Meeting of Jan. 9, 09
Pres. Vinnie opened the meeting at 12:15.
Flag: Dorothy Welchled the pledge to the flag.
Invocation: Chuck Platner gave the invocation.
Song: We sang “Oh My Darling Clementine”.
Four-Way Test: Joe Whitmore led the four-way test.
Pres. Vinnie welcomed the following guests:John Resnik - Derby Shores, CT.; Dick Giles-Portland, Maine; John Resnick-Woodstock, CT.; Dorothy Welch - Wayzata, MN.; Tom Turner,(Pres. Vinnie’s friend from Palm Beach Shores); Bernie Wagstaff - MA.; Leo McVicker’s friend, Sally Draper, Amherst, East; Jean Meisinzahl 6930 our Assistant Governor - Palm Beach; Mike Norton, Springdale, AZ.; Roberta Gurney (Speaker-Quantum House); Bill Doerler-Trenton, N.J.; Bill Robinson, Plymouth, Mich.; Elaine Carroll- Martha’s Vineyard, MA.
Announcements: Pres. Vinnie reminded everyone about the Pancake Breakfast to be held on Jan. 18th at the Palm Beach Shores Community Center- cost of tickets $6.00. See Chuck Platner or Tom Chilcote.Our annual dance will be held at the Buccaneer Restaurant on Friday, Feb. 13th. Tickets will be $60 per person.
Amy Carbone said that the shirts have been ordered and should be here next week.
CONGRATULATIONS TO RON ASSEF: He was awarded the Jupiter/Tequesta, Hobe Sound Association of Realtors Award as the “Humanitarian of the Year”.
Stock Market: Up and down……..getting kind of boring (rather see up and up and up).
Weather: Mike Lyons reported that this beautiful weather will continue, however we could have some cooler temperatures next week.
Rotary Foundation: Ron Kennedy reported that we have 10 to 12 new sustaining members.
Assistant District Governor Jean Meisinzahl introduced herself. She is a member of the Palm Beach Club and will be our liaison with the District Governor. Jean said that she will be at our meeting from time to time and will help us in any way that she can.
A Lite momentwith Ron Assef:A farmer stopped by the local mechanic shop to have his truck fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, so he said he didn't live far and would just walk home.
On the way home he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire purchases home.
While he was scratching his head he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, "Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane?"
The farmer said, "Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is very close to that house I would walk you there but I can't carry this lot."
The old lady suggested, "Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?"
"Why thank you very much," he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home.
On the way he says "Let's take my short cut and go down this alley. We'll be there in no time."
The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and have your way with me?"
The farmer said, "Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, a gallon of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?"
The old lady replied, "Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens”.
Schoolhouse: Joe Whitmore started the schoolhouse with a donation. Jean Claude Chabert’s grandson is having a birthday next week. Dorothy happy that Gloria will be back in time for the Pancake Breakfast. Amy happy that Ron Assef received such a great award, Ron Kennedy happy that Dorothy is back, and that Dorie is feeling better. Pres. Vinnie happy the Gators won and his son attended the game.Tom Chilcote happy that we are having such good weather. Larry Sommers is always happy, Tom Turner happy to be here, Elaine Carroll and Bill Doerler are happy to be back, Dick Irwin happy that the Gators Won. Bill Robinson happy to be back from the cold. John Resnik ishappy to be here, Mike Lyons sad that the Buckeyes lost; Ron Assef happy that he, Betty, daughter and grand daughters, had a great time in Hawaii and that Betty had a birthday. Bernie Wagstaff was happy.
Speaker: Our Guest Speaker today was Roberta Gurney from Quantum House. She spoke about the help this Foundation gives to families who come from all over world to have their children treated at St. Mary’s Hospital for cancer and other serious children’s diseases. Quantum House allows the families to stay there at a nominal fee of $15.00 per night. Quantum House is the only such residence between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. She thanked Rotary for our help and thanked Mike Lyons from station WPBF for the donations they have raised through their telethons and canisters. This is a non-profit organization wholly dependent upon on the community and service clubs for help.
Fifty/Fifty: Spike Speckeen was the winner. “Thanks Spike” for putting it all back into the schoolhouse.
Toast: We joined Mayor Tom Mills in toasting the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Australia and Rotary International.
Dates to Remember:Jan 15th -Board Meeting at Mario’s Restaurant - l2 Noon.
Jan 18th - Pancake Breakfast 8 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
Feb 13th – Annual Dinner Dance at the Buccaneer.
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