President Judy called the meeting to order. Marc S. led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. Verna led us in ‘Climb Every Mountain’ and Peter Golden gave the invocation.
Today’s Guests: Stephanie Blumenthal, and Colleen Phelps our guest speaker
Announcements:
· There will be cherry plant delivery Saturday June 6, 9 am – 10:30 am, meeting at Home Depot.
· The installation of new officers takes place Monday evening, June 15. Please, please, please RSVP to Mark Blumenthal who will be attending (Guests) mablumenthal
· There will be no regular meeting on June 16 the day following the installation.
· The next board meeting will be Wednesday, June 3.
· Vinnie Tingley Tour Update – there are 50 posters printed available for public display. Lawn signs are also ready to go. Next week the sign-up sheet will go around. We will need 100% member participation this year, as always.
· And a hearty welcome back to newlywed Eric Lazzari!
Speaker:
Guest Speaker was Colleen Phelps, from the Strivers Girls Running Club. She thanked EAF for the invitation. She started the all-girls running club with partner Kathy Landry. The original idea was to provide an additional sport for girls. More than just a running club, Strivers provides confidence, self-esteem, and it also encourages girls to help others in their communities.
It is open to girls in the 5 – 7 grades. There are non-competitive work outs that foster teamwork and camaraderie. The program lasts 6 weeks in which time girls are taught running techniques as they prepare to run a 5K.
Previous speakers for the girls include Joan Benoit Samuelson, Uta Pippig, and Travis Roy.
Strivers hosts the Jingle Bell run in December for the Natick Service Council, and the Strivers Mother’s Day run for Embrace a Family which happened just a few weeks ago. Colleen was pleased to present EAF a check today for $3,400.00 from the proceeds of the Mom’s Day 5K.Running is a sport of good will. Everyone cheers. No one boos. It is common to help and cheer for strangers.
Colleen received a standing ovation from Rotarians.
Raffle:
Eric L. had the lucky number – but no luck with the queen. Better luck next time.
Fondly Submitted –
A. James Meyer
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