Rotary Meeting 10/22/12

SECOND MEETING AT THE NEWTON MARRIOTT!

Justin Sallaway called the meeting to order. Paul Stone led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chris Chu led us in "God Bless America".  Justin provided the invocation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Indira Desai  announced she is starting up GSA which will be held March 28 - April 10 and the trip will be to Brazil.  Participants include vocational students and they must be 25 years of age or over.  Everything is paid for by Rotary.

Tom Keery said there is no update on Newton Has Talent at this point, but stay tuned, as there is work being done behind the scenes...

Jeff Tucker  talked about Death By Chocolate.  We need sponsors!!  If you know anyone who can help, please let Jeff or Mary Kern know. We may be raising price of the entry fee, but we will use coupons liberally so that we average $17.50

Chris Chu brought a draft of the Newton Has Talent lawn Sign

Cornelia Cain-Heard asked Chris to give out pens for Breast Cancer Awareness Pens.

GUESTS

Marty Lindeman from Rotary in Seattle, who has moved in to the area is checking out Rotary Clubs to join.

Kyle Farrell, who works for Village Bank joined us.

Kaitlyn Bryant from Golden Living Center in Chestnut Hill was also in attendance.

RAFFLE

Stella Pang picked the winning number, but did not correctly pick the ace of spades!  Too bad, Stella--maybe next week!  (Note:  Stella has also joined the Death By Chocolate Committee--we are delighted to have you!!)

Chris Chu asked a trivia question about wine...

HAPPY DOLLARS-as usual, there were alot of happy Rotarians!

SPEAKERS

Tim  Alberts, Director of Admissions for Jackson/Montessori school and Nancy Fish, head of Walnut Park Montessori School joined us and spoke about their work.  Sponsorships in the schools go from very young (2.9 mo) through College. The schools include Walnut Park Montessori, Jackson School, St. John's Prep, and Regis College.  The general concept of Montessori is that children work best through their hands. Montessori has multi age classes which helps with learning and growing according to the individual child's interests and pace of learning.

Below, Justin Sallaway, President of Newton Rotary Club, with Tim Alberts, Director of Admissions for the Jackson/Montessori School, and Nancy Fish, head of Walnut Park Montessori.