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Announcements I just wanted to share this letter I got from Missy. Even a small effort makes a huge difference. Special thanks to Chris Cody for the Insurance assistance & Rich Persico for the extra mile you went for these folks, and all who donated. I am always so proud to know that we can make a difference in the lives of others. President Tracy O'Brien Like us on (please!) The Milford Rotary Club was awarded The Charles W. Pettengill Award for their accomplishments in:   1980-1983  2003-2006 2006-2009

Welcome to the Milford Rotary Club website!

Please browse our website and learn more about The Milford Rotary Club and about Rotary International.  We have a great deal of fun helping others . If you would like more information about becoming a Rotarian, please contact me for an invitation to our luncheon at tracy@marvindisplay.com

Yours in Rotary,

Tracy O'Brien, President 2011-2012  Milford, Connecticut

Tickets available at Marvin Display

58-B Research Drive

Milford CT, 06460

and from any Milford Rotarian.

Money's raised will be donated back to the community.

Welcome to our Newest Rotarian: Kenneth Greenhill

Are you interested in becoming a Rotarian? Join us for lunch on Thursdays at 12:15pm at Aldario's to learn more!

Help our veterans!

They are in need of food, winter clothes, toiletries, sleeping bags, blankets, towels & washcloths and cash donations. No Vets Left Behind will be attending our luncheon on November 10th to collect these items. Please see what you might be able to bring that day to lunch, and if you are unable to attend please let Tracy know and she will arrange a pick up.

Thank you for your help!

Coming up...

You don't want to miss...

Rotary's Ranger Rick Shellfish Expedition

The folks at Briarpatch Enterprises, Inc. (suppliers of native shellfish) have agreed to take 30 of us out on 2 of their vessels to fish for clams and scallops. 100% of the money we raise from those who go will be donated to the Milford Marine Institute and Wildlife Center. The captains will talk about the fishing industry in the Sound,  and it will be a hands on fishing experience for those who want hands on.

Sept 10th, meet at 7:30 for a 8am departure. Returning noon-ish.

This is a weather permitting event with a "rain date" on the 24th. If there is a light rain and calm seas we will still go. This is for people 13 and older (as they only have life preservers for adults). Appropriate attire and footwear required.

$25 per person on a first paid basis.

Please contact Tracy L. O'Brien at (203) 877-8587.

Milford Rotary 2010 Scholars

On August 4, 2011 at our Thursday Luncheon at Aldario's Restaruant the club presented our 2011 Scholarships.  In the photo above are our recipients.  Top from left: Katherine Sylvester, Amy Osborne, Evan Hart, Steven Krozer, Daniel Worroll; Bottom from Left: Emily Bak, Alyssa Davanzo, Meaghan Abbott, Jaclyn Davis, Addie Schofield; Missing from group shot Marilyn Rideout.  Each student gave the club a brief overview of their future educational goals.  It's great to see the youth that will shape our world. Congratulations and onward to College!

Milford Rotary Lobster Bake

July 23, 2011 4-8pm

The Milford Rotary Club thanks all those that helped us celebrate "The Greatest Bake Ever".  Without all the great people supporting our event, it wouldn't be the great event it is!  Without the help of Rotarians, family, friends, you wouldn't have the community of Milford connected to the community of Rotary.  This event is run by volunteers and 35 years of continually improving upon a great thing.  Thanks to everyone, our Club can provide community scholarships as well as memories for a lifetime. (Photos by Tom Margius - eyedoctom@mags.net)

Prebake Setup Bake Day Morning

Getting ready for 'The Bake'

Aldario’s

Applebees

Bistro Basque

BJ Frazier

Breakfast at the Corner

Citrus

Conte’s Ristorante

CS Brokers

Diamond Designs

Dick Popilowski

Executive Cleaners

Fleurescent

Frosty Smith

Gary Opin

Gusto

Jake’s Wayback

Jeffrey’s

Jody Culmone

Lao Szechuan

Life Balance

Mama Theresa

Milford Body Therapy

Mood Swings

Mountainview Wine & Spirits

Orange Ale House

Outback Steakhouse

Princess Hair Salon

Quiznos

Rainbow Gardens

SBC

ShopRite of Milford

Shoreline Family Chiropractic

Skyspyders Pottery

Sloppy Jose

Stonebridge

Taste of Thai

Ultimate Interiors

Win Smith Jr., Attny at Law

Lobster Bake Wrapping Party

On July 20, 2011 Rotarians, family and friends gathered at the Flotilla to put together packets for Saturday's Bake.

ShelterBox

On Saturday July 9th, the Cub Scouts along with Rotary District Program Representative Mukund Nori, spent the day on the Milford Green to promote the Rotary ShelterBox Program. Rotarians assisted in the set up and take down of the tent.

ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by disaster worldwide. To learn more and/or to donate, please visit 

www.shelterboxusa.org.

Pictured are: Mukund Nori, Rotary District Shelter Box Representative, Tracy O'Brien, Paul Mangels, Chris Santarcangelo, Pack 7, Milford, CT, Gavin K. and Skyler S.

Also assisting were Bill O'Brien and Kevin Krois.

Induction of New Officers and Board Members

Conte's Restaurant played host to a lively group of Milford Rotarians on Monday, June 27, 2011 to celebrate the successes of the 2010-2011 Board and Officers and to install the 2011-2012 leaders.

Chris Cody, Milford Rotarian served as Master of Ceremonies for the night.  Devon Rotary President, Steve Cartier, attended and partook of all the evening had to offer. Officers, Board Members and new President, Tracy O'Brien, were sworn in by Assistant District Governor, Ed Davies.

Award Recipients

Milford Rotary incoming President, Tracy O'Brien presents awards to Platt Students June 14, 2011.

"It was an honor to award $2500 to 9 very deserving students at Platt Vocational Technical School this evening. It's very rewarding to give away the money we spent the year raising!"

New Rotarians: John DaRin, Steve Gentile and Brian Skinner with Blake Conant, Sam Bergami and Terry Munk.

A Lifetime of Giving Back

Milford Rotary was proud to recognize Mike Petrucelli for 50 years of Rotary Club membership and service. Mayor Richetelli, Mike's wife, daughter and son-in-law and brother were present for this recognition luncheon of a man who has given distinguished service to this country and to this City. Mike's membership has been with the Milford Rotary club for the enitre 50 years. Mayor Richetelli proclaimed April 14, 2011 as Mike Petrucelli day and presented him with a plaque on behalf of the City of Milford.  

 In honor of his dedication, the Board made a donation with a Paul Harris Fellowship in his honor.

Mike's daughter, Anne Marie Isler, afixed the 50 Year Pin to her father's lapel -
it was hard to tell which of them was more touched.

In gratitude and thanksgiving, we honor Mike Petrucelli for 50 Years in Rotary.

Milford Rotary supports Bodie's Place

Milford Rotary is proud to have raised $75,000 for Bodie's Place, an accessible playground

that will benefit all kids in the City of Milford.

Sam Bergami and Blake Conant with the last installment of the $75,000 Milford Rotary raised for Bodies Playground.

The Few, The Proud, The Bruised

A team of disciplined and brave Milford Rotarians accepted the challenge to face danger head on April 7 at the Trumbull Rotary 3rd Annual Adult Dodgeball Tournament.  This event helps raise funds in support of Rotary International's efforts to eradicate Polio worldwide.

CONGRATULATIONS PAUL MANGELS AS THE MILFORD ROTARY NORMAN K. PARSELLS AWARD RECIPIENT FOR 2010

 2010 Scholarship recipients

 August 12, 2010

Milford Rotary's Club Induction Dinner at Aldario's Restaurant on June 24, 2010 

Milford Rotary presented scholarships to students at our luncheon on August 13, 2009.  Below is a photo of the scholarship students from Joseph A Foran High School, Jonathan Law High School and the University of Connecticut.  Presenting the awards was Scholarship Committee member Dan Smith.  Congratulations to all our students and their families for their hard work.  Good luck to them in their educational and community service pursuits.

President Dave Hulme passes the gavel to incoming 2009-2010 President Chris Cody while Assistant District Governer Ed Davies and Board Members Blake Conant and Tracy O'Brien applaud.  The Induction Dinner was held at Aldario's Restaurant on June 24, 2009.

Milford Rotarian Alan Jepson (below) celebrates his birthday at the May 28, 2009 Rotary Luncheon Meeting.  Alan has been a member of Milford Rotary over 33 years, a Past President ('95), a Past Mayor of Milford, the current Milford City Clerk, and a gentleman.  Though many candles light up his birthday cake, he is a shining beacon for the "Service Above Self" motto of Rotary that he represents.

Stay tuned for our 2009 Season event!  Below is our Softball Team after losing to Devon.  Bob Bogert sponsored a picnic following the game for both the winners and losers. 

Want to know more about what Rotary can do for YOU?

CRUSHERS HARD AT WORK AT THE MILFORD ROTARY LOBSTER BAKE

St. Patricks Day Parade 

ROTARY SONG 

Hello, Hello, We’re glad you’re here

To meet with us and dine with us

And spend a little time with us

And so we sing with might and main

We hope you like us well enough to come again.

R-O-T-A-R-Y  that spells ROTARY!

R-O-T-A-R-Y is known on Land and Sea

From North to South

From East to West

He profits most who serves the best

R-O-T-A-R-Y that spells ROTARY!

 Milford Rotary 85th Anniversary Group Photo 2009

Milford Rotary Group Photo