The Tri-Town RotaNews news for October 1, 2008

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No 1 in District 2007-2008       Disaster Relief General Information     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 - October 1, 2008   President Janet rang the bell and brought the meeting to order. Joe Carroll addressed Rotarians with a prayer.   Visiting Rotarians and Guests: TBM had quite a turnout today. Most members attended and there was quite a showing of guests and visitors, including: Special Rotary Guests: D.G. Tom Elliott (Danvers), D.G Elect Ingrid Brown (Rockport), and A.G. Peggy Pedro (Peabody) Other Rotary Visitors: Aileen Ang (Ipswich), Linda Calder (Ipswich), Polio Plus Chair, Tom Standring (Danvers), and Derek Scialdone (Hamilton-Wenham) Guests: Steve Mooney, guest of Joe Long, Wayne Hunt, guest of Jim Fitzgerald, Jack Hauck, guest of Gretchen Marks, and Derek Beatrice, guest of Janet Larson.   Make Ups: There were no make up cards reported today. If you missed today's meeting, you have until October 15, 2008 to complete a makeup.   Fines and Happy Dollars: Fines and Happy dollars were collected by Sergeant at Arms, Brad Swanson. Peter McAlister announced that Masco Boys Soccer Ranked #2 (7-0). Greg Silvano coughed up a couple for a 401K contribution he was able to make. Ira Singer Told us that the Girls Soccer at Masco also doing well: ranked in top 10 in the state.   Raffle: John Plate pulled the Jack of Hearts. Bob Murphy (rigged once again?) pulled a NO WIN again...   Announcements The TBM Board met with DG Tom Elliott 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. Remember that items are accepted on a seasonal basis. Click for a list of items that will be accepted. Accepting GSE applications for Team Member, deadline Oct 30th. Interviews Sat. Nov 1st. Team Leader inteviews will be Thursday night. 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 Topsfield Fair Invitation NEXT WEDNESDAY, noon club luncheon, at the Club House. See Gretchen Marks for Parking Pass A reminder that The Fall Foliage Classic Road Race is fast approaching. October 19th is only 2 weeks away. Please promote and distribute flyers. We need sponsorship and racers! Rotarians are expected to attend and help out with one of the committees. Check your assignment. Ipswich Club visitors announced their first Masquerade Ball fundraiser at Tunner Hill, October 25th 7:30-midnight (14th-18th century attire $75 pp.   Program: Our speaker today, District Governor Tom Elliott gave us an Update on District Activity: R.I. President DK Lee's program interests, thoughts and feeling given at a January DG meeting. Encourages clubs adn districts to continue with projects that improve child mortality and support the following projects: clean water literacy health hunger Grants Committee accepting matching grants and district simplified. Sooner the batter. Oct is the deadline for Simplified Grants. (Linda Parker is wokring on one for our club) Polio Plus: Gates Foundation gave $100 million and wants Rotary to match this. Tom is seeking to fill a pillow case labeled "Make Dreams Real" with bills from club members. There is already $25 million raised by Rotary so far to support the elimination of polio in the following four countries remaining: India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Afghanistan. Youth Exchange Programs running nicely: Early Act, Interact, Rotoact (seeking a chair for this position...which deals with colleges. There are 5 colleges to date that have rotoract clubs) 2 or 3 Ambassadorial scholars will be sponsored in 2009 Tom gave credit to all district leaders helping to run newsletters and programs throughout our district. DATES to remember: WORLD Peace and Understanding Dinner: Feb 5, 2009 Danversport Yacht Club 6-9pm GSE INbound Team from South Africa: April 18- May 16th, 2009 District Conference: May 1-2, 2009 Salem Massachusetts : a combination of fellowship and events         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.