Rotary Spoke 06 05 17
Author, Sports Writer, David Ostrowsky Speaks to Rotary.
A very nice ROCL meeting was held at the Lexington Community Center. Although it was very wet, chilly and raw outside, we were in a beautiful and comfortable facility. Luncheon consisted of a variety of very nice sandwiches, and sodas and cookies, prepared by Neillio's.
In attendance were 14 Lexington Rotarians, one visiting Rotarian, Kevin Sullivan of the Bedford club, and two guests, for a total of 17
The pledge was given by PP President Domenic S, First Verse of America led by Allan A, and the Invocation given by PP Murry A. (yours truly). The Welcome Song was capably led by Charlie V.
Happy dollars were donated by the following:
- PP Dan B, a $100 happy donation for his daughter Haley's engagement this past weekend - congratulations to you, Haley!
- PP Nick C., for coming here and actually spending money for a Rotary meal, instead of having a free senior citizens meal elsewhere in this building.
- PP Frank S., in honor of Charlotte Rogers, the Community Center Director of Human Services, and for her help in setting up today's meeting.
- VP Michele G., (who very capably chaired today's meeting BTW), for a successful Memorial Day Celebration for the Veterans last weekend at the Veteran's Administration Facilities in Bedford in conjunction Rotary of Concord, and in which several RCOL members participated.
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Announcements:
- Guest Kevin Sullivan, of the Rotary Club of Bedford, announced information about Foreign Student Exchange Programs, which either last a full scholastic year, or for shorter programs, hosting a foreign student or students for several weeks. Kevin said to contact our district, for further information if any Lexington Rotaries would like to serve as hosts for some of these foreign exchange students.
- PP Dominic S. announced that this coming Thursday at 6 PM, we are sponsoring the Minuteman Regional Technical High School Student Athlete Awards Program, and asked for as many of us as possible to please attend.
Program Co-Chair Allan A. introduced our speaker, David Ostrowsky. David spoke about some of the professional sports figures who have retired, and has written a book entitled, "Game Over or Game On". It appears that many athletes in our four major sports, the NBA, NFL, and NHL, and MBL, have managed their financial matters in a poor way, either during their playing years or after retiring , and it is anywhere from 50% and above of all professional athletes who fail to be able to fully support themselves in retirement. They have worked very hard, are extremely talented, yet lose out in the end. It is a matter of managing their finances. Examples include former Boston Bruin Derek Sanderson who had played years for the Bruins, who became lost and depressed and did not know what to do, and finally regained himself both spiritually and financially, after much advice and professional and personal help. On the other end of the spectrum, Alan Page, who played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings and was a very successful athlete, went to law school while playing, and has now advanced to become a Minnesota Supreme Court Justice. His is a success story and exemplary. Several other examples were given also. Much depends upon the athlete himself as well as those around him who can give him advice or send him to the proper sources of advice and help. It was a very good presentation followed by a question and answer period. A very sobering, to say the least, and informative topic. (David generously donated 25% of all book sales proceeds for the day to the club.)
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At this meeting, there were no raffle drawings, and we shall return to the usual format next Monday at the Lexington Golf Club.
Again, don't forget at the Minuteman Regional Technical High School Student Awards Night, this coming Thursday evening at 6 PM.
PP Murry A.