Make up's and announcements

Announcements: Donna informed us that Otto was in a serious automobile accident while in South Africa.  President Bill informed us that Poetry Contest entries are being judged & winners will read their work at our march 16^th meeting.  Katherine Hurwitz expressed her deep appreciation for the support offered by fellow Rotarians after her son's untimely death.  Malcolm reminded us to book tables for our June LobsterFest & to think of items to donate for the fund-raising auction.  Our target is the raise $12,000.  Shail reminded us of the Chinatown Rotary Club's Golden Boar Dinner.  Planet Bingo invites us to an open house on March 13^th.

Sergeant-at-Arms Keith Roy presided over the draws: Glen Miller won the Wine Draw & Mary Watson the Ace of Clubs draw (but drew 2 spades).

Happy/Sad Announcements: Malcolm in appreciation of booked tables for the LobsterFest, Ken Peppar received 2 shirts for the price of one donation, Bill for the club photo op., Katherine is sad about her son, but very happy for our support, Glen is sad for Katherine, happy about the wonderful "Celebration of Life" in his memory, Keith is happy to be going to Florida & made all those who didn't sing our Anthem pay a fine.