Salem Rotary - The Spoke - Archive (Apr 21, 2009)

Visiting Rotarian Vicky Staveacre from the Marblehead Harbor Club
Darryl Poppel guest of Dave Benson
Hazel Sturgwolt guest of Jane Sturgwolt
Jim Haskell paid a fine for his picture in the paper with other Rotarians for the Mary Jane Lee Park clean up
Lefty thanked the club for the participation in the park cleanup. Over 20 Rotarians lent a hand that day
Rich Eisner paid a fine for not being one of the 20
John Walsh just returned from Florida
Dave Benson brought his niece who just graduated from UMass and if anyone has a job opening.....
Deb Amaral paid a fine for the wonderful newspaper article about her being recognized as Foster Mother of the Year. We aleady knew you were wonderful, and now it is confirmed!
Deb also announced that the Bowditch School needs help assembling playground equipment on April 30.
New member Susan Berton announced she is doing the North Shore Cancer Walk, June 21. You can donate online or through pledge sheets which are available on the tables.
Nick Calitis just returned from a fishing trip in New Brunswick
Mary Ann Lyons is also participating in the North Shore Cancer Walk and accepting donations
Vicki Staveacre from MHD Harbor Club announce the Star Spangled Pops on May 16. You can contact Vick at 781.249.7517 for more information

Program for the April 21st Meeting:

New member Joanne Scott was inducted. Bruce Whear and Trip Mason made the presentation.

The Speaker was Jennifer Bell from Salem Main Streets was the speaker. Salem Main Street's is a local organization with the goal to revitalize downtown Salem as a vibrant year-round retail, dining and cututal destination. The organization is always looking for volunteers. You may contact Jennifer at 978-744-0004.

Events to be aware of -- Save the Dates!!

April 28 No Meeting

May 1 - 2 District Conference

June 1 Golf Outing

June 21 NSMC Cancer Walk

Upcoming Speakers:

5/5/09 Rob Lutts, Rotarian/Economist
5/12/09 MA General/NS Ctr for Outpatient Care re: new facility in Danvers
5/19/09 Dr. Michael Stave of Spectrum Fitness Consulting
5/26/09 Scholarship Awards (c/o Rich Blazo)

Please visit the calendar section of our web site

for additional important dates.

And now a few announcements....

A photo essay from the recent cleanup at Mary Jane Lee Park

Quote of the Week:

"Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out"

James Bryant Conant

Stumpers

This week's stumper:

When was the last time the Rotary District Conference was in Salem?

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