Rotary Meeting, February 4, 2013

Posted by Mary Kern

The meeting was called to order by President Elect, Mary Kern. Paul Stone led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Marie Presti led us in song with "God Bless America", and Tom Keery gave the Invocation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mary reported on the final numbers for Death By Chocolate.

Sponsor Money was record breaking, thanks to our own Stella Pang and Ken Brown from Waltham Rotary! $9,250.00!!!!!! We have never had that much! Last year was $7,200.00.

This made up for what we didn't see at the door…

Money collected at the door was $3,291.00. Last year was $4,340.00. That's over $1,000.00 less than last year.

Auction will turn out to be almost the same as last year…$8,220.00. Last year was $8,275.00.

Cake sales were $200.00.

Expenses will be approximately $200.00 less than last year, so if all sponsors and auction item winners pay, each club would take home $10,030!

Gift of Life---Marc Epstein reported that Zamaya came through her surgery, and will be coming home this afternoon. Hotel Indigo donated a crib, thanks to Bruce Leaver. Jim Means brought a big bag of supplies for the family. The family will be at Marc's house for the next two weeks, and they welcome visitors to come by and spend some time with the family.

Chris Chu, our wonderful chair of the Membership Committee reported on some of our Rotary Members who have been missing in action. Carolina Trujillo cracked a rib, and also is recovering from a bout with bronchitis. Feel better, Carolina! We miss your spirit! Cornelia Cain-Heard and her husband are recovering from the flu. Hope you and your husband feel better soon, Cornelia! No one can do an invocation better than you can! Marianna Dagatti has been extremely busy and hopes to come back soon!

SPEAKER:

We did not have a speaker scheduled, so the honorable Tom Keery entertained and informed us about our next big fundraiser, Newton Has Talent! If anyone has any ideas for talent judges, please let Tom or Chris know as soon as possible. Also, the website is up and running, and we are accepting YouTube videos, so get the word out to anyone who has some talent they would like to showcase. It was suggested the Dr. Bob Staulo work on his stand-up routine and enter the competition...

DON'T FORGET

Guest Speaker will be Peter Koutoujian on Feb 26