Conductor and Musical Director Jonathan McPhee of The Lexington Symphony Speaks to Rotary.

 
Our meeting began on a cold rainy day, back at the Lexington Golf Club, after a good meeting, with great food at the Minuteman Tech School. President Susan opened the meeting, with a large number of Rotarians, and guests. One of our guests was the Rev. Dr. Sandra G. Whitley President of the Rotary Club of Chelsea. We had one of the best pre-dinner benedictions we have ever had. Jack M. will have to raise to an even higher level.
 
After some fines, and a contribution from PP Dan B, celebrating his daughter Haley getting a job at Brookhaven at Lexington - with PP Jim F matching the contribution. We had a few words from 2nd time guest, potential new member, Ugur Ergun, of Turkey. He currently resides in Lexington while his wife is located here for her employment. He told me he can work on his own business from any location, so living in Lexington works out just fine.
 
PP Dan B announced that he has the Comedy Night tickets, and notified all present that if we want a table together, we should act fast. Soon all tickets will be offered to the general public.
 
The basketball pool is going well, at least for those who chose Gonzaga as their winning team.
 
Our speaker of the day was Jonathan McPhee, conductor of the Lexington Symphony. He has had a long and distinguished tenure with the orchestra, leading it with a team of staff and volunteers, some of whom were at the meeting. On May 6, 2017 , at Cary Hall, the Lexington Orchestra, in co-operation with community groups will present a day of both community music & music of the movies.
2-5PM: Symphony quintet performance of “Peter & the Wolf’, a cappella singers, Indian music and dance, traditional Chinese music, Lexington High Jazz ensemble. All on the Main Stage.
2-5 PM: Downstairs: petting zoo, a chance for you to conduct, face painting, and more.
7:30 -10 PM: Lexington Symphony presents: Music From The Movies: with special guests-Explore the vital role music plays in setting the mood and telling a story in film. Featuring memorable favorites   & some behind the scenes surprises. This program is typical of the cultural diversity that is celebrated by the citizens of Lexington. It will likely be a sellout. Get your tickets by calling 781-523-9009, or www.Lexingtonsymphony.org
 
There will be a Memorial Service for PP Doug Holmes on April 1,2017 at The Follen Church, 755 Mass Ave. from 2-4 PM.
 
April 13, 2017, a Thursday, we will have an away, joint meeting, with Concord Rotary at the Colonial Inn. Expect a great surprise speaker. Only Murry A. knows who.
 
Don’t forget to download our new Rotary Club of Lexington APP from the APP Store for iPhone and the Play Store for Android devices.
Search: Rotary Club of Lexington and select the Rotary Wheel. 
 
By PP Don S.