Weekly Meeting News - 13 May 2013

Guests included Principal Ruscito and May Student of the Month Katherine Eichorn as well as the GSE Team from France.

Members present  -  9

May Student of the Month, Katherine Eichorn, was introduced to members by Principal Steven Ruscito.  She is a National Honor Society student whose favorite class is Calculus II.  Katherine has 300 - 400 hours in Community Service and has achieve Ambassador level in Girl Scouts.  She is President of the High School Student Council, is a freshman mentor and has completed a Certified Nursing Assistant course.  After graduation she will be able to apply for her CNA license.  She hopes to study Anthropology in college but is also leaning toward a career in Nursing.

 Group Study Exchange Team visited Westerly on Monday, 13 May.  They were sponsored on this trip by District 1790; Kirsten Gorg, Team Leader, is a member of the French-German Rotary Club which meets in Saarbruecken, Germany and Forbach, France, alternately.  Our busy day began at McDonald's at Exit 3A off of I95 at 8:30am.  Our first stop was at the Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce.  The team picked up several brochures about our area and Donna, Lisa's assistant gave the team "Save the Beach" t-shirts and the 2013 Calendar which highlights the Men of Westerly.

Next stop was Westerly High School -  the Team was greeted by twelve students, selected by Principal Ruscito, to talk with the Team and take them on a tour of the Science Wing.  We ended this visit in French Class.  The team really enjoyed meeting the students and the discussions with them.

  GSE Thomas Huguin sneaked into the picture with the students: Jessica Algieri, Sishi Chen, Charles Elliot, Danielle Gilluly, Joyce Hou, Danielle Kubicsko, Jessica Lawrence, Betsey Matczak, Olivia Obertello, Ryan Quattromani, Emily Walker, Julia Wicklund

Next stop was Wilcox Park on a tour with Park Manager Alan Peck.

     Rotarians President Cal, Kirsten and Rose

   Is Thomas really going to dunk Chloe?? 

 And then we headed over to the Bridge for lunch.  Danny Alvino, Bob Elmer, Doug Rayner, Katherine Taylor and Alan Peck joined us for lunch.

After lunch, the Team had a bit of time to walk around the shops downtown, followed by a tour of Watch Hill and Misquamicut and a bit of time to walk on the beach.  Cedric attempted to have a little swim but found the water a bit chilly.  Last stop was a visit to Cottrell Brewery in Pawcatuck.  Charles Buffum treated us to tastings of his beers - Old Yankee Ale, Mystic Bridge IPA and Perry's Revenge.  We also tasted a specially brewed Perry's Revenge which spends some time in whisky barrels and attains the flavor of oak and whiskey.

And finally we get to Venice Restaurant for dinner meeting.  

  exchanging of club banners and gifts