The Tri-Town RotaNews news for September 24, 2008

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No 1 in District 2007-2008     Disaster Relief General Information   Rotary Club and District Disaster Relief Efforts   Frequently Asked Questions         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 24, 2008   President Janet rang the bell and brought the meeting to order. Joe Carroll addressed Rotarians with a prayer.   Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Visitors today included Joe Long's guest, Jack Havek and Gretchen Marks's guest Steve Mooney.   Make Ups: There were no make up cards reported today. If you missed today's meeting, you have until October 8, 2008 to complete a makeup.   Fines and Happy Dollars: Fines and Happy dollars were collected by Sergeant at Arms, Brad Swanson. President Janet announced that she will fine anyone who is absent next week (Gov. Tom's visit). SAA Brad continues to fine those not wearing their pins, including himself. Oscar Padjen looked quite dapper today and was his usual generous self. Bernie Creeden is doing great and mentioned September is "Prostate Awareness Month". Barbara decked out the tables with with some great treats. No fines for Barbara! She's a wonderful baker!   Raffle: Bob Murphy rigged the raffle drawing so he could pick twice, though he pulled two loosing numbers and was unable to grab that A of hearts.   Announcements The TBM Board met today. Gretchen Marks welcomes continued donations for the Boxtop Thrift Store. Monthly sales from our donations bring in $$$ to our Foundation's Donor Advised Fund. Click for a list of items that will be accepted. Gretchen also reminded members of the October 8th Topsfield Fair Club meeting. This is a wonderful way to celebrate Rotary fellowship. Manager Jamie O'Brian invited TBM for a Wednesday lunch at noon in the Club House, and to thank us for our continued community service and charitable giving. Gretchen has ONE free parking pass per Rotarian that attends. See Gretchen at next week's meeting for your pass. October 1st will be the official visit from District Governor Tom Elliott. PLEASE ATTEND. Tom will also meet with the board of directors to talk about membership and polio plus prior to the club meeting. Todd Darling, Fall Foliage Classic Road Race Chair, made a few announcements as well: October 19th Road Race starting at Procter School. Please promote and distribute flyers First race starts 1pm, but Rotarians should arrive by ~10am..day complete by 3pm Hiring local police requires substantial cost, so please help with sponsorship and racers! Rotarians are expected to attend and help out with one of the committees: Calling Rotarians to ask for Sponsorship: refer to recent email Todd sent Road Guards (Bob Murphy, Oscar Padjen, Ira Singer) Food: Bob Was chairing this year, with support from Pres. Janet and Lisa Foley Registration: Calling Linda Parker? Set Up/Take Down : Calling all Rotarians to help with this Promotion Committee: Posters, Brochures, Word-of-Mouth, Email Blasts Special Thanks to Bob Murphy who will coordinate trophies purchases and Gretchen Marks for her work with database, brochure distribution, emails, T-Shirts, etc. WOW! Thanks Gretchen!   Editor's Notes: GSE TEAM LEADER APPLICATIONS due September 27th. Team Member Applications are due October 30th. Contact Joanne Travers, District Chair, for more information if you or anyone you know is interested in participating in the Outbound GSE Team to Johannesburg South Africa, February 28-March 28, 2009. traversjo@comcast.net GSE Team files for download (PDF - left click to view or right click and choose 'Save as' to download without viewing) Responsibilities of Team Leaders Character Traits of Team WAYS CLUBS CAN REACH OUT   Program: Our financial expert, Todd Darling gave some really good information about today's market. He also provided us with a handout entitled "Six Strategies for Weathering Market Volatility". Think Long Term Review Your Asset Allocation Use Volatility to Your Advantage Stay Fucused on Your Goals Avoid Trying to Time the Market Talk With a Financial Advisor         Upcoming Programs and Events   Printer Friendly Page         Webmaster's Notes: Click here to view a window into the RI website, showing the listing of the 100% PHF clubs.