Editor: Alice Vigiletti
Newton Rotary meets this week noon at Spring Street Grill, Speaker is Shant Harootunian with the Gift of Life.
Last week Pres. Charles opened the meeting with pledge, Bill Kehoe prayer and a patriotic Battle Hymn of the Republic –Glory, Glory Hallelujah! Guests presented were Beam, our Thailand Exchange Student with Denise and Craig Pokrywa, Charles neighbor with Better Homes and Gardens Realtor. We also welcomed back today - Past President Jerry Nechamkin, still recovering from cancer treatment but looking well.
Birthday celebrated by Matt Hannum -Feb 21
Anniversary celebrated by Bob Shankman and wife - 49 years
Announcements:
- Last Saturday Chili Open had great turnout and our food stand made some $$.
- Pancake Breakfast coming up on March 4 - need helpers.
Speaker today, Beam talked of living in Thailand and going to school there. They need to wear uniforms which she likes because it makes everyone equal. 7-8 grade is their junior high and 9-12 is High School. High School is two terms and they can choose their study programs. Most students go to college, she hopes to go to the best one. In year 3 of college they need to do an internship. She likes math. Sports and Clubs are after school and they have a lot of homework.
Committees meeting today - break into groups and reports to President Charles.
Happy $ - Denise gave to recognize Jerry Nechamkin is with us today.
50/50 - Pam Lazzaro won but not the pot.
