Minutes of July 5, 2023

 

 

President Alice Vigletti opened the meeting at 12:15 and promptly led us in the salute to the flag.

Buz Tomasino led us in a moment of prayer and reflection of our membership and service.

Steve Wescott led us singing America the Beautiful.

 

Michael and Matthew Hanifan were guests today along with Sue Stellingworth.

 

Our guests were welcomed but I did not note who it was!

 

Denise Current was happy to see Tom Digby back.

Mike Hanifan had a Happy/sad dollar as his daughter ships out to the Merchant Marine Academy on Friday.

Steve Wescott offered up a dollar to the head tabled comprised of a women.

Barbara Miller and John Cuzzo each kicked in a dollar for Tom Digby’s return.

 

 

Steve Wescott reminded everyone that the fair is just around the corner. He encouraged members to bring family and friends to help us throughout the week.

Alice encouraged donations to the Polio Plus jars on the tables.

Barbara Miller read a thank you note from Amanda Cleary. She was our scholarship recipient from Newton High School.

Denise announce that the Homeless project is in full swing and distributed a weekly list of dates with items to be brought to our meetings.

They are:

July 12^th  Toothbrushes and tooth paste

July 19^th  Shampoo and conditioner

July26th  Body wash

August 2  Deodorant

August 16^th  Hair brushes and combs

August 23  Can openers

August 30  Glass pie plates

September 6^th  Paper towels, Water bottles, Plastic cutlery

September 20^th  Hats and scarves

 

 

Our Program today was presented by our own Dr. Heidi Weber. After an extensive and impressive introduction by Denise Current we learned Heidi is a publish author of many books and article about a variety of historical topics. She has also been involved with many associations and committees nationally.

Heidi’s topic for today was titled “Why July 4^th”.The presentation covered topics such as what presidents and statesman died on that date as well as historical events which surrounds that date. She also talked about the framing and authorship of the declaration of independence and how Thomas Jefferson penned the document in just one day.

 

There were 200 copies of Declaration printed but only 24 are known to exist with two residing in the Library of Congress.

The first celebration of Independence was on July 4. 1777.

Heidi’s presentation was entertaining and informative. Thank you for an impressive presentation.

 

Won by Jim Taylor for $6.00. The pot of lives on as he drew the 3 of Hearts!

Closing

The meeting was declared closed at 1:10pm.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted

Jim Taylor

Junior Varsity Scribe