Rotary Spoke 06 27 16

Posted by Spencer Betts on Jun 27, 2016
 

Rotary Club of Lexington Year 87 Comes to a Close.

President Domenic Turns The Gavel Over to Incoming President Susan!

Incoming President Susan accepts the gavel from outgoing President Domenic.
 
Joe Carabbio and Incoming President Susan Carabbio display her cake.
 
             On a perfect summer day, 21 Rotarians, 1 visiting Rotarian and 2 guests met at Waxy O’Connor’s (for the last time) with President Domenic presiding (also for the last time). The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Allan A, one verse of American was led by Charlie V, and PP Nick C provided the Invocation. The Welcome song was led by PP Dan O… eventually.
 
            Happy dollars started by our President Domenic for his year and all the help the club gave him throughout the year. PP Doug H gave $20 happy dollars for one of his Granddaughter’s graduating from college while PP Nick C gave happy dollars for a grandchild graduating from pre-school. PP Dave S gave $64 happy/sad dollars, $6 of it went for his son birthday, $50 for his last meeting and $8 so he could keep his badge. PP Frank S went on an exciting vacation and road elephants and eat very weird/exotic foods. PP Dan B gave some happy dollars for reconnecting with a friend he met a few years back that is a wounded warrior, with an amazing back story. Dan talked about how appreciative he is of his service to our country and his positive outlook on the future. PP Spencer B (me) for my Mom’s successful hip replacement surgery. Finally, you know it is summer time when we get to have PP Bill C joins our meetings. It is great to have you back Bill.      
 
For announcements, a big reminder everyone this was the last meeting at Waxy’s. Our new location is the Lexington Golf Club, 55 Hill St., Lexington, MA 02421. The summer meeting will be held at 7:30am (bell rings) and we will back to our normal lunch time meetings at the Lexington GC after Labor Day. Our next meeting is July 11th at 7:30 am at the Lexington GC.
 
Please follow up with your guest from Visitor’s Day. We are still looking for new members and there were over 30 guest that attended Visitor’s Day. If you have not reached out to your guest, please do so over the next couple of weeks.
 
Raffle gifts were donated by Eagle Bank, People’s United Bank, Village Automotive Group, Busa Wine and Spirits and Arlex Oil.  
 
This was the final meeting for Pres. Domenic and he thanked everyone for all their work during his year. He summarized the many different places we donated to during the past 12 months like; Stop Hunger Now, Sand-4-Seniors, TJX Gift Cards, Thanksgiving Day meals, Scholarships, Lexington Food Pantry, Lexington Youth Police Academy and many, many others. Domenic decided to give Paul Harris Fellowships out to three well deserving members; PP Dave S (Plus 4), PP Dan B (Plus 8) and Treasurer Donna (Plus 10+). He gave away small plaques of gratitude to; PP Dan O, mister everything Charlie V, PP Don M, PDG Jack, PP Murray and PP Spencer. He gave thank you gifts to the members of his Board; PP Dave S, SAA Connie, Pres. Elect Susan C, Treasurer Donna, PP Dan B, PP Jim F, VP Lori M and Secretary Julianne. The Board did an excellent job this year. Thanks again for all your work and effort.
 
New President Susan Carabbio then came up and spoke a few, heartfelt, words and she and her new Board were sworn in by Assistant District Governor Jim Major. Pres. Susan talked about how she got “turned on” to Rotary and imparted a few ideas for the upcoming year. Good luck President Susan!
Incoming President Susan presents Outgoing President Domenic with a traditional service plaque.
 
President Domenic presents PP Dan B. with a Paul Harris Award.
 
President Domenic presents Treasurer Donna with a Paul Harris Award.
 
President Domenic presents PP Dave S. with a Paul Harris Award.
           
PP Bill C won the 50/50. Welcome back indeed…   
 
PP SB