Last Week's Meeting

President Anne opened the 10/12 meeting.  Bernie Staples asked the blessing and led the pledge of allegiance.  Lunch included spaghetti and meatballs, green beans and garlic bread.  There were 34 at the meeting, including 31 members, one visiting Rotarian and two guests.

Visiting Rotarian Burt Ritchie, from Glenside, PA, is living on Swans Island and may be transferring to our club.

Fran Raymond was a guest of Bob, and Penny Read a guest of Dean.

The club inducted new member Margaret Delahanty, sponsored by Jane Adams.  Margaret's classification is Communications.  Born in England, Margaret emigrated to Australia where she worked at radio stations and libraries.  Later, she headed the travel and immigration department of Universal studios.  She retired to Maine in 1979 where she has served on the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital board, her Congregational church and many other positions of service. 

Rotary Business: Anne K. reminded us to be sure to sign up for the Business of Reading. Click for more information.  James C. reported that Debi Blank is still hospitalized but off the respirator.  He suggested giving Art a call on his cell.  Call James for the number (288-556).  Scott H. reported that we will have a presence at the living with cancer conference on November 4th.

Happy/Sad:  Bill Eisle was happy that hsi grandson was named as the captain of the ski team at the University of Colorado and sad that he will be leaving for Florida and will miss our club meetings.  Sallie Boggs was pleased with her Toastmasters club.  Jane Adams was happy to have sponsored new members Margaret.  Dick Crawford was happy that the Detroit Tigers beat the Yankees and knocked them out of the playoffs.  Lisa H was happy that Grace was thankful for all the support for the Kids' Corner raffle, but sad that no Rotarian won.

Fines: were all about Columbus Day and the Canadian Thanksgiving Day.

Raffles: Sallie Boggs won $10, and James Kitler drew for the Queen of hearts but got the 4 of diamonds and missed out on $130.

The Program: was offered by Rotarians Jan & John Harding sharing their recent experience of traveling to Africa.  They went on 5 different safaris (shooting only with a camera) and brought back some really fine pictures.  John told us that there were 42 separatge languages in Kenya.  Accomodations ranged from very nice to really luxurious.  You could rent a wholehouse that sleeps 9 for $100.  You had to close your windows and zip up your tent to keep the monkeys from stealing your stuff.  The food was excellent.  Travel was difficult with horrible roads.  But there was a tremendous variety of wildlife to be seen as close as under the wheels of your car.  John is happy to refer you to Jan's brother who lives in Kenya and can set you up with a safari (or 5).