January 28, 2016 (Jan 27, 2016)

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Intro/Programs/President Announcements

"Service Above Self"

Next Meeting

January 28, 2016

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12:00pm

White's of Westport

Area Meeting with the host Fall River Club

******** Membership Proposal********

Richard Feodoroff

Building/Construction

Oscar Squared Inc.

54 Longmeadow Road

Taunton, MA 02780

Residence at 50 Brentwoood Dr. Easton, MA 02356

Sponsored by John Beauchaine

Richard will be inducted into our Rotary Club at a future meeting, unless written objection is sent within 7 days of this notice to: Club Sec. Dan Lebrun (dlebrun@bankfive.com) or President Joseph Mitchell (jmitchell@bridgewatersavings.com) or Taunton Rotary Club - PO Box 344 - Taunton, MA 02780.

President Announcements

President Joe reminded members that the January 28, 2016 meeting is at 12 Noon at Whites of Westport. The Fall River Club is acting as host as State Senator Patricia Haddad will receive a Paul Harris Fellow. On February 4, 2016 the Million Dollar Meal will be held at the Pilgrim Church. On February 25, 2016 the Interact Club will have their charter ceremony.

Kit Tunney spoke briefly on the activities of the Interact Club. They are having a candy sale to raise $750 to clean the coats that are gathered during the drive. If you have a coat to donate or would like to donate $$ see President Joe, Kit or Carol Sullivan.

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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.

Molly Durocher, guest of Carol Sullivan

Upcoming Events

Posted by Raymond A. McAndrews

February 4, 2016 - Million Dollar Meal @ the Pilgrim Church

February 25, 2016 - Interact Club Charter Ceremony

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?

John B. was happy to have the Patriots in the AFC Championship game and off to New Orleans for a trip.
Rick C. was happy to meet Molly Durocher
Ray was happy that this week he and his wife Melissa are celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary
Carol Sullivan was happy to say that Molly Durocher was her penpal when Molly was in the 4th grade.
Chris Kelley was also happy to see Molly but sad about the winter forecast this winter
Joe M. was sad that his car died on route 140 but AAA and his girlfriend bailed him out.

RI Foundation Minute

Posted by Raymond A. McAndrews

Phil Roberston mentioned an article in the recent Rotarian Magazine on Peace Fellowes in Asia. In the article, on page 46, a young man is mentioned that Phil and his wife Anne met several years ago when they traveled to Thailand for the International Convention.

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Program Speaker

Posted by Raymond A. McAndrews on Sep 21, 2015

Rick Conti introduced Gina Perez and Tony Almeida from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Correction, Community Work Crew Central Division. The division was established in 2007 to help soon to be released inmates to reestablish a work ethic. Several examples of woke done in the community was discussed and after several questions and answers Gina and Tony received Rotary mugs from Rick and President Joe.

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And the Winner is...

Posted by Raymond A. McAndrews

Jody Fiore won the scratch ticket.
Mike Tabak did not win the 50/50. The pot stands at $53

Quote of the Week

Posted by Raymond A. McAndrews

"If you want to shorten Winter, borrow some money that is due in the Spring".

F. Vogel