Chelsea Rotary - Rotagram - Archive (Feb 10, 2009)

This week’s meeting of the Chelsea Rotary Club was called to order by President Saritin at 12:00 PM. The blessing was given by V.P. Tom and John led us in God Bless America. The meal consisted of vegetarian vegetable soup and taco or fajita makings.

Late arrivals were PP Joe, President Elect Brain, Joanne, Joe P., PP Anne and Bill. After all late arrivals were counted we had 26 members present and PP Jimmy doing a make-up.

Secretary Monique gave the secretary’s report. We had three guests of the Club; Jeff Bryson, Principal of the Frank M. Sokolowski Elementary School, Demetrius Fuller, our Teacher of the Quarter recipient and Alexa Ballou, Demetrius’ friend. There were 3 birthdays announced, but only one birthday person was in attendance. The birthday Rotarians were PP Barbara, PP Bruce and Peter. There was an offer of $10 for the Club not to sing “Happy Birthday”. PP Bob increased the offer to $20 for the Club to sing. The membership was happy to make a quick $30 for our charitable causes and sing we did. There were also 2 anniversaries; Joel 1982 and PP Anne 1999.

Sergeant-at-Arms Mike took charge.

PP Mike discussed the Club’s Pot-O-Gold fundraiser to be held February 26^th. This is our major fundraiser and all net proceeds go to fund 5 scholarships to Chelsea children. Three of the scholarships go to Chelsea High School graduates, one to a Northeast Voke graduate and the 5^th scholarship goes to a graduate of a private high school. Tickets are available and we are looking for door prizes. We will also be operating a Bingo game on the side with the winner of the coverall receiving 50% of the proceeds of the Bingo card sales.

Happy and sad moments –

PP Mike was happy to be heading to Cancun.

Carol paid for missing a couple of weeks and was happy to sleep in next Saturday as she will not be doing taxes.

PP Anne paid for missing last week, her anniversary and remembering we were meeting at the YMCA when she was inducted.

VP Tom was happy to have our guests and PP Anne’s anniversary.

President Saritin was happy for our Teacher of the Quarter recipient.

Chief Brian was sad about the passing of the State Police Captain who died in the auto accident in Saugus. He was the cousin of a former Chelsea police officer who died in the line of duty.

PP Sergio was happy to see PP Susan finally arrive.

Paula was happy for the wonderful time she had at Juan’s fundraiser for the Colombia project. And Juan is happy I spelled Colombia correctly, I think.

Joanne was also happy for Juan’s time.

Adam paid for missing a meeting.

Joel was happy his oldest grandson’s hockey team made the finals.

PP Joe paid for being late and for actually being at the meeting.

PP Rick paid for his phone ringing.

PP Allan paid for correcting PP Mike by informing the Club that the lantern is the longest running fundraiser for the Club, not the Pot-O-Gold.

Bill paid for missing meeting.

Juan paid for a successful fun filled event last Friday.

Ken paid for missing last week and next week when he will be at the boat show.

John paid because he was concerned over any member who was still mulling the difference between partly sunny and partly cloudy.

PP Sue was late and she took her nieces to see Chitty Bang Bang.

Secretary Monique was happy for the Teacher of the quarter and that her grandmother of 90 years age had received a pacemaker.

Vice President Tom introduced Jeff Bryson, Principal of the Frank M. Sokolowski Elementary School who introduced Demetrius Fuller, our Teacher of the Quarter award Demetrius is an art teacher who has been in the Chelsea school system for 10 years. He was nominated for the award not just for his teaching of art but all the other duties he performs on behalf of the students including being a lunch monitor, bus monitor and preschool tutor.

Announcements:

PP Jimmy continued his perfect attendance for 2009.

PP Mike’s bowling team was in 1^st place in the Saugus/Chelsea Bowling League.

The snowmobile trip to North Conway is March 12^th.

Bill won the raffle.