The Rotator - Archive  Oct 27, 2009

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District 7930 Governor - Ingrid Brown 2009-2010

District Web site: www.Rotary7930.org

Missed and Missing... Roger Armstrong, Leo Bergeron, Shirley Conway, Tony Corrao, Sheree DeLorenzo, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Charlie Foster, Howard Frisch, Roger Hussey, Mike Linquata, Jon Morse, Steve Noble, Dan Ottenheimer, John Rando, Maggie Rosa, Marc Sandler, Carole Lynn Sharoff, Kimberly Spaner, Don Sudbay Sr., Becky Sumner, and Pat Thorpe. Today's attendance is 48 present with 00 makeups out of 68 members for an average of 68%.

Meeting Report: Gloucester Rotary Club October 27, 2009

Visiting Rotarians

Jacob Seagal from the Salem Club.

Guests of Rotarians

Sue Ellis had our speaker, Dr. Shaffer, as her guest today.

Interact Club

The Interact Club members were not present today.

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

Julie LaFontaine and Barry Pett both celebrated their birthdays this week. Julie Geary is celebrating 4 "wonderful" years of marriage, John Dugger is looking at 12 "wonderful" years, Joe Ciolino wins the longevity game today with 21 "wonderful" years of marriage to Joan. Sinikka Nogelo has marked her 25th year of working in public access television.

Vacations

David Stotzer had 4 day in Maine. John Dugger spent a night in Boston's back bay.

Happy Thoughts

David Slade was happy the Lobster Roll Interact fundraiser did well. John Dugger was happy about a winter festival. Steve Kaity was happy to have all his kids home from college, all at the same time. Steve cooked supper. Jim Marr was happy with an unexpected side benefit from the Cash for Clunkers program - a lot of "Obama For President" stickers are also off the streets. Julie LaFontaine was happy her husband is doing much better after his surgeries. Todd Tanger was happy that a Chamber of Commerce event, Restaurant Week, was successful. Bruce Horne was happy to have lost 10 pounds.

Fines

The Cape Ann Chamber board was fined by President Ruth.

Club News

Here’s Lunch for the next several weeks

November 03 Turkey dinner, pie for dessert. Lemon meringue pie for dessert

November 10 Soup and sandwich. .(This meeting is in City Hall Auditorium)

November 17 Chicken Picatta with rice and salad. Apple crisp for dessert

2009/2010 Speaker Assignments

Speaker Co-Chairs for the Month of November

November 10: (1) Rick Muth from ROTC at GHS and (2) Michael Linquata - Veteran's Day
November 17: Rachel Williams will be speaking regarding international programs that we are supporting in Pakistan
November 24: Dianne Wood from P.A.C.E.

ABC of Rotary Moment

Sheree DeLorenzo is up for next Tuesday's ABC of Rotary Moment, Ann-Margaret Ferante is first backup, Sal Frontiero is the second backup, and the third backup is Bill Flygare. Please have your ABC of Rotary Moment ready.

Winners and Losers: Meredith Fine gave the Rotary Moment today. Mark Grenier won the $10.00, Tom Dexter won the flowers, and no winners in the card raffle today.

Speaker today: Sue Ellis introduced our speaker today, Dr. Shaffer. Dr. Shaffer took part in the latest District Rotoplast effort.

The Rotary International Theme for 2009-2010