Salem Rotary - The Spoke - Archive (Sep 16, 2008)

Dave Benson celebrated his 19^th Anniversary
Rob Lutts attended the 9/11 Memorial Dedication recently and his picture was in the Boston Globe.
Frank Campbell’s son is getting married on 9/27 and he is excited to be adding a daughter in-law to the family.
Roberta Cantor spent a week in Quebec City with her hubby.
John Quinn said “If Mr. Holloran can have Lasik eye surgery, I can have nose surgery”.
Reverend Ken visiting from North Carolina announced he had 2 grandchildren.
Lefty McLaughlin spent some time at a conference in Philidelphia, visited the Liberty Bell and had an all around good time.

Program for the September 16th Meeting:

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll

Mayor Driscoll began her first term as Mayor of the City of Salem in January, 2006. She is the City’s first woman Mayor and prior to being elected served as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Mayor Driscoll has an extensive background in planning and land use development, having worked as a real estate commercial development attorney in a private practice, as well as serving as the Community Development Director for the City of Beverly and as an Assistant Planner for the City of Salem. In addition to her appointive posts, Ms. Driscoll served two terms on the Salem City Council.

During Mayor Driscoll’s first year in office, she has worked on professionalizing all aspects of local government in Salem, including resolution of a looming mulit-million dollar budget deficit. She brings a wealth of municipal experience to the position and has intiated several projects aimed at enhancing Salem’s reputation as a wonderful community to live in, work or visit. Most notably, under the Mayor’s new leadership the City has restored financial stability while embracing new projects and programs such as a city-owned ferry service to and from Boston; an updated community web site aimed at improving transparency and customer service; and a complete re-organization of city government aimed at reducing redundancies and streamlining operations. The early success of these efforts has led to renewed interest and investment in Salem, both within the downtown and throughout the community.

Mayor Driscoll currently resides on Glenn Avenue with her husband, Nick and their three children, Delaney, Ilish & Nicholas.

And now a few announcements....

· Sgt. At Arms Viktoria will have the “Pillowcase for Eradicating Polio” at each weekly meeting. Please drop any change or bills you can in the case to support this effort.

· Jim Robinson is finalizing the Rotary Roster for 2008-2009. Please (THIS IS WHERE ACTION IS REQUIRED) check your information on the Rotary website and ensure it is correct. If changes need to be made please email them to Jim Robinson (marjar@comcast.net ) A.S.A.P.

Rich Eisner had no desert this week at Rotary.
Bob Conley has a few remaining Rotary Golf Tournament shirts for purchase. All are green in color with the Rotary emblem on the sleeve, 100% cotton, available for $10.00 each. Sizes that remain are Large or Medium. Please call Bob at his office if you are interested in purchasing one – 978.744.1760

ROTARY CLUB OF ROCKPORT GOLF TOURNAMENT

@ the Rockport Golf Club on 10/6/08

To support the Rotary Club of Rockport Scholarship & Community Fund
- $100.00 per golfer
- Make Check Payable to the Rotary Club of Rockport
- Contact Bob Krause @ 978-546-9134 or Rob Audano @ 978-546-5230 for a registration form. Must be registered by 9/27/08.
- Event begins at 11:30 a.m. w/ Shotgun Start at 12:30 p.m.
They are still looking for Tee or Green Sponsors for $200.00. There will be raffles, a closest to the pin and longest drive prizes as well.

Salem Chamber After Hours - Finz Seafood and Grill
76 Wharf Street, Salem, MA
Thursday, September 25 from 5 - 7 pm
Join us at Finz Seafood and Grill for our September After Hours. Finz has long had a reputation in Salem and around New England for fresh, innovative seafood and grill fare, not to mention delicious specialty drinks. With indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Finz is a great place to relax and enjoy outstanding food and drinks. Free to chamber members and $20 for non-members. To register, please R.S.V.P. to info@salem-chamber.org. For more information please contact the Salem Chamber at (978) 744-0004.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

9/23 John Keenan, Pan Mass Challenge

9/30 Montserrat College of Art

10/7 Ted Warrren re: Carbon Kayaks

10/14 Nelson Benton, Salem News

10/21 Tom Driscoll, Essex Cpunty Clerk of Courts

10/28 Dave Gendall, Friends Forever

Quote of the Week:

“A synonym is a word you use when you can’t spell the first word you thought of.”

- Burt Bacharach

Stumpers

This week's stumper:

What country was recently given it’s first Rotary Charter?

Last week's stumper:

What Rotary member won an award at the Marblehead Festival of the Arts in 1998?

Answer to last week's stumper:

John Quinn

Happy Birthday to: Sandy Heaphy & John Hall

Please email all announcements to be added to the Spoke and/or feedback to salem_rotary@yahoo.com by Noon on Wednesday. Also, feel free to contact any of the committee members listed below.

Committee Chair: Brenda Smith

Editors: Brenda Smith

Photos: John Quinn (Jay Cue), Trip Mason and File

Graphics and Photo Editing: Rich Eisner

Members: Denise Flynn, Jim Haskell and Sandy Heaphy