DUXBURY ROTARY
 
Preston Richmond, a retired ophthalmologist and Rotarian from Winter Park Florida, made a makeup.  His wife grew up in Duxbury and they still have her family home and some family members in Duxbury.  He spoke about some of his club’s successful fundraising projects such as an art festival and chili cook off.
 
Steve will be attending the Pets conference in Framingham this weekend.
 
Cheryl reports that Abdul is having a tough time.
 
Bob Johnson met with Sister Clara Marie of St. Margaret’s, who will be checking with contacts in Haiti about the school that is requesting funds.
 
Bob has contacted the Legion to see if they are interested in hosting us for another Trivia Night.  Some of the funds we raise will be targeted for veteran’s causes.
 
Steve passed out the list of placemat contributors from 8-10ast year for us to use this year.  Suzanne Eraste, who works at the Senior Center, has contributed her expertise in mail merge and has updated addresses.  After the letters have been sent it is up to the members to follow up with the possible donors.  The collection of funds deadline is the end of May.
 
Joanne Moore, Director of the Senior Center, is requesting help manning the water and directions stations for their marathon to be held on April 2.
 
George was contacted by Lisa Dembroski of the High School about our scholarships, the $2,000.00 Ted Leonard and $1,000.00 Duxbury Rotary scholarships, which we will be doing again this year.
 
Paul made up three meetings in St. Martins.
 
SCHEDULE: March 16, President Eileen will let us know if we will be meeting at Jack O’Neil’s home, or, some other venue, if that does not work out.  Please “respond” (secret) to her email if you will be attending, or not, to help planning for food.
March 26, the Rotary Leadership Institute will be held at Amica Company in Rhode Island.  The club pays the $75.00 to attend.
April 8-10, the District Conference will be held at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster.
 
FINES/RAFFLE:  Bob’s wife and Michelle’s two granddaughters are celebrating March birthdays.   Eileen paid a sad buck for the news that her family home in Quincy had burned.  Sgt.-at-Arms Fred raised $36.00.  George won $4.00 in the raffle.