SPUR September 21, 2016

 

Pledge of Allegiance- Eric Moody

4 Way Test- Bill McGuirk

Invocation- Kevin Mayo

 

Guests & Visitors- Keith Madore, Julie Cotnoir, Catherine Williams

 

Anniversary’s and Birthdays- Mike Zukowski 9/27

 

Happy/ Sads

Chris Casey-spent Happy time in Myrtle Beach

Joyce Keating- grateful surgery went well to remove a Basel cell, it took 20 stitches with Mole surgery which will only leave a very fine line.   She wanted to remind everyone that if they have any marks that last more than 4 weeks with or without symptoms, to please get them checked.  She had no symptoms.

Ed Polumba- had a busy weekend going to Somers Four Town Fair, and playing Golf in the tournament for Little Sisters of the Poor.

Bill Squires-sang at Fenway.  He lost 10lbs after his hear problem and is now doing cardio, he is happy to still be here.

 

Bill McGurik-Traveled to several places including Nigeria  and is happy to be back.

Lindsey Weber-Minuteman Press had their Grand Opening for there New Business in Springfield last week!

 

Catherine Williams-missed meetings speaking,  At ACC and is teaching at the 2^nd Chance Program at ACC.

Mike Helechu-happy with Allied Track and did lots of things over the weekend.

Julie Cotnoir-was happy to be seeing her daughter for Family Week, at college.

Kate Garvey-had a great dinner at the cape based on a recommendation from a Rotary Member.  She is very excited to be changing her job as of 10/3 doing Elder Law in Bloomfield!

 

Milt Rosenberg- Bloomfield Club is also a good club, if Kate wants to visit.

Carol B         - Her youngest daughter is turning 29.

Larry Tracey-stayed with two teen grandsons and a dog for four days and was happy to be able to go home and rest!

 

Joe’s History Minute:

Te famous editorial “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” was printed and distributed in New York City.

1-What was the name of the newspaper in which the editorial was printed?  The New York Sun

2 What was Virginia’s last name?  O’Hanion

3 What was the name of the editor who penned the editorial?  Francis  P. Church

 

Kevin reported there was $115 in the card kitty.

Milt- drew a card but didn’t win