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The Tri-Town RotaNews - December 15, 2004
Four tables were filled with TBM members and guests. President Elect Peter rang the bell at 12:15 and Joe Carroll said the blessing.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Visitors were many for our Christmas season celebration.
- Rotarians Jim Norris of Danvers and Nick Helides of Salem joined us today.
- Marilyn Burnett and Carol Reid joined Gretchen Marks.
- Oscar invited past TBM member Fred Hurd.
- Jim Fitzgerald's better half Nancy put up with him during lunch.
- It was great to see Mats and Anita Viggh.
- Al Craig brought fellow Topsfield Fair co-worker Ann Costanza.
- Carol joined John Plate.
- Dave Bunker's dad Jim was in attendance.
- Bill Shannon had a family party. Joining him was his wife, Debbie, sister-in-law Diane Graglia, Daughter Michele Kelley, and granddaughters Shaelyn and Hannah. The expressions and reactions the girls had when the Masco Chorale started to sing was priceless.
- To all the visitors and guests thank you for sharing your day with us.
Make Ups:
There were no makeup cards this week.
Fines and Happy Dollars:
Only Happy Dollars flowed today.
- Gary and Jan were late in attended our meeting and instead they attended a funeral upstairs before the realized that everyone was dressed in black.
- Harry had his $2, we're nearly 100% for the year.
- Jan was happy because her boss gave her the week off;
- Gretchen applauded Eden's efforts with the Toys for Tots.
- Eden was happy because his waiting room was filled to the ceiling with toys.
- Joanne was happy to be back for the Dominican and she attended a Rotary meeting at which she got to practice up her Spanish skills by giving a quick classification talk.
- Mats was happy as his house is finally under agreement.
- Peter's bride Maureen scared the living you know what out of the horse with Christmas bells. No caroling for Pokey this year.
- Bob Luscinski wished everyone a merry Christmas.
Raffle:
Carol Plate and Joanne Travers were unable to find the king of Hearts.
Some Seasonal Links
Upcoming Programs:
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!
Program:
The Masco Chorale did a great job as usual. They brought smiles to all and added a little humor too when one song started slightly off key. On January 11, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. they will be performing at the Masco auditorium. Spread the word you don't want to miss this special event.
Our Meeting was Graced by The Masconomet Chorale
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