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Rotary International Theme 2007-2008 Rotary Shares District 7980, Club 6738 December 5, 2007 December is Family Month
Thank you to Duncan Stephens for the photos in this issue!
Meeting Today Pledge - Chuck God Bless America - Milt Grele Invocation - Bruce Steinway Four Way Test - Laurie Yelding Our song today - chosen by Milt Grele was "I've been working on the railroad"
Jane Lobdell, our Sergeant at Arms received Happy Dollars from: Laurie Y, John R, Chuck B, Doc Gerber. Only one sad dollar today from Joe DaSilva who was sad because he had to cancel his trip to Florida this week. He doesn't look too upset now does he!?! (below)
Joe DaSilva and Jane Lobdell
Fines: Manny V, Jonathan F, Jeanine L, Chuck B, Milt G, Bob S General Fine was for anyone that wasn't wearing the same tie as Bob S.
Announcements & Information
The Board Meeting currently scheduled for this Thursday evening will be moved to next Thursday, December 13 at 5:00 at NVSL
The Rotary meeting on Wednesday, December 26th has been cancelled. we will reconvene in January.
Chuck Beebe awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Award to John Roman. Congratulations John!!!
John Roman
Chuck informed us that Ernie's Bio-Sand filters are going very well. Our club has sponsored 12 filters. Ernie's goal of sponsoring 1000 filters is going well and right on track.
Chuck read thank you notes from students Samantha Cool and Michael Carson. They were very appreciative of the hospitality of our club and enjoyed learning more about Rotary.
Rupi Rupwani proposed the Officers Slate for 2008-2009: John Ford - President Marcelo Martins - President Elect Rebecca Zandvliet - Secretary Rupi Rupwani - Treasurer Jennifer Merrill - Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Milt Grele announced the High School Choir Program at the Continental Room on December 12th at 12:00PM. The cost is $18.00 pp and there will be a cash bar. For reservations and information, please contact Milt at 729-8701.
Jane Lobdell: Remember to drop off toys to Jane at the Naugatuck Youth and Family Services ASAP. We need a clean-up group for after the party. Also, please bring some goodies for the children - cookies, brownies, juice etc. Presents should not exceed $15 each. Don't forget the ornaments! Decorating the tree for the party will take place on Friday, December 7th at 10:00AM in the Church Hall. Please volunteer. We need Elves!!!
Duncan Stephens announced the Naugatuck, Waterbury and Tribury Rotary Clubs joint Christmas party. It will take place on Wednesday, December 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Howland-Hughes Building (The Connecticut Store) 140 Bank Street, Waterbury CT. The cost per person is $20.00. A sign-up sheet was passed at our meeting. You may also call Duncan at 266-4009 to make reservations.
Michael Steir announced a Bourbon Tasting on Tuesday, December 11 at Jesse Camille's to benefit the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. For information and to make reservations, please call Mountview Wines and Liquors in the Mountview Plaza, Naugatuck.
Michael Steir
Chuck Beebe was our Mini-Classification speaker today. He is a financial consultant in Naugatuck. His advice today was to have a long range investment plan. Stay in the market for the long haul and do not cash out while the market is in a state of flux. Have a diversifies portfolio. For those that are conservative investors, place more of your investments in bonds and the like. If you are a more aggressive investors, place more of your investments in Stocks. Chuck also spoke of his involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters. He praised his "little" brother who was featured in the Annual Report for BBBS. He said that being a Big Brother is one of the most fulfilling things he has ever done.
Upcoming Speakers December 12/26 - No Meeting January 1/09 - Rotaplast Upcoming Club Events ****Naugatuck Rotary Annual Children's Christmas Party**** December 8th form 1:00 to 3:00 at Saint Michael's Episcopal Church Hall Naugatuck Green ~ ~ ~ Naugatuck Rotary Holiday Concert Naugatuck High School Choir December 12th at 12:00 The Continental Room $18.00 per person ~ ~ ~ The Naugatuck, Waterbury and Tribury Rotary Clubs' Holiday Cocktail Reception December 12th 5:30 - 7:30 The Howland-Hughes Building (The Connecticut Store) 140 Bank Street Waterbury, CT $20.00 per person
Guests John Tindall Gibson Dr. Yves-ling Auguste Students: Fernando John Woodfield Alison Speaker: Naugatuck Fire Chief Charles Doback Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy 9th Anniversary Chuck and Carol Beebe!!!! Membership Anniversaries 12/31/2001 Debbie Corso, Tracy Kelly and Donna Warner
Our Speaker Today
Jane Lobdell introduce Chief Charles Doback of the Naugatuck Fire Department. He spoke today on Holiday Fire safety. It is very important to be mindful of Christmas trees and their condition and location in your home. Live trees must be kept watered. If the needles begin to fall off of the tree, discard the tree as it is a fire hazard. Do not position a tree near any sources of heat or flame. He showed us a video of a Christmas tree that had caught fire and in 32 seconds the entire room was engulfed in flames. If you have an artificial tree, look for the fire resistant tag. Again, do not position the tree near any open flames or sources of heat. Do not use lighted candles as decorations. Use indoor/outdoor lights appropriately. There should only be 3 strands of lights for any one extension cord and do not tape the cord to the floor where heavy traffic will occur. This will cause the cord to wear and a fire will result. Every home must have a smoke detector. A great gift to give someone is a Carbon Monoxide detector that is battery operated. 11,600 fires were attributed to holiday accidents. Be careful and use this great advice.
Absent Members Today Jeff Chipokas, Debbie Corso, John Ford, Maureen Ford, Jeff Gray, Tracey Kelly, Marcelo Martins, Cathie Mauritz, Jack Prior, Tony Purcaro,Donna Warner, Debbie Wheelahan, Rebecca Zandvliet
Happening Around the District and RI
AREA CLUBS FOR MAKEUP AND INFORMATION LINKS
Silvermine Tavern - Norwalk - Monday 12:15 pm
The Inn at Newtown - Newtown - Monday 6:15pm
John J Sullivan's Restaurant - Ansonia - Tuesday12:15 pm
CC of Waterbury - Waterbury - Tuesday 12:15 pm
Sandwich Man - Seymour - Thursday 7:00 am
Brownson Country Club - Derby - Thursday 12:15 pm
Crowne Plaza - Southbury - Thursday 7:15 am
www.rotaryeclubone.org online makeup
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