Rotary Rays - April 11th, 2016

In the absence of President Ted, the meeting was conducted by Robin Ferro, a past president.

 

O Canada was sung and a toast offered to Canada, the Queen and Japan.

 

Olga offered the Invocation.

 

Robin  noted there were no birthdays this week but Cliff was celebrating 12 Rotary years.Chris reported that David, her spouse, was now home after his liver transplant.

 

John C. conducted the 50/50 draw, won by Richard Holmes with a King of Clubs.

 

Graham reported on the Music Festival and asked for and got the remaining volunteers needed.

 

John C. was Sargent at Arms, collecting half a dozen happy bucks. several of them were thanks for Rose and Francis’ organization of the Music festival which is going smoothly. Richard reported on his buck about the Scottish curlers coming in Nov. 20. He will need host placements at that time.

Robin reminded all Rotarians of the other Club’s Fish Fry coming up. Those who want to sit at our table please let Bruce know.

Robin also reminded all Rotarians of the coming Leadership training Event in Cambridge.

 

Richard introduced Doug Eckel, former Rotarian, who had had polio when he was 20. Doug briefly covered the history of the polio Plus campaign and told the very personal story of his own battle with that disease. Hazel thanked Doug for an informative and interesting speech.

Robin adjourned the meeting at 1:15.