The Rotary Foundation Matching Grant Apr 28, 2004
The Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton Rotary Club prepares to submit the following Matching Grant proposal to District 7930 for approval.
Matching Grant Application Moves Forward Apr 28, 2004
Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton Rotary Club announces it's plans to submit a matching grant to The Rotary Foundation
Past President Bob Murphy was back in his glory wielding the gavel, ringing the bell and leading us all in the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome back to Joe Carroll who provided the blessing and words of wisdom. "Those who profit most are those who serve."
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Visitors today included, Jim Bunker, Dave's dad and Eileen Berman from the Beverly Club.
Make Ups:
Joe Carroll made up at
,
and at
.
Bob Luscinski made up at
.
Gretchen Marks made up twice at
.
Fines and Happy Dollars:
A fine welcome back to Barbara as she has returned full of vigor from the island of Aruba.
Gary Sinclair was happy for a freebie for him and Jan at the Myopia Golf Club. And to boot he wins the grand prize raffle drawing for a trip to Bermuda!
Jim Fitzgerald had happy dollars for the first football gamer under the lights at Masco. The Varsity team defeated the favored Danvers!!
Gretchen Marks had happy dollars as she celebrated the recent visit of her college roommate and the lunch they shared at the new Landing in Manchester. Chris Shea is one of the new owners of the former 7 Central.
Denver Wallace and Joe Carroll celebrated their 60 high school reunions. Denver is back from Tennessee and Joe from Montana.
Lois Brown dropped in some dough as did Eden Hutt....2 dollars from Eden. 2. Not one but 2.
Oscar Padjen gave some for the hell of it. I personally think the fix was on.
Ira Singer celebrates a birthday this month and Peter McAllister lead the club in serenading old Ira. Did anyone else notice the "Murphy red" face of the birthday boy as we sang?
The puzzle is temporarily on vacation. Stay tuned.
Click for some
Raffle:
Jim Bunker, Dave's dad drew Lois Brown's ticket and the race was on. Yes Linda, Bob then ripped up the Jack of Clubs and left 51 in your deck of cards. So much for recycling. Then something strange happens. Oscar's number was drawn and low and behold he drew the 7 of clubs and walked away with $107. Harry of course would like to secure the funds for the Foundation. That would still leave 7 bucks in Oscars pocket for breakfast the next day. In fact, Oscar generously contributed his winnings to the Wheelchair Foundation.
Announcements:
Bob Murphy, Linda Parker, Joe Long, Bob Was and Eden Hutt all helped distribute the dictionaries for our part in the Nationwide Dictionary project. Forth graders at all the elementary schools received copies of a new dictionary from the club and were all well received by teachers and students alike.
President Linda has purchased an "A Frame" to promote the Club's activities. It's a sandwich board not a ski chalet.
Dave Bunker was called up to present his dad, Jim with a check for $2000. The monies are to be used to offset the cost of the Masco lighting project at the sports field. TBM has contributed $3000 in total to the project which promises to bring the communities closer through extended hours of play and affording more individuals the opportunity to attend sporting events under the lights. TBM will be recognized on a plaque displayed at the field.
The Road race is fast approaching and we will be peddling raffle tickets for the mazaradi and weekend get away and food basket at the Fairgrounds. Oct 1-3 are the dates for us to be there and have some fun selling all 1000 tickets. 1 for five or for ten. Friends and family would be greatly welcome to help the cause. Ira also has posters to place around the towns to help promote the race.
The Middleton Golf Tournament is October 28. TBM, Kiwanis and The Middleton Board of Trade are combining efforts to make the event successful. $85 gets you gold=f and lunch, "what a bargain!" Murphy exclaims.
Program:
Our speaker today was Eileen Berman from the Beverly Club and Director of Independent Livings Solutions, Inc., that provides professional geriatric care management, needs assessments, care planning and service coordination.
Eileen spoke about the myriad of choices that seniors and their families have to make with respect to living arrangements later in life. Most of the calls she receives are from the adult children who are concerned for their parents. Typically a major transition like one partner passing away, one falling ill, or a medical problem arising, brings on the call. Frustrations set in as the adult child feels they can't assist the way they feel they need to because they have children of their own, both work, the parent doesn't want to relocate, sell the house or change their life style for any reason.
Here's where Eileen's organization can help. The subject is far too complex and in depth to reduce to a few paragraphs so my advice is visit Eileen's web site at www.ilsolutions.org or e-mail her at eileenb@ilsolutions.org.
Upcoming Programs:
September 29: Dianne Giarasso - Boxford Library Project
February 23: Tentative date for a joint meeting with the Beverly Club.
June 18-22, 2005: Rotary Centennial Celebration in Chicago - where it all begin! Register early!
Membership News:
Don't forget that you will be credited with a $100 donation to the Rotary Foundation for each new member you sponsor! We're still pursuing the Global Quest, so bring in those new quality members!! Are you wearing your Rotary pin every day??????
Webmaster's Note:
Click here to view a window into the RI website, showing the listing of the 100% PHF clubs.
