Intro/Programs/President Announcements

"Service Above Self"

Next Meeting:

June 30, 2016

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12:10pm

Stoneforge Publick House

Raynham, MA

President's Announcements

Please note, there will be no meeting on July 7. Have a Happy Independence Day week!

President Joe presented the changes made by Rotary International and District regarding Rotary Clubs in general. Everyone received the “rules and regulations” changes via e-mail from Rotary District 7950. Joe asked the membership to read the new changes to remain up-to-date on District news.

Guests

You can bring a guest to a Rotary meeting!

This week we welcomed:

Deborah Logan, THS teacher and Moderator of the Rotary Interact Club
Deborah Lopes, THS Interact Member and recent RYLA participant
Sienna Strictland, THS Interact Member and recent RYLA participant

Upcoming Events

June 30- Installation of Officers

July 7- No Meeting, Happy 4th of July

Happy & Sad Bucks

Did you know that your happy and sad bucks help the club make a donation to the Rotary Foundation?

Rick C. was happy to have recently received another title to add to the many accreditations, designations and titles that follow his name. Congrats Rick!
Christine K. gave a Happy Buck to congratulate Joe on a wonderful presentation, a great year, and best wishes to Carol Sullivan as President Elect.
Dick S. was happy for the success of the Taunton River trip and a gave a Thank You Buck to President Joe.
David T. was happy that he caught the biggest Bass ever in his back yard and then threw it back. And also a big Thank You to Joe.
Ed F. gave a number of Happy Bucks to honor Rick Conti on his latest achievement and for President Joe Mitchell “who is a Past President of the Bourne/Sandwich Club and twice President of the Taunton Club.”
Phil R. donated a Happy Buck to congratulate President Joe on a great year.
Dan L. threw in Five Happy and Announcement Bucks because he will be leaving the mortgage department at Bank Five after one of his best years to date, and he will be taking over the leadership of the TASC program at Associates for Human Services. Dan also gave Kudos to Joe Mitchell for a wonderful year.
Joe L. gave a Happy Buck to announce that his car is packed and he will be heading off to the Boy Scout Camp where everything is in “full swing”.
Kit T. contributed $5 Happy Bucks to the “Kitty” (no pun intended) to welcome Dan LeBrun aboard at Associates for Human Services and TASC. Kit also congratulated and thanked Joe Mitchell, Carol Sullivan, and Joe Livingston for taking on leadership roles in our Club.
David C. tossed in $5 Happy Bucks to thank the Interact Club and RYLA members for stepping up to the plate on Rotary Pancake and Family Fun Day to help out, especially with the dunk tank. Dave also congratulated President Joe and thanked him for a great Rotary Year.
Carol Souza gave two Happy Bucks to thank President Joe for giving us a great year.
Deborah Logan from the THS Interact Club donated two Happy Bucks in honor of President Joe’s leadership and involvement with the THS Interact Club.
Joe Mitchell made a Happy Buck donation to thank everyone for their support during his year, and added a Boston Celtic’s Buck.

RI Foundation Minute

Recent news from the Rotary Foundation:

From the July 2016 issue of The Rotarian, there is a new article on the Rotary homepage, titled "Health: Survival of the Fitbittest" all about the new trend of tracking fitness and counting steps. Do you use a Fitbit?

You can read the entirety of the article online here.

Program Speaker

This past week was very busy. Deborah Lopes and Sienna Strictland spoke briefly about their RYLA experience telling the Club member’s assembled that it was “fun and a great experience”. They both made a lot of new friends and felt RYLA was a terrific learning experience. They both received Rotary mugs and posed for a ‘Kit Tunney’ photo with President Joe.

Ed Fowler gave the Club members assembled a refresher course on how, why, when we hold our Annual Election for Officers and Directors. Club Secretary Dan LeBrun cast the Club’s vote to accept the slate of Officers and Directors and it was seconded by Phil Robertson. The members present gave a YEA voice vote to accept the slate of Officers and Directors as presented.

SLATE OF OFFICERS for years 2016 – 2018:

CLUB OFFICERS:
President                                         Carol Sullivan
President Emeritus                          Joseph Mitchell
President Elect                                Joseph Livingston
President Nominee                          TBA
Treasurer                                        Maureen Cody
Assistant Treasurer                         Dennis Cody
Secretary                                         Daniel LeBrun
Bulletin Editor                                  Katherine MacDonald
Assistant Bulletin Editor                   Michael Tabak
Sergeant-at-Arms                            Ryan Hazel
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms             Edward F. Fowler, Jr.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Existing Directors- Term Expires June 30, 2016
Christine Kelley, Jody Fiore, Mark Nelson (resigned)

Existing Directors – Term Expires June 30, 2017
David Correira, Joseph Pacheco (resigned), Michael Tabak, Joanne Storrs (resigned)

New Directors – Proposed Slate of Directors – Term July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017
Jody Fiore and Christine Kelley

New Directors – Proposed Slate of Directors – Term July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018
Jackie Theis, Kathleen “Kit” Tunney,and Richard Volkmann

And finally, President Joe Mitchell gave his End of Year Address. His presentation touched on topics ranging from membership development and foundation giving to online tool adoption and humanitarian service. The report also highlighted our year's fundraising efforts and the great success of sponsoring an Interact Club at Taunton High School. Joe also thanked the many Rotarians that helped make this year a success, including bowling, beer tasting, and family fun day.

Our next meeting will be July 14 and President Carol Sullivan is Program Chair for this date.

And the Winner is...

Dick S. won the scratch ticket this week.
Rick C. DID win the pot with the Ace of Diamonds!

Quote of the Week

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” -Voltaire