Editor: John Frank
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
A Thanksgiving Toast
To those Rotarians who have gone before us and are no longer with us, may we be worthy of the legacy they left us and may we be so blessed that we may leave something of value to those who follow us.
T. Mitchell
This Week, Wednesday, November 23, 2016
No meeting – Thanksgiving Holiday
Next Week, Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Social at Tuscany Bistro, 5 – 7 p.m.
Last Week, Wednesday, November 16, 2016
The meeting bell tolled at 12:15. Pres. Charles led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bud Luthman offered a timely prayer of thanksgiving. Steve Wescott hit the introductory notes of God Bless America with the membership harmoniously joining in choral alchemy.
Philatelists, Numismatists and afficionados of antiquity were treated to a program highlighting their realms of interest. Bob Shankman introduced high school and long time friend, Dr. Arnie Saslow, who took the audience on quite an interesting journey. Arnie, who runs Ye Olde Curiositie Shoppe in South Orange entitled his address “Treasurers in the Attic” or “What You Need to Know About What is Valuable and Salable.”
Arnie commented on the value of coins, paper money, foreign coins and money, military paraphernalia, sports related material, and stamps. Arnie also touched upon artifacts of antiquity and offered one note of caution – check “before you throw it out. It could be worth a lot of money.” Arnie, a nationally recognized expert, provided those in attendance with a fast-moving, entertaining, and very informative program.
Guests:
Jim Konzel
Kathy Shankman
Bene, our exchange student
Jean Saslow
Tom Digby welcomed our guests with his signature, succinct welcome.
Announcements:
- The meeting of November 30 will be held at the Tuscany Bistro, 5 – 7 p.m.
- Programs in December will be held at the Newton Country Club featuring a trilogy of musical performances:
- December 7 – The exordium of the trilogy – The Kittatinny Regional High School Chorus
- December 14 – Part two of the trilogy – The Newton High School Honors Choir
- December 21 – The finale – The High Point Regional High School Chorus
- There is no meeting December 28; we will be at the Spring Street Pub & Grill again on January 4, 2017.
- Pres. Charles gave an update on Jerry who might be released from the hospital soon.
- Jim Porter has Gift of Life raffle tickets available. Win a trip to the Super Bowl – air, hotel and seating are included. $10 per ticket. See Jim for your ticket.
- Denise announced the formation of a group to visit and reach out to Rotarians who are unable to attend Rotary any longer.
Happy Dollars
- Laura Camp – happy (and a touch of sadness too) for journeying to Fort Hamilton with her oldest grandson who enlisted in the Army.
- Steve Wescott – for the happy dollars hurled his way (and Bob Shankman too) by a fellow Rotarian.
- Jim Konzel – for his son's first soccer goal. A day to remember!
- Pam Lazzaro – for the Festival of Lights and Newton Rotary's recognition in the Festival of Lights commemorative booklet.
50/50
All in attendance were excited and happy that Frank Eberhart was the winner and even happier that he pulled the five of clubs. The pot grows at $83.
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Registrars
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Greeter
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November 2, 2016
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Tom Brodhecker & Tammy Case
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Jon Connolly
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November 9, 2016
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Tom Costello & Don Costello
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John Cuozzo
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November 16, 2016
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Denise Current & Tom Digby
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Bob Ford
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November 23, 2016
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No Meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 30, 2016
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John Frank & James Furgeson
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Kurt Geweke
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