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
President Linda brought the meeting to order in fine fashion. A quiet meeting altogether.
We were all quite happy to see Dave Twitchell in our midst. Dave told us a bit about his recent health issues, and how happy he was to be with us.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Jan Sinclair's guest on this quiet day was Adam Scott, and President Linda's guest was Mark Liqui.
We were also visited by Mike Spanos of the Beverly Club.
Make Ups:
Gretchen Marks made up at
on January 26,
and at
on January 19.
Fines and Happy Dollars:
Even John Plate had a difficult time getting people to talk as dollars flowed into his hands.
Raffle:
No winners today.
Announcements
Feb 23rd we are planning a joint meeting with Lynnfield Club at Angelica’s.
Comedy Night in April on a Thursday as a fundraiser. Paul Gilligan can gather the talent. Chris has DJ’s that owe him a favor. This could be the greatest night o your life!
Stay tuned.
Sustaining Members of the Rotary Foundation contributions are...DUE. The $100.00 donation by each club member keeps us at 100%. Check your checks. Just $2.00 a week and you have $4.00 left over to buy Harry a beer for his hard work.
Program:
The speaker extraordinaire today was none out than our own Todd "Gad-a-bout" Darling who told fish stories and whale tales. It's amazing what can be done with photo refinishing. Todd, a reformed bobber fisherman, turned fly fisher around the age of 16 and has been hooked ever since.
In all seriousness people, Todd has something here that really too few people know about. Fly fishing is the most technical of all the fishing styles yet once you figure out the basics it can be the most rewarding and relaxing experience you've ever experienced in your life.
Todd travels to fly fishing destinations include both fresh and salt water haunts. I for one have had the pleasure of joining Mr. Darling off of Nantucket last summer. The experience turned me into a saltwater fly fishing fanatic. There is nothing like having a beautiful sunny day, salt spray in you face and a big bluefish or striped bass stripping line from your reel.
Todd's true love, sorry Marla, is fishing the flats in Florida, tarpon, permits and bonefish.
Next summer, look to the east off Beverly and you'll see Capt'n Todd skippering his boat in and among the rocks in search of that 40 inch bass.
Upcoming Programs:
February 9: Club Photo presentation by Joanne Travers. February 16: TBA February 23: ROTARY'S BIRTHDAY! - Joint meeting with the Lynnfield Club.
Calendar:
February 24: Centennial Mid-Year Celebration at Anthony's Pier 4 Restaurant. May 12-15:District 7930 Centenial Conference Celebration at The Sagamore
(Lake George at Bolton Landing N.Y.) June 18-22, 2005: Rotary Centennial Celebration in Chicago - where it all begin! Register early!
Membership News:
Remember to get your Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member contributions to Harry Martin.
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