THE RONE
A weekly publication of all the Latest happenings in NORWICH ROTARY
Volume 80 March 6, 2002 Number 36
Reporters
Keith Fontaine, Jackie Kimsey, Cal Lord Anne Masterson Chuck Seeman
Reporting this week—Cal Lord
Presiding at the Meeting: Stan Lucas
Invocation: Cal Lord
Fellowship: Jerry Silverstein
Birthdays:
- Marty Shapiro March 8
- Marjorie Blizzard March 10
Anniversaries:
- Jerry Silverstein 9 years
- Ralph Learned 33 years
Rotarians with Guests:
- Todd Postler brought Bob Booth
- Dick Sharpe brought Kathy Kuhn
Visiting Rotarians:
- Mark Bokoff from Norwich Sunrise
- Marylou Underwood, Jerry Fischer and John Drury from New London
- Deb Tedford from Mystic
ANNOUNCEMENTS Stan Lucas announced that we had good representation at the Foundation Dinner last week and he hopes that several can attend the District Conference in May. Stan also announced that we have been invited to help celebrate Old Saybrook’s 75th Anniversary at a dinner on March 23. Stan has the info for any who are interested.
LINDA’S AUCTION Sandy offered a nice selection of goodies left over from the Backus hospital Golf tournament and David Cannon outbid the competition. Cal Lord offered two rotten tomatoes and complimentary seats to the production of “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” at the Donald Oat Theater. Joel Etra and Larry Fowler picked up the tickets.
LOTTERY With four cards left Brett Bernardini picked the card to the left of the winner. Mike Gordon walked away with the jackpot and asked us not to share how much he had won with Joan! (About $480)
HAPPY DOLLARS Led by: Denny Cambria
- Paul Duevel had complimentary words on the character of John Drury’s son Chris…
- Joel Etra gave to announce the opening of his new satellite Office in Colchester…
- Anne Sharpe gave to thank Tom Mahoney for his help and the club for their continued support of the program at Schwarz Manor…
- Jerry Fischer gave top tell of the wonderful reception a group of Israeli students received at NFA…
- Sandy Brindamour gave to report that Antonio Gooding had come through his surgery very well and hoped to be up and about very soon…
- Bruce Smith gave to share tales of his trip to Tasmania to surprise his daughter…
- Dick Sharpe gave to remind us that Lester Thurow was coming to Three Rivers to speak…
- Manny Kadish gave to tell how he amazed himself by doing so well in a downhill race. He earned a bronze medal…
- Denny Gibbs gave to applaud the Drurys for raising such a thoughtful son…
Al Saitas introduced Marc Bokoff, an active Rotarian, as our guest speaker. Marc shared how the travel industry had changed over the years, especially in light of September 11th, the great expansion of the internet and the changes in the way the industry itself works. He also told us that there are hopeful signs that the travel industry is making a comeback.
NEW MEMBER POSTING Name: Judy U. Frederick Classification: Rehabilitation Care Center proposer: Dennis Cambria
Note: If there are any objections or comments regarding a proposed member, they must be put into writing and received by the club secretary within seven days.
