Rotary Rocket - June 17th

We had a fantastic meeting yesterday! We began our meeting with a moment of silence for the victims of the senseless attack on a popular Orlando FL. night club where 49 people were killed and 53 suffered gunshot wounds. Our prayers go out to each of them.  Reverend Aaron Payson began the meeting with a prayer and sang the National Anthem.

 

Our guest speaker was Paul Provost, Publisher of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Paul discussed the 160 year history of the paper, where it is today and the future of print. He also discussed the many digital opportunities for the newspaper and the delivery channels available. He fielded many questions from members.

 

We inducted a new member, Kimberly Goulette, Executive Director of the American Red Cross. Past District Governor Val Callahan did the honors. Please join me in welcoming Kimberly to the Rotary Club of Worcester!

 

 The Club elections were held and I present you with the 2016 – 2017 Officers and Directors for the Rotary Club of Worcester:

 PRESIDENT:                           Barbara Guthrie

PRESIDENT ELECT:                 Ron Fraser

VICE PRESIDENT:                    Chris Gates

SECRETARY:                             Krista Piazza

TREASURER:                            Matteo Gentile

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Robert Mangan   

                         DIRECTORS:            

                                                Don Deprez

                                                David Frazier

                                                Ken Harling

                                                Satya Mitra

                                                Tom Valentine

Congratulations to all our officers.

 

Tim McGee had the lucky number but could not pull the 3 of Spades out of the deck. So the pot grows to $58.00 + next week.

 

Last week was my last formal meeting as Club president. Barbara will be running the meeting next week as I have a prior engagement with a customer.

 

On June 30^th we will not have a regular meeting, but a Member Appreciation event at O’Connor’s Restaurant from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. This will be an informal gathering. There will be appetizers and a cash bar available.  Please let me know if you can make it to the last meeting of the Rotary year!

 

I want to thank the club for a fantastic year. We made a difference in the lives of many people here in Worcester and around the world. You all deserve a “Pat on the Back” Please RSVP if you are planning on attending so we can get a head count for the restaurant.