Posted by Steve Kirkland on Aug 14, 2017

It was a very short, summer meeting, so this will be a short, summer bulletin.

Another perfect summer day was Monday, August 14th. 
 
There were only 16 Rotarians in attendance, with one distinguished guest: Burlington Rotarian, PP and retired Fire Chief, Paul Thibault. 
 
Lunch was the usual cold cuts and salad goodies, featuring steak tips and mashed potatoes, green beans and broccoli & cheddar melt.
 
The Pledge was led by immediate PP Susan C.  We sang the first verse of “America” led by Charlie V.  The invocation was given by PP Bill C.
 
Raffle gifts were donated by Arlex Oil Corp., People’s United Bank, Walpole Cooperative Bank, The Lexington Press, and were won by PP Dan Olsen, Michelle G., and Jim T, and PP Jim F.
 
One distinguished guest was at an otherwise guestless table in the back - a $5 bill in the stead of PP Abe Lincoln. The cash was accepted as a fine.
 
  • P.P. Murray was fined for wearing shorts; he said they covered his knees.  He was fined $2, one for each knee.  P. Lori paid his fine because he came to the meeting even though he was not intending to be there.
  • P.P. Spencer gave happy dollars because his wife and kids were away and he painted, vacuumed, and cleaned the shed, and also golfed.
  • P.P. Bob S. gave happy dollars.  While he was on vacation, his neighbor couldn’t get into his house to take care of the cats because the key didn’t work.  PP Bob O’K. saved the day by coming down from Hampton Beach to fix the lock.
  • P.P. Murray gave happy dollars for his trip out west.
  • P.P. Dan O. gave 52 happy dollars for his 52nd wedding anniversary.
Announcements:
  • Senior BBQ’s will take place Tues, Weds, Thurs, the last week of September (26, 27, 28).
  • Thurs. Sept. 28th will be the joint meeting with the Concord Club at the Colonial Inn in Concord.
  • The District will be going to the Red Sox in September.  If interested, talk to P. Lori who will head up the Lexington contingent.
  • Be forewarned: September is going to be our club’s 100% attendance month.  Don’t worry, there are three BBQ’s to make up and get in all your meetings.
  • P. Lori suggested a Lowell Spinners outing for the club, saying it is a great, fun, inexpensive outing.  There was moderate interest from the members.
Jim Freeling won the 50/50 raffle to the tune of $40.
 
The meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.  A good time was had by all.
 
Steve K.