Spoke 8/20/2015

Called to order by: President Don

 

Opening Song: ROTARY

 

 

Invocation: Lorraine Morrison

 

Song Leader: Kevin Gould  / Song: Good Night Irene

 

 

Pat Tobin

 

Raffle: Bruce Pacht - Selected Right Color but Wrong Card

 

Steve Christy and Garlan Hoskin are 'buying a table' for the Auction.  Steve encouraged other members to consider doing the same.

President Don reminded members that next week's meeting on Thursday is cancelled, but not to forget that the President's BBQ is at his home on Friday evening.  Pot luck..so inquire through Don if you haven't already signed up to bring something.

 

 

Forrest Cole mentioned an episode he recently had tending bees with his grandchildren (and noted on Facebook).  Also bragged about wedding anniversary (46 Years...Congratulations to Forrest and Jean!)

Bill Babineau mentioned his own past episode with bees, and his good fortune to get medical assistance.

Ernst Oidtmann spoke about his son's recent visit home from Qutar.

 

Rotary Minute: Rich Wallace spoke about the importance of the various Rotary partnerships that exist around the world.

 

Speaker:  Steve Usle and John Yacavone updated members on the Auction in support of the Upper Valley Havens Children's food Program.  Teams are in place, donor list and forms distributed, and information about the Auction event and dinner was handed out.  He reminded members that gift certificates or items typically auctioned off online should be in Jane Mason's hands no later than August 28.  He reminded members to register themselves for the Auction event and dinner by going to the website.   Questions can be directed to Captains Kevin, Paul T., Jane, Steve U., or Jon