Rotary Meeting, January 22, 2013

President Elect, Mary Kern called the meeting to order.  Paul Stone led the Pledge of Allegiance, Tom Keery led us in song with with a beautiful rendition of "America the Beautiful" and Paul Kerrissey gave the invocation.

Dave Sellers told us a joke for old times' sake.  It was a a groaner as usual--thanks Dave, you haven't lost your touch!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mary gave the Death By Chocolate Update:  We are in the final leg of this event....the event is this Sunday at the Crowne Plaza from 1:00 - 4:00. Tickets are being sold at the Y so stop in and get yours ahead of time! I am collecting for the Lottery Basket---John Hurney sent a donation for the lottery basket -- big thank you to John! Glad someone is reading this newsletter! The volunteer sign up sheet was available.  If you would like to volunteer, call Mary to see what positions are left.  If not, you can still show your support by buying a ticket and showing up to the event!

Tom Keery reminds that there will be another big event after after Death By Chocolate; Newton Has Talent!  Website for NHT is going to go live this week!

Guests: 

• Sue Peghiny, who has joined us before as an interested club members.
• Rotarian from Westboro, Milton Steen,
• Speaker Stefan Bajohr from Germany, Rotary Scholarship Recipient

Membership -Sue Peghiny will be inducted next week as our newest Rotary Member!  Welcome Sue! Chris Chu read off the list of people who still need photos for the Clubrunner Website, and was available after the meeting to take pictures of those still in need of a photo.

Marc Epstein reminded us of making car donations.  He also updated us on the Gift of Life family who is coming in tonight.  Mark is looking for warm clothes to loan plus any gifts to send home with them. Mom is doctor, from Dominican Republic, and the child is the first special needs child. Anyone who can help with visits, transportation, Spanish, etc. contact Marc if able to help. Marc's cell phone number is: 617-510-7434

Happy Dollars - there were many happy dollars, of note was Bert Martinson's story about lunch with Martin Luther King, Jr., Bill Lowrey's  Newtown update, and recognition for Tony Bibbo's role in tirelessly coordinating and running the very successful and well attended MLK event.

SPEAKER

Stefan Bajohr spoke about his experience attending Boston University on his one year foreign study for Law.  If it were not for Rotary, he would not be here, as he is a Rotarian Scholar! 

MISSING IN ACTION

We have not seen our friends Carolina, Cornelia, Rachel and Marianna in a while...here's hoping you are not a victim of the flu, and we will see you soon! Jeff Tucker, we hope you had a relaxing time in Florida, and you bring us back warmer temperatures! Justin Sallaway, your presence was missed, but the show went on in spite of your absence-a testament to your leadership!  John Hurney, we miss your presence, and send our warmest wishes your way!