Bulletin 6-23-15

 

Pledge of Allegiance:  Glen Davis

Song:  God Bless America; Led By: Karen Wetmore

Prayer: Led by Darrell Minnich

 

Welcome Karin Gaffney, Governor Nominee Designate from the Nashoba Valley Rotary Club

 

Happy dollars: Summer; upcoming wedding in 12 days; congratulations to incoming officers and Rich’s next 3 years as president; congratulations to Glen for his 2 years of service to us; son, James, wedding last Saturday; HTBH; see you in August – down east sailing in July; welcome Karin Gaffney; welcome scholarship guests and 2 weeks vacation.

 

. Thank you Ken Davis for going to Eagle Scout ceremony. He made the presentation representing Needham Rotary.

. REMINDER – there will be no lunch meeting at the Sheraton next Tuesday.  We will have a picnic at Rich Forte’s house in Dover at 6:00 pm.  Please let him know if you will be attending.

. Greg needs people for the 4^th of July float in the Needham parade.  Contact Rachel if you are available.

. Chaz returned from Rotary Exchange in Russia.

.RETURN OF 2014 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:

 

. Sara and Nate told about their first year in school.  Nate attended Providence College; declared finance and math as his majors and recently ran a marathon in honor of his dad suffering from Parkinson’s disease.  Sara completed her first year at Georgetown with a major in government and 2 minors.  She interned on Capitol Hill and plays the flute.

 

Glen has started a new tradition at Needham Rotary by selecting one member who he awarded the 'Rotarian Of The Year' to. This first year, it is Bill Paulson, who we all know totally deserves! Bill is one of the most creative people we know, and is a 'doer' instead of a 'talker'.

 

Congratulations Bill: well deserved!!!

 

Glen had a few words before he was presented with a 'Past President's Pin' and Celebratory Gavel. He wanted to thank all Rotarians for their help and assistance during his 2 years as President. The changes he instituted wil help guide the Club forward. Glen said he is donating $250 to the scholarship fund in honor of his parents 50^th anniversary and as a thank you for the past 104 weeks.

 

Finally, Glen was presented with his Paul Harris pin today, for his contribution during this past year.

 

Glen was thanked with a standing ovation from all members and guests for his great contribution and guidance to Rotary over the last 2 year. Great job Glen!!!.

 

We were fortunate to have with us Karin Gaffney, District Governor Designate for the 2017/2018 Rotary year, to perform our inductions. Most important is Rich Forte, who is our incoming President:

 

 

 

 

 

Karin then installed the new 2015-2016 Board of Directors:

 

 

The new BOD members are as folows:

President: Rich Forte

Treasurer: Ryan Damaso

Secretary: Kathy Whitney

Director: Charles Nelson

Director: Ted Shaughnessy

Director: Jim Brown

Director: Libby Pero

Director: Marty Lindeman

Sergeant at Arms: Greg Cronin

Immediate Past President: Glen Davis

(Not all were present).

 

Rich started by thanking the retiring BOD members Karen Wetmore, Ken Davis and Dan Tibma. They had helped bring the club to where it is today: in very good shape!

 

Rich has 2 focuses for his year:

1. To try to build a realistic budget for the year, which will maximize our efficiency in doing good.

2. to establish some 'branding' for the club in an effort to publicize the club more which will create more new members.