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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=7
face="Alba Super"><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Alba Super";
font-weight:bold'>ROTARY RAMBLINGS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=6
face=Arial><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>ROTARY
CLUB OF <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">DELRAY BEACH</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>October
23, 2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I will start by thanking Paul Barde for taking notes for the
Ramblings; they came to me via special courier, from Bob’s Printing (Kurt
Godfrey’s business). I will now attempt to relate to you. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>President Godfrey called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.
Gerry Meeks gave the invocation (adding his own request to win the 50-50
raffle). Sam Altdoerffer led the chorus in song, with old familiar songs,
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” (Miracle League Game), and
“Smile.” Happy Birthday was sung to Roy Simon, Hack Allen and
last, but not least, Bruce Wenzel. (Remember, last week Wally Doud
“paid” tribute to Bruce.) Jess and Judy Sowards are celebrating
their anniversary. We wish all of you the very best.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Harvey Brown announced yet another successful shuttle
launch, with “all systems go.” Yahoo! <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Harvey</st1:place></st1:City> announced that Dave Harden did a make
up at Boynton-Lantana Rotary Club. He welcomed guests Linda Cohen and Ira
Fine. I have also received notes from Wayne Brockney and Bill Talen, stating
their make ups in various places. We appreciate those who commit to doing make
ups, to help keep our attendance at the top of the District.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Fred Bonardi gave the stock report, stating, in his humble
opinion, “Alan Greenspan should stop selling books, and just be
quiet.” (Yeh, for Fred.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Sergeant at Arms Mike Campbell raked in a total of $294.00,
with three birthdays and one anniversary. He also announced Habitat for
Humanity’s project, slated for <u>November 20, 8-12 noon</u>. (More
later.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Betsy Owen has Loxahatchee calendars for sale at $10.00
each, with $5.00 going to our club. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ernie Simon</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> prepared, and read a Memorial
Resolution for Eric Meyer. After the reading, the club had a standing moment
of silence, in honor of our deceased member. A copy of the Resolution will be
sent to Eric’s family.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Leo Phillips announced that he is looking for hosts and
lodging for our GSE Team, visiting in May.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If Dave Armstrong had attended, I am sure he would have
thanked all those who played in the Scholastic Achievement Golf Tournament last
weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>President Godfrey noted they are putting together another
order for “Rotary Shirts.” The cost of these high quality shirts,
with the Rotary emblem, will be $40.00. A sign up sheet will be available next
week.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Nick Loeb announced he is sponsoring a “Chef’s
Tasting Party,” to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Palm Beach &
Mid-Coast Counties. This will be November 11, 2007, 4-7 p.m., at the Colony
Palm Beach. Event tickets: 305-325-9018, or <a
href="http://www.ucpsouthflorida.org/">www.ucpsouthflorida.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Deborah Ferrell and Craig Hammett introduced a new project
to our club, called “Adopt A Family.” The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Achievement</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
(formerly CCCC) will choose a family for us to adopt; the committee will
purchase gifts for the entire family, giving them a Christmas to remember.
They are asking each Rotarian to donate a minimum of $10.00. Please make your
check out to Delray Beach Rotary Fund, with a memo stating “Adopt A Family.”
All donations are needed by <u>December 11</u>, meeting. This needs to be in
by then, allowing one week for purchasing, wrapping, and preparing to present
to the chosen family at our December 18 meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>IMPORTANT DATES: <i><span style='font-style:italic'> Service
Above Self Award<u>, </u></span></i><u>November 27<sup>th</sup>, 11:30 a. m.</u>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Old School Square</st1:address></st1:Street>.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Holiday</span></font></st1:place><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> Party, <u>December 6</u>, Delray
Beach Golf Club Restaurant, 6:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Bob Teninga</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> introduced our guest speaker,
Stephanie Shipley, form the Delray Beach Historical Society. She gave an
update on where they are, and where they are going. She asked all of us to get
involved in the remainder of Heritage Month (October). There is a trolley car
tour of downtown, telling of the history of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Delray Beach</st1:place></st1:City>. A special note: Hack Allen
noted that the picture of the Weiner & <st1:City w:st="on">Aronson</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">PA</st1:State> office was the home of Coach Clark, of old <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Delray</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
He stated that he and <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Ernie Simon</st1:PersonName>
played football there, but that <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Jim Pignato</st1:PersonName>
married the coach’s daughter! Small world, huh?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>President Kurt Godfrey had the privilege of installing our
newest member, John O’Connell. John, we welcome you to Rotary Club of
Delray Beach.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Jan Powell, thanks for missing the Ace; now I still have a
chance to win the “Green Hat.” (It’s getting greener by the
week.) The total is now up to $1,379.50. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The meeting was adjourned, after reciting the “Four
Way Test.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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