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Cogitator 09/12/30
Our last meeting of the year ended with a robust rendition of Auld Lang Syne, of which we knew about half the words. Everyone sang with gusto and between the group we managed to come up with most of the words, although not always in correct order. It was very touching. A loose translation of Auld Lang Syne is "times gone by".
President Bob brought us news from Jim Essex that Janet is recovering from a broken arm, suffered in a fall during the slippery holidays. She is doing well.
We were joined by fourteen of our 18 scholarship recipients, who received checks, handed out by Scholarship Committee representative John Wolcott.
President Robert the Red Nosed Rotarian was fined a small amount for sleeping in Tuesday morning after making extensive arrangements for a "Fireside Chat" Those present gave him a call, and he managed to straggle in for the festivities, looking quite dapper for someone on vacation who had been planning to sleep in. The Fireside Chat gave Trevor Cobain his last chance to change his mind. However he decided to give us a chance and will become a full fledged member of the club in the near future.
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We have about 25 cases of citrus left. We are attempting to sell them, but if no takers will make another donation to the RI Community Food Bank or another worthy organization.
Chuck Sauer gave an update on Santa's visit to our holiday family. Jane and Jenny, Chuck and Santa arrived at the house on Christmas Eve, and had a great time watching the children with their presents. It made a happy holiday out of a season that hadn't been looking all that good for the family.
John Wolcott went to the barber this week and got his yearly haircut. He looks very Rotarish.
The last meeting in December is when we vote on the proposed slate of officers. Nominated for 2010 -2011 are President-Ed Neff. President elect-Mike Gemma. Secretary-Paula Buchkeit. Treasurer-Bob Petrucelli .Assistant Treasurer-Mike Balsamo. Sgt. At Arms - Jim Essex. Assistant Sgt. At Arms-Ken Colaluca..
On a voice vote the slate was approved 267 to 1. Bob Greene didn't think it should be unanimous.
Our visiting students provided our program, giving brief updates on their college progress. Once again only a few members understood what they were talking about, reminding us how long it has been since we were in school. The total handed out was $14,000 to 18 recipients.
Their names and awards are listed below.
Back Row
Left to right
Maxwell Edmonds - $1,000
Spencer Dean - $1,000
Jo-Anna Steere - $1,000 Barbara M. Tufts Scholarship. Daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Steere
Lauren Cunningham - $1,000
Amanda Hallworth - $500 Rotary Personal Achievement Scholarship Daughter of Lisa Pannozzo
Matthew Colavita---$1,000
Front Row
Jessica Waterman - Rocky Hill School $1,000 . Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Waterman of
Lauren Buckheit - $1,000
Melissa Lorenzo - $1,000
Meaghan Gilday - $1,000 Walter G. Barney Community Service Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thom Gilday
Chelsea Convery - $500 Irving A Silverman Community Service Scholarship Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Convery
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Anna Greeley - $1,000
Coleen O'Brien - $500 Rotary Community Service Scholarship Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Brien
Qi Liu - $250 Arthur Phillip Silverman Scholarship Son of Chao Hong Liu
Wei Liu - $250 Arthur Philip Silverman Scholarship Son of Chao Hong Liu
Emily Gowell - $500 Howard D. Silverman Scholarship Daughter of Mr. and mrs. Jay Gowell
Janice Wray - $500 Chuck and Bea Keyes Scholarship Daughter of Susan Wray