September 17th
Be a Gift to the World
Our theme for 2015-16
WEEK OF 9/17/15
Pledge: DG Jim Fusco
Prayer: Ellen Gale
Song: Tony Gasbarro led us in “Name my Bonny”
Sergeant of Arms: Tony Gasbarro
Guests: Bob Romano – Fitchburg Rotary Club
Late Dollars: Ali, Janet, Craig & Maila
Leaving Early Dollars: Ellen Gale
Happy Birthday to John Pacheco on September 23rd!!
Happy/Sad Dollars:
Jeanie had a happy/sad $ for moving out of her house after all these years and moving into a new place…couldn’t have done without Leslie’s help, thank you!
Craig had a happy $ that his badge is still here…lol! Here’s some $’s to catch up from the summer as they drove to Birmingham, AL to see son, hit some great diners on their travels, went to a New Orleans wedding, went to Cape May, Disney World and had food $’s!
Nick had food/Foundation $’s and happy Joanne is here…
Ali had food/Foundation $’s, sorry missed Million $ Meal was in Nantucket for the weekend and had sad $ for a 17 year old friend close to the family was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Gina redeemed 3 of her sugar packets, had food $’s, had great time at the Million $ Meal…beautiful place and had word of the day “gormandize” to eat ravenously.
Michelle had food $’s, went on a river cruise-absolutely fantastic…my hubby even did karaoke! By the end of the cruise everyone knew who they were as she was needed as a nurse for someone who had an allergic reaction…
John S. had a happy $ to see Craig and glad Rick is here!
Janet owes 2 sugar packets b’c she never carries cash!
Rick was redeeming his sugar packets, had food $’s and sorry missed Million $ Meal was stuck in Maine!
Jay had food $’s, Lake Ellis was a great time and commented on his daughter’s trip to Rome and granddaughter’s trip in Aruba…they are both doing great for themselves!
Ellen had food/Foundation $’s, this is National Assistance Living Week and commented on the chili at her place of work!
Bob had a happy $ to be here visiting our club as he spends 6 months here in MA then 6 months in FLA…
Leslie had a happy $ for the Million $ Meal, helping Mom move as nothing got broken and commented on Boston Globe pic.
Jen had a thank you $ for all that came to her house for the Million $ Meal – Tony said thank you for hosting us all! Commented she is sore from exercise Tony had them do as she has being doing CrossFit the past few days and glad to be here!
Maila had food $’s, missed couple of meetings due to a 2-week Tony, sorry missed the Million $ Meal due to my daughter’s softball game….school has begun so my calendar is full once again! I have $3 that Ed sent to me interoffice to share with us for the past couple of meetings he has missed….
Jim F. had food $’s, Million $ Meal was great, have 2 more meetings to go to from his 46 club visits since being DG…he thinks he lost weight running all over Central Mass and he was wearing his new white sneakers…lol!
Jim H. had a great time at Jen’s house for the M$M as he brought Sett with him, had food/Foundation $’s and gave a quick Foundation moment.
Joanne had Foundation $’s, missed the M$M, haven’t been here and sad $ going to miss the fried dough event at JAF this weekend….will be in Newport for girls weekend!
Joan had a happy $ for great time at M$M, nice to see Bob and beautiful day ahead!
Bob Romano, our guest pulled ticket #142 and Jim Hohman was the lucky winner who pulled a “card” that stated John Sbrogna had to pay $5 towards Foundation!
We had club forum this morning and President Leslie went over the following:
We are at 100% with paid dues, has copies of the Treasurer report if anyone needs it, swap in leadership-Jen Peck as President for 2016-17 then Christina Lashua 2017-18, Oct 1st will be sending in Foundation money, 20 Weeks of Giving through Enterprise we were in the lead, Michelle Gasbarro will be co-chair for TMOTTBG along with the Fitchburg club, more to come on the Fundraising Committee-will hold Pasta Supper in the spring, spoke about membership forum in October, open the District Newsletter you receive from DG Jim Fusco and dictionaries are in for delivery to all the 3rd graders in Leominster see Joan if you want to help.
Important upcoming events:
- 9/26/15: Johnny Appleseed Festival…sign-up sheet will be going around soon!
- 10/1/15 : Will have regular Thursday morning meeting
- 10/2/15 – Ficarra/Scapparone Golf Tournament @ Westminster Country Club proceeds going to the Arc
- 10/14/15: Membership Forum
- 10/10/15: Nick and John’s party ….save the date
- May 20th, 21st and 22nd 2016– District Conference, Plymouth Ma
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.