The Tri-Town RotaNews news for September 27, 2006

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No 1 in District 2004-2005     Disaster Relief General Information   Rotary Club and District Disaster Relief Efforts   Frequently Asked Questions       HEADLINES Click for Full Article Greater Voice Project Report Follow Up Rotary Foundation Visit to San Pedro de Macoris Dec 6, 2005 Follow up visits are a crucial part of a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant. Rotary needs to stay in the loop to insure the purpose of the grant is continued. Help from Fellow Rotarians Jun 21, 2005 The Rotary Club of San Pedro de Macoris supported this TBM-DR Matching Grant project with great enthusiasm. Fostering Audiological and Education Service in San Pedro de Macoris Jun 16, 2004 Partners for A Greater Voice and Rotary Foundation Mission to San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic Haiti Project Report Medical Care Continues In The Clinic In Blanchard Feb 5, 2006 COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION is the heart and soul of Partners in Development. 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.   Click here for a reality check BE GENEROUS   Click below for more information about Ambassadorial Scholarships     Interact Rotary International's service club program for young adults, ages 14-18.   www rotarytbm Wikipedia The Tri-Town RotaNews - September 27, 2006   Rotarians O'er the World, You Lead the Way! From small beginnings, great thoughts grew: Chicago's shorefront saw the opening day. Two, three, a hundred, thousands knew Their hopes for service as a theme would lead the way. Love, work and service, said the sages, held the keys To human progress, peace and happiness. Soon, many more from lands across the seas Joined to create the vast, wide effort we now bless. Now, three small towns in Massachusetts fields Contribute to this global service quest, Believing each small act of kindness yields Torrential good in places east and west. In future years we'll build upon this base To help our children, youth, adults and aging in the fray Towards harmony, with knowledge, health and hope before each face. Rotarians o'er the world, you lead the way!   Commissioned to commemorate the visit of Donna Jean Wayman, Rotary International District Governor, District 7930, to the Topsfield, Boxford and Middleton Rotary Club, Massachusetts, USA, on September 6, 2006.   President John rang the bell and brought the meeting to order. Joe Carroll gave a message that it is better to give than to receive. Please give to The Foundation.   Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Jan Sinclair introduced visiting Rotarians. Anders Neilson from Peabody joined TBM today.   Make Ups: There were no make up cards today. If you missed today's meeting, you have until October 11 to complete a makeup.   Fines and Happy Dollars: Happy dollars were collected by Sergeant at Arms Jeff Kruck. Todd Darling contributed with no words. Peter McAllister had a great day on the links shooting a par 72 at Ipswich. I heard a voice from the crowd say "those red tees are tough". Janet Larson is contributing in hopes that we can get John Plate a pair of glasses because she's never worn heelies. Linda Parker had a sad dollar for having to leave early but also had a happy dollar as she is headed to the Northshore Music Theater. Bob Murphy was quiet. Joe Carroll was happy for his Grandson. Gretchen Marks was sad for a raccoon that has taken up residence on the boat. Bill Shannon had a sad dollar for his dad who passed away last night at the age of 92. He held nearly perfect attendance as a Rotarian for 40 years, a PHF and he had attended an international Convention. Harry Martin contributed $4 just to show it could be done. - Remember, "Give Early & Give Often." Next time you travel Route 62 take note of the TBM Rotary sign by the jail entrance. The Boxford and Topsfield garden Clubs are hosting a deer program. Joe Long showed up penniless and Eden Hutt had 2 dollars to his name and came to Joe's aid with a dollar. How a bout lunch on Tuesday? Gary Sinclair gave a dollar for Bill's dad. Jen Osmani had a dollar for her office's grand opening on Saturday and Coco is going to be there too.   Raffle: Bob "Oh is that my number again" Murphy and Gretchen Marks could not find the queen of hearts.   Announcements: The 27th running of the TBM Fall Foliage Classic is fast approaching and we sprinting to get things done. Sponsors are needed. Sign up forms and runner registrations are out. Think about who you can approach for sponsorship. This is one of our biggest fund raisers lets all make the day a great success! Gilly will be helping out this year saving the Club some much needed dollars. Bob Murphy asks for volunteers to act as road guards on race day. Linda Parker announced that the dictionaries and thesauruses are in and we can make delivers on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Joanne Travers announced that comedy night 2007 is in the beginning stages of be developed. Early February on a Thursday complete with a silent auction. Gretchen Marks says the Box Top Thrift Shop is in need of fall and winter apparel as well as knick knacks. They're selling our donations on consignment helping us add to or own TBM Foundation. Click for a list of items that will be accepted.   Program: No Program today.     See you next week at the Fair...remember to wear your pin and enter through the A gate.   Upcoming Programs: October 4: - Rotary Day at the Topsfield Fair. October 11: - FFC Road Race preparations wrapup discussion. Sunday October 15: - TBM Fall Foliage Classic October 18: - New member Brad Swanson will give his classification talk. October 25: - Carol Decker of Mass Audubon will be our speaker. November 1: - New member Jen Osmani will give her classification talk. November 8: - Bernie Creeden - Update on Tri-Town Elementary Schools December 6: - Jeannnine Cardoza - Hemophilia in the developing world December 13: - We will be honored with the annual visit by the Masconomet Chorale Appetizers from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm Lunch served at 12:15 pm Masco Chorale at 1:00 pm December 20: - TBA December 20: - No Meeting   TBM Calendar 2006-2007: Wednesday October 11: - Board Meeting at 11 AM at Angelica's Sunday October 15, 2006: - TBM Fall Foliage Classic Wednesday November 1, 2006: - Nominating Committee Reports to Club Wednesday November 8: - Board Meeting at 11 AM at Angelica's Wednesday December 6: - Board Meeting at 11 AM at Angelica's Wednesday December 6, 2006: - Annual Meeting of Club - Election of 2007-08 Officers and Directors Saturday December 9, 2006: - Christmas Party at 4 Mile Village Monday June 11, 2007: - Annual Golf Tournament   Calendar of District Events         Webmaster's Notes: Click here to view a window into the RI website, showing the listing of the 100% PHF clubs.