Newsletter 1-31-12

Posted by Jim Brown 
on Jan 31, 2012
 
 

Rotary Club of Needham

January 31, 2012

Newsletter

 

 

Bill R. led us in the pledge of allegiance followed by Bob C. leading us in America the Beautiful, and Karen led us in prayer.

 

Guests: Deb Kazarian from Family Federal Savings; Roberta Seligman, a prospective member; Edison Zhang, a BC Graduate Student in Finance whose family has a cork floor manufacturer in China and he is looking to establish US Distribution.; Dr. Michael Johnson who is hosting Edison Zhang.

 

George led us in the Welcome Song.

 

Happy $$$: Everyone had a Happy Dollar for the Pats: let’s hope we can say that again next week! Greg Cronin for his friend Dr. Michael Johnson and his student; Jerry Goodman-Happy to be here: We are glad he is here! Michael Johnson and Edison Zhang-$5 happy to be invited to Rotary. Erica (just to be different) Go Bruins!

 

50/50:  Ryan had the correct ticket (#983) but pulled the wrong card. Pot stands at $209.

 

Humor:  Ken Davis told us of his experience as he left church recently. He gave himself a full TSA pat down, looking for his car keys. They were not in his pockets. A quick search in the meeting room of church revealed no keys. Suddenly, he realized he must of left them in the car. Frantically he looked in the parking lot for his car. No success and no cars. His wife had scolded him many times for leaving the keys in the ignition. His theory being that is the best place to leave them so you don’t loose them. His wife’s theory is that is the worst place to leave them as the car can be stolen. As he darted back into church, he came to a terrifying conclusion: her theory was right and his car had been stolen! He immediately called the police to report the car stolen. He gave them the location, a description of the car, and admitted he had left the keys in the ignition.

 

Then he made the most difficult call of all, “Honey”, he stammered, “I left my keys in the ignition and it has been stolen”.

 

Now it was his turn to be silent. Finally, He asked her to come and pick him up.

 

His wife retorted “I will, as soon as I convince this police officer I have not stolen your car. Remember, I dropped you off ???”

 

Ken’s new home address is Avita Assisted Care for those with memory issues, our guest speakers business.

 

Birthdays: None-We are saving up for February 14th when we will have 3 members who were born on the same day and month.

 

Announcements:

  • Today, Saturday, see a very nice article about Bob Day in the Boston Globe obituaries section.
  • BOD meeting next Tuesday at 11 am.
  • Next Tuesday, the Wellesley Rotary is hosting the Wellesley Choral Society after their dinner meeting. Cost $20 for dinner and performance.
  • We are working with the High School to start having seniors come and join us for some Tuesday meetings.
  • Keep up to date with District meetings and events by going to www.rotary7910.org
  • February 14th : Club Assembly-open meeting.
  • Karen is still looking for members to host the inbound GSE team from India.
  • Karen announced that the Bandy Heffler exchange is coming this fall. Think about hosting a British couple or single, for 3+ DAYS. This is a lot of fun, and would entitle you to return to the UK on the 2014 trip over there.

Guest Speaker: Diane Robinson from Avita Assisted Living in Needham on Greendale Avenue.  Avita is a new assisted living facility in Needham specializing in residents with memory loss. They are located at 880 Greendale Ave. Avita is owned by the Northbridge Company, and has achieved 90% occupancy in the short time they have been open. This facility consists of 62 apartments, and is currently at 90% occupancy. 74% of the residents are from Needham, and the majority of others from surrounding communities.

 

Diane showed us what a nice facility it is, and gave us an overview of the activities that they provide for their residents.

 

For more info, see: www.avitaofneedham.com