The Rotator - Archive  Jul 21, 2009

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	Ruth Pino Josh Arnold Jon Morse, CPA Howard Frisch, CPA Leo Bergeron Rick Doucette Roger Armstrong   Carole Sharoff Joe Ciolino	--  --  --  --  --  --  --    --  --	President President Elect Treasurer Auditor Sergeant At Arms 1st Alternate 2nd Alternate   Secretary     Rotator Editor &  Internet Officer

District 7930 Governor - Ingrid Brown  2009-2010

District Web site: www.Rotary7930.org

 Missed and Missing...  Roger Armstrong, Shirley Conway, Sheree DeLorenzo, Steve Dexter, Rick Doucette, Terri Jones, Julie LaFontaine, Ray Lamont, Mike Linquata, Dave McKechnie, Eric Noble, Sinikka Nogelo, Barry Pett, Marc Sandler, Dave Slade, Becky Sumner, Todd Tanger,and Pat Thorpe.  Today's attendance is 39 present with 0 makeups out of 63 members for an average of 70%.

Meeting Report: Gloucester Rotary Club                                 July 21, 2009

Visiting Rotarians

 Distict Govenor Ingrid Brown, Kevin Kiley, Stephanie and Jay Smith, all  from the Rockport Club. District Governor-Elect Stephen May was visiting from the Rotary Club of North Reading, and Assistant Govenor Alex Ushakoff was visiting us from the Beverly Club. 

Guests of Rotarians

 Jon Morse had his wife Carol as his guest today.  Brad Pierce had Elliott Margolis, a  former president of the club.

Interact Club

The Interact Club is off for the summer.  

Makeups

     No makeups were reported today.

    Rotarians can now make up on line. Check out www.rotaryeclubone.org  allow yourself 30 minutes to complete the makeup and make sure you print off a receipt of having completed your on line makeup.  Please hand  your receipt to Carole Sharoff in order for the attendance records to be adjusted.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Jim Marr, Carole Sharoff,  and Kim Spaner all celebrated their birthdays today.  No anniversaries were reported today. 

Vacations

     Christopher Farmer visited the United Kingdom.  Jay Smith  went on a vacation. 

Happy Thoughts

      Howard Frisch was happy  the Chamber auction went well.  Don Sudbay was happy to have won a fancy toilet.  Charlie Foster was happy Don Sudbay won the toilet he purchased as an accessory for the comfort station. George Roark was happy  his wife Daphne was home after surgery.  Greg Bover was happy to have attended the Downtown Block Party, the Chamber Auction, and  the lecture given by  Senator George McGovern at City Hall, sponsored by the Gloucester Lyceum. A good time was had at all.  John Dugger was happy to get on his sail boat, and  also happy that Roger Corbin was at Rotary today.  Stephanie Smith was happy  she will be spending her birthday at the Rockport Club after hearing our rendition  of "Happy Birthday" sung here in Gloucester.  Christopher Farmer was happy  he has improved on his "aloofness".   Rudy was happy to meet a former Junior Rotarian when he was  President of the Club.  The former Junior Rotarian is now enjoying retirement. Rudy also ran into Molly Griffin, a former Interact board member. Molly has completed her first year at Harvard and is on the crew team.  Molly is making GHS and Interact proud.  Brad Pierce gave a tip of the hat to Julie Geary for the  fine "Thanksgiving Dinner" today. 

Fines

   President Ruth fined Julie Geary for call Madam President a "Coffee Bunny." Rudy Macchi was fined for stealing the presidential cupcake. George Roark was fined for bring in a Homeport Realty sign for show and tell.  Rockport Rotarians were all fined for sitting together.  President Ruth fined Brad Pierce for asking the District Governor a question, and walking off  while she was answering the question.  Christopher Farmer had a photo fine imposed.  John Rando, Dan Ottenhimer, and Sal Frontiero were fined for not attending President Ruth's installation. Joe Ciolino, Jim Marr and John Rando were fined for sitting together.  Chris Costello paid a napkin fine.   

Club News

  Bill Flygare picked the lucky card,  splitting $2629.00 with the club.  Congrats Bill. 

 So what if it rains all the time, President Ruth is having a barbecue next Tuesday!  The menu will  include grilled burgers, hot dogs, and chicken, garden, potato and pasta salads,  broccoli salad, too!  To finish off the meal, how about peach shortcake with whipped cream!

Save the Date

   The Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for August 15.  Members should remember that this is our biggest event and fundraiser.  All Rotarians are expected to attend and sign up for duty.  Friends and family are also welcome to help out.  The breakfast is a great opportunity for fellowship and a great family day out.  The dress of the day is your Rotary shirt, if you do not have one see Howard Frisch to buy one.  Wearing the Rotary colors makes our group look professional to the public.  We do have an image to maintain, right Howard?

2009/2010 Speaker Assignments

Club Member	Month	Scheduled Speakers
Sharoff / Wilhelm	July  7	Induction
	July 14	Arden Dore, Gloucester Teen Mentoring
	July 21	Ingrid Brown, District Governor
	July 28	District Attorney Blodgett

ABC of Rotary Moment

 Shirley Conway is up for next Tuesday's ABC of Rotary Moment, Tony Corrao is first backup, Sheree DeLorenzo is the second backup, and the third backup is Rick Doucette. Please have your  ABC of Rotary Moment  ready.

Winners and Losers:  Jim Marr gave the Rotary Moment today.  Bruce Horne won the $10.00.  The flowers were presented to District Governor Ingrid Brown.  Bill Flygare won the raffle today, splitting $2629.00 with the club.

Speaker today:   District Governor Ingrid Brown spoke today about how the District Rotary year is going to proceed  during her tenure.   

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