Editor: Alice Vigiletti
Newton Rotary will meet this first Wednesday of the month, for its monthly
In-Service/Membership meeting at the Spring Street Grill at Noon.
Last week, 1/25/17, we met at The Grill. After pledge led by Charles, Alden a prayer and "America" My Country tis of Thee, we got right to business with welcoming of guests…Denise brought Beam, our Thailand exchange student Gale Phoebus brought Kim Seelagy, her chief of staff and David Dumbroff - attorney guest of Steve McNally.
Steve Wescott stood up to recognize someone special-2 people who are Paul Harris fellows. Barbara Miller and Larry Condit. They have made the distinction of donating
$1000/year for 10 years = $10,000 to become Major donors. They each received Crystal Diamond Pins. An impressive amount goes to help classrooms, helps sick with immunizations, new hope and peace. The two dove crystal symbolizes peace in the world.
Our guest speaker - Sandy Mitchell of Project Help
She is the founder and executive director. She got into it because she was married to a Vietnam Vet who was plagued with troubles upon returning from war, drugs, alcohol. She says the
TAP Program is not enough. PTSD is a debilitating condition to have. Her husband ultimately killed himself. Suicide is the #1 killer of returning Vets. Alternative therapy - equine groups, yoga, and support groups to combat drugs and addiction. Homelessness is another big problem her organization tries to help.
Events coming up:
Pancake Breakfast - March 4th
Volleyball Tournament- end of March
Happy $$'s
- Tom Digby - Larry and Barbara distinctions and donations to the Polio Jars.
- Jerry Murphy - went to Fort Bragg to watch his son Graduate Special Forces School.
- Oldest son expecting his first child, Jerry's 1st grandchild. Jerry said he had PTSD and has worked to fight it.
- Barbara Wortmann was at Merriam School with 3rd Graders and a kid needed to show her something and it was the Rotary Dictionary! So Happy!! Also the small Rotaract Club at SCCC has 6 Students. Planned fundraiser - Magician a student did free show to raise $200. She asked for an on campus advisor - they would like to do 2 fundraisers per semester.
- Jerry Hanifen - for Jerry Murphy's son - recognizes one line of service over another.
- Alden happy oldest grandson was recently listed in Forbes Magazine in the 30 Under 30 distinction for technology.
50/50 - won by Nancy Morrissey - left the pot to grow.
