The Tri-Town RotaNews news for March 2, 2005

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No 1 in District 2001-2002     2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (updated as events change) Tsunami Aftermath in India Rotary world rallies to aid victims of deadly quake and tsunami   Contribute through The Rotary Foundation to support recovery efforts in South Asia     Click below for more information about Ambassadorial Scholarships     Interact Rotary International's service club program for young adults, ages 14-18.   HEADLINES Click for Full Article Haiti Project Report The clinic is put to work Mar 2, 2005 It still needs to be finished, but the walls are up, the rooms are partitioned and the roof is on. This allowed us to begin seeing patients. Clinic Pictures Jan 27, 2005 The roof is ready to be poured. Roof for Medical Building Almost Complete Dec 17, 2004 Update on Medical Building Greater Voice Project Report Major Matching Grant Awarded Mar 3, 2005 District 7930 Matching Grant Awarded by The Rotary Foundation to TBM Rotary Club to support deaf and hard of hearing children in the Dominican Republic. 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 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.   www rotarytbm.org The Tri-Town RotaNews - March 2, 2005   President Linda rang the bell and Joe Carroll provided the blessing, be thankful for food friends and freedom.   Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Visitors today included Bill Ketter and Adam Scott.   Make Ups: There were no makeup cards today.   Fines and Happy Dollars: John "Cheerleader" Plate broke out a megaphone today. Linda strolled in pin less but not penniless. Mark Liqui officially paid his first fine as a member. Ira was happy about his "safe" skiing experience as he purchased a helmet. Gretchen had 2 happy dollars and wished Jim Fitzgerald a happy birthday. Denver paid dearly for his infestation of grandchildren this past weekend. Todd was unusually quiet today. Jim paid for his new Lexus and the thrill of meeting Ira Goldberg. Jan was happy after her snowmobile trip and even happier that she and Gary are headed to Bermuda next week. Bob Luzcinski volunteered for the late fund.   Raffle: There were no winners today.   Announcements Todd Darling requested help with RYLA interviews that are coming up in two weeks. The Clean up of camp Rotary is scheduled for May 15th. Friends, family and neighbors are welcome to come help get the place in shape for summer. The Golf tournament, our biggest fund raiser of the year is just around the corner. Volunteers are needed in all departments, sponsor sign ups, marketing, p.r., recruiting golfers, donation collections and more. Joanne Travers announced the comedy night scheduled for April 15, 2005. Comedian Paul Gilligan once again will be there with friends. Thank you to Chris for the function room donation. Partners for a Greater Voice is selling cookbooks again this year. The Club's matching grant was approved for support of our international project bringing hearing aides and ear molds, vocational training materials, audio logical testing, and help in establishing an acoustical classroom. Volunteers are being sought to help carry out the mission. We have a 40 foot container making the trip and there is room for school supplies and other goods. Gail Hull announced that the medical building is up and the walls and floors are being completed as we meet. The first real medical trip has been completed. A dental hygienist cleaned teeth of many of the local people and spoke about hygiene. Most noticeable was the fact that the general dental health has improved greatly.   Program: Today's speaker was the Lawrence Eagle's Editor in Chief Bill Ketter. He spoke about the insurance fraud investigation that the paper conducted last year. Journalist have a responsibility of informing the people as a guide dog and preserving honesty as a watch dog. The insurance fraud is not just limited to Lawrence, it's an urban problem. Massachusetts pay the 4th highest insurance rates in the country and a major reason is fraud. The cost of fraud is over $25 million dollars annually in Massachusetts. The Eagle Tribunes investigation ended up in 120 indictments. Accident claims dropped by over 60%. Involvement in setting up fraud cases now can be treated as a felony. Efforts like the one put forth by the paper may just help reduce our insurance expenses in the future.   Upcoming Programs: 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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