The Rotator - Archive  Oct 14, 2008

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

District 7930 Governor - Thomas R. Elliott  2008-2009

District Web site: www.Rotary7930.org

Missed and Missing... Greg Bover, Shirley Conway, Tony Corrao, Sheree DeLorenzo, John Dugger, Sue Ellis, Howard Frisch, Sal Frontiero, Bruce Horne, Ray Lamont, Rudy Macchi, Kevin McAveeney, Eric Nobel, Bob Ryan, and Sergey Zemlyanski.   Today's attendance is 38 present with 1 makeup out of 54 members for an average of 80%.

     Meeting Report: Gloucester Rotary Club                                           October 14 , 2008

Visiting Rotarians

    No visiting Rotarians were reported today.

Guests of Rotarians

    Brian McCook had our speakers today as his guests, Gloucester Police Detective Kenneth Ryan and Joan Whitney from the Gloucester Health Department's Substance Abuse Program.  Sinikka Nogelo had  Rebecca Bayliss as her guest . Rick Doucette had his stepson, Andrew, as his guest today. 

Interact Club

     Interact members were not present today.

Makeups

     Julie LaFontaine made up in 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

     David Kenney and John Rando celebrated their birthdays today.  Matt Langis and Charlie Foster both are celebrating wedding anniversaries.  Dave Stotzer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of starting Cape Ann Photography. 

Vacations

      Roger Armstrong traveled to New York City, Ruth Pino visited Fryeburg, Maine.  Jon Morse spent 12 days in California.  Leo Bergeron spent 4 days in Naples, Florida.  Joe Parisi enjoyed 3 days at a Norwich University parent's weekend. 

Happy Thoughts

    Joe Parisi enjoyed watching rugby, (not) and football (yes) and got to see a Gloucester boy make a touchdown for Norwich.  David Kenny was happy his father is coming home after knee replacement surgery.  Roger Armstrong was happy that while in New York he sold 2 painting back here in Gloucester.  Rick Doucette was happy the Teen Center received an educational grant to operate once again.  Christopher Farmer was happy to have spotted a Red Belly woodpecker in his back yard.  Mike Costello was happy the first Chamber Dine Around has started.  Pat Thorpe was happy that Gloucester Bank awarded its 1-2-3 prizes.  Todd Tanger went to the Bronx, New York for a funeral, and Todd was happy to be back home. 

 Fines

       Ruth Pino paid another photo fine.  Charlie Foster paid a gas fine, John Rando was fined for being the only member to wear shorts today.  David McKechnie was fined for promoting his business.  David was also fined for winning in a golf tournament. 

    Club News

 .    President Sinikka presented to Rebecca Bayliss, Cape Ann Animal Shelter,  a check for $500 from our June distribution. 

 ABC of Rotary Moment

     Barry Pett is up for next Tuesday's  ABC of Rotary Moment, Ruth Pino is first backup, John Rando is the second backup, and the third backup is George Roark. Please have your   ABC of Rotary Moment ready. 

Winners and Losers...   Dan Ottenheimer  gave an ABC of Rotary Moment.  David Kenny won the money, and Andrew won the flowers.  No winners today in the card raffle.

Speakers....  Brian McCook introduced our speakers today, Police Detective Kenneth Ryan and Substance Abuse director Joan Whitney. 

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