Rotary Spoke

Posted by Michelle Galbiati 
on Oct 21, 2013
 
 

The day was bright, sunny and in the 60’s.  We were in the company of 31 Lexington Rotarians, one visiting Rotarian and seven guests.  The luncheon fare was Irish chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, cold cuts, assorted breads, caesar salad, and oatmeal raisin cookies for dessert.

The Pledge was led by Alan A , 1st verse of America by PSA Charlie V, and the Invocation by P Jim.

Raffle gifts were donated by:

  •          Rotary Club
  •          Lexington Ace Hardware
  •          Eagle Bank
  •          Encharter Insurance
  •          Walpole Cooperative Bank
  •          Arlex Oil

PP Frank S gave happy dollars for his daughter at LHS being part of the National Honor Society, President Jim gave $10 happy dollars just for being happy, Julie P gave $30 happy dollars

for her 30th anniversary, PP Dan gave $5 for his new mustang, Alan A gave $10 happy dollars for going to the Red Sox game on Saturday, and PP David B gave $5 happy dollars for his vacation to Arizona.  They tried to fine PP Dan O for his phone ringing, but I am not sure if it was collected.  PP Dan B tried to fine Jim $5 for writing Phanton instead of Phantom, but P Jim is not willing to accept this until he knows he spelled it incorrectly. PE Dave S was fined for being disruptive at our table.

Announcements:

  • PDG Terri Kidder is looking for guest speaker information.  If you know of a good speaker we have had please e-mail Michelle G with information.
  • Steve M has the cash raffle off to a great start and tickets are being sold.  If you have tickets and you are not going to be able to sell please get them back to Steve M immediately.  We are looking for raffle prizes if you can donate something or can find someone to donate something.  Steve M has already received Bruin’s tickets for one of the raffle prizes.  Alan A is donating something from his business as well.
  • Secy/VP Susan C wants everyone to save the date November 2nd for the Veterans breakfast.  There will be more information to follow.
  • Steve M and PE Dave S were disrupting me during my note taking so if I missed anything I apologize ahead of time.

Speaker:

TImagehe speaker of the day was Dave Andelman from Phantom Gourmet.  He has been the CEO since 1993. He's a J.D./M.B.A. whom the Boston Globe recently named one of the most innovative Imagebusiness leaders in Massachusetts. When Dave started this was supposed to be a part time job, which turned in to what it is today.  They are the biggest barbeque promoters and recently hosted a block party with 10,000 people at Fenway Park.  Phantom Gourmet led the government of Massachusetts to pass the Restaurant Rejuvenation Act, for the first time this allowed restaurants to sell alcohol at 10AM on Sunday’s.  They then formed the Restaurant and Business Alliance, which is a trade association, intended to give restaurants and businesses a strong voice in the government and media.

 

 

The 50/50 raffle was won by PP Ed G in the amount of $70.00.