York ME Rotary - The Rotary Beacon - Archive (Nov 7, 2003)

The Rotary Club of York, Maine Rotary International Theme 2003-2004: "Lend a Hand" Jonathan Majiyagbe, President Rotary International Trish Hunter, Rotary District 7780 Governor	Officers		2003-2004

	President		Steve Lapointe
	President Elect		Doug Gray
	Vice President		Richard Santoro
	Treasurer		Chris Kehl
	Secretary		Ann MacAulay
	Directors:	Club Service	Annette Fazio
		Fundraising	Paul Salacain
		Club Service	Tom Spence
		Vocational	Tom Elias
		International	Stacie Kerrigan
		Marty Ulan Award	Patricia Murray
		Sergeant-at-Arms	Jim Colson Erik Bergeron
		Chaplain	Jud Knox
		Past-President	John J. Rainone

November 7, 2003

GUESTS: Frank, Larry (Michigan) and YHS Rotoract club members

HAPPY DOLLARS: A happy dollar from Greg Villa, Ed Kimball, Jim Bartlett and Mary Andrews for defeat of the casino. George Russell’s happy dollar was because “”Won because they thought about it”. Scott Stevens expects to make up in the Netherlands. Don Sweet had three new kittens to his house. Norm Davidson because he was heading south on the 8^th. Larry (from Michigan) was looking for any information on an old ambulance for his club’s support in Nicaragua. Ann McAuley, President Steve and Doug Gray for their trip to Montreal and the Northern lights that they saw. (President Steve had an extra $1 for being able to get back into the States after forgetting his wallet). Ray DeFeo was happy to have been elected but his wife was happier there isn’t a board for him to serve on. Jim Colson was happy to have police in York who don’t look at inspection stickers (his had been expired for 9 months)

SAD DOLLARS: None

BIRTHDAYS: None

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES; None

LATE: unknown.

FINES:

MEETING/ SPEAKER; Today’s guest speaker was Major Shane Tomko, USMC and commander of the Marine Recruiting Station, Portsmouth. MAJ Tomko spoke to us about the pride he has in serving his country and his philosophy on SPAM (not the food). He told us that we all should have SPAM in our lives each day (S- spiritual / P- physical / A – “Almor’e” (passion / love) and M – Mental (lean something everyday).

DATES to Remember: April 24, 2004 – Spring Dance @ Portsmouth Sheraton

Greeters: November 14^th is Jim Hager and Bob Hayward / November 21^st is Rob Horowitz and Steve Jendzejec / November 28^th no meeting / December 5^th Stacie Kerrigan and Ed Kimball