Meeting of March 18, 2014
Sergeant-at-Arms Dave welcomed Roger and Ralph back from extended vacations. President Jan announced that the Rotary Leadership Institute would be held on March 29 and if anyone was interested in attending the session near Lewiston NY that the club would cover the cost of registration. A number of club members have taken the courses and more are encouraged to do so. Shirley reminded everyone of the Paul Harris Dinner on April 29 at Copetown Woods. She is also looking for nominations both in the community and within the club to receive the award. If you have someone in mind please let her know ASAP. Dave also reminded everyone that rain barrels would be for sale on April 5 at St. Mark's Church. This Friday is the 10th annual World Water Day Walkathon. Roy Sheldrick, Mr. Water Wells in Haiti, welcomes all walkers to this 5 k event at the water plant in east Hamilton. And, Carl will be removing any lights and balls from the Christmas tree in the park that have not already been removed by collectors. Be there for 9 AM if you want to help. Shirley wondered if east coast time was that much different since it is now MARCH.
Happy dollars from George who celebrated his 60th birthday on the weekend. George wanted to drink 300 different beers when he retired three years ago and has already surpassed that number. How does he stay thin? Stephen saw George renting a carpet cleaner after his party and wondered if it had anything to do with the 300 beers. Jessica welcomed George into the over 60 club.
Alycia did a make up in Georgetown and was excited that her Rotary Exchange host sisters will be coming to her wedding. Bob Morrow who is Mr. Tomatosphere, wondered why the Barstow Pregnancy Clinic which is using the tomato seeds was unable to getting any to germinate. Seems odd. Ralph returned from Florida three weeks early to help look after his mother-in-law who was discharged from hospital but unable to return to her home and is now living with Barb and him. And, Phil was just happy that the temperature today would go above freezing.
A side note to board members: the board meeting you might have in your schedule for this month will not be taking place. Next board meeting is April 23.
Following announcements and happy dollars the 19 members in attendance welcomed Wayne McHale to do his classification talk.