The Tri-Town RotaNews news for February 7, 2007

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No 1 in District 2005-2006     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 - February 7, 2007   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 at 12:15 MST and Joe Carroll brought up the fact the we as Rotarians, find ways to do what we do, all around the world, all the while having to deal with different religious and legal systems.   Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Visiting Rotarians today were Chandler Noyes from Haverhill and Ken Hasavardian from Concord NH.   Make Ups: There were no make up cards today. If you missed today's meeting, you have until February 21, 2007 to complete a makeup.   Fines and Happy Dollars: Happy and sad dollars were collected by the dynamic duo, SAA Jeff Kruck and Peter MacAllister. Additional raffle tickets offered up by Peter today in an attempt to lure a lucky winner. Bernie Creedon stopped by for a minute with a sad $5 as he couldn't stay for the meeting. Todd Darling was happy for spending quality time this morning with the kids. Eden Hutt was happy as his boys, Jack, 7 and Theo, 5, took ski lessons at Bradford. Theo was very interested in the instructor especially when she offered hot chocolate. He plans on asking her for her hand next week. Joe Carroll had four dollars for extra tickets and a happy dollar too. Harry Martin had $2 for you to think about. Joe Long was happy to see Bob Luscinski. Jan Sinclair was happy for her student husband as Gary received a slew of A's and B's on his report card. Linda Parker was happy for Gary as well. Bob Cortlangus was happy for Gary. Bob Was proclaimed his happiness for Jeff's moment in the spotlight. John Plate was happy for the anticipated laughter at tomorrow's comedy night. Jeff Kruck was betting on no winners. He then fined the phone call that was received by Jan.   Raffle: The Queen of Hearts remained safe as Joe Long couldn't find her...twice. 4 cards left people. Joe got scrod.   Comedy Night is tomorrow, February 8th 2007...get ready to hold your sides! Please spread the word and sell tickets we have room for 200 plus guests and everyone deserve to laugh!   Announcements Bob Courtlangus is recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.   Program: Today's speaker was our own Jeff Kruck. Jeff filled us in on the goings on in the real estate world and the importance of paying attention. One of our biggest investments is the property we own. You should pay attention to where there market is with respect to that investment. There's information out there on the web but the problem exists that this information isn't always accurate. You should have a relationship with a trusted real estate advisor, a Realtor. Psychology is a very big part of the real estate sales world. Sellers have difficult times coming the gripes with the fact that they cannot get the same price for their property as they could 6 or 12 months ago. They need to understand that neither can the seller of the property which they will buy. We looked at some statistical analysis for sales in the three towns we serve. Jeff made clear that these statistics can be broker down even further by analyzing specifics about property that a person is interested. For example, how have 4 bedroom homes been affected by the market. How about properties that where built within a certain period of time? A professional real estate advisor can answer these questions and help you make the right decision for you. Have specific questions, Call Jeff at Keller Williams, 978-887-3995.   Upcoming Programs: February 21: - Member Joe Long will speak about home financing   TBM Calendar 2006-2007: 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.