The sun shone bright on our old Connecticut home...
The Rotary Club of New Canaan Bulletin
April 20, 2006
The sun shone bright on our old Connecticut home. The meeting was called to order and Friar Kerchoff led us in prayer. The quality of attendees was raised by the presence of the always welcomed Dr. Jim Rini and the enthusiastic Rick Benson. At some point during the meeting the ephemeral presence of Kevin Mclaughlin was noted, with plate in hand, which appears to mean that he entered by stealth, through the kitchen, window or was air-lifted into the dining room.
In the absence of Scott Hobbs and as a result of the filing of bankruptcy by several members following Tom Weilenmann’s one day stint as Sergeant at Arms the task was performed by Ben Bilus. Sad dollars were put in by Bill Walbert who commemorated the death of his father-in-law, Mike Bruneau's continuing unhappiness with hospital care, though the good news is Bea is home and recovering and a sad lament from new member Marty Skelunas for Skip Sisson who has been a bachelor for the last few weeks.
PLEASE NOTE IN YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR:
MAY 18TH – ANNUAL AWARD LUNCHEON
JUNE 22ND – INDUCTION DINNER – SPOUSES WELCOMED
The day’s guest speaker was Jeffrey Farrell from Aquarian Water Company, a fitting guest in the light of Rotary International’s emphasis on the importance of water and water projects throughout the world. Jeff has worked for Aquarian for 28 years which serves Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It was appreciated by a group that brings clowning to new levels that this company was founded by none other than P.T. Barnum. The daily demand for water in our area is 88 million gallons of which 90% comes from the reservoir and 10% from wells. We can make nuclear weapons, cures for disease and skyscrapers, but as was noted by Mr. Farrell, “We can’t make water.” That should keep us all humble. To put it in perspective we are drinking the same water as the dinosaurs. (OK, well not actually the same water) We were all reassured to know that the water is tested up to 600 times a day for contaminants and impurities before it reaches our taps.
The need for this precious commodity, which came down in buckets this weekend, doubles in New Canaan during the summer. Recently purchased by an Australian bank for $860 million the company has been involved in community activities and has spent more than $60 million for improvements.
Sincerely
Noah and the Arkettes
April 20, 2006
The sun shone bright on our old Connecticut home. The meeting was called to order and Friar Kerchoff led us in prayer. The quality of attendees was raised by the presence of the always welcomed Dr. Jim Rini and the enthusiastic Rick Benson. At some point during the meeting the ephemeral presence of Kevin Mclaughlin was noted, with plate in hand, which appears to mean that he entered by stealth, through the kitchen, window or was air-lifted into the dining room.
In the absence of Scott Hobbs and as a result of the filing of bankruptcy by several members following Tom Weilenmann’s one day stint as Sergeant at Arms the task was performed by Ben Bilus. Sad dollars were put in by Bill Walbert who commemorated the death of his father-in-law, Mike Bruneau's continuing unhappiness with hospital care, though the good news is Bea is home and recovering and a sad lament from new member Marty Skelunas for Skip Sisson who has been a bachelor for the last few weeks.
PLEASE NOTE IN YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR:
MAY 18TH – ANNUAL AWARD LUNCHEON
JUNE 22ND – INDUCTION DINNER – SPOUSES WELCOMED
The day’s guest speaker was Jeffrey Farrell from Aquarian Water Company, a fitting guest in the light of Rotary International’s emphasis on the importance of water and water projects throughout the world. Jeff has worked for Aquarian for 28 years which serves Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It was appreciated by a group that brings clowning to new levels that this company was founded by none other than P.T. Barnum. The daily demand for water in our area is 88 million gallons of which 90% comes from the reservoir and 10% from wells. We can make nuclear weapons, cures for disease and skyscrapers, but as was noted by Mr. Farrell, “We can’t make water.” That should keep us all humble. To put it in perspective we are drinking the same water as the dinosaurs. (OK, well not actually the same water) We were all reassured to know that the water is tested up to 600 times a day for contaminants and impurities before it reaches our taps.
The need for this precious commodity, which came down in buckets this weekend, doubles in New Canaan during the summer. Recently purchased by an Australian bank for $860 million the company has been involved in community activities and has spent more than $60 million for improvements.
Sincerely
Noah and the Arkettes
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