Past President (1998-1999) Ted Avedesian planned the first "Scholarship" auction dinner to raise funds for scholarships during his year in office.  It was such a success that it continued every year, except for one.  So, this year is a milestone - the Twentieth Dinner!!  As Ted has told us many times, originally the event proceeds were totally intended to build up the Scholarship Fund.  When the Scholarship Fund had risen to more than $50,000, it was decided to split the dinner proceeds of future dinners between the Scholarship Fund and the Charitable Giving Fund.  Scholarships awarded went from $2,000 to $4,000 per year.

      

We have been fortunate that The Cooked Goose opens up to give us an exclusive evening.  Chef Andrew Nathan prepared a very special gourmet dinner from salad to dessert.   The Wine Store provided a selection of wines and other beverages.

                                             

   

 

A huge thank you to everyone who attended -  to Andrew, Jennifer and their fabulous staff - to the Royce Foundation.  We are so grateful to you all for making

the evening a wonderful success.

 

 

84 Tavern on Canal, Amigos, Anthony Russo, Barton & Gray Mariners Club, Blue Butterfly Florist, Bogue's Alley, BoneYard Barbecue & Saloon, Broadview Florist & Garden Center, Brumble Bikes, C C O'Brien's Sports Cafe, Capizanno's Olive Oils & Vinegars, Caroline Maynard, Casa della Luce, Chariho Furniture, Chorus of Westerly, Christina's Place, Coastal Eye Associates, Cottrell Brewing, Dairy Queen, Dan Stanavage, Del-Bourree Bach, Dick's World of Wines, Dr. Douglas A Rayner, Dunns Corners Market, Elin & Rick Lawrence, European Imports, EZ Midway Liquors, The Resident/Alexis, Gary's Auto Repair, Ginger's Car Wash, Granite Photo, Granite Theatre, Gray Goose Cookery, Grey Sail Brewers, Hauser Chocolatier, Hill Top Cafe, Island Pursuit Mystic 7, Ivory Ella LLC, Jonathan Edwards Winery, Joyce's Everyday Gourmet, Junk & Java, Li's Bake Shop, Margin Street Inn, Maria's Seaside Cafe, McQuade's Ace Hardware, McQuade's Marketplace, Mel's Downtown Creamery, Mercy Street Studios, Munroe Dairy, My Whaling City, Mystic Luxury Cinemas, Nigrelli's Jewelry, Ocean Community NAIK Family YMCA, Ocean House, Patceez Garden Center, Pawtucket Red Sox, Phoenix Dining & Entertainment, Pleasant Acres Nursery, Providence Coal Fired Pizza, Red Stone Tire, Richmond Country Club, Riverhead Building Supply, Rona Mann, Rosanna's Flowers, Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Sandy's Fine Food Emporium, Seaside Pharmacy, Shar-Jais Salon, Shelter Harbor Golf Club, Sift Bake Shop Mystic, Stonington Country Club, Stonington Vineyards, The Brazen Hen, The Malted Barley, Toscano's Mens Shop, Venice Restaurant & Lounge, Vesta Bakery, WBLQ, Weekapaug Golf Club, Westerly 7 Eleven, Westerly Agway, Westerly High School's Highland Grille, Westerly Packing Co, Westerly Police Dept/Chief Shawn Lacey, Westerly Sun, Wilcox Tavern/Mia's, Winnapaug Country Club, Wm Cole LLC

 

 

 

Following up on Sgt Mourato's Bristol Lockbox program, our Club Board has voted to extend his program here in Westerly.  With the cooperation and support of McQuade's Ace Hardware, eight MasterLock 5400D lockboxes were purchased and delivered today to the Westerly Police Station. 

Officer Howard Mills, the Community Police Officer, met with President Kathryn.  Officer Mills works with the "At Risk Resident Program".  This program includes a database for "at risk residents" who suffer from Alzheimer's disease, other forms of dementia, or medical conditions that may cause an individual to wander or put themselves at risk.  If individuals are currently registered with any other organizations, it would still be beneficial to have them entered locally with the Westerly Police Dept to help that individual, should they need assistance.

 

If you know of someone who is "at risk" and can benefit from having a lockbox installed at their home, please contact the Westerly Police Department or Officer Mills at the non-emergency Phone Number 401.596.2022.  Our lockboxes are provided to residents in need free of charge.  Also, if other groups wish to donate lockboxes to the Westerly Police Department, please purchase them from McQuade's Ace Hardware.  We are being awarded special pricing.

 

To the members of Westerly Rotary - from Linda Wilkinson:

"Thank you so much for your sponsorship check received in the mail.  You are brilliant!  Both Sabrina and I are so pleased.

 

Thank you so much for choosing to sponsor a child!  There are so many children in need here, and sponsorship makes such a huge impact on the lives of the student and their family.  Your donation allows the child to receive a bag of mealie-meal, sugar, cooking oil, soap and most importantly an education.

 

I have chosen a first grader for you by the name of Whyness Phiri.  Whyness is nine years old, and she and her 3 brothers live with their grandmother here in Ng'ombe.  Her grandmother sells tomatoes on the street in an attempt to provide for the children, but it just isn't enough.  She was so grateful to learn that you will now be providing food for them!

 

Whyness will be writing you a letter telling you a little bit more about herself and her interests.  I've also attached a photo so you can see just how adorable she is!

 

Thanks again for being such a blessing to this young girl and her family!"

 

Linda