I was early as the duo of Jim Fallon and Bob Wood called a meeting of the Scholarship Committee. The applicant packages were disseminated to the committee with instructions on how to evaluate. These guys know the drill so we listened eagerly. Next Wednesday at our weekly meeting we will provide the club with the applicants that we feel meet the standards the scholarship requires, with special emphasis on “service above self”. Stay tuned for this very happy event that will be followed in May with the recipients being invited to our meeting for the award ceremony.
As the gathering throngs assembled, the microphone was being tested. Even Bill Saunders voice sounded like Darth Vader. Someone remarked “I think its working”! Observant we are.
There were many discussions about the passing of Herb Barall. Herb was a good man who made this Rotarian feel like I was a twenty year member. Rest in peace, friend. Herb's calling hours are Thursday at D'Esopos from 2 to 7. Funeral Services there on Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Dan Russell was sporting a bit of a band aid cover near the part in his hair. I asked him about the fashion statement but he insisted there were 8 staples under it. This happened getting into his car last week. Luckily there was not a concussion and he is mending well.
Moe Moshovos was sporting a new shorter haircut. I love asking him questions about things because his stories are funny. He sat down at the barber thinking he was in chair # 3. After seeing what his stylist was doing he said why so short? He said you asked for a number 3 haircut and that is the short one. It could only happen to our friend, Moe.
Ceil Collins was downsizing Frank’s closet by giving away his Rotary ties. Nice selection of silk neckwear. I shared a hearty laugh with Frank and Jack on getting old. We need to laugh about this because “what else ya gonna do”.
The bell rang and song broke out. It was followed by a sincere reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and an equally sincere rendering of an invocation by our own Happy Jack Martin.
Off to the food table. The buffet offered mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, Salisbury steak, white bread and salad. Much digging for the sparse tomatoes. Apple pie was offered for desert. Further comment withheld.
