The Nairator: Rotary Club of Haverhill, Massachusetts

Merrimack Valley Red Cross



Jay Foley from the Merrimack Valley Red Cross spoke to us last week. "Our chapter provides a number of vital services to fulfill our mission to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. They Include: 24 Hour Disaster Relief, Health and Safety Education Classes, Emergency Services for U.S. Servicemen and women and their families, Community Disaster Preparedness and Education, International Tracing and Social Services, and Volunteer Recruitment to Staff these programs."
Merrimack Valley Red Cross Web Site


Wednesday, January 17, 2007



Hi Tim,

Although it may seem like a long time away, our auction co-chairs Julian Rich and Sheryl Meehan have been working behind the scenes putting committees together and gearing up for the official "auction kick off." The 12th Annual Rotary Auction will be held Wednesday, April 18th on TV22 and Friday, April 20th at the Haverhill Country Club for the silent/live auction event. There has been a call from our members and other in the community to return to the TV auction for at least a portion of our fundraiser. For those of us who have worked the TV auction before, we know how much fun and rewarding it was. For the newer members, I encourage you to get involved. Haverhill Community Television is offering studio training to all Rotarians who would like to learn how to operate a camera and/or work in the control room during the event. Please contact me if you'd like to offer your service in the studio.

The organizers are counting down to the Tom Vartabedian Honorary Breakfast. Tickets to the January 23rd breakfast are $25.00. Haverhill Rotary is a sponsor of the event along with other local service organizations. The event will be counted as a Rotary make-up for those of you in need of a make-up. See Ken Smith for tickets.

Last week we welcomed Kick Fallon, Executive Director of the Haverhill YWCA as our newest Rotarian.

Until next time,
President Darlene



Here 'N There




Welcome to our first Rotarian inductee of 2007, Kick Fallon, who is the Executive Director at the YWCA.

Think of others twice as much as you think of yourself.

Who knows what the "Rotary Club" menu entrée at the Krueger Flatbread Pizza consists of?

Every day is a leap of faith. Jump!

Ron Albert generously contributed to the happy dollar cause for weekends spent with daughter #1 and daughter #2. Too bad he and Donna didn't have triplets.

Useful polar bear advice - If a polar bear charges you, dodge to the right. Eskimos who have survived polar bear attacks say most polar bears are left-pawed.

Program Highlights

Today's speaker was Jay Foley, Development Director at Merrimack Valley Red Cross. Jay is one of a staff of 7 at the Red Cross Chapter. Jay was in the private sector and found himself volunteering after the Katrina disaster in New Orleans with Red Cross Relief.

Jay was one of 175 Red Cross volunteers of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds in his assigned area in New Orleans.

Upon his return from New Orleans, he thought about changing his career to a position with the Red Cross.

Red Cross local disaster relief is primarily for fires and fire victims. The Red Cross relies upon volunteers to work and assist with victims. In the recent Georgetown apartment fire, Red Cross set up a service center at Georgetown High School, to provide services and assistance, including counseling and support services.

Red Cross also provided traditional life saving CPR training to 26,000 people in the Merrimack Valley. There is also an Armed Forces emergency services component as Red Cross representatives deal with servicemen and women and their families.

Internationally, Red Cross has been involved with the inoculation of children for measles in Africa and elsewhere.

The Red Cross Gala will be March 29 at the Doubletree Hotel in Lowell. All are welcome. Our thanks to Jay for his presentation.

Districts 7930 and 7950 Conference in Bermuda May 10 - 13, 2007

District Conference in Bermuda Newsletter
Bermuda Registration Form



Congratulations to Jean Poth and Greg Stark who received their MVP awards last week. For only $100.00 you too can be the proud owner of the Rotary Football. Ken still has a few left.


Dick Emerson is still in Florida healing from a broken hip. He would be delighted to hear from friends as he recovers. You may write to him at the following address:
Health Park Care Center
Room 214B
16131 Roserush Court
Fort Myers, Florida 33908
Or, call his cell phone at 978-697-5213.


Remember to welcome our newest member Kick Fallon to the club. He will be at the head table for a few weeks with his book ready for your autograph.



Dates to Remember:
January 23 - Tom Vartabedian Breakfast
February 7 - Rotary Board Meeting 8am at HCTV
March 16th Rotary Comedy Night

Reminder:
Rotary will NOT MEET February 1 & 8
The Haverhill Country Club is closed

Speakers:
January 18 - Jim Michitson, emergency management
January 25 - Jr. ROTC
February 1 & 8 - NO MEETING
February 15 - Nancy Fagan, DSS
February 22 - David Hartleb, NECC

Proposed for Membership:
John Horne; Senior Active
James Tomacchio; Delivery Service