The Tri-Town RotaNews news for October 6, 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 - October 6, 2004 President Linda began the annual Topsfield Fair meeting by ringing a goat bell. Where she found the thing could only be speculated.   Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Visitors today included Tim Clark from the Hamilton-Wenham Club, Tim Madagan from the Danvers Club and Dick Moore from the Salem Club.   Fines and Happy Dollars: No fines at the Fair.   The puzzle is temporarily on vacation. Stay tuned. Click for some   Raffle: No Raffle at the Fair   Announcements: Jack Leitner is doing well as Linda reported to the Club that he under went surgery last Tuesday and is recuperating at Beverly Hospital. I had the occasion to visit with Jack as my son Christopher was in the IV therapy unit on Thursday getting his monthly IGG treatment. I snuck down to room 201 where I meet Jan and Gary in Jack's room. I think that may constitute a makeup of sorts. His spirits and attitude are absolutely remarkable. Jack insists laughter is the best medicine even though it smarts like you know what at times. He managed to break out of Beverly on Friday and is currently recouping at home. Rumor has it Jack is still special ordering the hospitals famed meatloaf! We're looking forward to getting Mr. Pepsi back into the fold. 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. We heard from Al Craig, the man responsible for helping the Club with our premo location for our Maserati raffle. Thank you too to Sally O'Malley for enabling us to make our three-day weekend a success! And the winner is, Jack Collins. Congratulations Jack you've won a weekend with the car Ira can't spell and a room at a Marriott of your choice. Enjoy!!   Harry Martin presented Ira Singer with the special award for spelling Maseradi, er Masarati, er Maazaratti, oh you know. Good thing Ira wasn't helping out the day of the dictionary deliveries!! Click here to view the award. The 25th annual running of the Fall Foliage Classic is just a week away. Stay tuned for volunteering for the event. I'm sure we'll need course officials, water boys, timers and the like. Last year was great fun especially in the kitchen with all the hot dogs. Hey Bob Murphy are you getting the buns again this year? The Action At The Fair Click on the pictures below for a larger version.     Program: Our meeting wrapped up with a visit from Col. George Custer and his trusted steed. Anyway a picture is worth a thousand words.   Upcoming Programs: 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: Dick Paganelli - Rails to Trails 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 - Click here for details. October 28: Golf at Ferncroft! $85 pp November 6: Annual Rotary International Day at the United Nations - 8:30 am -4:30 pm. November 6: Information at http://csail.mit.edu/~thleaute/RotaryUNDay November 6: Deadline for registrations to be received by registrar H. Bradley Jenkins is on or before October 23, 2004. November 6: NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE ALLOWED. 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??????   This unusual photo of Frank and Todd needs a title! Bring a title with you to the next meeting. If the club votes it "the best", no fines for the winner!   Webmaster's Note: Click here to view a window into the RI website, showing the listing of the 100% PHF clubs.