Spoke 8/14/2014

 

 

 

Call to order by President Garlan at 12:15 with a rousing rendition of R-O-T-A-R-Y. After the Pledge of Allegiance and patriotic song, "America the Beautiful," Rich Wallace offered the invocation.

 

Lunch was delicious.  Thanks to John Y. for suggesting adding the spaghetti sauce to the meatloaf to simulate a giant flat meatball.

 

 

Economics Quiz: None this week, but we learned some stats about the Gross Debt and other happy topics.

 

Visiting Rotarians: Ed "Raj" Rajsteter, Lebanon Riverside Club and Director of Headrest.

 

Guests: Westin's lovely wife, Shana, plus their two children waiting to meet the world.

            (Editor's Note: Welcome to Jackson and Parker, born the very next day!)

 

Draw: Phase I won by Secretary Steve W. himself, Phase II lost with the wrong card.

 

 

Don't Fence Me In led by songleader, Past President Jon.

 

 

John Y. and Steve U. discussed the new incentive program for Auction solicitations—for every report from a business (whether you get a donation or not), you receive one Fun Dollar. For every business donating, you receive two Fun Dollars.  Fun Dollars may then be used toward a ticket to the event itself, or toward a Silent Auction item.

 

John Y. reminded everyone to let Jane know of ALL donations pledged, mailed, or collected so far so they may be entered into the database. Also, ALL items must be turned in to Jane soon for pictures, validation, tagging, etc.  As soon as possible!

 

Garlan reported that Paul Shannon's memorial service the previous Saturday was a very nice tribute and reminded us that donations in his name can be made to the Lebanon Rotary Club.

 

Reminder about the Lake Sunapee Boat Cruise on August 20th.

 

Reminder about the Fisher Cats baseball game on August 23rd; $12 per ticket (send to Bruce P.) and take your own car.  The Fisher Cats (a Toronto Blue Jay's farm team) will be playing the Red Sox AA team, the Portland Red Sox. Our own District Governor Bruce's singing group, the North Country Chordsman, will be singing the National Anthem.  $4 of every ticket will be contributed to Polio Plus.

 

Paul T. distributed packets containing 5 Auction tickets to all members.  Money MUST BE TURNED IN by September 27th.

 

 

Willie K. spoke about Rotary conception in 1905, and how Paul Harris became its first president in 1910.  Current requirements to become an RI president include a year as club president, a year as district governor, and a year as a member of the trustees. Paul Harris was the only RI president to serve twice.

 

 

Ernst's picture finally made the front page of something: the newsletter for the Upper Valley Ship Modeler's Guild.  He was even referred to as one of "Three Handsome Dudes"!

 

Steve U. bragged about his daughter's YouTube video "Dunk for ALS" to raise money for that worthy cause.

            (Editor's Note: According to ESPN, ALS donations are up over 400%!)

 

The Martian paid $5 for finally completing his Eludium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator, but then wasn't certain if it passed the 4-Way Test.  (This is a check to see if people are really reading...)

 

 

Suellen introduced our guest speaker, Ricardo St. Hilaire, a criminal justice attorney. His bio can be read here: http://culturalheritagelaw.org/sthilaire

 

Detailed information about the Knights of Columbus may be found at their website, http://www.kofc.org/

 

Highlights from the presentation:

 

 

 

Don M. let us in the 4-Way Test as we adjourned.