Newsletter 3-6-12

Rotary Club of Needham

March 6, 2012

Newsletter

Bill led us in the pledge of allegiance, with Dan Tibma leading us through God Bless America and Lois led us in prayer

Announcements:

·        March 13 a visiting Major Gift Officer of RI will be our guest speaker

·        March 20 we meet at Wingate, have lunch and distribute flowers to Needham’s nursing homes.

·        March 27 we will meet with Newton Rotqary at Brae Burn Country Club. We will not have lunch at the Sheraton.

·        April 3 we will induct Roberta Seligman.

·        April 4 is the Needham Education Foundation Spelling Bee at the Newman.

·        April 17 Rotary Foundation District Dinner.

·        Ted gave us an update on the most recent Gift Of Life care recipient

Birthdays:  None

Guests: Chaz Haberly, a visiting Rotarian from Washington state; Oscar Leger, a visiting Rotarian from France.

Happy $$$:  They’re back-both Lois and Ron Sockol joined us after their trip to Florida;

50:50: Dan Tibma had the right ticket, wrong card.  Better luck next time…

 Guest Speaker: Sandy Robinson and Debra Winnick gave us an update on the new Needham Community Council building on Hillside Ave. This is a vast improvement on the old building (which is for sale), and will enable the NCC to serve many more residents. Stop by any time for a tour, and remember, they are always in need of donations to fund their operations.