The Spokesman - Archive  Aug 3, 2007

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 Spokesman Sponsor:   Lou Abbate - Executive Director - Willie Ross School for the Deaf

 Congratulations

to WRSD as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the school  in 1967 by parents who sought innovative and contemporary programs for their children.  Located in Longmeadow, Willie Ross continues to offer an array of instructional environments and services to their students.

Springfield Rotary Club sends best wishes to all at Willie Ross School for the Deaf.

AUGUST 3, 2007

Mark Mason, President Massachusetts Bar Association

Springfield resident, Mark Mason, is a  principal of Cooley, Shrair of Springfield where he concentrates his practice in commercial litigation and domestic law.  Prior to his role as President of the MBA, Mark has served in a number of capacities with the Massachusetts Bar Association.    Bob Dambrov will introduce this 2001 recipient of the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Lawyer of the Year Award.

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AUGUST 10, 2007

NATHAN DAVIS - UNITED WAY

This meeting will also be the occasion of our first indoor picnic, prepared by Max's, featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, corn-on-the-cob, etc.  A majority vote on June 20th ensured this "picnic lunch" would become a reality.  Come!Enjoy!  See you in our regular meeting room August 10th. 

HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAYS,  FELLOW ROTARIANS

IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Ed Sunter, Jr. CLU - 2-year term, Board of Directors 2007-2008

Ed has been a Springfield Rotarian since 2004.  Frequently, you may see him at meetings volunteering as a Greeter or the announcer of birthday trivia.  Ed lives with his wife, Robin, and three sons in East Longmeadow where he has served ten years with the Boy Scouts of America in various leadership roles such as Leader, Committee Member, and currently, Scoutmaster.  Besides enjoying his time with his sons in Scouting, Ed enjoys golfing, running, and hiking.  Ed is an agent with MassMutual, Novak Financial Group in Springfield and is a member and past President of the American Lung Association of Western Massachusetts;  member and Past President of Western Massachusetts Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals; and Past President of the National Association of Financial Advisors.  (Contributed by Destiny Dudley.)

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

August 8  -  (Wed) Board Meeting 8 a.m. - STCU Credit Union, 145 Industry Ave, Spfld.

August 17 - Jason Turcotte - Turcotte Data and Design

August 24 - Erica Walsh, Speak Easy

August 31 - No meeting

Sep 7       - Enshrinement Weekend.  Meeting will be held at Holiday Inn.

FROM THE ARCHIVES:  The Spokesman, Sept. 7, 1928:  "RUMORS - Most of 'em are about like the story of the young ne-er-do-well who went to the city.  It came back that he had made $5,000,000 in stocks in one week in Wall Street.  Investigation proved that it wasn't in New York----it was Chicago; it wasn't stocks ---- it was eggs; it wasn't a week ---- it was a year; it wasn't $5,000,000 ---- it was $5,000; and he didn't make it ---- he lost it."