President Justin Sallaway called the meeting to order.  Paul Stone led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Susanne McInerney led us in song with "God Bless America".  And, Justin gave the invocation with special intentions for those who were killed and injured in the Boston Marathon bombings the previous day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Board Meeting will be held next week at 11:00, here at the Marriott. The following week, (April 30), the meeting will be held at the Y, in Newton Corner, and it's a bring your own lunch day! (The Y will provide drinks!)  There will be a Club Assembly, where we will discuss the Rotary Club's Strategic Plan.

Indira Desai spoke about GSE---she still needs 3 more host families and also drivers.  Indira will be calling about hosting a family, so expect her phone call! The group arrives May 12, then Indira will host a welcome party at her house on May 13.  The group will be in Newton May 13, 14, 15, and there will be a total of 5 people.

Mark Nicholas wanted to thank those who responded yesterday to the Boston Marathon bombings and noted that it could have been much worse.

SARGENT AT ARMS

Sargent At Arms, Mark Nicholas welcomed Todd Drickel from Wegmans as our guest for today.

RAFFLE

Mary Kern won the raffle, however fell short on winning the jackpot by picking the Jack of Spades.

HAPPY DOLLARS

Most people remembered the victims of the marathon bombings with their dollars. HOWEVER, one bright spot was that Paul Kerrissey, our own beekeeper in residence had a birthday!

SPEAKER

Todd Drickel from Wegmans spoke to us about the Wegmans culture, and philosophy.  We have alot to look forward to when their store opens March 30, 2014!

STAY SAFE ROTARIANS!

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