Mystic Rotary - Log - Current (Feb 6, 2012)

The meeting of January 30thwas opened by President Elect JohnVincent, who began the meeting with the singing of God Bless America, followedby the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and the Four-Way-Test. Reverend RobJames gave the blessing.

Guests: CarmelBourneuf and Gus Bourneuf guest speaker. Dr. Michael Sullo guest of Jack Garbarino, Leona James wife of Rev. RobJames and visiting Rotarian Ben Morgan from the Putnam Club. Welcome all!

Marti Bradshaw won the raffle but failed to pick theace.

Therewere: 21 Happy Dollar$

There were: 16Scholar Dollar$

There were: 15Polio Dollar$

There were: 17Rover Dollar$

HAPPY/SAD:

Bill Stamm: Happy thatRob Casey is doing okay. Also happy tosee Jay Starr speak at church.

BrendaSylvestre:Happy for successful cancer removal, and treatment.

Rev James: Happy forhis mother in law who is down in Burma doing missionary work.

GinnieBainbridge: Happy to be headedto Liberia.

Don Simpson: Both Happyand Sad to be moving to Lexington, Kentucky to live with his son.

John Merkel: Happy thathis daughter has gone back to college and the house is quiet. Sad that his daughter has gone back tocollege and the house is quiet.

Amy Swan: Happy her grandsonwas born on 12/12. Unfortunately on thesame day her aunt became ill and has since passed away.

John Butler: Happy to announce that his wife is healthyand in good condition. Saddened by theexcessive chatter that has been going on during the Happy/Sad portion of themeeting. Please be respectful and pay attention to the person who has thefloor! After all they are paying goodmoney to speak!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

· FILL THEBASKET!!! Our basket will be auctioned off at thisyears District Conference. Let’s fill itwith all the good stuff the greater Mystic Area has to offer. Gift Certificates to restaurants,merchandise, tickets to local attractions etc. The proceeds from the auction will to Polio.

· The Drive forthe American Friends of Kenya has begun! There is a box at the frontdoor. Please bring in books, medicalsupplies, and school supplies.

· The post is open for the District Governor position for the2014-2015 year.

· Let’s grow our membership! Who do you know that would be a positive addition to our club? If youknow of an interested candidate be sure to see John Vincent for a newmembership folder.

· Pleaseconsider a donation to the Mystic Rotary Scholarship Fund. Our goal is $50.00 from each Rotarian. Thank you for your help to provideScholarships to seniors who show outstanding commitment to their school andcommunity.

· Purchase a RotaryApron ($15) and a Rotary Hat ($11). The apron will keep you clean, and the hat isjust plain stylish!

· Donations to the RotaryFoundation can be given to Jack Garbarino. $100 is the suggested amount. A new Rotary year began July 1st.

· Club dues of$135 for the year 2011-2012 are now due. See Nat Arata.

· Please see Nat to obtain your copy of the clubdirectory. Nat also has Rotary pins ifanyone needs a new one. They are $2.00.

· CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING WEBSITE www.mysticrotary.org. Ifyou have forgotten your password, request a new one from Jack Garbarino.

ROSTERUPDATES/CHANGES:

Newroster dated December 2011

Pleasegive changes to Jack Fix as they occur.

Gail Perrelli, 49 Kenyon Road, Waterford, Ct 06385, 860-861-1048, gperrelli@stoneridgerc.com

Tim Evers Email Change: Tim82@franklins.net

BIRTHDAYS ANDANNIVERSARIES: February 6 - 12

HappyBirthday toDon Simpson on the 10th, Mike Garvey and John Bradshaw on the 11th.Happy Anniversary to Shed andMarcelle Levine on the 9th.

Synopsis ofthe program for December 19th:

GusBourneuf gave an extremely interesting presentation on the history of LibertyShips. Gus spent his entire careerworking with ships, and at one point was the chief surveyor for the AmericanBureau of Shipping. His background andexpertise shined through when discussing the history of merchant shipping inthe United States. Merchant marine activityhas been on a decline dating all the way back to the Civil War. However World War has proven to be a stimulusfor the marine shipping industry. Liberty Ships themselves were built to support the war effort andtransport materials over the oceans. Over 2,700 ships were built between 1941 and 1945. On average it took only 30 days to build aLiberty Ship. The ships were 440’ long,56’ wide with a draft of approximately 28’.

Program for February 6th:

Jim Hicks: HealthyEating Healthy World

Program for February 13th:

Bring your sweetheartto our Valentines Luncheon sign sheets are on the table.

Paul Peloquin:Saltwater Farm Vineyard

Program for February 20th:

NOMEETING due to President’s Day Holiday

Program for February 27th:

BryanNurnberger- Simply Smiles

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1933 – The first episode of the LoneRanger was aired.

1935 – The popular board gameMonopoly was released.

1971 – Alan Shepard hits two golfballs on the moon!

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