Branford Rotary Chimes For Charity

BRANFORD ROTARY CHIMES FOR CHARITY

The Branford Rotary Club is conducting its and supervision of traditional red collection kettles of the Salvation Army at strategically placed locations near Branford merchants. The stations throughout Branford are as follows:
  
Stop & Shop, Leete’s Island Rd. ,
Branford Book & Card, Main St., 
Wal*Mart on Commercial Pkwy
Starbucks on North Main Street

The Rotary Club of Branford volunteers will sound the handbells on Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rotarians will each work two-hour shifts to raise money, which, in turn, is forwarded to Social Services at the . All donations collected will service only Branfordites.

This year's rollicking Rotarian ringers include Pat Andriole, Peter Cimino, Nelson Bernabucci, Bob Carmody, Alpha Coiro, Dave Kozma, Al House, Emily Gangi, Tony Terry, Mike Ball, Stu Tillinghast, Traci Knapp, Phil Carloni, Bob Harrington, Joe DeFrancesco, Jeff Clark, Charlie Shelton, Bob Gill, Bill Donaruma, Dennis Flynn, Bob Zettergren, Joe Schreck, Jeff Vailette, David Chew, Chip, Marsh, and Amy Koch

Jack Srebnik,this year’s  Rotary committee chairperson, stated, “For the past 25 years during the Christmas holidays, Branford Rotarians have helped the Salvation Army ring bells and raise money for citizens in the Branford community who need additional help. Branford Rotary has been successful in raising over $6,500 in the past. Despite these lean economic times, we hope to  increase our previous efforts and aid the less fortunate.” "Branford Rotary is very pleased to have Starbucks as one of is bell-ringing venues this year."

For further information about this program or the Rotary Club of Branford, contact Jack at 203/481-7331, ext. 1, or Alpha Coiro, club president, 203/503-1829.  Visit the club’s website:  www.branfordrotary.org.