Natick Rotary Sprocket for the week of January 13, 2015

The meeting was called to order by President Judy, Mark led us in the pledge, Verna played a rousing rendition of “Chattanooga Choo Choo” while we attempted to sing.  Dr. Mark provided an eloquent invocation about hoping for peace in the world.

GUESTS/VISITORS:  Jean Bushnell (from iTN Greater Boston) was our guest speaker and Michelle Cromwell was visiting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• -President Judy  announced that:
  • -A special Rotary presentation entitled “The Power of Change:  Celebrating 25 Years of Women in Rotary” is taking place on Jan, 22nd from 7-9 PM at the Fenn School, 516 Monument St. in Concord
  • -The 8^th annual “Winter Blues” program takes place at Wellesley College on the 22nd from 6-8 PM
  • -The Club’s Finance Committee is meeting at 1:30 after the meeting this Tuesday the 20th
  • -The Club’s grant recipients are attending our meeting on the 20th
  • -Our meeting on Jan 27th will take place at Pizzero Uno located on Rte. 9 in Framingham
• -Peter Golden announced that Open Door is next Thursday the 22^nd at 4:15-6:15
• -Scott Davis announced the arrival of “Hang Out Fridays” (Jan. 30^th, Feb. 13^th & 27^th) for kids in grades 6-8 at the Common Street Community Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street in downtown Natick
• -President Judy proposed the slate of Officers and Directors for 2015-2016 (see attached) and the membership unanimously approved the slate

GUEST SPEAKER:

Our guest speaker, Jean Patel Bushnell, is the President and Executive Director of iTN Greater Boston, a company that provides “dignified transportation for seniors” in the Boston area and in MetroWest (both medical and non-medical appointments, errands, etc.). To obtain the services, seniors must complete an application, pay a $65 annual donation and then each ride is $4.00 plus $1.75 per mile. They have about 500 members but rely on volunteer drivers and they currently NEED DRIVERS IN THE NATICK AREA so if you or anyone you know wants to help out seniors and drive just one hour a week, please contact Jean at jpbushnell@itngreaterboston.org or at (508) 309-7375.

RAFFLE: Vinny had the right ticket but he pulled the wrong card!

Respectfully Submitted by Your Scribe,

Tim/George Richards

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