The responsibility for the weather at Rotary’s outdoor events . . . May 7, 2015

New Canaan Rotary Club Bulletin [Golf Edition]                       May 7, 2015

 

The responsibility for the weather at Rotary's outdoor events is the clear responsibility of our Club President, the Methodist Pastor Eric Fjeldal.  He completed that task for the 2014-2015 year with an unblemished record by ordering up a perfect day for golf, following his clear and crisp September weekend for the Lobsterfest.  One shudders to contemplate the meteorological consequences of selecting a Blue Devil to succeed this holy man!!

 

Kudos to founder and initial pitch man John Engel for conceiving the idea of a separate fund-raiser whose proceeds would be directed only to the success of R.I.'s Polio Plus initiative and then executing his vision for several years.  His partner in crime, the talented and glamorous Caroline Clark, joined him to quarterback the auction/raffle/cocktail portion of the event which provides the perfect cap to a fun day.

 

A number of willing, able, pleasant and attractive administrators, this year Rob, Sandy and Amy, have worked tirelessly to welcome the contestants and encourage them to register while separating them from large chunks of their bankroles for cash and goods raffle prizes.  In addition, thanks to the many members who contributed those prizes and/or solicited them from the local purveyors of goods and services.  Note:  Upon his return from golfing in Portugal Treasurer Tom will realize just how generous he has been and will likely not miss another meeting.

 

Should Scott's day job as a contractor fail he clearly has a future as an auctioneer.  From his impassioned review of the effectiveness and progress of Polio Plus and its cost and contributors to his manic energy as he flogs hinged seven irons and whale head covers to the partially lubricated audience he gets the maximum possible return for the cause.  The event would not be as profitable or as much fun without him.

 

Then there is New Canaan Rotary Golf Tournament Chair Brock "Tiger" Saxe!!!  As John aged and wilted under the pressure of his tournament's growth and popularity new and younger blood was urgently required to realize its full potential.  Enter Brock.  Not only did he seize the reigns of the tournament, he also took on Caroline's role as she required a sabbatical year.  Realizing that a committee would only hamper his effectiveness [particularly a NC Rotary committee] Brock worked by himself to choose the date, negotiate the tournament details with the CCNC golf staff, quarterback the raffle acquisition items, organize the registration and lunch menu, play a round of golf, and work as the auctioneer's second banana!!  A truly great effort, great execution and great result.  As we glow in the aftermath of a wonderful event the thought that keeps coming to mind is, "Four more years!!"

 

Billy Horschel [Dressed by Joy Cronin – check him out]