Springfield Rotary - The Spokesman - Archive (Nov 23, 2007)

Justice Greaney is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. Born in Westfield, MA he received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross with honors, and his J.D. degree from New York University School of Law where he was a Root-Tilden Scholar. Justice Greaney served with the 104th Tactical Fighter Group of the Massachusetts Air National Guard and engaged in the general practice of law with the Springfield law firm of Ely and King for 10 years. Since 1974 he has lectured and written extensively for legal and judicial education programs. In 1974, he was appointed as the presiding judge of the Hampden County Housing Court. In 1976, he was appointed an an Associate Justice of the Massachsuetts Appeals Court, and in 1984 as that court's Chief Justice. Justice Greaney has served as Chair of the Appellate Judges Conference of the American Bar Association.

November Birthdays will be celebrated at this meeting.

DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ROTARY? An excellent

tool for helping friends learn about Rotary is to suggest they scan the Rotary International

website. For starters, suggest www.rotary.org. Click: "About Us." Bottom right: "Click Rotary Basics" Then Click General Information. "Scroll down to Frequently Asked Questions." This is

a wonderful way for current members to be brought up to date on the latest in Rotary

International. Remember, this is not Springfield Rotary specific, but does contain a wealth of information.

WOW - Congratulations to Sue Mastroianni and the Publicity Committee. The technique of submitting information about upcoming club events and inviting the public seems to be having success. Sunday Republican, Nov 4, contained another article in the Business Section under "Calendar" items, and Channel 3 has posted club info on their community calendar. Stay on the alert for these articles...clip them out and give them to a friend interested in Rotary!

MEMBERS MAKING NEWS:

Congratulations and best wishes to Dave Dambrov who recently founded Dambrov Appraisal Group. Dave is a Certified Residential Appraiser and can be reached at Ddambrov@comcast.net or at (413) 687-4220. His fax number is (866) 412-9519. Springfield Rotarians wish you well, Dave.

To Elaine Lemieux we offer our heartiest support and congratulations on passing the Sergeant's exam recently at the Hampden County Correctional Center in Ludlow. We see great things in your future, Elaine.

Did you see Tom Burton's picture on page 54 of the November 12th Business West Magazine?

Tom was a presenter at the Chamber Super 60.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

December 7, 2007 - Kate Johnson - Southwick Club medical trip to Honduras

December 14, 2007 - Rachel St. Onge-Boisseau, CPA, MBA H&R Block

December 21, 2007 - Holiday Program

December 28, 2007 - No meeting.

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS!!!!!

January 4, 2007 - Chief Scott - Holyoke Police Department

THE MAGIC PEN changes hands. It has been a joy and a privilege to write for the Spokesman for the past 2-1/2 years. Now the time has come to pass the magic pen on to Bill L.Collins who

has volunteered to be the next "editor" of your club newsletter. Good luck, Bill, and best wishes to the entire Rotary Club of Springfield. Like the Energizer Bunny, may each member become an "energizing spirit" in the club as it hops along blazing new trails. The club has a phenomenal history with stunning records from the past. May you carry this legacy into the future. And most of all, may you have the biggest celebration ever on your 100th birthday in 2014...it's not that far away. Best wishes to all, and may you continue to enjoy the camaraderie of Rotary...that special organization that touches people's lives. And, as for me, my heartfelt, ---"Thanks for the memories." ---- Bev Jennings

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Spokesman, August 1, 1930: "Rotarian Admiral Byrd, while on his way back from the Antarctic told the Rotary Club of Wellington New Zealand that he carried with him to the South Pole the Rotary Flag. A few years ago, he carried the Rotary Flag in his flight over the North Pole. Rotary is inter-polar as well as international."

The Spokesman, December 9, 1927 - "Should we not provide a special badge for new members---to be worn for at least six months after admission to the club?"