let us listen in on another of his intimate little conversations with God . . . Feb 26, 2015

New Canaan Rotary Club Bulletin                                              February 26, 2015

 

President Eric called the meeting to order, led the Pledge, and then let us listen in on another of his intimate little conversations with God before the hoard attacked the buffet.  John Engel brought his guest Chris Schipper who apparently was responsible for the Great Tulip Bubble and Lisa Oldham introduced New Canaan Library Director of Development Ellen Crovatto.

 

The many-hatted Rob Avery announced that our Clean Your Mile effort will occur on the morning of April 25.  Mark your calendars.  More details will be revealed as the date nears.  He then proceeded to make a plea for a TelePrompter operator to replace the virtuoso Dr. John who apparently will be absent for the Gridiron Club extravaganza honoring our own Bill Walbert on the evenings of April 15 [the womens] and 17 [the mens]. 

 

Keith Simpson, the dictionary king, let us know that 460 of the useful little books and attribution labels have been ordered and, when received, he will host a party to marry the two at the international offices of Rangeley Capital [Note to Rich:  This is what happens when you miss a meeting].  Keith pledged the first individual contribution of $100 toward the $1,200 total bill which has traditionally been funded "off the books."  We need $1,100 more so …

 

Sergeant Scott stayed long enough to praise the intelligence of the President and Vice President before departing for parts north.  Fines were forthcoming from Leo in anticipation of the Best Practices for Non-Profit Organizations program at the Library at 7:30 PM next Thursday evening; Ben in appreciation for guest Chris and Lisa putting on Sermons in Stone last night at the Library; Ken for what sounded like a stag party without a groom; Scott for a Hobbs, Inc. recognition award; and the President for a Bill O'Reilly fopah [No happy dollar for Notre Dame losing another basketball game so we can infer that it is either ND losing or a Republican screwing up, but not both].

 

Ken then introduced ex-IBMer and serial entrepreneur Carol Vincie who currently runs Productivity Tools and Insights, a firm which helps individuals discover their passions and aptitudes and companies find individuals likely to thrive if hired.  She uses a tool called Pathway Planner developed by Dr. Scott Hamilton which is filled out by both employer and prospective employee to identify both a skills and character fit.  She recommends the Pathway Planner to anyone over 17 years of age who wishes to discover what he/she is interested in and good at and wants to be pointed toward an educational major or vocational choice.  A particularly valuable service as the universe of jobs expands at a dizzying rate.  Another interesting and thought-provoking program.

 

Johnson O'Connor