The Rotator - Archive  Mar 30, 2010

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Club Number 6613	Officers
	Ruth Pino Josh Arnold Jon Morse, CPA Howard Frisch, CPA Leo Bergeron Isaac Wilhelm Carole Sharoff Joe Ciolino	--  --  --  --  --  --  --    --  --	President President Elect Treasurer Auditor Sergeant At Arms Alternate Secretary     Rotator Editor &  Internet Officer

District 7930 Governor - Ingrid Brown  2009-2010

District Web site: www.Rotary7930.org

 Missed and Missing...  Ed Collard, Sheree DeLorenzo, Rick Doucette, Bill Flygare, Julie LaFontaine, Ray Lamont, Jim Marr, Dave McKechnie, George Roark, Maggie Rosa, Bob Ryan, Marc Sandler, Carole Sharoff,  Becky Sumner, and Kim Spaner. Today's attendance is 49 present with 1 makeup out of 63 members for an average of 78%.

Meeting Report:  Gloucester Rotary Club                                 March 30, 2010

Visiting Rotarians

Marilyn B. was visiting from the Rockport Club.

Guests of Rotarians

Ruth Pino had Linda Amero, Tony Verga, Vito Calamo, David Adams, and Peter Dennen as her guests today.  Terri Jones had today's speaker, Ward One City Councilor Paul McGeary, as her guest  today.

Interact Club

The Interact Club members present are: Sandra Morris, Kim Foster, and Melody Eaton.  Sandra spoke about her family and future plans.

Makeups

Don Sudbay Jr., made up in Rockport.

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

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Charlie Foster and Brad Pierce both celebrated their birthdays today.

Vacations

Sinikka Nogelo vacationed in New York.  Steve Noble went to Florida for 4 days.  Charlie Foster spent 6 week in Florida.  John Rando spent 5 weeks in Florida.  Don Sudbay Jr. went to California.

Happy Thoughts

Steve Kaity was happy  the new Merry Go Round was installed at the Stage Fort Park Playground.

^{Steve Kaity stands with the new piece of equipment at the Stage Fort Park Playground.}

Sal Frontiero was happy  the recycling event held during the Home and Garden Show went well.  John Dugger was also happy that his lecture series to Chamber Contractors also went well.  Jon Morse was happy the concert netted $5500,  plus Barry's check from the Gloucester Fund for $525.00,  for a total $6025.00.  Job well done to all.  Isaac Wilhelm was happy to welcome a new baby boy to his family.  Congrats to all.  Roger Corbin was happy  this month's issue of our Rotary magazine did a great job reporting on Rotary in Afghanistan.

Fines

Howard Frisch was fined for trying to recycle a Horovitz and Frisch ink pen.

Club News

President Ruth installed a new member today, Tom Alves. Tom was sponsored by Sal Frontiero.  Please take the time to introduce yourself to Tom and welcome him to the club. 

President Ruth presented David Adams of the Docksiders Band a check for $1500 for their participation at the Night to Remember event.  Barry Pett gave a check to President Ruth for $525, representing the proceeds from the memorabilia sale held that same evening. 

Linda Amero, Tony Verga and Vito Calamo sang a song for the club.  President Ruth presented the trio with Rotary citations and a thank you for making a Night to Remember such a success.

^{Bob Ryan and Gus Foote share a moment}

^{Gus Foote is seen with his old friend, Howard Frisch.}

^{The Paul Harris Commettee reveals David McKechnie as our newest Paul Harris Fellow.  Congrats David.}

^{David Slade is surprised by the Interact Club's selection of him as their Paul Harris Fellow. David is an advisor to Interact.  Congrats to David.} 

Here's lunch for the next several weeks:

April            6  First Lunch at Cruiseport!  Buttermilk fried chicken, mashed potatoes, salad, fruit with creme fraiche

 2009 / 2010 Speaker Assignments

Speaker Co-Chairs for  April are: Bruce Horne and Steve Noble

April     6    Business Meeting

April   13    Mary Halpin Arthritis Walk in May

April   20    Open

April   27    Open

Save the Date

April      8    Interact will hold a Pizza-Off at Cruiseport to determine who makes the best pizza in town!

April   10    Spaghetti Supper, Saturday April 10th at the Rose Baker Senior Center,  from  4:00 to   6:00 pm

April    25    Pride Stride 2010

April    27    Paul Harris Luncheon

May      1    Paint and Scrape the Band Stand at Stage Fort Park - Saturday starting at 6:30 am till12:00 Noon

May      6     Thursday evening starting at 5:30 pm, the 30th Anniversary of Cape Ann Television event will be honoring Sinikka Nogello

May      8     First Parish Cemetery Cleanup -   8am to finish!

May   11  Today is "Significant Other" day at Rotary.  Take the opportunity  to share your Rotary experience with your spouse, partner or "Significant Other" by bringing them to Rotary with you.

ABC of Rotary Moment

Marc Sandler is up for next Tuesday's ABC of Rotary Moment, Mike Sarraf is first backup, David Slade is the second backup, and the third backup is Scott Smith. Please have your ABC of Rotary Moment ready.

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Winners and Losers: John Rando gave the Rotary Moment today.  Roger Corbin won the $10.00, Roger Armstrong won the flowers and gave them to our guest, Linda Amero, Terri Jones won the Rotary umbrella and there were no winners in the card raffle today.

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Speaker today: Terri Jones introduced our speaker today, Ward One City Councilor Paul McGeary. Paul talked about the 2010 Census, now in progress. 

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The Rotary International Theme for 2009-2010