Salem Rotary - The Spoke - Archive (Jan 12, 2010)

First, Dave is looking for auction items for auction. Dave also is paying a fine for winning the poker tournament last week. Dave went all in 4 times during the night and won all 4 hands. The look on Ken Rothwell's face was priceless when the Jack was the only card Dave had a change to win came up.

RINUS OOSTEROK

Spent time in St. John the Virgin Islands.

SHAWN STELLATO

Was at a fundraiser with Patriot's defensive player Gary Geiton to support Pet's in Need. He also signed a college football player to represent him to get an NFL contract.

JAKE SEGAL

Will donate a 3-some to Kernwood for the auction. Thanks Jake!!!!

DAVE GENDALL

Spent 2 weeks in Israel.

JOANNE SCOTT

Wanted to thank everyone for their support of the Poker Tournament. Not only did she have a blast she raised nearly $2,000.00.

LIZ BRADT

Is turning 50 years old.

RICH EISNER

Congrats to Dave Wescott and remember we need new members.

BRUCE WHEAR

His son came home from France.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

President John is pleased to announce that Betsye Sargent is the Rotarian of the Month. He presented Betsye with a certificate.

Betsye is a resident of Salem. She has one son Will 39 years old who is a teacher. She is recently married to Courtney Duke where they live in campus housing with their two dogs Fenway and Beckett. Betsye has a BA in History of Arts and an MEd in Early Childhood Education. Betsye is the Head of School at the Phoenix School in Salem. She enjoys reading books and walking her two dogs. Betsye is a great Rotarian and we proud to have her.

A special thanks to Ken Rothwell who sponsored the Poker Tournament last week. He did a wonderful job with the food as usual. The Boy's and Girl's Club is near and dear to his heart. Thanks to Ken they raised nearly $2,000.00.

Another special thanks goes out to Randy Burba and his two associates as well as Mark Leavitt, Dave Benson and Bruce Whear for preparing and serving the latest Salem Mission Dinner. We had another successful month.

Please remember that next week is the next Change to Change Lives collection. Bring all of your spare change and bills to donate to this wonderful cause. The Royal Order of Turkey's will be around to collect.

The next Board of Director's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 19th at 10:45am at the Hotel.

The World Peace and Understanding Dinner will be held on February 9th at the Danversport Yacht Club @ 6:00pm.

The Rotary District Bowling League will be starting again on January 25th. They will play at Sunnyside Bowling in Danvers. Salem Rotary is invited to participate so if you are interested in bowling please see President-Elect Bill Kielbasa.

REMEMBER! We need new members. If anyone thinks they know a potential Salem Rotarian, please bring them as a guest to a meeting.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALEM ROTARIANS

Trip Mason - January 21st

SPEAKER/PRESENTER OF THE WEEK

January 19th - Lynn Nicholas, President and CEO Mass Hospitals Association

January 26th - Salem Police Chief Paul Tucker

February 2nd - Ed Bell from Marblehead Rotary

FUTURE SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS

Frank Cousin's, Essex County Sheriff

Sheriff Cousins spoke about how the Essex County House of Corrections runs and some programs they offer their inmates. Sheriff Cousins has spent the past 15+ years working with inmates to turn their lives around. He is proud of the fact a lot of the inmates enter his GED program. They have facilities in Lawrence, Newburyport, Peabody and Salem.

Viktoria Talebian was pleased to welcome 4 students from the Salem school system. Two students from the Salem Academy and two students from Salem High School. All 4 students spoke about the special qualities of being a leader. All 4 students were presented with an award.

UPCOMING EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE

Please visit the calendar section of our web site

for additional important dates.

Salem Rotary Club Auction

Friday March 5, 2010

Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites

"QUOTE OF THE WEEK"

One religion is one's own possession and he has a right to it.

--Paul P. Harris, Founder Rotary International

STUMPER OF THE WEEK

What do Greg Norman and Dave Wescott have in common other than their golf games? Find out next week!!!!!!

LAST WEEKS STUMPER

Where was the first Rotary formed and in what year was it formed?

ANSWER TO LAST WEEKS STUMPER

Chicago, IL in 1905

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 Chairman: Brenda Smith

Acting Newsletter Editor: Bob Dionne

Photographer: John Quinn & Juli Lederhaus

Graphics and Photo Editing: Rich Eisner

Committee Members: Denise Flynn, Jim Haskell and Sandy Heaphy

Salem Rotary Club

PO Box 608

Salem, MA 01970

(978) 744-9070