	ROTARY INTERNATIONAL District 7910 Central Massachusetts USA
	Westborough Rotary Club
	PO Box 840 Westborough, Massachusetts, 01581 USA (Home)

CottonTales April 19, 2010

Editor's Comments: Well this weeks speaker is involved in MIRM, CAASH, IBS and NAHB and as a Rotartian you could be involved in ESSEX, RYLA, EREY, CLP and on and on. You figure it out!

Larry

Our Meeting Wednesday April 14 , 2010 was at the First Congregational Church, Hopkinton, Ma
It was very well attended Gov Carol and AG Vera were in attendance. Pres Bryan (please note the spelling) was able to make it, he looked great but in talking to him I sensed a weakness in his voice. He's going to take a lot of recuperating. Maybe a little fly fishing.
The First Congregational Church of Hopkinton partnered with World Vision to bring an museum-quality Experience interactive, walk-through exhibit to the Metrowest area. This Experience, now touring the U.S., will transport you into the heart of Africa and the life of a child affected by the AIDS crisis. The exhibit combines a stirring audio tour with captivating photography to give you a whole new perspective.

This weeks meeting Wednesday April 21, 2010

Speaker Chair Jessica Thomas has out done herself.

Jessica's speaker, Richard Carlson the owner of Carlson Communications he speaks all over the country Carlson holds the MIRM and CAASH designations, is a frequent speaker at both the IBS and 50-Plus Housing Council national meetings and has written numerous articles for NAHB. For more information, visit www.carlcomm.com

Westborough Spring Festival = Get those Sponsors visit www.WestboroughSpringFestival.org

Upcoming speakers
April 21, 2010 Jess Thomas
April 28, 2010: Spring Festival Planning. GO SOX! CS
May 5, 2010 Paul Harris Meeting Paul Galagher Chair

Tidbits:

Gerry Levins is running the marathon AGAIN! He expects to be at the Ashland Dairy Queen by 10:45AM - leaving the starting line by 10:30..He'll run down the right hand side of street heading east - and he will look for anyone there who wishes to cheer him on. His bib number is 20402! Which is the zip code for WASHINGTON, DC

Our Foundation in action
Former scholar prosecutes war crimes at The Hague By Joseph Derr Rotary International News -- 16 March 2010

Rotary identifies long-term needs in Haiti Rotarians in Haiti are laying the groundwork for the next phase of the recovery process: sustainable restoration projects that will enable long-term rehabilitation to begin. The Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, a donor advised fund set up by The Rotary Foundation, has raised US$1.3 million to help rebuild the country's infrastructure, which was shattered by the 12 January earthquake that killed up to 300,000 people and left 1.2 million more homeless.

Rotary MA License Plates Reserve Your License Plate Number Now Numbers available: 101 to 3100 License plate colors may differ slightly. e-mail to joetoomey13@aol.com Send First Name, Last Name, e-mail address An application and check will be due 30 days after the number is reserved

Dates To Remember

April 19, 2010 Special Olympics/Boston Marathon Collection District 7910 Rotary Clubs along the Boston Marathon route will continue a tradition of collecting donations for Special Olympics Massachusetts from spectators of the marathon. Jeff Tucker was appointed to coordinate our efforts in Newton. The Newton Rotary Club is particularly well positioned to welcome the crowds because of the width of the route along route 30 for crowds to gather The only requirements is the person have a friendly smile! People donating their time are welcome to stay as long as they like, but do not need to commit to be there for the entire duration. Jeff Tucker, Direct Line 617-340-1263, Cell 978-857-0619

Apr 24, 2010 Club officers training District Assembly The district assembly prepares incoming club leaders for their year in office. The meeting is also an opportunity for club leaders to meet with district leaders (the district governor-elect, incoming assistant governors, and district committees) who will support club projects and activities. Then following should attend Incoming club leaders – presidents-elect and incoming secretaries, treasurers, and committee members

May 1 - 2, 2010 Westborough Spring Festival

May 14, 2010 - May 16, 2010 District Conference

Jun 10, 2010 Membership Dinner at 6:30 PM Event Fee: $30.00 Location: Chocksett Inn Sterling, MA Come and celebrate your club's successes in membership for the year. Nomination forms will go out to the presidents to apply for awards and certificates.

June 20-23 - RI Convention Montreal

June 25 - RYLA 2010

August 15, 2010 Triathlon Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 8:00 AM Lake Chauncy Lyman St. Fees Individuals $65.00 Relays $120.00 Registration Closing Date Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:59 PM The Westborough Rotary has partnered with us to hold the first Westborough Sprint Triathlon. This is a terrific location. The swim: A 0.25 mi. swim in the friendly waters of Lake Chauncy The bike Ride twice around a loop course which rolls through Westborough and Northborough MA. This is a rolling but gentle course. Trail Run: The run encircles Lake Chauncy for the most part, on leg friendly dirt roads and trails