Newsletter 12-18-12

Posted by Rich Forte 
on Dec 18, 2012
 
 

**ROTARY CLUB OF NEEDHAM**

Newsletter:Tuesday December 18, 2012

Pledge of Allegiance: Glen

Song: America Led By: Ron

Invocation: Darrell

 

 

Announcements:  

  • Erica Bond and Family are hosting our holiday party Tuesday, December 18 (tonight)
  • Today is the last day to get Karen gift cards or cash for the Community Council Gift Card Program
  • Looking for a sponsor for housing for an incoming foreign exchange student. Speak to Charles.
  • Charles would like folks to contact him if interested in serving on the next board of directors, or, if you wish to recommend someone for a seat.
  • Sofie (our gift of life child age 11) is doing very well.  She and her mom, Flor are here through New Year’s and Ted is asking folks if they wish to spend some time with Sofie and Flor to mx it up from being with just Ted and his wife.  Many have already signed up (see the circulating email).  There are still some days/times left after Christmas.  If interested, email Ted è tedshaughnessy@comcast.net
  • Looking for STORAGE SPACE for all the Rotary gear.  We are losing our space at Jim Brown’s place and need to find a new location.
  • Ken Davis looked up the Rotary in Newtown, CT and made us aware that we can go to their website and make an individual donation.  He is going to propose to the Board that the Club make a donation
  • Next meeting is January 8th.  Happy Holidays!
  • Ron sockol was so proud to receive a very nice 'bowl' at the Holiday Party last Tueday night, he is seen modeling it in the attached picture!

   Guests:  

  • Steve Schauer
  • Patty Carlson, Marie Kidd, Jim Kidd (our speakers from Brain Injury Association of MA)

 

Happy $$$:  Many sad dollars for the tragedy in Newtown.  Patty Carlson for being in a room with so many giving individuals.  Eric for working and viewing the US Open in Merion in 2013.  A bunch of HBTBH, Chris for his friend Don and new baby born in Tel Aviv.  Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and a great NEW YEAR!

 

50:50 Bill Paulson pulled the two of diamonds.  Pot stands at $474.

 

Joke of the day: Provided by Chris Teachout

I would like to share a personal experience with my closest friends about drinking and driving.

As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from an occasional social session over the years.

A couple of nights ago, I was out for an evening with friends and had a couple of cocktails and some rather nice red wine.

Knowing full well I may have been slightly over the limit, I did something I've never done before--I took a cab home. Sure enough, I passed a police road block but, since it was a cab, they waved it past.

I arrived home safely without incident, which was a real surprise; as I have never driven a cab before and am not sure where I got it or what to do with it now that it's in my garage.

 

  • Guest Speakers: Patty Carlson and Marie Kidd of BIA-MA.  Patty is a volunteer and Marie is a brain injury survivor and ambassador for BIA-MA.

Patty discussed the many programs the BIA-MA produces for brain injury individuals, including support groups and development programs.  The statistics are staggering.  1.7 million people suffer from some form of brain injury including 60,000 high school reported injuries.  The leading cause of injuries is falls followed by violence, war and sports.  Marie is brain injury survivor.  She was in a terrible auto accident in 2006.  She went through 11 surgeries, coma and speech therapy to get back to where she is today.  She spent three months in rehab.  She lost some memory, but is OK today.

Website is www.biama.org

Happy Holidays to all!!! See you on January 8th, the next meeting.