New Canaan Rotary Club Bulletin                      August 7, 2008

 

Apparently gas prices have not intimidated New Canaan’s hearty band of Rotarians as most have apparently departed the Next Station To Heaven for summer venues.  That would explain the intimate meeting held at the Roger today.  David called twenty or so of us to order at 12:15 and found Ad at the rear of the room for a poorly rehearsed blessing.  Because of the distance between Ad and the buffet, traffic control officer Fred Baker had his hands full clearing the vulnerable pedestrians from in front of His Holiness.  Due to Fred’s excellent work there were no casualties.

 

Most of those present were in attendance for the fruition of Frank McBrearity’s  promise that Ambassadorial Scholar Lizzie Dahill would be at the meeting.  When this turned out not to be the case the mood turned ugly and Frank looked uncomfortable.  Everyone understood however, when Frank explained that Lizzie had received a better offer and was luxuriating in the bosom of her family on the Isle of Block.  Her blog, entitled “Destination Accra,” is now up and running.  The address is: http://elizabethdahill.blogspot.com.  As she has not yet even departed for her destination there is nothing on her blog yet.

 

In the absence of Sgt. Scott and Cpl. Risbridger, traffic control officer Fred took the floor, wowed the group with some of his “A” material, and collected a reasonable tithe considering the paucity of serfs in attendance.

 

President David then announced that he had spent hours preparing for the Club Assembly that was about to take place.  Following the closing of The Inn the new owners have expressed to David their intention to close completely for two weeks.  David was unclear on the timing and will email the membership when he knows what the arrangements will be  regarding timing and location of those meetings. 

 

Programs for the balance of August will be provided by John Winterle on the 14^th, Jim Azzarito on the 21^st, and Fred Baker on the 28^th.  The comprehensive schedule is on the website.

 

PR specialist extraordinaire Carolyn Clark organized a lengthy photo shoot featuring President David and Lobsterfest Chair Scott for inclusion in the lavish spread to appear in the Advertiser and News-Review.  David reminded everyone to get their checks in as soon as possible, to find sponsors, to schedule lots of work time, especially cleanup shifts, for September 19^th and 20^th, and to sell, sell, sell.  As an inspiration, David reported that master salesman Robert DiPanni, no longer even a member, has already sold 105 ducats.

 

During this crass commercial conversation, President John Adams sat impatiently and imperiously above the fray while periodically gracing one or another of the little people with a nod or a wink.

 

Roger Sherman