Rotary Club of Concord
10/27/2016
President: Steve Kirk
Song: America the Beautiful led by Suzanne Greenough
Pledge of Allegiance: Noel Choquette
Prayer: Helen Halloran
Sergeant at Arms: Dave Robertson
Bulletin Writer: Peter Mahler
Visiting Rotarians & Guests: None
Question of the Week: None
Happy or Sad Fines: Therese Oliver was happy for the Oktoberfest and thanks to Leigh Ann Crimmings for doing such a great job. Hillary Taylor was also happy for the great effort by all members helping out at the event. Andy Mahoney was sorry that he could not help out but his mom passed away last week. Karl Kussin was also sad for not helping out. Rick Beers was happy for the article in the Beacon. Helen Halloran was happy for a successful Discover West Concord Day. Leigh Ann Crimmings was happy for the Oktoberfest planning committee and the effort of all of the club members in helping out at the event. 40 Rotarians were there. Kevin was happy for Leigh Ann and Chris Alphen and the event. Steve Kirk was happy for Hillary’s blinking beer mugs. June Grace was happy for Steve Verrill and Leigh Ann for all the work they did for the event. Rosario Rizzo was happy that after living in Stow for 26 years he finally saw his first coyote. Sharon Spaulding was also happy for Hillary and Steve Levitsky for helping with the Interact club. Andrea Zall was happy for her 8 year old grandson and her daughter’s film.
Announcements:
The Nashoba Valley Club is having a documentary by Razia Jan at the Fenn School, 526 Monument Street tonight from 7-9pm
Program: Steve Kirk led a debriefing on the Oktoberfest event. The club sold 153 tickets on line from 63 individuals. We now have their emails. Steve then played a video that he had put together of the event. Leigh Ann was extremely thankful to Steve Verrill and Verrill Farm for hosting the event and then requested that everyone please fill out the event questionnaire for feedback.
- She hopes to schedule the event earlier in October next year to try for better weather and maybe having a rain date.
- They need to set better deadlines, especially for Town permits.
- We have a whole year to plan ahead for the next one.
- They could use more trucks.
- She was happy with the planning committee’s effort, especially with some of our new members stepping up.
Chris Alphen then related a story about the missing stakes and snow fence (thanks FedEx) for the event and how Butler Lumber came thru at the last minute to supply us with the snow fence at no charge, saving the Club over $1,000. Many thanks to Butler Lumber.
Steve Kirk then showed a second video about the Rotary Foundation featuring the Blues Brothers and our own Steve Levitsky. The video highlighted some of the projects in District 7910.
Door Prize: Our Colonial Inn server, James won the door prize of $20 cash.
Next Week’s Meeting:
Colonial Inn
Nov 01, 2016
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Colonial Inn
Nov 03, 2016
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
