December 3, 2015

 
 
Be a Gift to the World
                                                                            Our theme for 2015-16        
 
WEEK OF 12/3/15
 
Pledge:  John Sbrogna          
Prayer:  Jeanie Storrs
Song:  Leslie Storrs led us in “The wheels on the bus go round and round”
Sergeant of Arms:  Tony Gasbarro
 
Late Dollars:  Ali, Bharti and Maila
 
Happy/Sad Dollars:
Jen had food $’s, auction turned out to be great and glad to be here…
Michelle had food $’s, had great time bell ringing on Sat., DG Jim is having Xmas party on 12/6 @ the Doubletree-everyone is invited and commented on 12/10 Elisabeth Von Trapp is performing g at Messiah Lutheran Church @ 7:00, see Michelle’s email for flyer.
Ali had a sorry $ for missing the bell ringing and she went away for the weekend to the Cape for Thanksgiving!
Deb had food/foundation $’s, and sorry she forgot about the bell ringing b’c she was in ME!
Lynn had a sincere $ for she forgot about the bell ringing too, told quick story of her 40 lb turkey that her dog ate but she went out and bought 4 rotisserie chickens and they were just as good! Another $ glad to be here…
Maila had a happy $ for bell ringing with her daughter Madisyn….she is now ready to do the fried dough events b’c she asked me when can she help..lol!
Jeanie had a thank you $ for her daughter, Leslie helping her out as always, food $ and gave an update on Ellen as he has her gall bladder out on Wednesday and is home now!
John S. had a missed $ for the bell ringing b’c he was in VA visiting his daughter for Thanksgiving.
Nancy had foundation $’s and glad to have Jeanie here!
Jim H. had a $ for everyone that came out Saturday to ring the bell especially to Emily, Joan and Madisyn show handed out candy canes and sang some carols to the shoppers, had foundation $’s and gave quick moment on foundation.
Joanne had foundation $’s, bell ringing, good to see John S. and glad to be here!
Jay had food $’s
Bharti had food $’s, thanked Leslie and for us as club and for the membership we have…
Joan had food $’s, nice to see Steve and Patty here this morning, nice to see Jeanie and commented on Rotary polio end article that Kristen Bell the actress was in.
President Leslie had food $’s, glad that Bharti is here, thank you to our speakers and bell ringing was fantastic!
Patty had a thank you $ for the project we started with the dictionaries in 2003 and how the children and families are appreciated.
Steve had a thank you $ for having him and sorry Joan I was a little late!
 
Patty, our guest pulled ticket #322 and Lynn Sarao was the lucky winner who pulled a “four” for $4.00…Congrats!!
 
We had Joan Ficarra introduce Steve Mammone, Northwest School and Patty, Westminster School where we handed out dictionaries to all the 3rd graders. Patty asked, “When was the last time you used a dictionary?” With today’s technology you go online to look up a word but she has her kids keep the dictionaries at school which are part of the curriculum and used them throughout the year. Steve stated he has them bring the dictionaries home b’c some of the families do have internet. He stated he has been in the Leominster school system for 21 years and thanks Tony for some of those years helping him to where he is today. Steve commented that he just found his 2 dictionaries from his boys that were given when they were little as they are 14 and 18 years old now. He said 58% of the school has reduced lunches so you have an idea of the geographic they have. Both were very appreciative and we even showed them some of the “thank you” cards we have received from the other schools that the children have written to us.
President Leslie went over the following:
  • Wreath, swag and poinsettia sale we raised $1571.43…thank to everyone and especially Ernie at The Windmill, The Doubletree and Neil’s Garden spot
  • We gave Lynn a check for $250 for her trip to Guyana in February
  • You can buy your tickets now for the District Conference
  • We recited the 4-way test
Important upcoming events:
 
  • 12/10/15: We are having BOD mtg, club forum and giving away our Food $ to the top 3 choices we voted on
  • 12/17/15 ; Having Skyview Chorus come join us in the morning to sing, bring family and friends
  • 1/15/16: Holiday Rotary party at Old Mill $25 pp, buffet style, 5:30…bring your crappiest re-gift we are having our annual Yankee Swap!
  • May 20th, 21st and 22nd 2016– District Conference, Plymouth Ma
  • Fall of 2016 – Monty Broc Chili & Chowder Kick-off, More to follow but wanted it on the calendar for everyone to keep in mind!
 
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m.
 
Just few other highlights from past weeks:
 
  • We had Steve Machink from the Brain Injury Association of MA come speak to us about his experience and the supports in the state. He commented that the CDC reported there are 41,000 that suffer from this. His resulted in a skiing accident back in Feb of 1995 in Utah and fell 900 feet. 96% of the NFL suffers from brain injuries. What can you do? Know the seriousness of brain injuries; learn more support through the BIA and what am I doing to prevent this to happening to me or others.
  • We cleaned up Cormier Park for the winter and will go back in the spring
  • Bandey Helfer program went well again this year
  • We are collecting stuffed animals for HealthAlliance – see Deb LaPointe’s email she sent out or ask her with any questions on how you can help! And Lynn is collecting as well for trip to Guyana
  • Project Apples was a great showing where we handed out books to all the children that came to the event at the Leominster library
  • Eric’s wife, Fiona heard the explosions in Paris but she is doing fine and they all will be having a family reunion within the next month
  • Need speakers for Jan/Feb