Newsletter 1-10-12

Posted by Charles Nelson 
on Jan 10, 2012
 
 

Newsletter 1-10-2012

Editor: Charles Nelson

 

Rotary Club of Needham

January 10, 2012

Newsletter

 

 

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

 

Guests: Doug Detweiler, Incoming District Governor.  Mike Razza, Past District Governor.  Melissa Jacoby, Prospective New Member.  Speakers: Ann Harrison, Wendy Alderstein & Soo Laski from Springwell Home

 

George led us in the Welcome Song.

 

Happy $$$: Janet happy for no snow and new ID.  Darrell happy for new name tags and just happy to be here.  Bob happy to be here.  Rachel happy for a nice winter day.  Tom happy to be a Rotarian with Bob Day.  Ted happy for the Pats and welcomes Doug D. and Mike Razza.  Ken happy for no snow and Bob Day.  Ryan happy for daughters third birthday.  Chris happy for Bob Day.  Charles happy for upcoming long weekend.  Glen happy to be hare.  Rich happy to be here.  Erica Bond happy to welcome guests.  Doug happy for no snow.  George happy to be a thorn between two roses, Melissa and Kathy.  Melissa happy to be becoming a member of Needham Rotary.  Kathy for a dusting of snow.  Gerry happy to be here.  Rick happy for Patriots and thinking of Bob Day.

 

50/50:  George had the winning number, but not the winning card.  : (

 

Humor:  We decided against it this week.

 

Announcements:

  • We will be participating in a District Simplified Grant to support Tippett Home.
  • Ken has bruins tickets for tonight.
  • We are working with the High School to start having seniors come and join us for some Tuesday meetings.
  • Social Media seminar on Thursday, January 19th at the Sheraton Tara in Framingham.
  • PR Committee meeting January 23rd at the Sheraton Tara in Framingham.
  • Charles will be attending Pre-President Elect Training in February at the Sheraton Tara in Framingham.
  • Keep up to date with District meetings and events by going to www.rotary7910.org
  • February 14th dinner party – Cancelled.
  • Spring fundraiser is in the planning stages.
  • Membership: Invite a friend.  Don’t keep all of this goodness for yourselves.  It’s as simple as 1-2-3. Invite, Enjoy, Join.  ASK

 

Speaker:  Ann Harrison & Soo Laski

 

Springwell is a private, non-profit agency that has been creating, managing, and coordinating services for seniors, individuals with disabilities and those who help care for them for more than 30 years. Along the way, they have amassed a wealth of knowledge and insight about the many public and private resources available.

They serve all elders, individuals with disabilities and their families regardless of financial situation or level of need. Their reputation for excellence is why more than 10,000 families turn to them each year for support.

Soo and Ann spoke to us today about the Benefit Application Volunteer program.  Benefit Application Volunteers work with elders and assist with the application process for public benefits such as Mass Health and SNAP (food stamps).

 

For more information about Springwell and their programs, please visit their website at www.springwell.com.