Newburyport Rotary - Newburyport Clipper

We had no music today, April 5th, so Zack Longley, with his booming voice, opened our meeting by singing "God Bless America". George Cashman gave the invocation. After lunch of chicken marsala or baked stuffed scallops and crawfish, Zack again led us in singing #20 in the songbook, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", in honor of our Boston Red Sox.

Student Guests

Pres. Geri asked Dean McLellan to introduce our student, but where was he? Jay Howlett, with a mouthful of food, said he would do the honors; but at that point, Dean came back into the room. He introduced Lauren Seaman and Ryan Durkee, both seniors at Triton Regional High School.

Lauren is involved in community service, National Honor Society, and is an officer of BPA (Business Professionals of America). She is a member of the math team, yearbook staff and a tutor. Lauren plans to attend Boston College and become a teacher.

Ryan is involved in the school musicals and plays, play baseball and JV basketball and is a member of the National Honor Society, Community Service and the jazz choir. He has been acepted to six colleges, but has narrowed it down to Gordon College or Merrimac College with plans to study business administration.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Happy Birthday to Jay Howlett and Buster Donahue. Anniversary wishes to Jack Martin.

Announcements

Paul Harris dues are due before the end of April. Please get your money in soon so that Liz can apply the money towards this year's fund.
There will be a District Assembly in York, Maine on Wednesday, April 20th. See Geri if you plan on attending.
The BBQ trailer is in the works and should be ready for Olde Fashion Sunday.

Happy Dollars

Jim Hughes was glad that Lauren, our visiting student, will be going to Boston College.

Program

Since we had no program, Pres. Geri asked Zack Longley to give a few words from Mother Theresa. It was about kindness, honesty, frankness, being happy and doing good. Since you can't please every, please yourself and God will bless you.

Raffle

$30 was won by John Salter