RONE
Reporter: Bob F.
Photographer: Sir Joel of Etra
Date 09/25/2019
Presiding: the estimable club president Mike Cooney
Invocation: Rich Pascal
Fellowship: Bob F. Bob regaled the club with little known and surprising facts. September as a bad month for rock musicians received due attention as did the martial exploits of Andorra. The 165th anniversary of the charge of the Light Brigade at the battle of Balaclava received warranted attention. Despite a lengthy petition and cries of encouragement, he modestly declined to recite Lord Byron’s eponymous poem in its entirety.
Birthdays: Marie Osborne!
Rotarian Anniversaries: None admitted to.
Rotarians with guests: President Mike introduced his mother.
Visiting Rotarians: Etta May Jones from Abaco, Bahamas!
Announcements: by President Mike. In a calm, steady, but stern voice, his Excellency reminded club members that cell phones must be silenced or myriad unpleasant rashes and unwanted Self Help magazine subscriptions would be inflicted upon them. Happy dollars are available for emergencies. An Amber Alert is scheduled from 10-2 at Dodd Stadium on September 28; Madonna Place’s Trivial Pursuit challenge is scheduled for November 15. Learn the Rotary computer program! It will open new and exciting avenues of inquiry and investigation. It is also useful. Soon, as in next month (October), you can pay your dues online! This news elicited hosannas and a passable rendition of “Gotta Pay Your Dues if you want to sing the Blues.”
Correspondence: Nary a petition, note or billet-doux
Presentation: Not today.
Service person of the Month: Perhaps in a different month.
Happy Dollars: With Mike Gordon! Rich Pascal commented favorably on Andy Grant’s prowess as a sailor. Kevin acknowledged Mike’s mother, Ms. Jones and Bob’s observations on the Grateful Dead. Bill Champagne challenged those assembled to answer correctly the question, “which state was Lottie born in?” (The correct answer: South Carolina.) Andy Nollman welcomed our guests and savored the Patriot’s latest victory. Mike Matera reminisced about his K-car and the joys of Dead Headism. Barry spoke of the Diversity Award, his time working with Mike’s mom; Mike’s many fine qualities and those of his children. In response, Mike described his prowess with balloon animals and the secret of preventing them from popping.
Auction: Much to the dismay of a very few, no auction today!
Lottery: with the anonymous Rotarian!
Barry- despite two attempts…No!
Andy Nollman…Nyet!
Taking advantage of the distraction and confusion caused by the lottery debacle an anonymous “individual” purloined a full plate of cold cuts and individually portioned cheeses. The constabulary was notified but declined to dust the bread for fingerprints or test the mayonnaise for footprints.
Program: Club Assembly! Nuanced discussion illuminated the purposes of the various club committees and who might join them.
The Four-Way Test: was not invoked today!