Newsletter 2-14-12
Newsletter 2-14-2012
Editor: Charles Nelson
Rotary Club of Needham
February 14, 2012
Newsletter
Bill R. led us in the pledge of allegiance followed by Bob C. leading us in God Bless
America on the guitar. Karen led us in prayer.
Bob C. then played and sang Scotch and Soda for us, a well know Kingston Trio song.
Deb D. had some impromptu humor speaking about the Grammy and Grampy awards.
Bob C. then played and sang the song Playing Right Field.
Birthdays: It was a big day. We had cake for George, Bob C. and Bill R. We sang the Birthday Song.
Guests: Ryan’s wife Kistra and Roz’s friend Roberta Seligman.
George led us in the Welcome Song.
Happy $$$: Bill P. busy at work. Erica, Tom & Deb Happy V-Day and Happy B-Day! Jim, Bill R., Charles, Glen & Kathy “Happy B-Day to the Boys”. Rich happy for Bob C’s guitar playing. Doug happy for “Best Wife in the World” Melissa back from a great trip to Florida. Roz happy just because. Rachel Happy V-Day. Ryan happy for V-Day lunch with his wife, Kistra. George happy for great meeting. Chris happy for Bob C’s rendition of “Scotch and Soda” Scott happy that his wife Cathy’s surgery went well.
50/50: Kistra drew Roz number, but alas, Roz drew the 8 of Hearts and not the Ace of Spades. : (
Humor: Official humor consisted of Melissa’s decent joke and now less than five attempts by our own President, Bill R!
Announcements:
- Rachel will be attending the upcoming membership forum.
- March 5th at 3PM at Senior Center – will be discussing transportation needs.
- March 20th – Meeting will be held at Wingate and Spring Flowers will be delivered afterward!.
- No Meeting on Tuesday, March 27th.
- March 28th at Noon – Joint meeting with Newton Rotary and Newton Needham Chamber at Brae Burn in Newton.
Speaker: Today was a group assembly and thus there was no speaker.
Bill R. spoke of the 5 Avenues of Service
Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the smooth functioning of Rotary clubs. Learn about effective club service in Membership and Training.
Vocational Service involves club members serving others through their professions and aspiring to high ethical standards. Rotarians, as business leaders, share skills and expertise through their vocations, and they inspire others in the process.
Community Service is the opportunity Rotary clubs have to implement club projects and activities that improve life in the local community.
International Service encompasses efforts to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the world and to promote world understanding and peace. It includes everything from contributing to PolioPlus to helping Rotary Youth Exchange students adjust to their host countries.
New Generations The Avenue of New Generations recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.
George spoke about the history of the scholarship fund, and how Ed Davis, Glen’s Grandfather, invited George to his first meeting in 1979.
Bill R. ended the meeting by recognizing Scott for 2nd Paul Harris.