RI President-Elect Jonathan Majiyagbe's theme for 2003-2004 is "LEND A HAND".
Governor Paul Nader
Close to 20 dedicated TBM club members made their way to Spinelli's Function Hall to attend a joint meeting with the Peabody club and to receive District 7930 Governor Paul Nader. Also attending was District Governor Elect Donna D'Agastino and Assistant Governor for the Peabody club, our own Harry Martin.
Speaking for the entire club, I would like to heartily thank President Joe and his wife, Julia, for hosting 30 club members and their families for a cookout last Friday evening. It was one of the best social events in recent club history! Most of us plan to show up again this Friday to see what's on the grill!
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Announcements:
August is Rotary Extension Month... bring in a new member!
Sign-ups are now available for the Oct 31-Nov 2 District Conference in Montreal. Sign-up this month and save $50! See President Joe.
Rotary Golf Shirts (gray, short sleeve) are still available at $20 each. 2002 Road Race t-shirts (white with logo) are available at $3 each, three for $5, a handful for $10, or a whole bunch for $15... your choice.
Raffle:
The Peabody club drew numbers for their weekly raffle and wouldn't you know it, the two highest rollers of the TBM club, Jack "Snake Eyes" Leitner and Bob "Aces High" Murphy had their numbers drawn. Both crapped out, which is surprising because Bob usually keeps the winning card in his pocket!
Fines and Happy Dollars:
A truce was declared due to the Governor's visit and no fines were collected.
Program:
Governor Paul outlined Rotary International President Jonathan Majiyagbe's goals for continuing PolioPlus and the Global Quest, for fighting illiteracy and poverty, for improving health and for recognizing the larger family of Rotary, which includes spouses and children of Rotarians.
Governor Paul went on to speak of his goals for District 7930, which center on M & M - Membership and Money. He is calling for each club to add one new member per month and to make every effort to retain those members they have. He offered that the Assistant Governors or himself to call any member who seems to be drifting away from Rotary in an attempt to resolve whatever conflict they may be experiencing. He reminded us of the VIP night on September 23, which is designed to expose potential members to the wonderful opportunity that Rotary presents to help others less fortunate than ourselves.
Regarding money, Governor Paul echoes President Majiyagbe's request that every Rotarian become a Sustaining Member and contribute $100 per year to the Rotary Foundation.
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Upcoming Programs:
Your guess is as good as mine! Jack? Linda? What is our program line-up?
August 20, 2003: Serving lunch for the COA at the American Legion Hall in Middleton.
Calendar:
August 25, 2003:
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$150 per golfer; just lunch $25; tee or green sponsorship is $100.
October 19, 2003:
October 31, 2003 - November 2, 2003:
, Canada... see President Joe for details.
September 23, 2003:VIP (Very Important Prospects) Night: A district sponsored special evening that includes a social hour, cocktails, food and a dynamic Rotary informational session. To be held at Spinelli's Function Facility.
May 23-26, 2004: Rotary International Convention, Osaka, Japan
Membership News:
Immediate Past-President Bob just returned home from taking 14 family members to Disney World where they had a great time spending his entire retirement fund. Bob has since requested that the Town of Middleton allow him to keep his job for another twenty years. Glad to have you, Bob!
Remember: Everyone is on the Membership Committee!! Please do you part in bringing in new members. Just think of how strong the club will be if we all bring in just one new member apiece this year!
If you want to be a part of the Fall Foliage Classic Road Race committee, talk with Ira Singer, Gary Sinclair, or President Joe. Welcome to Ron Gannett who has joined the committee!
An update on Jan's office mouse situation: One mouse caught! The second trap she set disappeared! Jan figures that there's a mouse running around in the walls with a trap stuck to its tail! Ouch!
