President Kevin rang the bell promptly at 12:15.

Art Bradbury delivered a heartfelt invocation with a Rotary focus.

Then everyone lined up for a mix of dishes:  yellow rice, beans, penne in a red sauce, ham slices and Caesar salad.  Dessert was miniature pumpkin spice muffins.

 

Always reliable song masters, Art Bradbury and George Schoen, led the group in the welcome song. Today we welcomed Kacie Tourville, Wes Willett’s step-daughter, and our speaker, Cindy Cieslak.

 

Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Buettner reported several fines paid ranging from our president’s having had a great trip to North Carolina to Ned Lynch’s unwavering support of the Red Sox.  Peter and Sue Klock are celebrating the birth of Zoë and Max, twins born in Paris yesterday to their son Felix and daughter-in-law Stephanie. Jim Watts gave a sad news/fun news report that his only son is moving to Philadelphia but is not becoming an Eagles fan.

 

Today’s raffle was won by Neal Cunningham, who donated his winnings to the Sgt-at-Arms fund. The flower arrangement was won by Dave Amberg.  Thanks again to Bob Buettner for donating this beautiful arrangement.

 

President Kevin recognized Marc Glass for his generous, continuing support for The Rotary Foundation, presenting Marc with his Paul Harris+5 pin. Marc is well on his way to becoming a Major Donor and deserves a big thank you from all of us.