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Salem
Service Above Self
We meet Tuesdays at 12:15 PM
Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square
Salem, MA  01970
United States
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Meeting 3-11-14  
50-50 RAFFLE
Pot Size:  $770.00
Winners:  Dick Moore and John Neely (no winners)
 
 
 
 
 
CALENDAR RAFFLE
Sold By:  Leslie Maken
Sold To:  Rinus Oosthoek
Calendar #1088
 
 
 
 
 
 
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS  
Bill Henning's guest was Mike Wheeler, president of Beverly Cooperative Bank.
 
 
 
Jason Silva's guest was Adria Leach of Salem State University, President's Office.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINES AND RECOGNITIONS
Brenda Smith's Bahama vacation was warm and wonderful.  Brenda thanked Chris Casey for filling in for her at the previous meeting, and for wearing the boa provided by Jeff Holloran!
 
 
 
Liz Bradt did a yoga class with Bill Henning.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jason Consalvo attended a documentary at the Salem Film Festival and enjoyed it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bob Prager relayed well wishes to all our Rotarians from John Quinn.  He just bought a new computer and is adjusting to it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chris Casey attended Rotary President-Elect training and found it eye-opening.  He also enjoyed meeting his "classmates" who will be Rotary presidents during the same time as he will be.  Chris was also impressed with our Club.  In comparison to others, he learned that we have great attendance, location, scholarships, and President!  Chris was happy that John Hall took him under his wing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maryann Curtin told us that Bo Sweeney, President of the Boston Bruins, visited her granddaughter and brought the Stanley Cup with him, making her granddaughter smile.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rinus Oosthoek talked about the Salem Film Festival that was underway.  Each time he went he saw Juli Lederhaus.  As one great event ends in Salem, another begins, so we will soon be in Restaurant Week!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jane Stirgwolt reported that Jim Robinson had 2 great grandchildren born last week!  Congratulations, Jim!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jacob Segal spent 18 days with his wife, Marilyn, in South America touring Chile, Argentina, and Brazil.  Now Jake needs another vacation to rest!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bruce Whear is looking forward to Thursday when his wife, Heidi, will have the cast on her arm removed.
 
Kathie Strout had her 3rd grandchild born, Anna Maria.  Congratulations, Kathie!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday to Bob Anthony and Paul Herrick on March 17th!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CLUB BUSINESS
Don't forget, the Rotary Auction will be this Friday, March 21st!
 
 
 
President Brenda announced the February Rotarian of the Month:  Mary Ann Lyons.  Mary Ann faithfully sells raffle tickets every week for our Rotary.  She is a wonderful fixture of our organization, always dedicated, focused, and willing to do whatever needs to be done.  Mary Ann attends almost all of our service events.  Thank you, Mary Ann, and congratulations!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPEAKER OF THE WEEK
 
We had 2 speakers this week:  Students from the Salem Community Charter School, who some of our club members are mentoring, and Annie Harris, Executive Director of Essex National Heritage Area.
 
 
Liz introduced the students and their mentors, if they were present, as well as their teachers at the Charter school.  Also introduced was an AmeriCorps volunteer with the CDC who also works with these students.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Claudia Chuber introduced Annie Harris.  Claudia met Annie when she first came to Salem and they were both parents of Federal Street School children.
 
 
Annie is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Essex National Heritage Commission (ENHC) where she was a founding member.  Annie serves as Vice President of a national heritage organization, previously served as the Executive Director of the Salem Partnership, worked in real estate development - primarily in historic preservation, and serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
 
Annie has lived in Salem for more than 30 years with her husband, Andrew Lippman, who directs a media lab at MIT.  Annie's daughter is a practicing attorney.
 
Annie received a Master's degree in Architecture from MIT and an MBA from Harvard University.
 
 
 
 
Annie described the Essex National Heritage Area as a partnership of 250 regional organizations on the North Shore and Lower Merrimac Valley that extends from Saugus to Salisbury, comprising 500 square miles, 740,000 residents and 34 cities and towns.  The area was designated as historic in 1996 because of its historic significance.  There are 49 such areas in the United States which are affiliate with the National Park Service.
 
The management of the ENHA is under the direction of a 25 member Board of Trustees.  In addition, there are 150 Commissioners who serve as agency ambassadors.  Among the Commissioners are politicians, such as mayors.
 
Through the ENHA, there is an increased quality and appreciation of life because of the preservation and conservation of historic buildings and natural areas.  Work is conducted in partnership with the local government, businesses, and non-profits.
 
ENHA is special because of the large number of significant historic sites and wildlife areas including historic buildings, state parks, national parks, farms, and even a historically significant pear tree.
 
The area is infused with history exemplified by the site of the first Puritan landing in Gloucester in 1626 at Stage Fort Park, the oldest continuously operating museum at the PEM, the oldest boat shop in Lowell, the Saugus Ironworks, and Lawrence, the first planned city in America.
 
Historic and natural preservation are worthwhile goals in themselves but also add to the economic engine of the region through increased tourism and other economic benefits.  There are sites known for their natural beauty, such as the Great Marsh, bringing solace to all, and there are structurally remarkable sites such as the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport that is architecturally pleasing.  These areas are maintained by venerable organizations, an example being the Trustees of the Reservation.
 
 
 
 
 
Annie sees the ENHC role as that of a facilitator, building on partnerships throughout the region.  Annie mentioned the 10th annual Sails & Trails 6 day event, this year on September 19-21 and 26-28, where all the sites are open and free to the public with special presentations and events occurring throughout.  This year, there will be 150 such events throughout the county.  Last year, there were 40,000 participants, many new to the experience.
 
A special project mentioned by Annie is one that is connecting old railroad right of ways eventually connecting the area to Boston.  In addition, there is the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway along beautiful bodies of water currently going through 14 communities.  Another project in the works is one that involves the placement of signs so passersby will learn of the significance of the area.
 
Finally, Annie mentioned working with youth in a jobs corps program that began at Appleton Farms 5 years ago.  More than 100 Salem and other urban youth are able to obtain these jobs through the North Shore Workforce Investment Bureau at Saugus Ironworks, the Salem National Park Service and on some farms.
 
Brenda thanked Annie with a presentation of the hero quote book.
 
HERO QUOTE
"Small powers watch the behaviors of great ones in crisis."
 
 
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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 Chairperson and Editor:  Dave Wescott
Photographers:  John Quinn and Juli Lederhaus

Committee Members:  Patrick Langmaid, Juli Lederhaus and Joanne Scott