Happy Dollars
Salin Low thanked all the bell ringers for helping raise $1400 for the Salvation Army.
Joanne Santiago was happy for Sgt-at-Arms Sue Budde's Grinch tights.
Phil Ferrari had a great time at dinner at Cal Miller-Steven's home with the rest of the Rotary crew. His son and new daughter-in-law are here for the holidays. They are going to the show at TheaterWorks tonight.
Steve Morris thanked everyone who helped or contributed to the FAVARH Christmas Party on the 13th with over 150 in attendance.
Colleen Grasso also enjoyed the dinner at Cal's on Tuesday especially since 100 lbs of food was collected for St Ann's pantry. She wasn't happy about being in an auto accident on the way to Canton HS for the FAVARH party.
Larry Haber host of this week's book club was amazed that Dick Kisiel phoned in to join the book clubs shortly after leaving the ER from see his granddaughter following their accident Sunday night.
Josh Gillooly is going to be bell ringing tomorrow as part of NORCOM's support of the Salvation Army. He could use some company if anyone was interested. He hinted at perhaps providing some stimulating refreshment.
Rollie Sterrett served as Best Man to his son who's bride is a long time producer for the TODAY Show on NBC. The whole cast was present and the Rev Al Roker officiated for the civil wedding which held at the Union Club in NYC. The bride and groom are honeymooning in New Zealand at a house owned by former NBC cast member Matt Lauer.
Bill Barnes remarked that at welcomed Bob Cave who was also sporting a red sweater this morning. Bill also pointed out that he had seen a color picture in the paper of Loren Clarke giving away a check from Northwest Community Bank to the Salvation Army. A suitable fine was imposed.
Announcements
Dick Kisiel said that the Community Service Committee is collecting warm insulated gloves for Footwear with Care. Gloves will be collect at the Budde's Open House and at meetings in January. Canton HS Interact is also helping.
Sue Budde welcomed all to a celebration at her house on Sunday, December 17th you can drop in for a few minutes or stay a while! She is also collecting insulated gloves for Footwear of Care.
Dish n' Dat Christmas Day Breakfast still needs gift cards, dry goods and items for teens. Contact Sue Budde or Debbie Stanwood.
Calendar
December 22, 2023 - Lonely Rotarians meet at Lasalle Market & Deli at 7:30 am.
Induction of New Members
None this week.