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Hart Delivers ‘Swan Song’ with Heart!
President’s Message
By Mike Hart

President Mike Hart delivered the following poetic Swan Song at last week’s meeting:

The day finally arrived, your leader I became, I admit I was somewhat hesitant;
Was I up to the job, could I serve the twelve months, as your new Rotary president;

I had a rocky start that didn’t bode well when I cut my last class at PETS;
Asst. Governor Terri called me to say she hoped my club wouldn’t have regrets;

Following Cindy was hard indeed because she had set the bar so high;
The only hope that I had to keep up her pace was to work really hard and lie;

For our first fall event we wanted a night that was fun yet not too hokey;
After seeing Cindy perform at a district event I decided on karaoke;

The spirits flowed, the off key singing began and we made a lot of moola;
Jeff showed us his chest, Ken grinded his hips and your president did the hula;

Each week we did meet to garther and share camaraderie and fine dining;
What I enjoyed most was being the host and deciding who I’d be fining

My fining had rules I constantly enforced until it was glaringly evident;
Only a fool would rise, attempt to be cute and suggest that I fine the president;

Community meals, dictionaries for kids, it seems Rotarians were everywhere;
Reading to tots, donating a lot, it seems Rotarians really do care;

A committee was formed for our auction event; they knew they couldn’t be late;
Led by Ira and Julian, Sheryl, Scott, Pam and John, the event they planned was great;

I always disliked when I sat out there and heard speeches that lasted too long;
So I think at this time I’ll wrap this thing up and finally conclude my swan song;

In my year I had fun, it was a great run, I just hope I wasn’t to mean;
She helped me a lot, a great new leader you’ve got, I present new President Darlene.

President Mike
(kenoza105@mva.net)

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Out with the Old; In with the New
Program Highlights
By Joe Cleary

The traditional Rotary swan song was by outgoing President Mike Hart. Mike acknowledged his success as president to those members who answered “yes” to every request he made of them.

Mike noted that he was sandwiched by two effective individuals, past President Cindy Ryan and new President Darlene Beal. Mike’s ode to his year waxed poetic about the highlights of his year, karaoke, community meals, dictionaries for kids and the auction. Mike presented Darlene Beal with her president’s pin and gavel. President “elect”

Darlene Beal presented some of her goals and club goals for the year ahead, including a Rotary Interact club at the high school and student exchange involvement. President Darlene is open to ideas and suggestions of ways to participate in and serve the community.

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Will the Real 2006 Paul Harris Fellow Please Stand Up!
Here ‘n’ There
By Joe Cleary

A Haverhill Rotary first—three PHF’s at one meeting. One PHF to the pretty Hart fella, one PHF to Jim Vanderpool, also a pretty fellow, and one PHF to Scott Cote, much to his surprise.

All of these fellows are most deserving and great examples of service above self.
We were also graced by the presence of Rotary Ann’s.

We thank President Mike for his leadership and example and the fun and fines he led throughout the year.

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Rotary Calendar

• June 29: Luncheon at John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill
• July 6: Meeting at Winnekenni Castle, off Route 110, Haverhill.
• July 13: Regular meetings at Pat’s.