Bruce Whear went to South America to visit his son, and traveled to Santiago, Chile, and Colombia.
Jason Consalvo said it was good to be back after 3 weeks off from Rotary.
Tim Clarke's son, Henry, was in Colombia as well.
Bill Henning and Thomas are going on a cruise to the Panama Canal.
Gerrit Bradley's family had 3 cars in the shop, and Rich Eisner loaned him a car to drive.
Jane Stirgwolt's family was home for the holidays. She said Gary's parents celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
Kelly Rice announced that the 5th graders at Bates Elementary are having a class called "The Amazing Shake," which teaches them how to "shake hands, start a conversation, make introductions, etc." She said that some of the students will come to Rotary to "work the room." Some of the students will be "Presidential candidates." The top 5 will have dinner with Mayor Kim Driscoll, and Rep. Paul Tucker, and they will pick the winner.