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The Tri-Town RotaNews - January 3, 2007
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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.
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President John rang the bell and Joe Carroll opened the first meeting of the New Year. Happy New Year everyone
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
PDG, Bud Curtis from the Rockport Club visited us today.
Welcome Bud thank you for joining us!
Make Ups:
There were no make up cards today.
If you missed today's meeting, you have until January 17, 2007 to complete a makeup.
Fines and Happy Dollars:
Spencer had a new date today, Eden Hutt.
- Peter McAllister, reflecting on 2006 decided to bring caramels to the meeting to try and get some business going. Shouldn't that be a fine?
- Bob Was wished all a Happy New Year,
- Jan Sinclair is glad to have Gary back in her life after his finals.
- Gary Sinclair is happy he's doing something right.
- Joe Carroll is happy to see everyone.
- Bob Murphy wishes all a Happy New Year.
- Bob Courtlangus is happy about the great weather we've been experiencing.
- Janet Larson says Happy New Year.
- Oscar Padjen is sad over Michigan's loss.
- Eden "Mr. CA" Hutt is happy USC won and says the weather is the way it should be in winter.
- Joe Long is sad about a recent body fat test. Okay I'll start running.
- Joanne Travers is happy over a recent picture her sister sent from Denver. Seems Joanne's nephew decided to go four wheeling in his jeep and ended up in a snow banking.
- Linda Parker gave two dollars in honor of Harry's cause.
- Eden Hutt is happy over his daughter's reaction to a Christmas gift. Seems the little Hutt just loved her new "Princess" pack of shoes so much so she was hyperventilating when she realized what was in the box. Thank you Santa!
- John Plate pulled a Christmas gift bag from his table and announced that the unknown contents would be auctioned. Peter McAllister played auctioneer and Joe Carroll put up $14 to take the prize.
Raffle:
John Plate and Brad Swanson both missed finding the Queen of Hearts.
Announcements
President John had few announcements.
- Comedy night February 8, 2007.
- As of December 1, 2006 TBM has 18 members contributing to the Foundation for a total of $4,262. Thats an average of $236.78 for each member who has contributed so far.
- The BOD voted to have Januarys community service project be blood donation at the Red Cross. Anyone who donates blood during our Red Cross blood drive will receive 100 foundation points. Get someone else to donate or volunteer your time at the event and win the same. January 18, 20 and 22nd are the dates. Call 1 800 GIVE LIFE to make an appointment.
- Start thinking about February 8th 's Comedy Night. Who do you know that could use a good laugh? $20 is the cost per ticket and appetizers will be served.
Comedy Night
- Comedy Night is approaching, February 8, 2007, 7-10 pm here at Angelica's. Paul Gilligan has come through once again and offered to help us out. Thanks to Joanne Travers for arranging the evening. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call Joe Long 978 360-2793 for tickets.
Remember!!!
- Comedy Night is February 8th 2007...get ready to hold your sides!
- Please spread the word and sell tickets we have room for 200 guests and everyone deserve to laugh!
Program:
Today's presentation was by the Red Cross. Elaine Ordonez and Kathy Conetta spoke about the constant need for blood and blood products. Elaine runs the North Shore Donor Center over at Rosewood Drive. Kathy was saved by blood she received from donors to the Red Cross.
Kathy's story is scary as she discovered her illness quite by chance. Feeling flu like symptoms one day she called her doctor who thought she simply had a cold. The sickness continued and when Kathy was tested it was discover she did have something wrong. Something seriously wrong and it turned out she had developed pneumonia on the brain, which ultimately led to liver failure. Over 9 months, while Kathy waited a liver transplant she needed 65 units of blood just to keep her alive. Without donors she would not be here today.
Elaine explained that all it takes is a little time to donate. Too few people do make the effort. Did you know that one-pint of blood can help up to 3 people. Imagine the difference you could make in someone's life.
Upcoming Programs:
January 10: - Michael Stare of Spectrum Fitness Consulting will educate us on our fitness needs and concerns.
January 17: - TBA
January 24: - Rachel Williams from the Ipswich Club will be giving us an update on her recent trip to Pakistan.
TBM Calendar 2006-2007:
- Wednesday January 10, 2007: - Board Meeting at 11 AM at Angelica's
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- TBM Rotary Club Blood Drive
- Tuesday January 16, 2007: - Blood Donation Day
- Wednesday January 18, 2007: - Blood Donation Day
- Saturday January 20, 2007: - Blood Donation Day
- Thursday February 8, 2007: - Comedy Night at Angelica's - 7-10 pm.
- Monday June 11, 2007: - Annual Golf Tournament
Calendar of District Events
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