Rotary Ramblings - December 30, 2008

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We were entertained by our own Bruce Williams who also gavethe Invocation.  Steve Rich led us inrenditions of “Americathe Beautiful” and “Auld Lang Syne” and we sang Happy Anniversary to Sue Millerand Tom Stanley. 
 
Harvey Brown introduced our visiting Rotarians, HaroldLipovsky, Dennis Reibold from the Muncy Sunrise Club and Bernie returning fromOrmond by the Sea.  Several onine makeupsby technologically advanced Rotarians, Harvey Brown and Lori Garland.  We also two visitors, our AmbassadorialScholar, Christina Dombrosky, and Pat Robinson’s son Dan.
 
Fred Bonardi gave the final stock report of 2008.  Although the market was up 145 points, it isstill down for the year.  Dow up 86.26,but down 37% year-to-date; S&P was up but down 41% YTD and NASDAQ was uptoday, but down substantially for the year. Good news is oil is still dropping.
 
Roy Simon gave the Sergeant at Arms report raising $137 fromvarious sources including the two anniversaries, $21 for Sue Miller and TomStanley donated $10 for his 3 year anniversary.
 
Alan Kornblau gave the Raffle Results.  We netted enough for two Atlantic HighScholarships.  Many thanks for everyone’shard work.  We are trying to get thewinners to attend a meeting to get the checks so the club can see the peoplewho won. 
 
Adopt-A-Family was also very successful.  The family was very grateful.  Thanks to all the Rotarians for theirsupport.
 
Achievement Center for Children andFamilies – next Thursday, 1/8 – come read or mentor to children – time slotsare 8am-9am; 9am-10am; 3pm-4pm or 4pm-5pm. Contact Bob Teninga to sign up or sign up next week at the meeting.
 
Welcome back Sam Aldorfer.
 
Christina Dombrosky brought lots of Argentine banners fromthe different clubs she visited.  Sheshared some of the customs with us.  Forexample, her host club – does a “this year in history” trivia game at themeetings with a question asked such as “on this day in …. Year, ….. did ….. –who can name that person”.  It’s kind offun and different.  Her host club met fordinner, which in Latin countries is very late and very relaxed (ie cocktails at9, dinner at 9:30 in courses, etc.)  Shealso talked a little about the pen pal project that Dave O’Connell’s daughter(a teacher at Poinciana Elementary) is going to help with on our end.  Christina will be our program for next week,so don’t miss out on hearing about her adventures in Buenos Aires.
 
Bob Teninga introduced Stephanie Shipley, Executive Directorof the Delray Beach Historical Society, who gave a very informative slidepresentation on the relocation of the 1908 Hunt House from its originallocation on Federal Highwayto its new location at the historical site on Swinton in November, 2007.  The ceiling and walls were the original 1908,but they still faced numerous challenges. The building was not level.  Theyadded a bunker-like structure to the house to house the archives (which havebeen housed at the Cornell Museum.  This structure is climate controlled andweather proofed.   The house was renamedthe Ethel Sterling Williams Historical Learning Center in honor of theco-founder and first president of the Delray Beach Historical Society, who alsoknew the Hunts (the original owners of the house).  Delray Beach Historical Society news and events  – 2/6-2/8/09 – the Annual Antique Show and Sale at the CommunityCenter.  They received a grant from thePalm Beach County Cultural Society to put on two events for children, whichwere very successful.  There is a newhistoric marker on A1A just east of Bay  Street, which was sponsored by the Charles NeffFamily and is therefore, named the Neff Family Historical Marker.  The historic trolley tours are still quitepopular attracting visitors as well as Delray residents.  
 
The green hat is up to $1,786 and Jim Pignato did not pickthe ace – leaving 4 cards remaining.
 
Second and final posting for prospective new member, AltonTaylor, Executive Director Drug Abuse Foundation.
 
Happy and Healthy New Year to all.
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