Wednesday, August 8, 2007

The BBQ lives on...maybe?

There was great back and forth at the meeting today about what we could do to make the BBQ better. Many people thought it had gotten stale and almost run it's course (in it's present state) but everyone seemed willing share their opinions and pitch in to plan for '08! I don't think I've seen so many people sign up for a committee in a long time! This is great news...we've been doing this for so long that it would be a shame to see it go away so let's band together to make it new and shiny! If you're interested in helping on this committee please email Dave Juliano - and yes I know he won't necessarily read these emails until we prompt him to do so - someone remind me next week!! This blog is public so until I get his permission to put his email address up here you'll have to look it up on the membership list. also, you can email me at carly811@sbcglobal.net if you want me to send it to you.

Yours in Rotary,
Carlene

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

We have been going to the BBQ since I can't remember, it has become a tradition. We look forward to it every year.In the past we have talked to Rotary members at the picnic about having the BBQ go a little later in the day. Most people work and are unable to get there to enjoy the festivities. Every year we miss the band and this year we no sooner sat down with our dinner than an announcement was made that we had one minute to view the auction and buy tickets for the raffle. Couldn't you extend the BBQ to at least 7:30-8:00 pm? It's still daylight at that time. There are a lot of working people who would like to go but don't because of the time. Thanks

Carlene Roche said...

you might be right about the time! it's such a huge commitment for the Rotarians that we have never considered making it longer but it is something we will discuss for the future. how would you feel about changing the BBQ to a lobster bake?

The Wallingford Rotary Barbecue

As president-elect Matt Bailey was our leader this year and he did a great job! First thing this morning he showed up with coffee and donuts!! That makes the day a winner in our books! The BBQ is held the first Wednesday of August every year and we've been doing it for almost 80 years! It was hot today (8/1) but not as humid as last year. We (Anthony, Carlene and Steve R) started the day at 7 a.m. and as people arrived Anthony passed out our new "Pit Crew" t-shirts which have gotten nicer each year! We are probably the best-dressed sweaty group of men and womAn (only one) ever to cook a chicken!