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The Tri-Town RotaNews - February 23, 2005
Rotary's 100th Birthday
Today's meeting was a festive joint meeting of the Lynnfield Club and the Topsfield, Boxford and Middleton Club.
Presidents Linda Parkerof TBM and Paula O'Leary of Lynnfield joined forces to run the meeting.
Joe Carroll led us in prayer and thought.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
We took turns standing and introducing ourselves. Members from both clubs were well distributed around the room
Make Ups:
There were no makeup cards today.
Fines and Happy Dollars:
TBM Sgt. at Arms John Plate introduced Lynnfield Sgt at arms "Kirk" Curly to "Spencer", and together they toured the room of many happy and generous Rotarians.
It was Jim Fitzgerald's Birthday today - unknown how many years, but he did donate $100.00 (should we call Willard Scott and submit a Smuckers photo?) Jim generously donated $75.00 to the Wheelchair Foundation and $25.00 to the General Fund.
The proceeds were shared by both clubs.
Raffle:
Oscar Padjen of TBM and Marianne Wronka of Lynnfield both had a chance, but not the winning card.
Announcements
Paula O'Leary announced that Brad Holt passed away, we had a moment of silence in memoriam.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday 1:30 p.m. at the Lynnfield Congregational Church in Lynnfield Center.
Linda Parker announced that Jack Leitner will be selling his house. He is looking to rent a 2/3 bedroom House so that the family can stay in the Tri-Town area.
We proudly presented a First Multiple Paul Harris Recognition to Dave Twitchell.
Harry Martin spoke from the heart about how much Dave deserved this award as both a true humanitarian and as a generous and active member of the TBM Club.
Program:
Joe Carroll introduced our speakers. Today's program had two speakers and the topic was about mutual understanding post 9/11.
Our first speaker was Mohammed Amin Maati. He is a computer/software engineer. Mohammed had the opportunity to review what the basic tenents of Rotary are. He was pleasantly surprised that Rotary, like Islam, focuses upon the ethical, the truth and the general advancement of Mankind. He pointed out some of the connections among Judaism, Christianity and Islam which are all momotheistic faiths and considered Abrahamic religions. They are also known as People of the Book.
He introduced our next speaker, Johannah Segarich who is local to Boston. A former opera singer, she converted to Islam two years ago. She became aware of Islam and the teachings of Mohammed approximately four years ago when she read the Koran. Being a Muslim is a way of life. Each individual and their actions are accountable to God.
The Five Pillars of Islam are:
- belief and unity in one God and belief in all of the Prophets of God.
- belief in prayer: Five prayers/day.
- charity to others.
- fasting during the month of Ramadan.
- performing The Hajj, or Pilgrimage to Mecca, once in a persons lifetime if possible.
Upcoming Programs:
March 2: Lawrence Eagle Tribune - Insurance Crash Exposé
March 9: Michael Levy C.A.B. - Substance Abuse and Treatment
March 16: John Finley - Epiphany School, Dorchester
March 23: Mark Rogers - Cape Wind
Calendar:
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!
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