia Rotary Club Water Treatment Plants for Sri Lanka Guilford Rotary Club Potable Water, Uganda The Stoningtons RC Equip a School to Train Inhabitants of a Poor Community to Make & Market Quilts, S. Africa Milford Rotary Club Equiping a Hospital Emergency room, Brazil Matching Grants 95 Ridgefield Rotary Club Joniskis RC (Host) Vimerby Rotary Club Odder RC (Denmark) District 2410 (Sweden) District 1450 (Denmark) District 1460 (Denmark) Skateboard Park in Lithuania Madison Rotary Club Potable Water, Uganda Monroe Rotary Club Closed Circuit TV System for a School for the Mentally Retarded in Turkey. Newtown Rotary Club Teaching Materials for Students in Costa Rica Norwich Rotary Club Wells in Zambia North Haven RC Potable Water, India Westport Rotary Club Devon Rotary Club Madison Rotary Club Milford Rotary Club New London RC & Norwich Rotary Club Textbooks for Haitain Schoolchildren Westport Rotary Club Potable Water, Benin Westport Rotary Club Westport Sunrise RC Textbooks for Haitian Schoolchildren

98 FOUNDATION GRANTS District Managed Grants ($2,500 & under) Chester Rotary Club Madison Rotary Club YMCA Mini Bus Junior Achievement Richard Miller Brian Bishop Colchester Rotary Club Senior Food Pantry Holy Potvin East Hampton RC Amber Alert Ashley Russell Fairfield Rotary Club Musical Instruction for Student Play Participants Debbie Clancy Guilford Rotary Club Amber Alert Tom Terrible Newtown Rotary Club Clean Water Harvey Sellner Norwich Rotary Club Book Project Deb Monagan Wilton Rotary Club Soccer Balls for Iraq Ray DiGiorgio West Haven Rotary Club Food Pantry Mike Lengle Hamden Rotary Club Derby/Shelton RC Derby Sunrise RC Surgical Equipment Lynda Hammond Madison Rotary Club Clean Water in Dominican Republic at Santiago Gurabito, (now San Francisco Espuela). Brian Bishop Milford Rotary Club Books & Bookcases in Coquimatian, Mexico Paul Mangels Matching Grants Westport Rotary Club Eyesight Equipment in Indonesia, Solo Kartini Dr. Paul Spiekermann 96

99 EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR YOUR GIFT TO THE WORLD THE ROTARY FOUNDATION ANNUAL PROGRAMS FUND 97

100 I support the Foundation because I strongly believe in what the Foundation does. Rotary changes the lives of so many people around the world, and I feel quite privileged to be part of a family that truly cares and does make a difference. WILLIAM REGINALD PATCHETT ROTARY CLUB OF COBOURG, ONTARIO, CANADA DISTRICT 7070 The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Your investment in our Rotary Foundation brings help and hope to those who need it most around the world. The Rotary Foundationʼs good works are only limited by our imagination, actions and contributions. Thank you for your support! 98

101 CONTRIBUTION FORM Show your support for the Rotary Foundation by completing this portion of the card and mailing it with your Annual Programs Fund contribution. Enclosed is my gift of US$ Contributions are tax deductible where allowed by law. Name Membership ID # Club Name Club # District # Address City State Postal Code Country Check /Cheque enclosed (payable to The Rotary Foundation) Please send all U.S. dollar contributions to: The Rotary Foundation Collections Center Drive Chicago, IL USA Please charge my credit card as follows: Visa MC Discover AM JCB Diners Club Card Number 3 Digit Security Code Exp. Date Signature Date 99

102 EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR Your contribution keeps on giving Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation suports both local and global projects indentified by Rotarians around the world. When you make an annual contribution to The Rotary Foundation, you can be confident that 50 percent of that gift wil come right back to your district in three years to be used for educational and humanitarian programs and for projects in your local community. The other portion of your contribution benefits the World Fund in support of our committment to international service. The three year SHARE investment cycle ensures that 100 percent of your contribution is spent on Rotary programs and grants. The following programs are examples of Rotarian efforts supported by our Annual Programs Fund: Ambassadorial Scholarships, District Simplified Grants, volunteer service, matching & teacher grants, GSE and Rotary World Peace Fellowships. Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Request Name of Recipient Recipientʼs Membership ID # Presentation Date Check here if presentation is a surprise Ship to: Name Address City State Postal Code Country Daytime Phone E mail 100

103 101 TRF DIRECT DONATIONS

104 Direct... TRF DIRECT makes contributions to The Rotary Foundation easy. With TRF DIRECT (Electronic Fund Transfer) youʼll be able to: Support the programs of The Rotary Foundation Choose your most convenient means of contributing (checking, savings, credit card) Choose your amount and recurring contribution timeline (monthly, quarterly, annually). Automate your giving and easily reconcile your bank or credit card statements and save on postage, check charges, and envelop cots. If you use your Rotary MasterCard or American Exress, you can also earn additional world points at the same time. TRF DIRECT contributions count toward Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow and Mulitple Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society and Major Donor recognition. SIMPLE 102 SAFE

105 TRF-DIRECT Checking/Savings Account Authorization Name Address City State Postal Code Phone Rotary Club # District # Rotary Membership ID # Non-Rotarian Credit Rotary Club of BANKING INFORMATION Name of Bank City State Postal Code Bank Account Number Bank Routing Number Account Type: Checking (include a voided check) Savings (include a deposit slip) Minimum US$10 per transaction I hereby authorize The Rotary Foundation to deduct: US$ on (Choose one below) 1st of every month 15th of every month 1st of every quarter Annually (specify month: ) from the bank account indicated above, I understant that each transaction will appear on my regluar bank statement. I further understand that it is my responsibility to notify The Rotary Foundation if there are any changes to my bank account that will affect my TRF-DIRECT participation. This automaticaly remains in effect until I notify The Rotary Foundation in wiriting and the Foundation has had a reasonable amount of time to fulfill my request. The Rotary Foundation can terminate this agreement at any time. Signature Date 103

106 TRF-DIRECT Credit Card Authorization Name Address City State Postal Code Phone Rotary Club # District # Rotary Membership ID # Non-Rotarian Credit Rotary Club of CREDIT CARD INFORMATION Please charge my: (mark one below) Visa Master Card Am. Exp 3-digit security code Account # Expiration Date Signature I hereby authorize The Rotary Foundation to charge: US$ (minimum US$25 per transaction) on (Choose one below) 1st of every month 15th of every month 1st of every quarter Annually (specify month: ) from the credit card indicated above, I understand that ech transaction will appear on my regluar bank statement. I further understand that it is my responsibility to notify The Rotary Foundation if there are any changes to my bank account that will affect my TRF-DIRECT participation. This automaticaly remains in effect until I notify The Rotary Foundation in wiriting and the Foundation has had a reasonable amount of time to fulfill my request. The Rotary Foundation can terminate this agreement at any time. Signature Date 104

107 Foundation Dinner November 5, 2009 Race Brook Country Club Orange, Connecticut Come meet Ambassadorial Scholars Group Study Exchange Alumni Outbound GSE Australia Team 105

108 The Rotary Foundation Foundation Activities Calendar The following calendar identifies district activities related to The Rotary Foundation during each month of the Rotary Year. July Schedule 5 Foundation Programs during year Aug. Scholars interviews 8/8 Sept. Outbound GSE South Africa Team Leader applications to District due 9/15 Alumni Dinner & Reunion Outbound GSE Australia Farewell Brunch Foundation Seminar (East), Deep River 9/26 Oct. Foundation Seminar (West), Westport 10/3 Outbound GSE South Africa Team Member applications due Grants Seminar Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Foundation Month Recognize Sustaining Members and Paul Harris Society Members Club Polio Fundraiser plans due 11/30 Develop Grants applications Foundation Dinner, 11/5 Promote Annual Giving Campaign Promote Permanent Fund, Annual Giving & Polio Eradication donations Recruit Scholar candidates Recruit World Peace Scholar candidates Plan Polio Eradication fundraisers Foundation Programs speakers Plan Polio Eradication fundraisers March Matching Grants Applications to Grants Committee 3/1, to RI 3/31 Inbound GSE plans Recruit Scholar/World Peace candidates Conduct Polio Eradication fundraisers April Promote GSE events, brunch, local activities Recruit Scholar/ World Peace candidates Conduct Polio Eradication fundraisers Submit District Managed Grants reports May World Peace Scholar applications due 5/1 Promote Annual Fund donations Get PHF donations in early June Submit District Managed Grant reports Complete local Scholar interviews Assist incoming President with Grant applications 106

109 DISTRICT 7980 CLUB MEETINGS See President s Pages for Locations Breakfast Lunch Dinner MONDAY 7:00 Norwich Sunrise 7:00 Montville 7:15 North Haven * Every other ** 2nd & 4th *** 1st & 3rd **** Alternate 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM 7:00 Old Saybr. 7:45 Devon 7:00 Ledyard 7:15 Seym/Ox*** 7:30 Brdgpt S. 7:30 Monroe 7:00 Stoningtons 7:30 Danbury S. 7:30 Trumbull 7:30 Westport S. 12:15 Branford 12:15 Fairfield 12:15 Mystic 12:15 Waterford TUESDAY 12:00 Meriden 6:15 Essex 12:15 Westport 12:15 Ansonia 12:15 Bridgeport 12:15 Deep River 12:15 Groton/Led d 12:15 Middletown 12:15 New Haven 12:15 Stamford 12:15 Stratford 12:15 Waterbury* WEDNESDAY 12:10 Wallingford 12:15 Danbury 12:15 Greenwich 12:15 Guilford 12:15 Naugatuck 12:15 Niantic 12:15 Norwalk 12:15 Norwich 12:15 West Haven 107 5:45 Hamden 6:00 Brookfield 6:00 Beth/BFall 6:15 Newtown 6:00 N. Branf d 6:00 Ridgefield 6:30 Chester 6:30 Colchester** 6:30 East Hampton 6:30 Brookfield THURSDAY 12:00 Cheshire**** 6:00 E. Had m** 12:15 Derby/Shelt. 6:15 E. Haven 12:15 Madison 6:30 12:15 Milford Cheshire 12:15 New Cannan 6:30 12:15 New London Clinton 12:15 Tri-Bury FRIDAY 12:15 Darien 12:15 Orange 12:15 Wilton 12:15 Woodbridge

110 Important Resources at ROTARY INTERNATIONAL General Information: Phone: Web site: Basic Your RI Service Team: Club & District Support Fax: Francoise Garcia, Supervisor Jaclyn Carlsen, Coordinator Chris Brown, Coordinator Fax: Your Rotary Foundation Contact: The Rotary Foundation Basic Contact Center Phone: r-o-t-a-r-y Mail TRF Contributions to: The Rotary Foundation Collections Center Drive Chicago, IL For RI Publications, AVs, and Supplies Order Desk phone: Web site: RI Publications Catalog 07-08: 019-EN (507) RI Club-District Admin. Software Support Hartik Patel Your Accounts Receivable Representative: Ms. Mercedes Dulay Phone: Fax:

111 DO YOU NEED HELP? Important Rotary International Headquarters Program and Emphasis Contacts Youth Activities International Support RYLA, Interact, Rotaract Senior Program Coordinator World Community Service Hatherine Hoepple Program Coordinator Youth Exchange Rotary Volunteers Senior Coordinator Rotary Community Corps Gretchen Rohs Program Coordinator Community Service Vocational Service Program Coordinator The Rotary Foundation Global Networking Groups Education Programs Rotary Fellowships Harvey Newcomb Resource Groups (Water, Health & Hunger, & Literacy Resource Groups) Rotary Action Groups Jessie Allerton Group Study Exchange Program Coordinator Ahmad Refky Presidential Citations & RI Awards Jessie Allerton Cooperative Relationships Humanitarian Grants (Save the Children, ) Senior Coordinator David Plater James Robinson Public Relations Annual Giving (APF) Joseph Lorenzo Stephanie Kuta Planned & Major Gifts Rick Kean

112 District 7980 Club Presidents Ansonia (Area 6) Rotarians: 22 Club # 6709 Charter: May 6, 1925 New Haven President Robert Rose robert.rose@naugsb.com Pres.-elect Sec. Harry E. DiAdamo hdiadamo@nedmillerins.com Foundation: Membership: Meets: Tuesday at 12:15 PM Sullivans Restaurant, 557 Wakelee, Ave., Ansonia Bethany Beacon Falls (provisional) (Area 6) Rotarians: Club # Charter: Sponsored by Naugatuck President Charles Chuck Beebe chuck.beebe@sikorsky.com DG Representative: Nancy Valentine Rotary Club of Seymour/Oxford Meets: Monday at 6:00 PM Location: Full Harvest Restaurant, 57 South Main St., Beacon Falls Blackrock (provisional) (Area 4) Rotarians: Club # Charter: Spr: Fairfield & Bridgeport President Robert Medvey robertmedvey@benemark.com DG Representative: John Marshall RC of Fairfield Branford (Area 8 ) Rotarians: 65 Club # 6710 Charter: Oct. 15, 1928 New Haven President Robert W. Gill rgill0829@yahoo.com Pres.-elect Michael D. Ball seapolity4@comcast.net Sec. Robert Carmody rcormody@gsbyourbank.com Foundation Patricia Andriole pandriole@branford-ct Membership David Chew dave@cpicomputer.com Service Proj. James Perito jperito@susmanduffy.com Meets: Monday at 12:15 PM Italian-American Club, 40 Hamre La., Branford Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 110

113 District 7980 Club Presidents Pres.-elect John Cottrell Secretary Carol Weir Foundation Jerry Brown Membr. Rose Corea Service Proj. Meets: Tuesday at 12:15 PM Holiday Inn, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport Pres.-elect Secretary Foundation Membr. Service Proj. www. Meets: Thursday at 7:30 AM Bridgeport (Area 4) Rotarians: 79 Club # 6711 Charter: May 1, 1919 New Haven President jnpphil@aol.com Bridgeport Sunrise (Area 4) Rotarians: 10 Club # Charter: July 21, 1999 Bridgeport President Madan Chawla mchawla@arc.perfumes.com Brookfield (Area 3) Rotarians: 16 Club # 6712 Charter: July 22, 1982 Danbury President Robert Banasik bob@bestbusinessassociates.com Pres.-elect Secretary Jeffrey Kass Foundation Jeffrey Kass Membership Service Project Meets: Monday at 6:00 PM Mario s Pasta Garden, Federal Rd. Brookfield, Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 111

114 District 7980 Club Presidents Cheshire (Area 9) Rotarians: 33 Club # 6714 Charter: Oct. 27, 1939 New Haven President Peter Hughes hughesagency@yahoo.com Pres.-elect Mary L. Malin maryl_malin@calgani.com Secretary Robert Bob Farrell ref40@msn.com Fnd. William Bill Gordon billmimigordon@cox.net Membership Jim McGregor jim@microtech-inc.com Service Proj. Howard Baldwin baldwin3@cox.net Meets: Thurs. alternate 12:00 & 7:00 PM Waverly Inn, 286 Maple Ave, Cheshire Chester (Area 10) Rotarians: 26 Club # 6715 Chart.: Feb. 18, 1957 Old Saybrook President Lynette Bester lynette.bester@mac.com Pres.-elect Bill Bernhart wbernhart@comast.net Sec. Ron Woodward rwoodward@bjmpumps.com Foundation Membership Service Project Meets: Wednesday at 6:30 PM IvoryRest.&Pub1KirtlandSt.,DeepRiver Clinton (Area 8) Rotarians:17 Club # 6716 Charter: April 12, 1954 Madison President Ethelene DiBona ethdb@comcast.net Vice-pres. Maria Varga Secretary Denise Tully deetully@snet.net Foundation Linda Beavers ljbeavers@snet.net Membr. Leonard Cahill leonard.cahill@comcast.net Programs Jane Vece Meets: Thursday 6:30 PM Clinton Country Club, Old Westbrook Rd. Clinton Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 112

115 District 7980 Club Presidents Colchester (Area 11) Rotarians: 27 Club # 6717 Charter: Aug. 8, 1960 E. Haddam President Robert Kennedy hubfordsales@aol.com Pres.-elect Linda Hodge Secretary Dan Eberle Foundation Gretchen Marvin Membership Joanne Smart Service Project Robert Kennedy Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 6:30 PM Nu Nu's Bistro, 45 Hayward Ave., Colchester Danbury (Area 3) Rotarians: 48 Club # 6719 Charter: Sept. 22, 1926 Bridgeport President James M. Gargan james_m_gargan@sbcglobal.net Pres.-elect Paul Palanzo Secretary Pam Burnette-Miller Foundation Membership Programs Meets: Wednesday at 12:15 PM The Inn at Ethan Allen, 21 Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury Danbury Sunrise (Area 3) Rotarians: 19 Club # Charter: June 30, 1997 Danbury President Douglas W. Sherman douglassherman@charter.net Pres.-elect Anthony DiCaprio adicap@aol.com Sec. Rose Marie Scott scotto91@student.wscu.ed Foundation Mark Horton hortonm@wcsu.ed Membr. Larry Brunatti larry.j.brunatti@pfizer.com S. Proj. Nicholas Hoffman nick.hoffman@fcaweb.org Meets: Fri. at 7:30 AM Western CT State. U., W. Side Campus Student Center, Lake Ave., Danbury Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 113

116 District 7980 Club Presidents Darien (Area 1) Rotarians: 18 Club # 6720 Charter: Oct. 18, 1961 Stamford President Alejandro Renjifo arenjifo@fairfieldtrading.com Pres.-elect Geoffrey Beringer gberinger@aol.com Secretary Jeremy Ginsberg mrginsberg@aol.com Foundation Membership Service Project Meets: Friday at 12:15 PM Cookhouse, 154 Boston Post Road., Darien Deep River (Area 10) Rotarians: 24 Club # 6721 Charter: Dec. 12, 1950 Old Saybrook President Lisa Bibbiani lsthbib@snet.net VP Donald Skip Routh skiprouth@sbcglobal.net Sec. Marge Schofield margescholfield@sbcglobal.net Foundation Membership Service Project Meets: Tuesday at 12:15 PM IvoryRest.&Pub,1KirtlandSt.,DeepRiver Derby-Shelton (Area 5) Rotarians: 54 Club # 6722 Charter: May 24, 1927 New Haven President David Grant davidgrant@snet.net Pres.-elect Diane Stroman dstroman@teaminc.org Secretary Douglas Lomonte dlomonte@wsdb.com Foundation Membership Service Project Meets: Thursday at 12:15 PM Bronson Country Club, 15 Soundview Ave., Shelton Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 114

117 District 7980 Club Presidents Devon (Area 5) Rotarians: 58 Club # 6723 Charter: Oct. 4, 1966 Milford President Jeff Solomon jeff@excellotool.com Pres.-elect Paula Kranyak kranyak_p@subway.com Sec. Samuel Alagno salagno@orangeresearch.com Foundation Howard Sadinsky hjsad@aol.com Membership Service Proj. Meets: Wednesday at 7:45 AM Stonebridge Restaurant, 50 Daniel St., Milford East Haddam (Area 10) Rotarians: 12 Club # 6724 Charter: June 29, 1945 E. Hampton President Debra Debette debdenette@yahoo.com Co-Pres.-elect Shirley Judge shirl7@shirleyjudge.net CoPE Ken Klein kathyandkenklein@earthlink.net Secretary Holy Coleman hollytc@att.net Foundation Membership Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday at 6:00 PM Gelston House, 6 Main St., East Haddam Pres.-elect Jack Solomon Secretary Bruce Formhals Foundation Membership Service Project East Hampton (Area 10) Rotarians: 52 Club # 6725 Charter: Jan. 11, 1945 Middletown President Kenneth Barber kbarber@brlaw.org Meets: Wed. at 6:30 PM Angelico s Lake House 81 N. Main St., E Hampton Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 115

118 District 7980 Club Presidents East Haven (Area 8) Rotarians: 18 Club # 6726 Charter: Mar. 13, 1939 New Haven President David Defelice beargigi@yahoo.com Pres.-elect Joseph Buonome Secretary Jack Leary jack.leary@quinnipiac.edu Foundation Membership Service Project Meets: Thursday at 6:15 PM Mr. C s Restaurant, Main St., E. Haven Essex (Area 10) Rotarians: 55 Club # 6727 Charter: Oct. 3, 1955 Old Saybrook President Timothy Tobin timothy_tobin_md@midhosp.org Pres.-elect John Mulligan jpmull@comcast.net Sec. Ricahrd A. Levene rlevene2@comcast.net Foundation Jack Monahan jmonahan01@snet.net Membership Wayne D Amico wd@wdccim.com Service Project Meets: Tuesday at 6:15 PM Essex Yacht Club, 13 Novelty Lane, Essex Fairfield (Area 4) Rotarians: 92 Club # 6728 Charter: March 22, 1939 Westport President Norma J. Peterson npetersonrotary@optonline.com Pres.-e, Christopher Johnson loyangalani@gmail.com Secretary Arthur Grob aogrob@sbcglobal.net Foundation Michael Pida Mpida@atlanticnational.net Club Service Steve Elworthy Elworthy@yahoo.com Com. Ser. Ben Williamson benwilliamson@jbw1.com Meets: Monday at 12:15 PM Gaelic-American Club, 74 Beach Road, Fairfield Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 116

119 District 7980 Club Presidents Greenwich (Area 1) Rotarians: 74 Club # 6729 Charter: April 1, 1921 NY City President Mary Ann Morrison mamorrison@greenwichchamber.com Pres.-E. Josefina Van der Poll jsvdp2@sbcglobal.net Secretary Stephen DeLuca father.deluca@stcath.ord Foundat. John Linnartz john@linnartzventures.com M. Sally Parris sally.parris@coldwellbankermoves.com Service Project Linda Baulsir lbaulsir@charter.net Meets: Wednesday at 12:15 PM Ron Rosa s Polpo Rest., 554 Old Post Road No. 3, Greenwich Groton/Ledyard (Area 12) Rotarians: 40 Club # 6730 Charter: May 17, 1955 New London President John P. Silsby jsilsby@town.groton.ct.us Pres.-elect Richard RB Kent rbkentinc@aol.com Sec. Lea Doran flowingdreamhypnosis@comcast.net Found. Cathy Lathrop cathylathrop@sbcglobal.net Membership Gina Kolodnicki vkolodnick@aol.com S. Prj. Diane Thomas diane.thomas@genesishcc.com Meets: Tues., at 12:15 PM Groton Inn & Suites 99 Gold Star Hwy - off Rte I95 & Rte 184, Groton Guilford (Area 8) Rotarians: 66 Club # 6731 Charter: April 12, 1954 Madison President Paul E. Heeren heerenp@sbcglobal.net Pres.-elect Wayne Staschke Sec. Donald Baechler Baechler1@DOSHEL.com Fnd. A. Craig Yerkes yerkesa@nationwide.com Membr. Andy Stephens stephea@nationwide.com Service Project Meets: Wednesday at 12:15 PM Anthony's of Guilford, 2392 Boston Post Rd., Guilford Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 117

120 District 7980 Club Presidents Hamden (Area 7) Rotarians: 34 Club # 6732 Charter: Mar. 8, 1937 New Haven President John Karavas rotary@jkaravas.com Pres.-elect Eric Lind elind1@comcast.net Secretary Theodore Lipkin t.lipkin@att.net Fond: Mohammad Elahee mnelahee2@sbcglobal.net Membership: Richard Miller elymil@sbcglobal.net Service Project Meets: Monday at 5:45 PM The Playwright Rest., 1232 Whitney Ave. Hamden Ledyard (Area 11) Rotarians: 32 Club # Charter: Apr. 13,1987 Groton/Ldyd President Bill Merrill merrill23@comcast.net Pres.-elect Douglas Meyer douglas.meyer@snet.net Secretary Barry Toth bjtoth@comcast.net Found., Dave Thompson zserine@aol.com Membership Service Proj. Robert Reimer reimerra@comcast.net Meets: Thursday at 7:00 AM Groton Inn & Suites 99 Gold Star Hwy - off Rte I95 & 184, Groton Madison (Area 8) Rotarians: 54 Club # 6733 Charter: June 11, New Haven President David Moore davidpmoore@comcast.net PE, Brian Bishop brian.bishop1@wachoviasec.com Sec. Michael Silberberg silberm1@nationwide.com Fnd., Mary Minshall mminshall@gsbyourbank.com Memb. Mary Ellen McGuire mclamcguire@snet.net Ser.Proj., Chris Nichols cnichols@fccmadison.org Meets: Thursday at 12:15 PM Friends & Co. Rest., 11 Boston Post Rd., Madison Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 118

121 District 7980 Club Presidents Meriden (Area 9) Rotarians: 59 Club # 6734 Charter: April 1, 1921 Waterbury President Clifford M. Carlson cliffc@huntersamb.com Pres.-E Pamela White pam@marketinggraphics.biz Secretary Robert Tarlov tarlov@tarlovfinancial.com Found. Marcia Trotta mtrotta@meriden.lioninc.org Membership Yvonne DeAngeli-Frontanez yvonnedeangeli@fourpointsmeriden.com Ser. Proj. Ty Bongiovanni tybong3233@hotmail.com Meets: Tuesday at 12:00 PM Il Monticello, 577 S. Broad St., Meriden Middletown (Area 9) Rotarians: 72 Club # 6735 Charter: March 16, 1925 Hartford President Patricia Lyman plyman777@comcast.net Pres.-elect Cheryl Duey dueyca@nu.com Secretary Patricia Tucker ptucker@myexcel.com Foundation Kenneth Vaughan kmvaughan@snet.net Membership Cheryl Duey dueyca@nu.com Service Project Meets: Tuesday at 12:15 PM First & Last Tavern, 220 Main St., Middletown Milford (Area 5) Rotarians: 106 Club # 6736 Charter: Feb. 13, 1924 New Haven President Christopher M. Cody cmcody@codylaw.com Pres.-elect Blake Conant Secretary Gina DeLucca Foundation Membership Service Project Meets: Thursday at 12:15 PM Aldario's Restaurant 240 Naugatuck Ave., Milford Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 119

122 District 7980 Club Presidents Monroe (Area 4) Rotarians: 16 Club # Charter: March 10, 1994 Trumbull President Rhonda Greifinger rhondg@aol.com Pres.-elect Jesse Trevino info@bullsheadprinters.com Sec. Douglas Bridge pumpkinsrest4@hotmail.com Foundation Hank Banach hbanach@aol.com Membership Service Project Programs Meets: Thur. at 7:30 AM The Stone Barn, Whitney Farms Golf C., 175 Shelton Rd (Rte 110) Monroe Montville (Area 11) Rotarians: 20 Club # Chart. Jun. 15, 1983 Norwich, New London and Waterford President Darlene Guillot dguillot@chelseagroton.com Pres.-elect Nancy Thomas nacyt@rwch.com Secretary Pamela Kinder pkinder@ucfs.org Foundation Membership Service Project Meets: Tuesday at 7:00 AM Ed's Kitchen Rt Norwich New London Tpke, Uncasville Mystic (Area 12) Rotarians: 60 Club # 6737 Chart.: Apr. 29, 1954 New London President Ted Parker tparker@parkerfinplan.com PE Nancy MacMillan nwhitehead6854@sbcglobal.net Secretary John Merkel jdmerkel74@alumni.cmu.edu Foundation John Garbarino jgarbarino@aol.com M. Nancy MacMillan nwhitehead6854@sbcglobal.net Ser. Proj. John Porter porter_john_d@sbcglobal.net Meets: Monday at 12:15 PM Location: Best Western/Ground Round 9 Whitehall Ave. (Rt. 27) I-95 exit 90, Mystic Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 120

123 District 7980 Club Presidents Naugatuck (Area 6) Rotarians: 41 Club # 6738 Charter: Dec. 21, 1928 Waterbury President Marcelo Martins lusocleaning@aol.com PE Rebecca Zandvliet rzandvliet@cbrealty2000.com Sec. Jennifer Merrill jmerril@cbrealty2000.com F. John McCormack john.mccormack.qugm@state.com M Geoff Drawbridge drawbridggeoffrey@sbcglobal.net Ser. Proj.Ginger Fennell ginger.fennell@naugsb.com Meets: Wed. at 12:15 PM Jessie Camille's at Hopbrook Golf C., 615 North Church St., Naugatuck New Canaan (Area 2) Rotarians: 58 Club # 6739 Charter: Mar. 28, 1959 Stamford President William W. Walbert bwalbert@walbertcapital.com Pres.-elect Scott Hobbs shobbs@hobbsinc.com Secretary Susan Eng seng@newcanaanymca.org Found. Jim Kreitler jim.kreitler@edwardjones.com Membership Roy Riggio robar@optonline.net Ser. Pr. Fred Baker fred.baker@ci.new-canaan.ct.us Meets: Thursday at 12:15 Roger Sherman Inn 195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan New Haven (Area 7) Rotarians: 66 Club # 6740 Charter: Dec. 1, 1917 Waterbury President Albert May amay47@sbcglobal.net Pres.-elect Sharon Sudusky ssudusky@aol.com Secretary Douglas Lisk dklisk@aol.com Foundation Dr. Diane Sholomskas sholaj@aol.com Membr. Thomas Beirne, III tbeirne.halsey@snet.net Sr. Proj. Marybeth Marino sheltondos@ih-corp.com Meets: Tuesday at 12:15 PM Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 121

124 District 7980 Club Presidents New London (Area 12) Rotarians: 114 Club # 6741 Charter: June 1, 1917 New Haven President Anna Lathrop annamlathrop@hotmail.com Pres.-elect Geraldine Tom gtom@att.net Co-Sec. George Fisher gfisher66@comcast.net & Marge Taggart-Dedrick Foundation Geraldine Tom gtom@att.net Membership Meets: Thursday at 12:15 PM Radisson Hotel 35 Gov. Winthrop Blvd., New London Newtown (Area 3) Rotarians: 41 Club # 6742 Charter: Mar. 13, 1939 Bridgeport President William Calderara wcalder1@aol.com PE Carrie Swan carrie.swan@blackswanhome.com Sec. Duane Giannini dgiannini1166@charter.net Fnd. Brian Amey griffonspitfire2000@yahoo.com Mbr., Mary Griffin mary-g@trpaul.com VP Partick Caruso pat@associatedrefuse.com Meets: Monday at 6:15 PM The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, Newtown Niantic (Area 12) Rotarians: 31 Club # 6743 Charter: June 8, 1960 New London President Donna Gada dgada@aol.com Pres.-elect Neil Frisch neilfrisch@hotmail.com Secretary Kathy Kern kathykern@sbcglobal.net Foundation John Harnly jjharnly@sbcglobal.net Membership Laura Frisch lafrisch@hotmail.com Ser. Proj. Donna Chapel dchapel@chelseagroton.com Meets: Wednesday at 12:15 PM Flanders Fish House, 22 Chesterfield Rd., E. Lyme Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 122

125 District 7980 Club Presidents North Branford (Area 8) Rotarians: 21 Club # 6744 Charter: Mar. 27, 1967 Guilford President Francis Merola, Jr. publicworksdirector@ townofnorthbranfordct.com Pres.-elect Hope Looney hope.looney@gmail.com Sec. Mary Bigelow hemca47@comcast.net Foundation Michael Bergantino mfbrx@comcast.net Membership Donna Christensen madagus@aol.com Ser. Proj. Hope Looney hope.looney@gmail.com Meets: Wednesday at 6:00 PM Nataz Restaurant, 2025 Foxon Rd., N. Branford North Haven (Area 7) Rotarians: 41 Club # 6745 Charter: Oct. 16, 1941 Hamden President Nicola Nick Casella ncasella@insurancect.com Pres.-elect Richard DiNorcia Secretary David Marchesseault Foundation Membership Ralph Cook, IV franklinllc@franklin-mortgage.com Meets: Tuesday at 7:15 AM Demir's Rest., 565 Washington Ave., N. Haven Norwalk (Area 2) Rotarians: 31 Club # 6746 Charter: Mar. 11, 1929 New Haven President Glenn Iannaccone glenni@optonline.net Pres.-elect Secretary Foundation Membership Service Proj. Meets: Wednesday at 12:15 PM Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Ave., Norwalk Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 123

126 District 7980 Club Presidents Norwich (Area 11) Rotarians: 93 Club # 6747 Charter: Apr. 1, 1920 New London President Karen Philipp kdphil@hotmail.com Pres.-elect Bonnie Hong Secretary Laura Hobart Foundation Robert Reed Membrship Michael Gordon Programs Robert Farwell Meets: Wednesday at 12:15 PM Holiday Inn Express, I-385 Exit 5, 80W., Norwich Norwich Sunrise (Area 11) Rotarians: 42 Club # Charter: Aug. 17, 1998 Norwich President Christopher Colter madsciencect@aol.com Pres.-elect Jan Mallett janmallett@janmallett.com Secretary Jon Woyasz woyaszandson@aol.com Foundation Mary Reed mreed@pooladm.com Membr. Jay Cambell jrcampbelldds@hotmail.com Service Proj.Allison Keefe akeefe@ucfs.org Meets: Monday at 7:00 AM Marriott Courtyard, 181 W Town St., Norwich Old Saybrook (Area 10) Rotarians: 40 Club # 6749 Charter: Jan. 10, 1927 Middletown President Keith Wescovich keith@sussen.com Pres.-elect Joan Camire jcamire@vsymca.org Secretary Michael Velgouse, Jr. mvelgouse@aol.com Foundation Charles H. Norz chaskbeach@aol.com Mbr. William McLaughlin billrosemarymcl@aol.com Service Project Meets: Wed. at 7:00 AM Pashbeshauke Pavilion Saybrk Pt., 2 Bridge St. Rte. 154S., Old Saybrook Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 124

127 District 7980 Club Presidents Orange (Area 5) Rotarians: 50 Club # 6750 Charter: Nov. 4, 1968 West Haven President Glenn F. Pearson pres.orangerotary@gmail.com Pres.-elect John Barton jbarton@jmb-law.com Secretary Richard Pittala rp0956@sbcglobal.net Foundation Baxter Walsh bkw.staffage,com Membership Carl Russell crussell@georgesmith.com Service Project Meets: Friday at 12:15 PM Race Brook Ctry Club, 246 Derby Ave., Orange Ridgefield (Area 3) Rotarians: 32 Club # 6751 Charter: Jan. 9, 1941 Greenwich President Alex Karsanidi alexsr@karsanidi.com Pres.-elect Jill Maguire Secretary Theresa Santoro tbarti@hotmail.com Foundation Cliff Heidinger heidinger@sbcglobal.net Membership Peter Coffin Service Project Meets: Wednesday at 6:30 PM Catch Restaurant, 967 Ethan allen Hwy (Rt. 7), Ridgefield Seymour-Oxford (Area 6) Rotarians: 14 Club # 6752 Charter: Apr. 24, 1928 Ansonia President Joyce Barcley jmb167@comcast.net Pres.-elect Joseph A. Defelice Sec. Charlene Wright attycwright@wrightlawct.com Foundation Membership Julieanne Ramia Service Project Meets: Thursday 1st & 3rd at 7:15 AM Sandwich Man Rest., 6 Klarides Village Dr (Rte 67 - Bank St), Seymour Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 125

128 District 7980 Club Presidents Stamford (Area 1) Rotarians: 59 Club # 6753 Charter: Mar. 29, 1923 Greenwich President Dori Dillon doridillon@optonline.net Pres.-elect Secretary Foundation Daniel Greenberg dg@masotti.com Membership Kathy Walsh kwalsh2926@aol.com Service Project Programs Meets: Tuesday at 12:15 PM Holiday Inn Select, 700 Main Street, Stamford Stratford (Area 5) Rotarians: 43 Club # 6754 Charter: Feb. 20, 1958 Trumbull President Diane Puterski dputerski@townofstratford.com Pres.-elect Eric Wilkins eric.wilkins@lpl.com Sec. Tony Nizzardo tnizzardo.nselect@snet.net Foundation Membership S. Proj.Jonathan Glassman jglassman@bsamail.com Meets: Tuesday at 12:15 PM Oronoque Country Club, 385 Oronoque La., Stratford The Stoningtons (Area 12) Rotarians: 20 Club # C: Sept. 19, 1990 Groton/Ledyard President Michael Walsh mike.intlogos@gmail.com Pres.-elect Mary Conti mary.conti@citizensbank.com Sec. Marty Bradshaw mbradshaw46@comcast.net Foundation Membership Service Proj. Meets: Friday at 7:00 AM La Grua Stonington Commons Com. Center, 32 Water St., Stonington Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 126

129 District 7980 Club Presidents Trumbull (Area 4) Rotarians: 72 Club # 6755 Charter: June 9, 1967 Stratford President Thomas J. Ginis tginis@rhfunding.com Pres.-elect Stephen M. Jakab smjakab@gmail.com Secretary Peggy Perillie pegperillie@charter.net Found. James R. Lang jim@imaginationworks.net Members. Michael Redgate smredgate@yahoo.com Service Proj. Joseph Ruospo jruospo@charter.net Meets: Friday at 7:30 AM Trumbull Public Library, 33 Quality St., Trumbull Wallingford (Area 9) Rotarians: 64 Club # 6756 Charter: Mar. 13, 1923 New Haven President Craig C. Fishbein ccf@fishbeinlaw.com Pres.-elect Kevin Buno kbuno@kmbuno.com Secretary John Mattingly johnmattingly@cox.net Foundation Carlene Lepre clepre@sbcglobal.net Membr. Sean Doherty doherty.wlfdymca@snet.net Ser. Proj. Pat Coppolla patcoppola2000@yahoo.com Meets: Wednesday at 12:10 PM Brothers Restaurant, 33 N. Cherry St., Wallingford Waterbury (Area 6) Rotarians: 27 Club # 6757 Charter: Apr. 1, 1916 Hartford President Ralph Richard rrichard@sbdanbury.com Pres.-elect Eleen Pollack epollack@rep-am.com Secretary Clifton Cotter Fd. Daniel Donato daniel.f.donato@smithbarney.com Membership Eleen Pollack epollack@rep-am.com Ser. Chuck Lacerenzia chucklacerenza@yahoo.com Meets: Alternate Tuesday s at 12:15 PM Waterbury Club, 30 Holmes Ave., Waterbury Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 127

130 District 7980 Club Presidents Waterford (Area 12) Rotarians: 30 Club # 6758 Charter: May 2, 1973 Niantic President Ray Currier rcurrier@coreplus.org PE Mike Bonnano mbonnano@geraghtybonnano.com Sec. Nuria Stockman nstockman@dbengineers.com Foundation Membr. Cathy Newlin cathy@cathynewlin.com Ser. Project Donna Barber-Dunn dunnda@nu.com Meets: Mon. at 12:15 PM Filomena s Restaurant 262 Boston Post Rd., Waterford West Haven (Area 7) Rotarians: 62 Club # 6759 Charter: Nov. 18, 1930 New Haven President Raffaele Aschettino ra@aschettino.com Pres.E. John Onofrio john_f_onofrio@sbcglobal.net Secretary Kevin Weirshan k.weirshan@sbcglobal.net Foundation Mike Lengle mlengle.whch@snet.net Membership Vincent DiLauro vindilauro@aol.com Service Project Salvatore Arminio ww.westhavenrotary.org Meets: Wednesday at 12:15 PM App's Ristorante 283 Capt. Thomas Blvd, W. Haven Westport (Area 2) Rotarians: 76 Club # 6760 Charter: Mar. 7, 1924 Greenwich President Robin Hammond redwing999@aol.com Pres.-elect Todd Mauerman todd-mauerman@ml.com Secretary Julia Broder julia@juliabroder.com Foundation Peter M. Ferrara pmfcef@aol.com Foundation James Marpe jamesmarpe@mac.com Mbr. Dave Matlow dmatlow@impaxcorp.com Ser. Proj. Stan Glick sglick@accountant.com Meets: Tuesday at 12:15 PM Inn At Longshore Club Park, 260 Compo Rd., South Westport Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 128

131 District 7980 Club Presidents Westport Sunrise (Area 2) Rotarians: 55 Club # Charter: Nov. 21, 1988 Westport President John Hendrickson jhendri@optonline.net Pres.-elect Arlo Ellison arlo@optonline.net Secretary Ann Lloyd aslloyd@optonline.net Foundation Thomas Lowrie tlowriel@webtv.net Membr. Carole Rubenstein carole46m@optonline.net Service Proj. Robert Galan robert.galan@snet.net Meets: Friday at 7:30 AM Bobby Q's Barbeque & Grill, 42 Main St., Westport Wilton (Area 2) Rotarians: 49 Club # 6761 Charter: May 21, 1982 Norwalk President Victor Tenore vitenore@taxproman.com Pres.-elect Luise Garcia Sec. Cathy Leeds kathy_leeds@wiltonlibrary.org Found. Karen Strickland kstrick@wiltonymca.org Membership John Lemke blockisland44@att.net Service Project Meets: Friday at 12:15 PM Refer to Website for location. Woodbridge (Area 7) Rotarians: 27 Club # 6762 Charter: May 27, 1971 New Haven President Mary Ellen LaRocca mlarocca@ci.woodbridge.ct.us Pres.-elect Carol Yingling carol.yingling@gmail.com Sec. Anna Dickerson annadickerson@yahoo.com Foundation Andy Skolnik askolnick@hssklaw.com Membership Cal Walker calvin@walker.com Service Proj. Michael Lohne mlohne@msn.com Meets: Friday at 12:15 PM Coachman Square, 21 Bradley Rd., Woodbridge Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 129

132 District 7980 Club Presidents Woodbury-Southbury- Middlebury (Area 6) Rotarians: 23 Club # 6763 Charter: July 20, 1972 Waterbury President Rudolph Mazurosky rmazurosky@ctvoices.com Pres.-elect Secretary James Ted Ryan jtedryan@aol.com Foundation Henry Goldstein LegalHen@aol.com Membership Ronald Webb ronwebb@snet.net Service Proj. Karen Reddington-Hughes abrash.galleries@sbcglobal.net Meets: Thursday at 12:15 PM Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1284 Strongtown Rd., Southbury Information contained within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 130

133 A ROTARIANS IN DISTRICT SERVICE Annick, PDG John - Bridgeport 44 Friar Ln Trumbull, CT Spouse: Elaine Home: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) jaedj@aol.com Classification: Business Consultant Akins, PDG Pamela S. - New London Akins Marketing 54 Fremont St New London, CT Spouse: Barry Levinson Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) Mobile: (941) pamakins@ akinsmarketing.com Classification: Advertising, Marketing & PR Allen, PDG Winston E. - Westport 4 Burritts Lndg N Westport, CT Spouse: Ruby Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) wallen1008@aol.com Class.: Broker-Dealer Amey, PAG Brian - Newtown 608 Birdie Dr Oxford, CT Spouse: Margaret Home: (203) B: (203) Fax: (203) griffonspitfire2000@yahoo. co.uk Classifica.: Banking Aschettino, Raffaele West Haven 661 Chestnut Ridge Rd Orange, CT Spouse: Lucia Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) ra@aschettino.com B Basanik, Robert Brookfield 3 Cedar Dr Bethel, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Mobile: (203) bob@bestbusinessassociates.com Barber, Ken East Hampton 36 E High St East Hampton, CT Spouse: Home: (860) kbarber@brlaw.org Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 131

134 Barcley, Joyce Seymour-Oxford 167 Moose Hill Rd Oxford, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Barton, Thomas (Tom) - Meriden Web Solutions 250 Pomeroy Ave Ste 201 Meriden, CT Spouse: Lori Home: (203) Bus: (203) X12 Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) tom@websolutions.net Class: Internet Consultant Beavers, Linda - Clinton 167 Cow Hill Rd Clinton, CT Spouse: Wayne Home: (860) Bus: (203) Fax: (860) Mobile: (203) Class.: Human Resources Social Services Benson, DG Richard B. (Rick) - Westport 17 Buena Vista Dr Westport, CT Spouse: Totney Home: (203) Bus: (203) HFax: (203) Mobile: (203) ben3rb@aol.com C: Real Estate Development Benson, PDG Richard C. (Dick) - Madison 20 Milo Dr Madison, CT Spouse: Gail Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) d.benson@snet.net Class.: Sales-Packaging Bester, Lynette Chester 1 Ferry Rd Chester, CT Home: (860) Mobile: lynette.bester@mac.com Beebe, Charles B. (Chuck), Naugatuck 28 Partridgetown Rd., Naugatuck, CT Spouse: Carol Home: (203) Business:: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) charleschuckbeebe@ yahoo.com Class.: Financial Advisor Bibbiani, Lisa, Deep River 16 Whittlesey Brook Drive Deep River, CT Spouse: Steven Home: (860) Bus: (860) X113 Mobile: (860) lsdthbib@snet.net Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 132

135 Black, Iona - New Haven Yale University Chemistry Dept. PO Box New Haven, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) Iona.Black@yale.edu Classification: Chemist Blaufuss, William Westport Sunrise 12 Charcoal Hill Rd Westport, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: Mobile: (203) Prosit67@hotmail.com Bouvier, Linda - Milford 66 Commodore Pl Milford, CT Spouse: Jeff Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) lindab2513@optonline.net Class.: Kitchen Design Bradshaw, John - Mystic 59 Denison Hill Rd North Stonington, CT Spouse: Martha (Marty) Home: (860) jbradshaw50@comcast.net Classification: Chemical Engineering Brignola, Ann Devon 15 Manville Rd Spouse: Joseph Home: Fax: Mobile: Ann@GalaxyStar.com Brinkman, Alison Essex 17 Clark Lane Essex, CT Spouse: Stephen Home: (860) brinkman@snet.net Brinkmann, Stephen D. - Essex 17 Clark Ln Essex, CT Spouse: Alison Home: (860) Bus: (860) X123 Fax: (860) Mobile: (860) C: Laboratory Equipment Burns, PDG Paul L. - East Haven 8 Cortina Rd. East Haven, CT Spouse: Carol Home: (203) Bus: (203) Ext:12 Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) paulburns8@comcast.net Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 133

136 C Calderara, William Newtown 10 Silver City Rd Newtown, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Carlson, Clifford Meriden Hunter's Ambulance Services 950 W Main St Meriden, CT Spouse: Business: (203) Mobile: (203) cliffc@huntersamb.com Casella, Nicola Nick North Haven 18 Ingram St Hamden, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) ncasella@insurancect.com Chartier, Kathleen L. - Norwich Sunrise 28 Henry St Norwich, CT Home: (860) Fax: (860) Mobile: (860) kathleenchartier@att.net C: Community Services Madan Chawla Bridgeport Sunrise 116 Judd St Fairfield, CT mchawlac@ arcperfumes.com Clavette, Alan J. Newtown Clavette Josselyn & Co. PO Box 349, Newtown, CT Spouse: Mary Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) ajclavette@msn.com C.: CPA-Estate Planning Cleveland, Carleton A. III (Cleve) - Westport 377 Main St, #8 New Canaan, CT Spouse: Linda Home: (203) Bus: (203) Mobile: (203) cacleveland@ pclient.ml.com C: Financial Analyst Cody, Christopher M. Milford 185 Broad St Milford, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) cmcody@snet.net Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 134

137 Coiro, Alpha - Branford 58 Hopson Ave. Branford, CT Home: (203) alphabetty1@att.net Classification: Teacher Cooper, PDG James K. (Jim) - Tribury 121 Pomperaug Woods Southbury, CT Spouse: Barbara Home: (203) jbcoop2000@aol.com Corbat, PDG Marcel Stamford 122 Palmers Hill Rd Apt 3335 Stamford, CT Spouse: Arlette Home: (203) marcelc@aol.com Cornelius, Russell - Brookfield 36 Marldon Rd Brookfield, CT Spouse: Cynthia Home: (203) Bus: (203) r.cornelius@snet.net Correa, Rosa Bridgeport 56 Cloverhill Ave Bridgeport, CT Spouse: Home: Bus: Mobile: Coulter, Christopher Norwich Sunrise 359 Bitgood Rd Griswold, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Business: (860) Mobile: (860) madsciencect@aol.com Currier, Ray Waterford 54 Oriole Rd East Haddam, CT Spouse: Home: (203) or (860) Business: (203) rcurrier@coreplus.org D Daniell, John - Derby/Shelton Aspetuck Village 187 Stonehedge Shelton, CT Home: (203) jdaniell@madriver.com Classification: Retired Davies, Edward - Bridgeport 12 Whalley Ave Milford, CT Spouse: Candace Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) Eddav72@aol.com Class: Social Service Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 135

138 David Defelice East Haven 7TaylorAve East Haven, CT Spouse: Margo Home: (203) Denette, Debra - East Haddam 55 Schulman-Veselak Rd East Haddam, CT Spouse: Home: (860) debdenette@yahoo.com Davie, Douglas - New Haven 182 Ives St. Hamden, CT Spouse: Liisa Home: (203) Mobile: (203) douglasdavie@comcast.net DiBona, Ethelene - Clinton 10 Buell Ct Clinton, CT Home: (860) Mobile: (203) ethdb@comcast.net Classification: Editor DiMattia, Ernest A. (Ernie), PDG - Stamford The Ferguson Library 96 Broad St Stamford, CT Spouse: Susan Home: Bus: (203) E:200 Fax: (203) dimattia@ fergusonlibrary.org Class: Library Services Donaruma, William (Bill) - Branford RCI Appraisals 155 Meadow St Branford, CT Spouse: Mary Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) Classification: Appraisals Donnelly, John Old Saybrook P.O. Box Ridgewood Dr Old Saybrook, CT Home: (860) Bus: (860) j.donnelley@snet.com Classification: CPA Dillion, Dori Samford 88 Barncraft Rd Stamford, CT Spouse: Business: (203) doridillion@optonline.net Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 136

139 E Eger, Diane L. - Orange 45 Poplar St North Haven, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) C: Insurance Management Eigenrauch, Kathleen - Fairfield Commerce Bank 1715 lack Rock Tpke. Fairfield, CT Spouse: Ralph Home: (203) Elahee, Mohammad - Hamden 562 Shepard Ave Hamden, CT Spouse: Mubarra Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) mnelahee2@sbcglobal.net Classification: International Business-Teacher F Falcigno, PDG Paul A. - Hamden 62 Charlton Hill Rd Hamden, CT Spouse: Judith Mansfield Home: (203) Fax: (203) PAULPDG@aol.com C: Consultant-Marketing Falt, Laura Middletown 20 Oxford Ln Cromwell, CT Spouse: David Home: (860) Bus: (860) Mobile: (860) lfalt@sbcglobal.net Fishbein, Craig C. Wallingford P. O. Box 363 Wallingford, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) attycraigfishbein@ yahoo.com Classification: Attorney Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 137

140 Foley, Catherine M. - New London Meeting Works, LLC 24 Channing St New London, CT Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) Mobile: (860) meeting.works@ sbcglobal.net C: Meeting Planner Forsberg, Cathy - Hamden Lipman & Company PC 2832 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT Spouse: Michael Lipman Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) cathy@lipmancpa.com Fulton, Allison A. Danbury 69 Stony Hill Rd Bethel, CT Home: allisonfulton@snet.net Friend, Robert B. (Bob) - Madison 44 Burcam Dr Madison, CT Spouse: Maribel Home: (203) Bus: (203) Mobile: (203) rf@segroup.net Classification: Entertainment Promotions G Gada, Donna Niantic 77 West Main St Niantic, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) dgada@aol.com Gallo, Christopher - Bridgeport 16 Centerview Dr Shelton, CT Spouse: Debbie Home: (203) Bus: (203) Ext:246 Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) cgallo@ncnp.com Classification: Business Service-Bus. Promo Gardner, Larry - 20 Yogananda St Sandy Hook, CT Spouse: Sharon Home: (203) Bus: (203) Mobile: ljgard@charter.net Classifca: Business Coach Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 138

141 Gargan, James M. Danbury 828 Federal Rd, Suite 2A Brookfield, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Mobile: (203) Fax: (203) Germano, Leonard J. (Len) - Trumbull 30 Natalie Rd Trumbull, CT Spouse: Ann Home: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) lengerm@charter.net C: Education-Adult Gershon, Colin M., DG New Haven 19 Pepperwood Ln Branford, CT Spouse: Millicent Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) cmg@gershonlaw.com C: Law/Estate Planning Gill, Robert Branford 10 Evergreen Pl Branford, CT Spouse: Home: (203) rgill0829@yahoo.com Classf: Retired Police Chief Ginis, Thomas J. Trumbull 68 Fieldcrest Dr Trumbull, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Mobile: (914) tginis@rhfunding.com Gordon, PRIVP, PDG Abraham I (Abe) Bridgeport 960 Burr St Fairfield, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) aigmsg@yahoo.com Classification: Attorney Grant, David Derby-Shelton 25 Birchbank Rd Shelton, CT Spouse: Business: (203) Mobile: (203) DavidGrant@snet.net Classification: Caterer Greenbaum, PDG Harold S. - Milford 633 Whitney Ave # 5 New Haven, CT Spouse: Carole Home: (203) C: Senior Active Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 139

142 Greenberg, Daniel - Stamford Masotti & Masotti 1100 Summer St Stamford, CT dg@masotti.com Greifinger, Rhonda Monroe 40 Melon Patch Ln Monroe, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) rhondag@aol.com Classification: Optometrist Guillot, Darlene Montville 215 Pautipaug Hill Rd Baltic, CT Spouse: Home: (860) dguillot@ chelseagroton.com Classification: Banking Hamm, Gail - East Hampton 1 Spice Hill Dr East Hampton, CT Spouse: Alan Home: (860) gailkhamm@hotmail.com Classification: Attorney Hammond, Lynda Hamden 120 Promenade Dr Hamden, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) lynda.hammond@sbcglobal.net C: Mfg/Medical Hammond, Robin Westport 29 Imperial Ave Westport, CT Spouse: Home: (203) redwing999@aol.com H Haag, Benjamin - Madison 309 Mungertown Rd Madison, CT Spouse: Pat Home: (203) Heeren, Paul Guilford Heeren Family Chiropractic Center, 2514 Boston Post Rd Guilford, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) HeerenP@sbcglobal.net Classification: Chiropractor Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 140

143 Heidinger, Clifford F. - Ridgefield 614 Main St. Ridgefield, CT H: (203) W: (203) heidinger@sbcglobal.net Classification: Veterinarian Houbert, John Clinton 12 Pheasant Run Rd Killingworth, CT Spouse: Home: Business: Mobile: Hendrickson, John Westport Sunrise 27 Salem Rd Westport, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) jhendri@optonline.net Hicks, Herbert D. The Stoningtons 601 Old Colchester Rd Uncasville, CT Spouse: Elizabeth Home: (860) Mobile: (860) herbhicks@ct.metrocast.net Horton, Susan J. (Sue) - Danbury Sunrise 1 E Hayestown Rd Unit 1 Danbury, CT Spouse: Mark Home: (203) Bus: (203) Mobile: (203) Classification: Librarian horton-mark7579@ sbcglobal.net Huges, Peter Cheshire 10 Talmadge Hill Rd Prospect, CT Spouse: Home: (203) hughesagency@yahoo.com Hurst, PDG Alan R. - East Hampton 1 Spice Hill Dr East Hampton, CT Spouse: Gail K. Hamm Home: (860) Bus: (203) E:2103 Fax: (203) Mobile: (860) alanhinct@aol.com Class: Retail Finance I Iannaccone, Glenn Norwalk 4 Matthew Ct Norwalk, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Mobile: (203) Fax: (203) glenni@optonline.net Classification: Fire Marshal Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 141

144 J Johnson, Christopher - Fairfield P.O. Box 302 Fairfield, CT Spouse: Karen Home: (203) Bus: (203) x2920 Mobile: (303) loyangalani@gmail.com Judd, John E. - Hamden 80 Squire Ln Hamden, CT Spouse: Joanne Home: (203) Fax: (203) jejvibes2@aol.com Classification: Motion Sensor Manufacturing K Kanzler, Carmelina C. - New London 745 Montauk Ave New London, CT Home: (860) Fax: (860) Karavas, John Hamden 57 Stewart St New Haven, CT Spouse: Home: (203) john@jkaravas.com Karsanidi, Alex Ridgefield 167 N Salem Rd Ridgefield, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) AlexSr@Karsanidi.com Kennedy, Robert F. - Colchester 57 Heatherwood Dr Colchester, CT Spouse: JoAnne Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) hubfordsales@aol.com Classification: Automobile Service Kass, Jeffrey R. Brookfield Tax & Investment Strategies 5 Silvermine Mnr Brookfield, CT Spouse: Fran Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) jeffkass2@charter.net Class: Financial Consultant Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 142

145 L Lang, PDG James R. (Jim) - Trumbull Imagination Works 24 Primrose Dr Trumbull, CT Spouse: Marilyn Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) jim@imaginationworks.net C: Entertainment/Magician LaRocca, Mary Ellen Woodbridge 17 General Wooster Rd Derby, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Mobile: (203) mlarocca@ ci.woodbridge.ct.us Classification: Human Resources Director Lathrop, Ann New London 514 Mohegan Ave Quaker Hill, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Business: (860) annamlathrop@ hotmail.com Classification: Caterer Leask, Phoebe - Fairfield 93a Seminole Ln Stratford, CT Spouse: Mac Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) phoebe@ leaskrealestate.com Classification: Real Estate Leask II, PDG John M. (Mac) - Fairfield 93a Seminole Ln Stratford, CT Spouse: Phoebe Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) mac@leaskbv.com Classification: CPA- Corporate/Business Lee, John Marshall Fairfield People Insurance Assoc. 765 Post Rd Fairfield, CT Business: (203) peopleins@aol.com Lengle, Michael J. (Mike) - West Haven 238 Monticello Dr Branford, CT Home: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 143

146 Lepre, Carlene - Wallingford 675 Townsend Ave New Haven, CT Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) clepre@sbcglobal.net Levinson, Barry - New London 11 Washburn Rd New London, CT Spouse: Pam Akins Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) barry@robertsav.com Lewis, PDG Charles P. (Chip) - Wallingford 155 Summerhill Rd Wallingford, CT Spouse: LinKa Home: (203) Bus: (203) Ext:440 Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) chip_lewis@calcagni.com Classification: Real Estate Sales Lisk, Douglas K. - New Haven Central CT YMCA 1240 Chapel St New Haven, CT Spouse: Eunice Home: (203) Bus: (203) X2104 Fax: (203) dklisk@cccymca.org Classification: Social Service- YMCA Llewellyn, William Fairfield 320 Morehouse Dr Fairfield, CT Bus: Mobile: bill@ universalprinting4u.com Classification: Printing Lowney, Jeremiah J. (Jerry) - Norwich 100 Sherman St Norwich, CT Spouse: Virginia (Ginny) Home: (860) Bus: (860) hhf@haitianhealthfoundation.org Lewis, Geraldine M. (Gerri) - Old Saybrook 519 Main St Old Saybrook, CT Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) gerri_lewis@yahoo.com Classification: Paralegal; Certified Trust Financial Advisor Luise, PDG Ernestine T. (Ernie) - Derby/Shelton 27 Whipporwill Dr Shelton, CT Spouse: Nicholas Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) tglue@aol.com Classification: Retired Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 144

147 Lyman, Patricia Middletown 13 In Town Terrace Middletown, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Mangels, AG Paul Milford 311 High St Milford, CT Spouse: Marcy Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Classification: Printing/Engraving M Macklin, Robert V. Milford 24 Mustard Seed Ln Milford, CT Spouse: Nancy Home: (203) Bus: (203) Mobile: (203) bob@milfordbank.com Classification: Banking Mangels, Marcia (Marcy) Milford 311HighSt Milford, CT Spouse: Paul Home: (203) Bus: (914) Mobile: (203) mcubed333@aol.com Classification: Newspaper Editor Manley, Peter A. - Old Saybrook 29 Flat Rock Hill Rd Old Lyme, CT Spouse: Dorie Home: (860) Bus: (860) X5021 manleypa@aol.com Class: Marketing Manager Manning, Sue W. - Ridgefield 56 E Ridge Rd Ridgefield, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Classification: Banking Markley, George J. - Fairfield 1700 Post Rd Fairfield, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) gcmarkley@aol.com Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 145

148 Martland, Theodore H., PDG - Waterbury Martland Inc. 30 W. Main St Waterbury, CT Business: (203) eltonresidential@ sbcglobal.net Marsh, AG Charles H. (Chip) - Branford 12 Linden Shrs Branford, CT Spouse: Susanne Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) cmarsh14@aol.com Classification: Association Manager Martins, Marcelo Naugatuck 220 Park Ave Naugatuck, CT Spouse: Alexandra Home: (203) Business: (203) Cell: (203) Fax: (203) lusocleaning@aol.com Martland, Theodore H. (Ted), PDG - Waterbury 238 Good Hill Rd Woodbury, CT Spouse: Ingrid Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Classification: Educator - Public Schools Massey, Roberta - Woodbury-Southbury- Middlebury 56 Buckingham St Naugatuck, CT Spouse: Rich Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) C: Chiropractic Physician Mazurosky, Rudolph Rudy Woodbury Southbury Middlebury 69 Quail Run Rd, Apt 1 Woodbury, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) rmazurosky@ctvoices.com McLaughlin, Denise - Westport 2 Harbor Hill Westport, CT Spouse: Arthur Kirsch Home: (203) Mobile: (917) Spouse: Arthur Kirsch denisemcl@aol.com Medlin, AG Terry - Fairfield 90 Northwood Rd Fairfield, CT Spouse: Carol Home: (203) Bus: (203) tmedlin@cimitry.com Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 146

149 Mehler, Jeffrey N. - Essex 90 Main St Ste 105 Centerbrook, CT Spouse: Mary S. Russell Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) Mobile: (860) jeff@jnmehler.com C: Financial Consultant Mehta, Jatin - Bridgeport 71 Merrimac Dr Trumbull, CT Spouse: Joy Home: (203) Mobile: (203) jjm@ijminteractive.com Classification: Finance- Investment Meo, Michael Stamford Shipman & Goodwin LLP 300 Atlantic St Stamford, CT Spouse: Debbie Home: (718) Business: (203) Mobile: (718) rmeo@goodwin.com Classification: Attorney Merrill, Bill Ledyard 545 Pumpkin Hill Rd Ledyard, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Business: (860) Mobile: (860) merrill23@comcast.net Merola, Fran North Branford 397 Sea Hill Rd North Branford, CT 0647 Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) publicworksdirector@town ofnorthbranfordct.com May, Albert New Haven 11 Spring Garden St Hamden, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) amay47@sbcglobal.net Miller, PDG Richard H. (Dick)-Cheshire 10 Ives Hill Ct Cheshire, CT Spouse: Barbara Home: (203) rhm7980@cox.net Classification: Zinc, Monahan, John D. (Jack) - Essex 18 Stanford Hill Rd Essex, CT Spouse: Dianne Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) Mobile: (860) Classifica.: Military-Retired Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 147

150 Moore, Dale T. - Madison 15 Settlers Ln Clinton, CT Spouse: David Home: (860) Fax: Mobile: (860) dtm860@att.net Classification: Writer Moore, David T. Madison 15 Settlers Ln Clinton, CT Spouse: Dale Home: (860) Business: (860) Fax: Mobile: (860) davidpmoore@comcast.net Classification: Flight Safety Morrison, Mary Ann Greenwich 293 Rowayton Ave Norwalk, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) mamorrison@greenwichchamber.com Murphy, John - Guilford 253 Augur St. Hamden, CT Spouse: Miriam Home: (203) Bus: (203) johnfromhamden@ webtv.net Class: Human Services Musco, Michael V. (Mike) West Haven Musco Engineering Associates 375 Morgan La. Ste 307 West Haven, CT Spouse: Debbie Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) musco@snet.net Class: Electrical Engineer Mylchreest, PDG David B. (Dave) - Middletown 1 MacDonough Place Middletown, CT Spouse: Mavis Home: (860) dmylchreest@juno.com Munk, Terry J. - Milford 118 Terrell Dr Milford, CT Spouse: Jacqueline Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) tjmunk@msn.com Cls: Advertising/Marketing Specialties Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 148

151 N Norgren, Phillip E. Bridgeport 26 Penfield Pl Bridgeport, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Mobile: (203) Nori, Mukund - North Branford 32 Hunter Hill Rd North Branford, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) mukundnori@yahoo.com Classification: Scientist Nolan, Christina B. Ridgefield 59 Prospect St Ridgefield, CT Home: (203) nolanc@biblio.org O Osach, Ronald C. - New Haven 12 Richard Sweet Dr Woodbridge, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) taxattorney@ worldnett.att.net Classification: Attorney P Parker, Ted Mystic 62 Skyline Dr Groton, CT (H) Spouse: Home: (860) Business: (860) tparker@parkerfinplan.com Classification: Banking Pavano, Richard West Haven 219 Bayard Ave North Haven, CT Business: X2 richp@ smithpavanocpa.com Classification: CPA Pearson, Glenn F. Orange 281 Bittersweet Rd Orange, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Mobile: (203) Fax: (203) glennfp@snet.net Pearson, Dawn North Branford 79 Deepwood Ln Northford, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) X104 Mobile: (203) dawnpearson@ parks-pearson.com Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 149

152 Pearson, Patricia (Trish) Orange 281 Bittersweet Rd Orange, CT Spouse: Glenn Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) Classification: Education Perry, James - Greenwich 63 Summit Dr. Monroe, CT Spouse: Ann Home: (203) Bus: (203) jimperry1@hotmail.com Puterski, Diane Stratford 31 Wells Ave Shelton, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) dputerski@ townofstratford.com Powers, John Wallingford 13 Fawn Dr Wallingford, CT Home: Business: John.powers@yale.edu Classification: Peterson, Norma J. Fairfield 1061 Galloping Hill Rd Fairfield, CT Spouse: Home: (203) npetersonrotary@optonline.com Classification: Attorney Philipp, Karen Norwich 137 Parks Rd Preston, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Business: (860) kdphil@hotmail.com Q Quinter, Mitch Milford 7 Snug Harbor Rd Milford, CT Home: (203) Business: (203) Mobile: (203) Fax: (203) ameloblast@aol.com Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 150

153 R Ralbovsky, John Bridgeport 85 Dodd Ave Milford, CT Spouse: Starlene Home: Fax: Bus: X236 Mobile: Classification: Non-profit Youth Services Reed, Robert P. (Bob) - Norwich 36 Otis St Norwich, CT Spouse: Mary Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) bobr@hallradio.com Reiser, Tracee - New London 148 Gardner Ave New London, CT Home: (860) Bus: (860) Fax: (860) tlrei@conncoll.edu Renjifo, Alejandro Darien Barringer Rd Darien, CT Spouse: Sandra Iragorri, MD Home: Business: (203) Mobile: (917) Fax: (203) arenjifo@ fairfieldtrading.com Renzulli, Joseph Westport Sunrise 142 Hillspoint Rd Westport, CT Spouse: Donna Mobile: (203) jrenzulli55@optonline.net Classification: Electrical Engineer Reppenhagen, DGN Julianne (Julie) - Danbury Sunrise 38 Edmonds Rd Sherman, CT Spouse: Charles Home: (860) Fax: (860) jrepp@snet.net Classification: Social Service Management Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 151

154 Richard, Ralph Waterbury 8 Ledge Brook Dr Wolcott, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) rrichard@sbdanbury.com Cl: Bank Loan Officer Riella, Nancy W. - Colchester 611 Fieldstone CT, Colchester, CT Bus: (860) Fax: (860) Mobile: (860) nriella@riellacpa.com Classification: CPA Rose, Robert Ansonia 75 Tremont St Ansonia, CT Home: (203) Business: (203) robert.rose@naugsb.com Ross, Albert P., PDG - Milford 611 Campbell Ave West Haven, CT Spouse: Lee Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) alrosscopy@snet.net Classification: Printing Rouff, Sandy Guilford 1066 Little Meadow Guilford, CT Home: (203) Business: (203) sruoff@guilfordfreelibrary.org Runde, Robert H. (Bob) - Stamford 178 Idlewood Dr Stamford, CT Spouse: Lorraine Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) rlrunde@optonline.net Class: Financial Advisor Runyan, Barry New London 107 Plant St New London, CT Home: (860) Business: (860) Mobile: (302) barryr@ primeexcellence.com Rupwani, AG Kanayo (Rupi) - Naugatuck 156 Kingswood Dr Naugatuck, CT Spouse: Patricia Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) krupwani@aol.com Class: Appraiser/Assessor Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 152

155 S Satterwhite, James J. (Jim) - Madison 71 Madison Springs Dr Madison, CT Spouse: Nancy Home: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) jsatterwhite@snet.net Sanderson, Owen Hamden 600 Shepard Ave Hamden, CT Home: (203) Classification: Clergy Schmidt, David - Fairfield 61 Partridge Ln Fairfield, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Ext:2837 david.p.schmidt@att.net Classification: Education Schmidt, Anne P. New London 8 Hillside Rd New London, CT Home: (860) Business: Sebert, Jamiss Stamford Spouse: 684 Westover Rd Stamford, CT Home: (203) sebertje@state.gov Sherman, Douglas W. Danbury Sunrise 179 Julia Ct Sandy Hook, CT, Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) douglasswheman@chart.net Silsby, John P. Groton/Ledyard Town of Groton Parks & Recreation 27 Spicer Ave Groton, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Business: (860) Mobile: (860) Fax: (860) jsilsby@town.groton.ct.us Solomon, Jeff Devon 109 Paschal Dr Milford, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) jeff@excellotool.com Scopp, PDG Henry - Devon 21 Court St West Haven, CT Spouse: Pat Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) henry_f_scopp@ sbcglobal.net Classification: Accountant Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 153

156 Scopp, PDG Henry - Devon 21 Court St West Haven, CT Spouse: Pat Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) henry_f_scopp@ sbcglobal.net Classification: Accountant Seeman, Charles A. (Chuck) - Norwich 22 Stony Ridge Rd Norwich, CT Spouse: Susan Home: (860) Bus: (860) Ext:210 Fax: (860) cseeman@ucfs.org Sellner, Harvey - Newtown 29 Scudder Rd Newtown, CT Spouse: Calla Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) harveys@snet.net Classification: Consultant Shaughnessey, Sheryl - Fairfield PO Box 1038 Southport, CT Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) sheryl178@aol.com Smith, Cheryl North Branford 295 Clintonville Rd North Branford, CT Home: (203) csmith@ childrenscenterhamden.org Spiekermann, Paul H. - Westport 12 Great Marsh Rd Westport, CT Home: (203) paulspmd@yahoo.com Class: Medical Doctor Sprano, Susan E. (Sue) Waterbury 90 Pleasant View Rd Thomaston, CT Spouse: Dan Home: (860) Bus: (203) X1111 Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) ssprano@rep-am.com Class: Newspaper-Advertisement, Management Strickland, Karen - Wilton Wilton Family YMCA 404 Danbury Rd Wilton, CT Spouse: Joe Home: (203) Bus: (203) Ext:279 Fax: (203) kstrick@wiltonymca.org Classification: Association Manager Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 154

157 T Tahir, Kamal Darien 4 Burlington Ct Norwalk, CT Spouse: Business: (203) Mobile: (917) kamal.x.tahir@us.hsbc.com Classification: Banking Tenore, Victor J. Wilton 963 Danbury Rd Wilton, CT Spouse: Home: (203) Business: (203) Fax: (203) vjtenore@taxproman.com Classification: Accountant Tobin, Timothy Essex 176 Westbrook Rd Essex, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Timothy_Tobin_MD@midhosp.org U Ullman, David (Dave) - Milford 500 Elm Street Ext Unit 15-1 North Haven, CT Spouse: Nancy Home: (203) Mobile: (203) dju430@aol.com Class: Teacher (Ret) V Vaughan, Kenneth M. - Middletown 16 Snow Rdg S Middletown, CT Spouse: Roseann Home: (860) Bus: (860) Ext:25035 Mobile: (860) kmvaughan@snet.net Class: Human Resources Vetter, Robert J. (Bob) - Danbury Custom Design Service Corporation 6 Ohehyahtah Pl Danbury, CT Spouse: Sheila Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) bob@cdscorp.us Class: Manufacturing Vossler, PDG Robert (Bob) - Bridgeport 1 Ermine St Fairfield, CT Spouse: Yolanda Home: (203) rvos21030@aol.com Classification: Corporate Relocation, Management Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 155

158 W Walbert, William Bill New Canaan 11 Forest St New Canaan, CT Spouse: Laura Home: (203) Business: (203) walbertcapitol.com Classification: Hedge Fund Walsh, Jane H. Naugatuck 315 Millville Ave Naugatuck, CT Spouse: Tim Home: (203) Mobile: Walsh, Kevin J. - Ridgefield 10 Red Oak Ln Ridgefield, CT Spouse: Dina Home: (203) Bus: (203) kwalsh2@comcast.net Classification: Investment & Financial Advisor Walsh, Michael The Stoningtons Tee's Plus, 1425 Gold Star Hwy Groton, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Business: (860) Fax: (860) walshaway@aol.com Wescovich, Keith Old Saybrook 297 Main St Old Saybrook, CT Spouse: Home: (860) Business: (860) keith@sussen.com Classification: Importer Wheeler, Susan Niantic 19 Dunbar Rd Quaker Hill, CT Home: (860) Bus: X 224 sdwheeler@sbcglobal.net Wilensky, Alan - Niantic Max's Package Store 329 Flanders Rd East Lyme, CT Spouse: Teresa Home: (860) Bus: (860) Mobile: (860) Classification: Retail Sales Z Zielinski, Eric - Westport Sunrise 24 High St Westport, CT Spouse: Claire Home: (203) Bus: (203) Fax: (203) Mobile: (203) ericzski@optonline.net Classification: Accountant Information contaned within exclusive to District 7980 Rotarians & should not be construed as a mailing list or used for other purposes 156

159 The Business Directory & Rotary In 1905, Chicago lawyer Paul Harris called three friends to a meeting to form a club that would kindle felowship and networking within the business community. This meeting resulted in what we now know as Rotary International. This directory has been put together so that all Rotarians within District 7980 will be able to come to know or network with other Rotarians in the business community. As Rotarians, we all espouse the Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions. This Declaration was adopted by the Rotary International council on Legislation in 1989 to prvide more specific guidelines for the ethical standards called for in the Object of Rotary. We hope that the reader will use this directory to help them find business and professionals who hold the high ethical standards held by Rotarians.

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176 Rotary District 7980 District Conference Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center April 30 - May 2, 2010 Enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding Green Mountains while touring Ben & Jerry s factory, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Shelburne Farms & Museum, not to mention Burlington s numerous shops, coffeehouses and hiking trails. Fees include hotel rooms, 5 meals & conference registration. Double Occupancy/2 persons $ Single Occupancy/1 person $ Optional:Thursday April 29 includes hotel & dinner at the The Essex, Vermont s Culinary Resort & Spa. Additional costs are: Double Occupancy/2 persons $ Single Occupancy/1 person $220.00