Newsletter 11-29-11 (1st of 3!)

Posted by Charles Nelson 
on Nov 29, 2011
 
 

Newsletter 11-29-2011

Editor: Charles Nelson

 

Rotary Club of Needham

November 29, 2011

Newsletter

 

 

Bill R. led us in the pledge of allegiance followed by Bob C. leading us in God Bless America.  Darrell led us in prayer.

 

Guests: Kevin Burke, CEO North Hill Communities.

 

George led us in the Welcome Song.

 

Happy $$$:  Glen, Lois, Ken D. Bill P., Jerry, Ted, Jim, Tom, Darrell, Louise and Scott happy for a great Thanksgiving Day dinner. Rick and Charles happy for Needham High Football Team.  Bob and Kathy HTBH. Ron happy to see George at his table.  Janet happy for great start to the holiday season.  Chris happy NB banking with EB. Ryan and Tom also happy for warm weather.

 

50/50:  Ken Davis had the winning number, but was unable to procure the winning card.

 

Humor:  Tom covered the humor.

 

Announcements:

  • Louise gave an update on the 13th Annual Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Gala at the Newton Marriott.
  • The Needham Boosters are selling x-mass trees over by Claxton Field, across from the Needham Transfer Station.
  • Town-wide Volunteer Opportunities Fair on Thursday, December 8th from 4 to 6 at the Needham Public Library.
  • Rotary District meeting on December 9th at 8 AM at Ken Davis’ office.
  • Bill R. showed us a giant card from a 3rd grader at Eliot thanking us for the dictionary.
  • Scott mentioned that his business is doing “stuff a truck” for Home for Little Wanderers.

 

Speaker: Ryan introduced speaker Kevin Burke.  He is the CEO of North Hill Communities.  Kevin spoke to us about the True North project at North Hill.  See more information at: http://www.projecttruenorth.org/page/true-north.