Rotary Club of Needham

October 6, 2009

Newsletter

Ryan led us in the pledge of allegiance, with Ron choosing "God Bless America."

Karen led us in prayer.

Guests: Micah Hauben, Director Athletics Needham grades 6-12.

            Leslie Hester, Co-President Needham Boosters

Announcements:

• Pancake Breakfast October 17.  Hope everyone can make an appearance to help make this a great fundraising event by selling more tickets and staffing the breakfast.  The more the merrier and many hands make light work!
  • Placemat ads are sold out.  Those that have not paid should get their money in or they will get a visit from Rocco.
  • Prudential Properties (thanks to Bill Paulson) will raffle off a pair of Patriot v. Jets tickets with all proceeds to Rotary.
• Harvest Fair was eventually rained out, with a few hearty souls braving the elements to sell some tickets (See attached picture of Needham Rotary's new canopy)
• BI Needham had its ribbon cutting with Rick Davis doing the cutting.  Over 700 people were in attendance.
• Town Hall Gala was a success
• Library Gala is October 17
• Kathy is looking for items for the hospital fund raiser "Quickie Board" on November 6

Birthdays: Dan Tibma 9/25.  George led us in "Happy Birthday" and presented Dan with a specially selected pumpkin to commemorate the celebration.

50/50: Up to $103 with Bill Paulson drawing the eight of clubs.

Happy $$$: Ted Shaughnessy for his daughter Jena's  wedding this Sunday.

            Bill Rosenthal for Jim Brown with the Rotary tent.

            Deb Donovan for the lovely flowers for her Dad's wake.

            Chris Teachout for those that braved the harvest Fair!

Louise Condon "The Pumpkin Lady."

A bunch of $$$ for the Red Sox, Patriots and Happy to be here

Humor: Supplied by Gary regarding golf.

Speaker: Leslie Hester, Co-President of Needham Boosters discussed some of the fund raising efforts of the Boosters, including the sticker drive which raised $15K.  Two upcoming events are the Christmas tree sale for the month of December and the celebrity basketball event to be held at BabsonCollege.

She also suggested that Rotary and Boosters partner on one event.

An immediate need is for a golf cart to help move injured players, fans with disabilities and move equipment between the fields and school.  Cost is about $2500-2800 for a used cart.  Deb Donovan has a contact at a cart place that she will contact to see if they can be of help.  Leslie would like to get the cart within two weeks.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS:

Oct 7-Leslie Hester, Needham Boosters Club

Oct 13-Bill Burke, Headmaster, St. Sebastian's School

Oct 20-Dr. Peter Simulowitz, BID Needham: "Healthcare Legislation"

Oct. 27-Mike Reilly, NECN and Brockton Rox Announcer

Nov 3-Dan Tadar, ADK Productions

Nov 10-Roy Balfour, Rotary Foundation

Nov 17-

Nov 24-Annual Joint Needham/Wellesley Rotary Dinner w/Football Teams at Wellesley

Nov 26-Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Masonic Hall

Dec 1- Suzanne Cox, Principal, Eliot School, discussing the 'Room to Read' program

Dec 12-Ring them Bells for the Salvation Army at Sudbury Farms

Dec 20-Habitat For Humanity Day-Needham Rotarians help build HFH home.