The Rotator - Archive  May 20, 2008

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	Bruce Horne Sinikka Nogelo Jon Morse, CPA   Rick Doucette   Carole Sharoff Joe Ciolino	------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------	President President Elect Treasurer Sergeant At Arms Secretary     Rotator Editor &  Internet Officer

District 7930 Governor - Julia Phelps

District Web site: www.Rotary7930.org

Missed and Missing... Josh Arnold, Greg Bover, Tony Corrao, Mike Costello, Sheree DeLorenzo, Sue Ellis, Ann Margaret Ferrante, Charlie Foster, Sal Frontiero, Julie Geary, Dave Kenney, John Rando, Bob Ryan, Dave Sullivan, Becky Sumner, and Todd Tanger.  Today's attendance is 42 present with 3 makeups out of 54 members for an average of 83%.

     Meeting Report: Gloucester Rotary Club                                           May 20, 2008

Visiting Rotarians

      Peter Anderson from the Rockport Club, and Chas Heberle from the Lakewood, Washington Club.

Guests of Rotarians

      Rick Doucette had Jeff Paul as his guest.  Mike Sarraf had Dr Nathan Spencer  today as his guest.  Leo Bergeron had our speaker, Thomas Warren, as his guest today. 

Interact Club

     Interact members lead by Co President Molly Griffin  ran the fine portion of our meeting today. Rudy Macchi, Jim Marr, Joe Parisi, Peter Anderson and the Board of Directors were all hit.

Makeups

      Shirley Conway made up on line, Brad Pierce and Bill Flygare made up at Manchester/Essex.

     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 & Anniversaries

     No birthdays or anniversaries were reported today. 

Vacations

    John Dugger vacationed in Rochester, Vermont.  Rudy Macchi spent two weeks in Aruba.  Joe Parisi spent one week in the Dominican Republic.  Donald Saunders went to Rome and then to Norway to visit the in-laws.  Brad Pierce spent another weekend at the Custom House in Boston. 

Happy Thoughts

    Steve Kaity had his Chamber President hat on and was happy for Brad Pierce being honored as the Gloucester Small Businessman of the year 2008.  Donald Saunders, Christopher Farmer and John Dugger were happy with bird sightings. Barry Pett was happy for the Red Sox no hitter.  Julie LaFontaine was happy to thank everyone for participating in this year's Empty Bowl Fundraiser.  The event raised $24,000 and 1000 people were served. Julie was also happy the US Postal Carriers collected 14,000 pounds of goods for the pantry.  Howard Frisch was happy Charlie Foster's operation went well. Mike Linquata was happy his granddaughter graduated from Villa Nova.  Christopher farmer was happy that Mike Linquata offered to show him around Gloucester. 

 Fines

      Interact Club members fined fast and furious today, all in fun and for a good cause!  The Interact Club received the fine money today. 

    Club News

    Welcome to our newest member Ray Lamont.  Please introduce yourself and welcome Ray the next time your see him. 

 ABC of Rotary Moment

     Howard Frisch is up for next Tuesday's  ABC of Rotary Moment,  Sal Frontiero is first backup, Julie Geary is the second backup, and the third backup is Mark Grenier. Please have your   ABC of Rotary Moment ready. 

Winners and Losers...  Bill Flygare  gave an ABC of Rotary Moment.  Marc Sandler won the money, and Steve Kaity won the flowers.  No winners today in the card raffle.

Speakers....   Thomas Warren, a Fisheries Biologist with the National Marine Fisheries spoke about fishery management.  Mr.. Warren talk about  how the  fishing industry got into its slump and how much the NOAA has unintentionally greased the skids helping with the decline of fishing in New England.