Rotary Meeting, Tuesday, November 27, 2012

President Justin Sallaway  called the meeting to order to a packed house!

The Christmas Party is December 4 at Gregorians.  If you did not get the evite, let Susanne know so that you are on the list--send her an email.  It starts at 6:30. We could use some help with the set up--let Susanne know if you can help via email.

There WILL BE a meeting the day of the party, even though in the past we have not met on the day of the Christmas Party.

We WILL have a meeting the 18th of December-just so we don't miss 3 weeks of meetings-Justin will try to get a speaker.

Sargent-at-Arms Report was presented by Mark Nichols:

GUESTS: 

Traute Marshall--Speaker

Student of the Month, Michael Evans, and his mom, Selina.

Principal of Newton North, Jennifer Price and her intern, Anthony Oliver

Amanda Griffin, Guidance Counselor

Scott  Hasse, Teacher

Amy Clark from Brookline Rotary

Azmi Hajaj from Beirut and his wife

Joe Presti, Marie's Dad

NEW MEMBER INDUCTION

Chris Chu, Membership Chair, brought up Carolina Trujillo to say a few words about our new member, Mariana Dagatti from Argentina, an architect. Tom Keery gave us a refresher on Rotary History.  Paul Kerrissey then explained the 5 avenues of service in Rotary. Stella Pang described the 4 way test for Rotary. Marianna epressed her gratitude to be able to be a member of the club.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Bob Staulo announced the student of the month, Michael Evans. Amanda Griffin talked about Michael's progress at Newton North, and his great attitude, and polite way about him.  Michael then spoke about his academic and motivational successes since moving to Newton.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Susanne asked for someone who can volunteer to be a celebrity judge for Newton Has Talent on March 24.  Email Susanne if you have any connections.

RAFFLE:

Justin pulled the winning raffle number, which caused a bit of a ruckus.

To keep things on the up and up, Chris shuffled the deck.  Justin pulled the 9 of hearts, which settled everyone down.

HAPPY DOLLARS--lots of happy dollars from lots of happy Rotarians!

Chris introduced her neighbor and ourspeaker, Traute Marshall, author of Art Museums Plus.  Traute will donate the price of the first 5 books sold to the Rotary Club.