PRESIDENT CLIFF rang the bell to start the meeting on time. RICHARD WHITE gave the Inspiration and LIZ MCMAHON led us in the “Star Spangled Banner” accompanied by GARY HIRSCH on the piano. New member DAWNE BELL introduced guests and visiting Rotarians
We had two birthday Rotarians: MARGARET HIGGINS representing The Haven and the best sounding accent in our entire club announced that she could never retire and “leave you lot. MATT NANCE risked life and limb by suggesting that we all already know all the benefits of getting older (if only I could get up from my chair…) Happy Birthday MARGARET and MATT!
PRESIDENT CLIFF introduced our newest Honorary Member, FIRE CHIEF JIM CRITCHLEY. Welcome JIM!Sergeant at Arms DALE BERG (“No, I was not late…”) conducted an auction of four tickets generously donated by BURT STRUG and reminded everyone to sign the TCCS 2017 Banner outside. PRESIDENT CLIFF asked that everyone vote for new nominees to the Board of Directors or submit an Absentee Ballot online and gave us an update on the outstanding start to the Annual Fund Campaign. PRESIDENT CLIFF also asked everyone to sign up for the Replacement Mixer on Thursday, November 30 and remember, no meeting on Wednesday, November 29th. Finally, GEORGE ROCHELEAU implored everyone to sign up for Bell Ringing on December 2nd so that his lieutenant would not have to ring the bells for all the kettles that day.
GARY HIRSCH introduced our speaker, noting that she has raised over $300,000 through her own efforts for the ride to end polio. Shirley Grace (PDG Rotary District 5230, 2012-2013) spoke about her experiences workin
g up to the distances required to complete the Ride to End Polio, as well as her own personal history with her son Jackson and the Rotary House International. Shirley encouraged everyone to live by the Four Way Test, give of our time, treasure and talent, and find that part of Rotary that speaks to us. A truly riveting presentation – thank you Shirley! Shirley signed “The Thank You Dish” for the Reading Seed Library.
g up to the distances required to complete the Ride to End Polio, as well as her own personal history with her son Jackson and the Rotary House International. Shirley encouraged everyone to live by the Four Way Test, give of our time, treasure and talent, and find that part of Rotary that speaks to us. A truly riveting presentation – thank you Shirley! Shirley signed “The Thank You Dish” for the Reading Seed Library.PRESIDENT CLIFF ended the meeting with an inspirational quote, and we adjourned to go carb load for the Ride to End Polio.
