October 29 Meeting Minutes

Meeting location: Bear Hill Country Club

President: Carolyn Lassiter

Secretary: Susan Kreamer

Sergeant At Arms:  Bruce Doyle

 

President Carolyn Lassiter called the meeting to order at 12:18pm.  Attendance report can be viewed on the Admin section of www.stonehamrotaryclub.org.

 

After lunch, Sergeant At Arms Bruce Doyle started our meeting off with Red Sox Trivia for the second week in a row in recognition of their World Series appearance.

 

Several members mentioned being pleased with The NewsWheel format.  PR Chair Dennis O’Hara said that his goal is to have a weekly Wheel sent prior to each week’s meeting.

 

A discussion ensued regarding the plans for November 12, the date of our evening membership recruitment event.  There was confusion regarding whether the evening event would replace the lunch event, or if the Club would host both a lunch meeting and evening event that day.  On motion by Amy Palmerino, seconded by Dick Mansur, the membership voted to only host the evening membership recruitment event on November 12.

 

Dave Gardner mentioned that the District newsletter has been emailed to all members.  Members are encouraged to peruse the newsletter to find out what other Clubs in our District are up to.

 

Carolyn Lassiter spoke briefly about a request that our Club received from the Rotary Rose Bowl Parade float committee.  The committee needs cash donations for this year’s float.  Carolyn mentioned that our Club has not sent a donation in the past.  On motion by Joe Gresci, seconded by Dick Mansur, the membership voted to send $60 to the Rotary Rose Bowl Parade float committee.

 

Joe Gresci encouraged members to submit names and address of prospective members to him. The Club will mail invitations to attend the membership event on Tuesday November 12, at 6:30PM at Bear Hill. If you have not yet done so, please email Joe with the information.  Joe mentioned that he has arranged for hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.  Members who would like to assist Joe in membership development should visit the District website, www.rotary7930.org, which has resources to assist.

 

Joe then reminded us about the upcoming opportunity to assist Helping Our Troops with assembling holiday packages for troops in Afghanistan. This is to take place on Tuesday November 19^th from 3:00-6:00PM at Town Hall. 

 

Amy Palmerino spoke briefly about Stoneham TV’s upcoming second annual on-air auction taking place on Saturday, November 23, 2:00-10:00PM on the organization’s public access channels, 3 on RCN, 9 on Comcast and 34 on Verizon.  All members are encouraged to donate items, gift certificates or unique experiences to be auctioned live on the air.  Visit www.stonehamtv.org and click on “2013 On-Air Auction” to fill out the donation form.

 

Su Mansur updated the members on plans for the Holiday Party/Anniversary Celebration.  The date is December 16 at Montvale Plaza.  Dinner will be buffet style.  Highlights will include DJ Bob Shaheen, a yankee swap, toy donations, and a memorabilia table celebrating our Club’s 90^th anniversary.  Details and a sign up form will be posted on the web site.  Cost will be $55 per person.

 

Carolyn introduced our guest speaker, Anthony Wilson, chair of the Tri-Community Greenway, www.tricommunitygreenway.org.  Wilson updated the Club on the progress of the project to date and answered members’ questions.  He explained that the project is fully funded and moving forward with plans for a bikeway with wide trails for multiple uses.  Future fundraising will allow for construction of picnic areas and exercise stations.

 

Gambling – No Winners

 

The meeting adjourned at 1:25PM.

 

The next scheduled meeting will be held at Bear Hill Golf Course on Tuesday, November 5 at 12:15pm.  There will be no guest speaker; the monthly board meeting will be held immediately following the membership meeting.  All board members and committee chairs are asked to stay for the board meeting; however, all members are welcome to stay.

 

Nov 12^th – Membership Drive Event – Bear Hill Country Club 6:30 pm

Nov 19^th – “Helping Our Troops” package preparation, Stoneham Town Hall 3-6 pm

Nov 25^th – Annual Football luncheon with Reading Rotary

Dec 10^th – Christmas Party at Montvale Plaza

 

Attendance: Do you know all the ways to get credit for your weekly attendance?