This was a ‘special social’ meeting, one which centered on food and fellowship. We had some 25 members and guests, including Kathy Lindemann, Susana Brown, Emily and Allison Winig (Andy’s children), and Ed Mulhall and Irene Tsardinalis, both guests of Deb Kazarian’s from Family Federal Bank, and about to be Corporate members! So, we will see more of them going forward!!!.

 

The New Garden put out a buffet of some 6 different Chinese dishes, and they were all excellent! New Garden has not been open quite a year yet, and it was a very nice restaurant and event.

 

 

Marty welcomed everyone, and it was a fun festive time. The big news is that:

 

**DAN TIBMA ANNOUNCED HIS ENGAGEMENT TO SHARON EVANS!!** ….

 

Now, that is big news! Recall Sharon has been to several Needham Rotary events including the June ‘Sail Boston event. We wish them both much health and happiness going forward!

 

-Libby is still working with the Needham Senior Center to get the new electric grill for the Senior Center Roof installed and wired. Updates to follow...

 

.-Bill Paulson reported again that we have sold $8200 of raffle tickets. Translated, this means we need to sell 180 more to meet our goal. Have at it!

 

-On line pancake ticket sales ready to go! Just go to:  http://needhamrotary.eventbrite.com and you can buy all the tickets you (or your friends) want!

 

-Next week we have Jordan Rich, from WBZ radio, as our guest speaker.

 

-The District Governor is visiting on September 36. So, BOD meeting at 11:00am, with all hands on deck for the normal noon meeting.