President's Message for November 24, 2015

 
 
 
Just a few thoughts or items:
 
                Every week I make a point of thanking members of our club for things that they have done to help our club be successful.  I am truly sincere with each such thank you.  Being president of a Rotary Club is not always easy, but I can tell you that being president of our club is much easier because of your efforts.  Case in point:  we asked members of the club to donate money to enable us to help out our Interact Club that is raising money and collecting food to help families at Thanksgiving.  With the generosity of our club, Sarah Neault was able to buy 27 turkeys (not Cornish Game Hens, but turkeys) and she still has $397.00 to give to Interact for their project.  The generosity that each and every one of you demonstrates blows me away.  Thank you all.
 
                In case you were sleeping at our last meeting or in case you have read nothing we have written for the past few weeks WE ARE NOT MEETING ON NOVEMBER 25TH.  The day off will give us all more time to travel or to cook.  If you do show up at the meeting on the 25th please say the Four Way Test for me.
 
                Paul Deschambault has reported that we have 17 families and 42 children, ages 1 to 18, that we will be assisting with our Christmas giving.  That is a lot of families to shop for so if you can make it to Walmart on December 2 at 6:00 PM to shop please do so. 
 
                Fausto will be back from Cuba and will be hosting a Rotary Friendsgiving on December 3 at his home on North Street.  Blue Elephant Catering will be supplying the food and drink so we know it will be good!  If you are planning to attend please bring a new unwrapped toy (Fausto said “for a boy or a girl” which I am assuming leaves out pets).  Also please bring a wrapped “As seen on TV” gift for a Yankee swap.  If will be fun time and a nice chance to simply relax during what is always a hectic time of the year.  And yes, Virginia, it is a makeup.  The time will be confirmed next week.
 
                Finally, I hope that you all have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.  Enjoy your Rotary vacation.
 
Thanks Bill