Steve and Linda provided a slide show with commentary about their safari trip to Africa. Their enthusiasm was catching as several members wanted more information on the game reserve. It can be looked up on the website www.zulunyalagamelodge.com. They also included a trip to Cape Town, which was impressively beautiful, and to several other locations. Steve won the trip in a raffle to benefit Habitat For Humanity.
More ads need to be solicited for the placemat ads. Steve recently sent out an updated list of merchants.
Fred reported back on his attendance at the PETS conference. He gained information on how to communicate and interest younger people in Rotary through the use of “social media”(secret).
Michelle Conway’s daughter Lindsay is interested in attending a RYLA event on May 9 and the club has agreed to support her.
For those interested in contributing to the Paul Harris Foundation, President Cheryl reminds us to do it soon so that our funds will be matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
SCHEDULE: March 18 is a morning meeting.
April 5, the Senior Center will be holding a ½ marathon and some Rotarians will help by passing out water to the participants.
March 22 there is a Rotary Leadership Seminar in Lincoln RI.
May 12 the District Assembly will be held and it is designed for all members, not just officers.
FINES/RAFFLE: June O’Neill is celebrating a birthday. Fred thanked the club for sending him to the PETS conference. Michelle’s husband Jack left the Rockland Trust, after almost 40 years, and has joined the Randolph Savings Bank. Bruce’s daughter is working for her Masters in Education. Bill’s granddaughter is 3 years old. Bob Hebb won $3.00 in the raffle.