July 9, 2015

 

Guests: Ed Perry – LCU, Andrew and Gladys (Ryla students), Angela (Andrew’s Mom), Hayleigh (Jen Peck’s daughter) and Mike Gale (Ellen’s husband)

 

 

Cheryl O. had a happy $ to be here, spilled coffee so her $’s are damp and commented she will be in Rutland’s parade over July 4^th weekend!

Jay had food $’s, had a wonderful visit at the Nashoba club as he presented the Woodruff key presentation and they were actual dressed in the Wizard of Oz theme with Karin dressed as the good witch of the east…lol!

Christina had food and Foundation $’s and here’s to a beautiful 4^th of July weekend and hope everyone enjoys!

Jen had foundation $’s, happy to have her daughter here this morning with her, had an announcement $ and handed out Uno flyer for discount for dine-in or takeout and commented on raffle for Friendly Flowers they will be offering.

Haleigh had happy $ to be here and will be starting college in August….

Jeannie had happy $ for everyone being here today and Happy 4^th!

Ellen had food and Foundation $’s, glad to be back…sorry missed meeting last week!

Rick had food $’s, Happy 4^th and great meeting with Leslie…

Joan had food $’s, Happy 4^th and nice to see the Ryla students here this morning!

Cheryl R. had a $ for our young ones are growing up as she commented about Hayleigh and glad to see her!

Maila had a happy $ to have Ed visiting our club for the 1^st time and thank you for coming, had food and Foundation $’s and the Rutland calendar raffle has started for the month of July…good luck to anyone that bought a ticket!!!

Ed had a thank you $ for having him here and had Foundation $’s.

Janet had sad $ for she awoke with a migraine but she is much better now…ugh, what a way to start your morning!

John P. had food and Foundation $’s, glad to be here and doing another renovation at the house!

PP John S. had foundation $’s!

DG Jim Fusco had food and Foundation $’s, sad $ missed last week, thank you to all that came supported the installation, here’s to the Ryla students this morning and will be missing the next 4 weeks due to his meetings as DG!

Jim H. had food and Foundation $’s…

Angela (Andrew’s Mom) had a thank you $ for a fun meeting here this morning!

Craig had sad $ for missing a few meetings as June was a crazy month as he will be missing next week, too. Will be going to Alabama to move his son….

Nick had food and Foundation $’s and will have 3 days off….

Gina had foundation $’s, she fined herself for no badge but can’t afford it…forget John P!

Lynne had a jealous $ b’c she is working over 4^th of July weekend..all 3 days, glad to see 2 of the Ryla students here and thank you Angela for coming so early and glad to be here!

President Leslie had food $’s, $ for the Holiday weekend, will have dumpster over Mom’s house for cleaning and glad to be here and see everyone!

 

Ed Perry pulled ticket #941 and President Leslie was the lucky winner who pulled a “seven” for $7.00…Congrats! She put it towards Foundation!

 

President Leslie stated she loves the theme this year, “Be a Gift to the World” and promotes others to share what they are doing outside our club as Rotarians. She is handing out envelopes to everyone that have missed the past couple of meetings to show them the project we are doing. Read thank you letter from Cleghorn Center, RI celebrates Joan and John (bronze level) with new membership pins and we recited the 4-way test.

Lynne introduced Andrew and Gladys our 2 RYLA students this morning.  They spoke about their experiences from Worcester State University from June 27^th weekend. They didn’t know what to expect when they 1^st went there but enjoyed the weekend so much. It was very welcoming…actually Andrew wants to go back next year as a coordinator. About 550 people were there with so many activities to do that they wished it was longer. They shared how they played literary baseball, rock wall climbing, low ropes, etc. along with different seminars. They both learned to be a better leader, practiced their public speaking, listening, communicating, respecting others feelings, working together as a group. They also shared their experience with the Reality program they both attended as well. Great to heat their feedback!

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:24 a.m.

 

 

 

Guests: Ed Perry – LCU (2 weeks in a row), Marcus, Keith LaFerriere, Victor and Bharti Bhakta

 

 

 

Jim H. had a $ for he is heading to Pittsburg to visit his Mom who is turning 98 years old! Had sad $ b’c the Fay club is closing….

Ellen had food and foundation $’s, very happy for her daughter’s 1^st wedding anniversary and their purchase of their new home by the end of this month…thanks to Leslie!

Nancy had food and foundation $’s and commented she exactly on Merriam Ave when we were singing the Pledge, Prayer and singing row, row…row your boat!

Janet had food $’s and was less late this week than last….lol!

Joanne had to borrow some $ from John P. but she is glad to be here and had food $’s!

John P. had food and foundation $’s, great party Saturday night and announced their engagement celebration on 10/10/15 from 1-4 @ the American Legion Hall on 159 Hartwell St. in West Boylston Ma. In lieu of a registry we have decided to ask for friends and family to donate to our dream and commitment. Visit http://brindisipacheco.mydagsite.com.

Keith had a happy $ to be here, commented on Madame President Leslie at home, had food $’s and commented he usually is all over the world but now he is home to relax the next 4 days…

Jeannie had a happy $ for Leslie can go away and she’ll feed the cat…had food $’s.

Victor had a happy $ for a lovely breakfast and he is not far from work either!

Deb had food $’s, and reminder of 8/8 at the Elks Brian testimonial….see her for details.

Christina had a happy $ for her firework party then celebrated Michael’s b-day, glad to see Victor and had food and foundation $’s.

Nick had food and foundation $’s and glad to be here…

Ed had food and foundation $’s and had a happy $ for celebrating their 13^th wedding anniversary!

Maila had food $’s and went to Old Orchard Beach at the last minute for 4 days and had a blast with the family!

Eric had food and foundation $’s, happy to see everyone and will be in Atlanta for the next 2 weeks!

Joan had a happy $ for it would have been 48 years ago today for her and her sweetie, nice to see Victor and Bharti here and had food $’s.

Marcus had a happy $ b’c he will be going to culinary camp at Monty Tech, helped package carrots, school will be starting soon…no, no,…..you just don’t understand my life…lol!

Bharti had a happy $ for visiting our club as we are so welcoming, here’s to DG Jim and President Leslie and had foundation $’s.

President Leslie had food $’s, happy that Keith joined her, leaving immediately to the Adirondacks with Max, glad to have the DG and ADG here with us, thanks Mom for covering everything for her and thanked Eric for his expert help the night of the installation!

DG Jim Fusco had food $’s, glad to have Bharti here this morning with him, thanks for him practicing his DG speech with us…his 1^st official visit, will be going to NY to pick up grandkids so then his daughter can have peace of mind unpacking herself and commented his son-n-law is in Australia and kids stated to him that, “Daddy’s in the future!” since Australia is way ahead of us!

 

Victor Bhakta pulled ticket #973 and Ed Perry was the lucky winner who pulled a “five” for $5.00…Congrats! He put it towards Foundation!

 

President Leslie presented Eric with his piece of the puzzle…we are almost done, only a few more Rotarians will make it complete. President Leslie also presented to Paul Harris pins to Nancy Graves (plus 1 pin) and Jim Hohman (plus 3 pin)….Congrats!

 

President Leslie introduced AG Bharti Bhakta who joined us this morning to share with our club along with other clubs in the district her and DG Jim’s goals for the year. She introduced DG Jim who she has known since 2006 and is very thankful for Karen introducing her into the Fitchburg club. He commented he has 15 AG working for him along many committees and many clubs to visit throughout the year. DG Jim shared his trips around the world such as San Diego and Brazil in preparing for the DG position. Jim read a message to us from RI President to all the DG’s being installed this year. DG Jim’s high priorities are public relation, Foundation and Membership…those are his 3 main focuses this year. He also commented on the Membership Forum which will take place in October, wants all clubs to hold a 1 million dollar meal, hold Purple Pinky day, have a weekly newsletter and don’t forget the District Conference in Plymouth May 20-22 in 2016. His motto, “it takes someone to….” And you fill in the blanks. DG Jim feels very fortunate that Nick Storrs sponsored him into Rotary and that Doug Nadeau nominated him for DG because he wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for them. In closing, he showed that he was wearing sneakers this morning with his suit…can you guess why? Because he will be running all over District 7910 for the next year promoting his goals working very closely with all of us to achieve our theme this year, “Be a gift to the World!”

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:31 a.m.