Natick Rotary Club Sprocket
November 4, 2014
President Judy called the meeting to order. Marc S. led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. Verna led us in ‘Edelweiss’, and Dr. Keefe gave a very thoughtful invocation asking us to remember the upcoming Veteran’s Day. He reminded us that 555 Natick men served in the first world war, and 25 of them perished. A list of those who served in that war (including the grandfather of our own Arthur Fair) are listed in the foyer of the Morse Institute Library.
Today’s Guests: Ted Welte from Framingham Rotary, The Crossroads Crew: Anthony Cammirelli, Chris Quartarone, Frank Lossani, and Kevin Hardy.
Induction: Vinnie Tingley inducted our new corporate member, Crossroads School.
Announcements:
· There will be NO meeting next Tuesday, November 11 – in observance of Veteran’s Day.
· Thanksgiving deliveries will take place on Tuesday, November 25. The meeting will begin at 10 am on the 25th. We will meet for a breakfast, hear from the football team captains, and then head over to St Paul Episcopal Church to load up. We are the only organization making deliveries, all hands on deck!
· The Social Committee announced a trip to Patriots Place on Saturday November 15. Stay tuned for details.
· The club shoppers for A Place to Turn for the month of November are Beth, Artie, and Greg. Please contact Tobe for details.
Club Assembly:
· Judy gave an update on the digital/website committee.
· Tobe continues to work with Home Depot on the next service committee project – ice melt deliveries.
· The club will pilot a 3 month program in which 1 meeting per month will be a ‘fellowship’ meeting. These may include field trips. There will be no speakers. If any members have any ideas, please speak with Judy about them.
· Last board meeting, the board voted its annual list of grant recipients. A total of $9,000.00 were given to local and international charities as follows;
Natick Service Council
Camp Arrowhead
Angels of Hope
Visiting Nurse
Kids Connect
Family Promise
Jeff’s Place
TCAN
Women of Means
Metrowest Mediation
Top Soccer
Natick After Prom
Natick Historical
Natick Basketball
Mosaic Art Inst.
Friends of 4th
Raffle: Steve Brayman had the lucky number – but no luck with the queen. Better luck next time.
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