Newsletter 1-15-13
Posted by Rich Forte
on Jan 15, 2013
Rotary Club of Needham
Tuesday: January 15, 2013
Location: Needham Sheraton
Pledge of Allegiance: Charles
Song: A medley led by Bob Cocks on guitar
Invocation: Darrell
Announcements:
• Deb Donovan is recovering well from her surgery and back home. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Home address 20 Stonewall Drive, Woburn MA 01801.
• We are still looking for a host family for a foreign exchange student for the school year starting in August 2013. We also are looking for a Rotarian to act as the “parent” for school meetings. The host family does NOT have to be a Rotarian. Spread the word to see who may have interest.
• The Sheraton is hosting an open house today from 4-7 PM. All welcome.
• Several members read notes of thanks from the Needham third graders for the dictionaries
Guests: Chas Haberle
Happy $$$: A bunch of HTBH, good luck to the Patriots, the third grader’s letters, speedy recovery of Jerry Wasserman, shout out to Angel Memorial for taking great care of Ken’s dog, recognition of Ted Shaughnessy for his work with Gift of Life, for a friend of Chris’s that lost his leg and has maintained a great outlook on life, a son finishing a marathon, for helping a friend who is relocating to Seattle, and lastly, for Jim Brown who can wear two different colored shoes today and nobody noticed!
50/50: Bill Paulson pulled the three of spades. Pot stands at $532
Humor: Nothing official, but many laughs and good cheer shared by all.
Guest Speaker: Today we had a club assembly where the following topics were discussed:; and • Jim Brown reminded folks that there is a group, “Friends of Rotary” who are eligible to receive the newsletter. The current list stands at about 40. If you know of someone who would like to receive our newsletter, contact Jim and they will be added to the list. People can always opt out, it is a great way to build awareness among non-Rotarians and increase their interest in our mission and local projects.
• Charles and Bill R. will get a count on the flags/banners that are presented to guests and if necessary, order more
• The Carnival that was scheduled to be located at Olin College the first week of June as a fund raiser for Gift of Life and Rotary ran into a bit of a snag with Olin deciding against hosting the carnival. Ted Shaughnessy is looking for an alternative site and welcomes input from anyone who can think of a private business location that would be willing to host. Space required to accommodate parking for 250 cars and the space for the carnival.
• Fund raising for the district. Charles discussed some ideas previously presented by members as well as opening the floor to discussion. Ideas included:
-Pizza tasting/judging
-Poker night
-5K road race on St. Patrick’s Day
- Jazz night
- Needham/Rotary Jeopardy
Charles appointed Greg and Lois to the committee to look at ideas for a music fund raiser. Bill R. commented that we should be thinking about the revenue generated for the time spent on organizing and is the event cost effective.
• Charles presented a proposed slate of officers for the July elections
-Glenn Davis – President
- Chris Teachout – V.P.
-Bob Cocks – Secretary
-Ryan Damaso – Treasurer
-Greg Cronin- Sargent at Arms
-Rachel Yurik – Deputy Sargent at Arms Club
We closed the meeting with a music medley led by Bob Cocks.
Tuesday: January 15, 2013
Location: Needham Sheraton
Pledge of Allegiance: Charles
Song: A medley led by Bob Cocks on guitar
Invocation: Darrell
Announcements:
• Deb Donovan is recovering well from her surgery and back home. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Home address 20 Stonewall Drive, Woburn MA 01801.
• We are still looking for a host family for a foreign exchange student for the school year starting in August 2013. We also are looking for a Rotarian to act as the “parent” for school meetings. The host family does NOT have to be a Rotarian. Spread the word to see who may have interest.
• The Sheraton is hosting an open house today from 4-7 PM. All welcome.
• Several members read notes of thanks from the Needham third graders for the dictionaries
Guests: Chas Haberle
Happy $$$: A bunch of HTBH, good luck to the Patriots, the third grader’s letters, speedy recovery of Jerry Wasserman, shout out to Angel Memorial for taking great care of Ken’s dog, recognition of Ted Shaughnessy for his work with Gift of Life, for a friend of Chris’s that lost his leg and has maintained a great outlook on life, a son finishing a marathon, for helping a friend who is relocating to Seattle, and lastly, for Jim Brown who can wear two different colored shoes today and nobody noticed!
50/50: Bill Paulson pulled the three of spades. Pot stands at $532
Humor: Nothing official, but many laughs and good cheer shared by all.
Guest Speaker: Today we had a club assembly where the following topics were discussed:; and • Jim Brown reminded folks that there is a group, “Friends of Rotary” who are eligible to receive the newsletter. The current list stands at about 40. If you know of someone who would like to receive our newsletter, contact Jim and they will be added to the list. People can always opt out, it is a great way to build awareness among non-Rotarians and increase their interest in our mission and local projects.
• Charles and Bill R. will get a count on the flags/banners that are presented to guests and if necessary, order more
• The Carnival that was scheduled to be located at Olin College the first week of June as a fund raiser for Gift of Life and Rotary ran into a bit of a snag with Olin deciding against hosting the carnival. Ted Shaughnessy is looking for an alternative site and welcomes input from anyone who can think of a private business location that would be willing to host. Space required to accommodate parking for 250 cars and the space for the carnival.
• Fund raising for the district. Charles discussed some ideas previously presented by members as well as opening the floor to discussion. Ideas included:
-Pizza tasting/judging
-Poker night
-5K road race on St. Patrick’s Day
- Jazz night
- Needham/Rotary Jeopardy
Charles appointed Greg and Lois to the committee to look at ideas for a music fund raiser. Bill R. commented that we should be thinking about the revenue generated for the time spent on organizing and is the event cost effective.
• Charles presented a proposed slate of officers for the July elections
-Glenn Davis – President
- Chris Teachout – V.P.
-Bob Cocks – Secretary
-Ryan Damaso – Treasurer
-Greg Cronin- Sargent at Arms
-Rachel Yurik – Deputy Sargent at Arms Club
We closed the meeting with a music medley led by Bob Cocks.