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Directors
President Elizabeth D Horyn
President Elect Dana Gordon
Vice President Hap Leabman
Secretary Patricia Kiely
Treasurer Cynthia Lang
Sergeant -at-Arms Kyle W. Egress
Director - at- Large Robert Kor
Director - at - Large Donna Griffen
Immediate Past President Louis Vamvakas
Rotary Foundation Robert J. Kiely
Social Events Fredric A. Farber
Vocational Services Bruce H. Stanger
Membership Louis Vamvakas
Membership Patricia Kiely
Publicity Chris Stratton
Water Projects Committee Chair Eileen Rau
Program / Speaker Coordinator Robert Kor
Fundspending David A. Mangs
Fundspending Fredric A. Farber
Fundspending Bruce H. Stanger
Dictionary Project Dana Gordon
6th grade writing project Antonio R. Rodriguez
Conard Interact Mark A. Tamaccio
Interact David A. Mangs
RYLA Rick Liftig D.M.D.
Webmaster Dana Gordon
WEBMASTER Henry Mondschein
Conard Interact Dr. Robert D. Claflin
Weekly Minutes Donna Griffen
RYLA Donna Griffen
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Posted by Kyle W. Egress on May 10, 2012

The Rotary Club of West Hartford is hosting a luncheon for the semi-annual 6th grade writing project at Saint Joseph College in McGovern Hall on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 12:15 p.m.. The theme this year is reach within to embrace humanity: the 2011-2012 theme for Rotary International. The three West Hartford middle schools will be participating. It is the Rotary Club's goal to enhance the writing and critical thinking of the students. Twenty-seven sixth graders will attend the lunch and one person from each team has been selected by their teachers to be a reader of their 500/600 word persuasive essay.
Posted by Dana Gordon

Calling all Jazz affecionados and music lovers to join the West Hartford Rotary Club for our Annual Jazz Brunch on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from noon to 4:00 PM.  It will be held at The Hartford Club, 46 Prospect Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The world renowned featured artists performing will be Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet. A gourmet brunch with a New Orleans cajun theme will be prepared by Chef Chris Kube. Tickets are $75 which include brunch entertainment and parking.  A cash bar is available.  All proceeds will go to "Gifts of Music" and other West Hartford Rotary Charities.  For more information please call Hap Leabman at 860-409-6883 or click on Hap's email address to contact him:
 hleabman@rpmhealth.com.

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Posted by Dana Gordon

Please join our Facebook Page by clicking on the West Hartford Rotary Facebook Page link on the right hand side of our homepage.  We need to get as many people as possible participating.
Posted by Dana Gordon

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Posted by Dana C. Gordon on Feb 08, 2012

Image On Tuesday evening February 7, 2012 over 70 Rotarians, spouses and special guests helped the West Hartford Rotary celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the club.  President  Elizabeth Horyn welcomed everyone and introduced our distinguished guests, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, West Hartford Mayor Scott Slifka,West Hartford Town Manager Ron Van Winkle,  Rotary District Governor Sue Klock, Rotary District Governor elect Eileen Rau and Assistant District Governor Sue Chatfield.  Kelly Kennedy gave a moving invocation and Bob Keily led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.  All of the above dignataries gave speeches acknowledging the great things that Rotary and the West Hartford Rotary do for the community.  Eileen Rau gave a history of the West Hartford Rotary Club focusing on the last 10 years.  Governor Dannel Malloy was gracious enough to stop in and offer his congratulations. Ed Cape then led  a group toast celebrating  our anniversary.  This was a fantastic event and everyone who attended had a great time.

Posted by Dana C. Gordon

Please join us for The Vines of March Annual Wine Tasting and Auction on March 17, 2012 at The  Mandell JCC  from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. We have 13 wine vendors, 2 tequila vendors, 2 beer vendors and 1 martini vendor to sample.  Food will be provided by the following West Hartford local restaurants: Angelo's, The Black Bamboo, Treva, Ginza, Harry's Bishops Corner, A Little Something Bakery, The Crown Market, Yosi Kosher Catering and The Beachland Tavern.  Tickets are $50 for an individual ticket or $45 for 2 or more tickets.  Tickets may be purchased at Sedgwick Cleaners, 17 Sedgwick Road or by contacting Kyle Egress at 860-313-7144.
Please visit our link for more information:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/355410361137485/

 

 

Posted by Henry Mondschein

If you want activity -do we have activity for you.  Here is a listing of our events over the next few months:

 

 1.Rotary 6th Grade Writing Project, Monday, May 14, 2012, Noon, St Joseph College, McGovern Hall, Cafeteria, Building 11
Need to have all attending sign up so that we can provide the number attending. If you haven’t not signed up and are interested in going please call Tony at 860-573-0440 or send him an email at tonyr@danielpenn.com

 2.  June 7, 2012-West Hartford Rotary Club Board of Directors Installation Dinner at The Pond House Cafe

 3. June 9 and 10, 2012- Celebrate West Hartford Hamburger and Hot Dog Sales
      
  4. June 20, 2012-  District Governor Installation Dinner for our own Eileen Rau at The historic Bond Hotel in Hartford.  If you want to attend please contact Dana Gordon at VanGordon@aol.com

Posted by Henry Mondschein

If you know of anyone who has a child who lives or goes to school in West Hartford or East Hartford, take a look at our application for the Dunn Scholarships!!

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