The Tri-Town RotaNews news for September 29, 2004

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No 1 in District 2001-2002     Click below for more information about Ambassadorial Scholarships   HEADLINES Click for Full Article Haiti Project Report Haiti Devastated by Hurricane Jeanne Oct 2, 2004 Haiti is in great need of assistance after being devastated by Hurricane Jeanne. Medical Building Progress Jul 30, 2004 Medical Building update as of July. Project Update Jul 19, 2004 The clinic project in Haiti is moving forward, with exciting developments. Greater Voice Project Report Director's Report - August 2004 Aug 13, 2004 Director's Report - August 2004 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 The Tri-Town RotaNews - September 29, 2004 The bell rang and President Linda began the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Joe Carroll gave the blessing.   Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Visitors today included, Jim Norris and Stan Brown from Danvers, Richard D'Ambrosia from Peabody and Paul Miller from Lawrence. Welcome to all and thank you for joining us! Honorary Member Gail Hull also visited. Diane Giarusso from the Boxford Public Library also joined us as guest and today's speaker.   Fines and Happy Dollars: Today Spencer was passed with the intension of raising funds for PID or Donna Dagostino's request to help provide clean water in Haiti.   The puzzle is temporarily on vacation. Stay tuned. Click for some   Raffle: Paul Brigham and Joe Carroll were lucky enough to have their tickets drawn but they couldn't find the King of Hearts.   Announcements: Bob Murphy reminds everyone of the bargain priced golf tournament coming up October 28th at the Ferncroft. All proceeds raised by the event will benefit a project in the town of Middleton. To date the Rotary Club has but one foursome entered. The Board of Trade and Kiwanis are working diligently to fill the day. Contact everyone you know who may want a chance to play the course at a reduced rate and know that every penny of his or her fee goes to support a worthy cause. Jack Leitner is in the hospital and our thoughts and prayers go out to him. Jan Sinclair is working on the beginnings of a Christmas party for the Club. Thoughts, ideas or if you'd like to help, please give her a call. Jan Sinclair, Gary Sinclair and Linda Parker will be venturing to Haiti soon. They need to bring with them toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, crayons and coloring books, and any other small toiletries items that can be used. The Topsfield Fair raffle sell off will be Oct 1-3. Ira Singer brought in tickets and distributed them to the group. Sell, sell, sell. This is a major bonus thank you to Frank Martino for supplying the Maserati. Thank you to Al Craig for the location. Thank you to Dave Twitchell for working with Al to secure the tent. Thank you to Jack Leitner for getting the tickets printed. Thank you to Joanne Travers for making the posters. Thank you to those who gave up their time to man the booth and sell tickets. The Action At The Fair Click on the pictures below for a larger version.   While we're at it, thank you to Ira Singer for all your efforts leading up to the Fall Foliage Classic Road Race and thank you to all that donate their time and energies to make the event a success!   Program: Today's speaker, Diane Giarusso from the Boxford Public Library spoke on the importance of libraries in our lives. Libraries inform citizens, break down boundaries between the young and old, the literate and illiterate, the rich the poor. Libraries encourage people to think independently as all points of view are offered through their doors. Libraries nourish creativity, let the mind grow and offer a quiet place to think and read. Libraries open children's minds help them grow into responsible and informed adults. Libraries bring neighbors together; they offer collections, programs and meeting space. Libraries have something for everyone. They let us communicate with the past allowing us to work towards the future. Speaking of libraries, Joe Carroll brought up a very interesting fact; President Harry Truman never attended college but was educated through reading every book in his high school library.   Upcoming Programs: October 6: Lunch at the Topsfield Fair! October 13: Club Assembly October 20: Dr. David Swenson - Court Psychiatry October 27: TBA November 3: Dr. Rod Stockwell - Alternative Medicine November 10: Nancy Crowder - The In Between November 17: TBA November 24: Open per President Linda December 1: TBA December 8: TBA December 15: Masco Choral December 22: TBA December 29: Club Assembly   Calendar: October 17: Fall Foliage Classic Road Race October 26: District 7930 Foundation Seminar - Andover Country Club - 7:30 am to 12 pm - See President Linda for details. October 28: Golf at Ferncroft! $85 pp 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?????? Here are some pictures from a recent Boston Rotary Cruise, hosted by Frank Coviello and Gretchen Marks Click on the pictures below for a larger version.   Webmaster's Note: Click here to view a window into the RI website, showing the listing of the 100% PHF clubs.