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The Tri-Town RotaNews - December 8, 2004
President Linda rang the bell and the bar tender thought he'd just received a big tip. We met in the bar this week. Joe Carroll not only blessed the meeting but also entertained the crowd by sitting behind the piano for a mini concert. A great break from our usual meeting room.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Visitors today included Terri Roache from the Greater Georgetown Club and Brian Wagner our guest speaker and acupuncturist from North Andover.
Make Ups:
There were no makeup cards this week.
Fines and Happy Dollars:
John Plate lost his new seasonal job as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army at Target and doled out fines and collected happy dollars.
- Visiting Rotarian Terri Roach was the first to contribute. Thank you Teri.
- Gary Sinclair was on "pins and needles" waiting for today's speaker. Thank goodness for Seinfeld reruns.
- Jan Sinclair had 2 bucks to contribute but one vanished into the pot early.
- Ira Singer paid dearly for his own vanishing act. Once again this year he had a guest, last week it was Janet Larson, but Ira was no where to be seen.
- Bill Shannon shared a memory of the last time the Club met in the bar. TBM member, now in heaven, Len Ravich, then well on in years, was late in attending that day. He went room to room in search of the meeting and upon discovering that we were in the bar said to Bill, "This is great! The place is crawling with chicks!" Len was quite the character.
- Dave Bunker can't wait to be VP elect, officially. No one tell his wife Lauren please!
- Denver is happy to have functions at Four Mile Village.
Raffle:
No winners today!
Announcements:
- The nominating committee reported that nominations for the TBM Rotary slate of officers for 2005-2006 would include, Treasurer Bill Shannon, Secretary Jan Sinclair, Vice President David Bunker and President Elect John Plate. Thank you all for stepping up to the plate and plan on our support.
- Linda Parker and Bob Murphy were both involved in helping at Jack's house over the weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jack.
- The BOD met prior to today's meeting and the suggestion to bring back the "Athletic Service Above Self Award" for student athlete was proposed. The idea to drop the "athletic" requirement and change it to "student" was put before the board and approved. Ernie Veira used to handle the details with this award. Anyone interested in resurrecting this tradition please contact Linda.
- Jan Sinclair is trying to wind down the Entertainment Book sales effort. The cost is $20 per book and as long as we sell 20 or more we get $4 per book donated to the Club. These discount coupon books make great gifts for the holidays. Call Jan and place your order.
- Gretchen made a public Thank You to those who helped with the Christmas get together at Four Mile Village. The evening was really a pleasant time and even the caroling was worthy of recording.
- Eden Hutt is collecting for the Toys for Tots. Bring and unwrapped toy to his office and get a certificate for a 20-minute massage or a chiropractic exam, or a massage.
- Next Wednesday the Masco Chorale will visit us. Cost is $20 per person and arrive at 11:30. Lunch is to at noon. Please advise Linda Parker if you will be attending and if you will have a guest.
- Sustaining Memberships can still be made prior to year-end. Ensure that you get your tax deduction for 2004 and make it on line. It's easy to do. You can see your contributions to date and you can see how close you are to obtaining a PHF award. All you need to do is enter your district number, 7930 your club number 6635 and your member ID that is on the label of your Rotarian magazine.
Alternatively, if you make your check out to The Rotary Foundation, and bring it to the December 15 th meeting, Harry will send it in for you.
Has anyone seen Linda's coffee pot? No, I mean coffee scoop. It's been in the family for 1500 years and she needs it back.
Program:
Speaking of 1500-year-old stuff, today's speaker, Brian Wagner, told us about Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture as alternative sources of medical treatment. Textbooks relating to acupuncture date back over 1500 years and herbal medical journals date back over 2000 years. The modern Western medical world is beginning to accept these ancient methods as possible integrative techniques for managing health issues. Western practitioners have only considered these techniques for the last 100 years. The WHO recognizes 40 conditions that can be treated with acupuncture. Included are arthritis, back pain and carpel tunnel.
Brian supports the blend of modern medicine and acupuncture.
Just and FYI those needles that traveled around the room...I saw a member jab himself like a human pincushion with one and say "ouch that hurts". Guess who?
Upcoming Programs:
December 15: Masco Chorale
December 22: Club Assembly and Election of Officers
December 29: No Meeting
January 5: TBA
January 12: Joe Collins - Back from Baghdad
January 5: Club Assembly
Calendar:
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!
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