Rotary Meeting, May 28, 2013

President Elect, Mary Kern called the meeting to order in President Justin Sallaway's absence.  Indira Desai led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Marie Presti led us in song with "My Country Tis of Thee".  Let it be noted that we are pretty good at that song, and we should sing it more often!  Mary called for some silent reflection in honor of Memorial Day, and for those who served and continue to serve our country.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jeff Tucker reminded us that the Relay for Life will be at Forte Park on California Street this Saturday beginning at 6:00 PM.  Jeff will make sure the Rotary Banner is up so if you'd like to go and show support, look for the banner.

Paul Kerrissey invited us to take part in an "opportunity" to get involved in Paul Harris awards. The idea is that if 4 people pay $250 per year for 4 years, we can get 4 Paul Harrises.  This will allow us opportunity to be eligible for grants from Rotary International, and further more, Rich Dietz will match any money that we give RI so we can get a bigger bang for our buck.  Think about this opportunity, and let Paul know if you would like to take part.

NOTE:  The District requests $100 per member donation given to Rotary International, and our club is at about $30 per person.  Keep in mind, when you are considering your philanthropic donations, that future grants from RI will be determined by the amount of money each club gives to RI.

Mary reminds everyone to PLEASE send your 5 goals for Rotary to her...she wants to hear EVERYONE'S voice when writing the strategic plan!  Just email her at maryk@westsuburbanymca.org

ALSO--Installation Dinner will be held on June 25 at Hotel Indigo and will be $45 per person.  Jeff will add this charge to your bill, we will start asking for numbers next week.

RAFFLE

Bruce Leaver selected the correct raffle ticket, however, as luck would have it, could only pull the 8 of hearts...sorry Bruce!

Don't Forget--We are back at Brae Burn next week!

GUEST SPEAKERS:  Mary Connaughton and Ilya Atanasov spoke about their work with the Pioneer Institute regarding Municiple Pensions.

MISSING IN ACTION:

Where are you Cornelia Cain-Heard? Hope you have healed and will grace us with your presence soon! John Hurney--I see you walking on the outdoor track sometimes--hope you and the bride are doing well! Rachel Sturma--school must be ending soon, and you can see that beautiful baby more often--hope you can visit us before you are out for the summer. Carolina Trujillo--hope you are well! We miss your bubbly personality!  Bob Staulo, we all wish you well in your recovery...I know a good chiropractor if you need one.  Peggy Lepore and Paul Stone, your presence is ALWAYS missed when you don't come to a meeting!  Anyone seen Tom Keery?  Rotary Meetings have been kind of quiet without him.  Perhaps he's been busy folding his socks, and putting them away for the summer?