Chelsea Rotary - Rotagram - Archive (May 24, 2009)

President Saritin opened our meeting today with the traditional salute to the flag and Tom K. gave us the blessing. Daniel started our singing of God Bless America.

After lunch, our president introduced Sec. Monique who introduced Peggy Pedro, roamer from Peabody. Diedre Collins, our teacher of the quarter, David Weinberg, Joe Mullaney, principal of Chelsea High School, and Chelsea students, Andres Rodriquez and Paola Ozuna. Matt Thayer was guest of Christian. Birthday boys today were Brian K., Tom K., and Jimmy D.. Joe V. is celebrating 10years at Chelsea Rotary.

SAA Mike made the general fine anyone that has ever had kosher pizza was exempt. Joel was happy to have visited his family in Vermont and discovered that his grandson is one of the top 3 tennis players. Sue was glad to play golf with Rotarians today and shot a birdie (golf term). Also happy that a filly won the Preakness race. Rick R. was happy/sad that his daughter got her learner’s permit. Fella found out that his son and daughter-in-law are having a baby girl! He also tried to cut into the pizza fine by informing us that all frozen pizzas are kosher. Lois had her paintings exhibited at an art show and will be visiting Nantucket for little while. Mitch did have fresh kosher pizza recently when Mike cooked at the Cohen-Florence Estates for the ALS walk organizers. Mitch was hoping that Chief Brian would pay a fine because one of Chelsea’s finest could not tell a lost motorist where the Chelsea Provident Bank was located! Bob B. was happy to have visited Belgium with his daughter and celebrated her 21^st birthday. Bob Richmond is looking forward to Adam’s upcoming wedding. P.P. Rick G. celebrated his mom’s 89^th birthday. Joe P. was very proud that he shot a 45 for 9 holes this morning. I, Barry, was happy that my daughter, Mel’s 19^th bday is Wednesday , sad for the Celtics and Bruins, paid a fine for not sending out the last rotogram, and Joe V. getting recognition award at Central Latino’s gala. SAA Mike was happy with his perfect batting avg. in softball, making kosher pizzas, attending Central Latino Gala, and getting his MG back on the road.

Tom K. introduced our teacher of the quarter, Diedre Collins. Her principal, Joe Mullaney told us why she was chosen. Diedre has been in the Chelsea schools 16 years and has been teaching courses from extra needs to advanced placement. She is a take charge teacher, takes great pride, is dedicated to her students and her colleagues. Diedre thanked her principal and the rotary club for her award and said that the students achievements keep her going and looks forward to continuing her satisfying work. She donated her $50 award to The Student Immigrant Movement , which helps send students to college.

Juan won the raffle and donated his winnings to the same charity named above.

The Chelsea Rotary Softball gave Lawrence a hard fought game but came away short 14 to 12. Having kept that game that close is a sign that we have a contending team because Lawrence is the reigning champ and have a very strong team. Better luck next game guys!

See you Tuesday,

Barry