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Another ‘Fine’ Mess... I hope everyone survived the High Holiday, otherwise known as St. Patrick’s Day. I particularly enjoyed it this year because it provided me with a “fine” opportunity. This is scary, I think a little of Joe Cleary’s wit is rubbing off on me. It was great to see Ron Albert back in the fold. I know that our treasurer is very excited as Ron and his consistent travel dollars were greatly missed. It is the time of the year to focus on our auction and obtaining auction items. I have noticed that more members have been responding to this message recently and the auction chairs greatly appreciate it. I want to congratulate Darlene for graduating from PETS (president elect training seminar). That reminds me that we just had our last winter meeting and my year as president continues to fly by. See all of you in the Spring President
Mike You’re
Not Paranoid; You Are Being Watched Today’s speaker was Harold Belbin of Visiting Geeks, a computer and technology specialist and consultant. Harold commented on several aspects of computer life, computer purchasing, wireless vs. wired, safety and prevention. Some computer software is sophisticated enough to track your shopping and interest activity and behavior. It is called spyware and tracks particularly younger adults’ computer interests. There are ways to protect oneself from spyware. There is no privacy on the internet with electronic communications. It is in the open and is unsecured. It is public with no legal assumption of privacy. A new problem is a website called “myspace.” It is a free website to create a page all about oneself. It can easily be abused and used by individuals of less than high character. One must be careful when using the Internet for information, for shopping or for any other purpose. The Internet is a wonderful invention but caution must be exercised. Last week, Frank Novak introduced the new and prospective Rotarian Dr. Raleigh Buchanan, Superintendent of Schools of the 12th largest school system in the state (Haverhill). Dr. Buchanan brought with him a relatively mild winter, with very few snow days and most big storms on the weekend. He has spent
his time acquainting himself with the various schools, staff
and students. Dr. Buchanan is planning for the future for all children, staff and teachers in the Haverhill Public School System. Our thanks to Dr. Buchanan and his plans for the future of Haverhill education. Haverhill
Rotary Keeps PETS in the Club It’s “time” for St. Patrick’s Day and as the Irish say “God invented time and man invented hurry. So slow down, and enjoy. Thanks to Darlene Beal, we have a rare autographed Rotary Banner, autographed by incoming Rotary International President Bill Boyd of New Zealand. In this electronic age, one is known by the company one beeps. Welcome back Ron Albert after a six-month leave of absence. Do unto yourself as you would have others do unto you. Did you hear about the Rotarian who entered a newspaper pun contest by sending in ten entries in hopes of winning. As it turned out, no pun in ten did. As you go through life, you may encounter a great chasm. Jump (with a parachute). It may not be as wide as you think. Our Rotary pet is Vice President Darlene who is going through Rotary boot camp at the PETS training seminary for President’s elect. Students in bracketology will be studying their brackets this weekend for the upcoming March madness test, of probably and odds..
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