Scituate Light Newsletter

May 14, 2003 

WEEKLY NEWS – COMMENTS:

Present were Dietrich, Jack, Bill, Walter, Roger, Susan, Suzanne & Loic, Alden, Bart, Judy, Janet, Donn, Joe & Karen Kelley and Mr. Scott Harrington. We missed Jed, Paula and Ben (LOA).

President Janet reported on the District Assembly, where 5 of us attended, a most satisfactory number as the average for the District was 3 per Club. We also were one of 36 of the 66 Clubs awarded a Presidential Citation for having achieved certain requirements. She read a letter from Governor Ann. The Citation was proudly shown around all tables. She also reported the apology of last week’s speaker, who had not been able to find us. A card went round with best wishes to Matt in hospital. Suzanne and Dietrich reported on the negotiations to achieve a CHIPS program in Scituate , probably some Saturday in September.

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS.

Mr. Scott Harrington reported on his trip to Finland with the American Amputee Hockey Association where he had to face teams from Canada , Russia and Finland . Our team achieved a Silver Medal, which went from hand to hand. Our team won over both Finland and Russia , but Canada proved stronger. In our team of 17 players two are female. Accommodations in Finland was in a small village in the middle of nowhere, so it was an all sports event and the 2 days in Helsinki at the end were much appreciated. The Russians were all from St. Petersburg . For next year the try-out will be in October in Ann Arbor , Michigan . In the meantime Mr. Harrington plays in the ordinary Hockey League.

This international amputee Olympics is still in the start up phase. Next year’s host will be Sweden . Norway and Germany may then be present too. The longer term goal is to be part of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino , Italy , where at least 22 countries compete.

BART’S BARK:

On May 21 the South Shore Council holds its “President’s Night” where all incoming Presidents have to go. As our Program that evening is much more interesting I will be surprised if anyone else from our Club would show up. Reservations required.

On August 6 is the 2003 Rotary Clubs Night at the Mc. Coy Stadium: starting 7.05 p.m. Pawsox vs Syracuse . Admission $ 4.  All Rotary Clubs may show their banner in the pre-game ceremony. The Braintree Club has arranged super seats and all you can eat for $ 20 on a first come first serve basis. Let me know ASAP if you are interested.

Reporter: Bart. (stepping in for Ben)

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UPCOMING EVENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

May 21: State Representative Frank Hynes on the state of our State.

May 28: Mr. Gunther Hausen on the Children’s Hospital in Ankor , Cambodia . Also: Scholarship evening at the Scituate High school .

June 2: 07.30 Board Meeting at Madam President Janet’s.

June 4: Club Night.

June 11: Harbormaster Frank Regan, on our harbor. Also: Presentation of Scholarships in Scituate High School .

June 18: Renee Jackson on Prison Fellowship of New England .

June 25: Installation of new Officers.  Spouses welcome.

July 2: 1^st Club Night of the new Team.

July 9: Ms. Georgia Talcott on her Wisconsin Seminar.

July 16: Ms. Cass Walker on “Road to Responsibility”

July 23: Mr. Bill Coulter on “Three Days in July”.

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