Rotary Rocket - Nov 21st, 2013

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President elect Dave Frasier ran another efficient Worcester Rotary Club meeting on Nov 21st.

First - Congratulations are in order for Rotarian Raul Socha - who just became a US Citizen!

Great to see Raul's energy and zest for serving others.  Not just a terrific addition to the Worcester Rotary Club, but to America.

Club Treasurer Bob Mangan announced he is leading the Finance Committee for the Elm Park Bridge Project - please contact Bob if you are interested in helping

Bengt Hansson explained how to make 'Glug', and let everyone know to bring friends to the Annual Worcester Rotary Christmas Party on Dec 12th.

Joe Cox, the Executive Director of the Ecotarium described many of the current projects and initiatives at the Ecotarium.

Rotarian Bob Johnson recalled the Haunted House fundraiser at the Ecotarium from 25 years ago.  (I also recall watching my father, Peter Wyatt, scaring the paying visitors that evening as a robot monster).

Obviously, no meeting on Thanksgiving, BUT, several Rotarians and their wives volunteered to serve meals to the hungry at the Salvation Army.

Please click HERE for a collection of Photos.

Finally, long time Rotarian and Bob Johnson is organizing volunteers to help ring the bell for the Salvation Army on December 7th, and 14th.  Please contact Bob directly if you can help - His home phone number is 508-835-3492.  It's a lot of fun, and only 2 hours shifts - the time flies by with jokes from Ken Harling, or singing with Laurie Savoy.

Look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Party.  Great chance to win some flowers donated by Paul Shustas too!

Rotarian Don Deprez picks out some fine flowers from last year.

See you on Dec 12th

--Brad