50-50 RAFFLE
Pot Size: $35.00
Scott Grover and Rick Jakious had the tickets, but there were no winners this week.
CALENDAR RAFFLE
Sold By: SHS Band
Sold To: Cynthia Napierkowski
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS
There were no visitors this week.
FINES AND RECOGNITIONS
Bruce Whear described a birthday party where he performed as Devo. Other performers included The Pretenders, at a cost of $400,000.00.
Gerrit Bradley attended a Charlie Brown Christmas event in Salem, which he highly recommends.
Rob Lutts announced that his wife, Rachael, was selling Christmas trees grown on Cabot Farm as a fundraiser for Plummer Home.
Joe Amico invited community members to participate in the Christmas pageant at Tabernacle Church on December 23rd. He also announced the date of the next Book Trust event at Horace Mann School on December 20th.
Tim Clarke and his sons attended the Patriots game last Sunday in Miami. The mood swing in the stadium at the end was remarkable.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CLUB BUSINESS
Bruce Whear introduced Rick Jakious and gave him his permanent badge. He invited those who had not signed Rick's autograph book to introduce themselves and pay a fine.
The 2019 calendars are in. Rinus or Gerrit Bradley will accept $200 checks from members for the entire packet. Additional calendars are available from Rinus at his Chamber office.
District News
A new District Governor will be needed for 2021-2022. Salem Rotary will also start looking at a succession plan for Adria.
A new District Governor will be needed for 2021-2022. Salem Rotary will also start looking at a succession plan for Adria.
Planning has started for the 2/9 Polar Plunge to benefit polio research.
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BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday to the following birthdays!
John Neely - December 12th
Deborah McNulty - December 13th
Nick Helides - December 17th
Bruce Whear - December 17th
Ray Hodge - December 18th
Julie Arrison-Bishop - December 25th
Malia Griffin - December 29th
SPEAKER OF THE WEEK
In lieu of a speaker, President Rinus took the opportunity to review the highlights of the first half of his year, and the various contributions made to local charities during that period. He also led a discussion of how we do some of our good work through things such as the birthday fund, the scholarship foundation, the new freshman fund, and Rotary International.
There was also some lively discussion about how to make new members more visible in the Club.
NEXT WEEK'S SPEAKER
Next week, the Salem High School band will have its annual holiday performance.