Rotary Rocket - August 8th, 2013

Satya spoke of ideas for club projects, and he will talk to the Board next week before formally introducing these ideas to the Club.  He reminded us that we have only 46 weeks left to accomplish our goals.  So far, Satya has brought in 18 new members, and he encouraged each club member to bring in at least one new member.   Five of the new members introduced themselves and spoke briefly today:  Amy Mosher, Raul Socha, John Dowd, Jr., Bill McGovern, and Juan Gomez.  

Amy Mosher, owner of Expressive Capital

Raul Socha of Good Work Insurance

Broadcaster/Author John Dowd

Bill McGovern - Self Employed CPA

and Juan Gomez, President of Centros Las America, Former City Councilor

There were many happy dollar donations.  Rod White was enlisted to collect Happy Dollars because he was the first one to come in wearing shorts.  Raul's guest Mayra Panighel was asked to draw the winning raffle ticket.

Our speaker today was Jeffrey Chin, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts/Metro West.  He has succeeded former Rotarian Ben Ticho, and Jeffrey is a Rotarian himself.  He described the services his organization provides for "Littles" who can benefit from guidance, friendship, and mentoring; and Ken Harling, a former "Big" told of the personal gratification one receives from providing this kind of help to a youngster.  Jeffery said that 80 to 90% of "Littles"  have shown significant improvement in school and other areas of their lives as a result of a match with a volunteer.  New volunteers are welcome.