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February 18, 2016

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12:10pm
Stoneforge Publick House
Raynham, MA
 
 
 
 

 

 

 President Announcements

President Joe reminded members that on February 25, 2016 the Interact Club will have their charter ceremony.  The evening event will be in place of our regular luncheon meeting.  Please help support the new club. The Interact club has closed their coat drive.  President Joe collected coats collected by Rotarians and delivered them to the Interact Club. 
 
Joe and Carol will be attending Mid Year meetings for Rotary in the next months.  Joe also reminded everyone of the Bowling Night March 10th at Ryan Amusements.  RSVP to Joe Pacheco by March 1st.  Joe reminded members to check for the week that they are responsible for the speaker and contact Carol or Rich with their presenter.
 
 
 
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Guests
Posted by  Raymond A. McAndrews

 

 

  • Bring a guest to a Rotary meeting!! A reminder, members are allowed to bring three "free" prospective members as guests to meetings.
 
  • Pat Quinn from Bristol County Savings Bank, guest of Jackie Thies

 
Upcoming Events
Posted by  Raymond A. McAndrews
 
February 25, 2016 - Interact Club Charter Ceremony
 
March 10, 2016 - Rotary Club Bowling Night @ Ryan Amusements

 

 
Happy & Sad Bucks
Posted by  Raymond A. McAndrews

 

Did you know that your happy and sad bucks help the club make a donation to the Rotary Foundation?  (From the January 28, 2016 meeting)

  • John B. was sad to have missed the past few meetings but was glad to have been traveling in New Orleans.
  • Harry R. will be moving his daughter to Florida next week.
  • Ray and his wife Melissa are celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to Florida at the end of the month.
  • Ed F. shared a story of meeting Dana Moeller Faria at Maxx Burgers this past week.
  • Dave C. invited everyone next week to the meeting to meet Dennis Blanchard, a magician.  Should be exciting.
  • Joe M. was happy that the Celtics had a 2-1 week. Doing well at the All-Star break.
RI Foundation Minute
Posted by  Raymond A. McAndrews

 

Phil Robertson shared some interesting statistics about Rotary International:
  • 1.22 Million Rotarians world wide in 35K clubs
  • 429,000 Interact members in 18K clubs
  • 194,000 Rotaract members in 8K clubs
 

 

 
 
 
 
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Program Speaker
Posted by  Raymond A. McAndrews on Sep 21, 2015
Carol Sullivan introduced Dr. John Sbrega, President of Bristol Community College, as the speaker.  Dr. Sbrega described the effects that BCC has on the community by providing affordable, quality education to students who stay in the area after graduation.  He shared an interesting statistic that of all college graduates, 45% are from community colleges.  Dr. Sbrega concluded by describing the new Taunton site for BCC at the Silver City Galleria.
After several questions, Dr. Sbrega and Executive Secretary, Shelley Costa, received Rotary Mugs.
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And the Winner is...
Posted by  Raymond A. McAndrews
  • Mike Tabak won the scratch ticket.
  • Dick Shafer did not win the 50/50.  The pot stands at $89
Quote of the Week
Posted by  Raymond A. McAndrews
 
"Don't compromise your principles, unless of course they are Adolph Hitler's, then amend them as much as possible." 
 
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