March 24, 2011: Rotary Log (President Elect Tony)

Rotary Log March 24, 2011

What the heck happened to Spring? Got a little 70 degree tease then ZAP, back into the deep freeze. Alright with me though. The sap from the maple trees is running at a good clip this time of year and the kids are busy lugging the sap to the burner. Here is a quiz: how many gallons of sap does it take to make 1 gallon of syrup? Free “get out of fine” card if you can guess the correct amount.

Auction is coming up on the 7^th of April at the Residence Inn downtown. Sponsor a table for $200. see Mark Sullivan. Auction – Thu, April 7th 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Ports Harbor Events Center (Contact: Joanie Dickinson and Cassandra Wolf) 

The golf tournament is on the way. Get your 4-some and become a sponsor. See John Pratt for details.

For those interested in contributing to assist those in the disaster in Japan, here is some useful information, more of which you can find on the Rotary International website: In response to the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck off the coast of Japan on 11 March, the Board of Trustees of The Rotary Foundation has established the Rotary Japan 2011 Disaster Recovery Fund. All contributions will support long-term recovery projects carried out in the affected areas. The Trustees will manage the fund. Donate online or Donate by check: Checks should be made payable to The Rotary Foundation and include the notation “Rotary Japan 2011 Disaster Recovery Fund, #G10005.” Send your contribution to:

The Rotary Foundation                              
14280 Collections Center Drive     
Chicago, IL 60693

Our “guest” speaker today was our own President-Elect Tony Delyani who just returned from Rotary School with all kinds of knowledge of how to make our club the best it can be! Tony talked about his attendance at PETS (Presidents Elect Training Seminar) for District 7780 and 7 other districts on March 11 and 12 in Framingham. At PETS, the 2011-2012 Rotary International theme of International President Kalyan Banerjee of India, "Reach Within to Embrace Humanity", was unveiled. Stay tuned for more details on this theme. (hey, we’re not Wiki Leaks here at the Rotary Log, you know!).

Tony also spoke about the upcoming District Assembly, scheduled for the morning of Saturday, April 9 at the Westbrook Middle School. Tony finished by listing the officers and directors of our club for 2011-2012.  They are: Me as your President (ok, that’s not true). How about this: 

President-elect: Nancy Notis

VP: Dave Underhill

Treasurer: Joe Bove

Asst. Treasurer: Ryan Bishop

Secretary: Lisa Mills

Asst. Secretary: Darlene McAllister

Sergeant at Arms: [vacant]

Assistant Sergeant at Arms: Cathy Edison

Here is a brain teaser that you’ll have to wait for the next eBulletin to find the answer: Where did the name “piggy bank” come from? Let’s see how many of our bankers can get this one right!