ROTARY CLUB OF VINELANDAugust 28, 2007 Newsletter |
Editor: Linda Foster
Photos: Jay Parks
Website: www.vinelandrotary.com
Email: vinelandrotary@comcast.net
Flag Salute & Prayer
God Bless America, Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and recitation of the 4 Way Test was led by Marty.
The opening prayer was led by Cornell.
Guests
Welcome to our newest member, Joe O'Rourke.June Dortch was the guest of Bonnie Laube. Eileen Duffy was the guest of her husband, Ed.
Joe Stelweck was the guest of LouAnn Brooks.
Birthdays
Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Glenn Kahley - September 3rd.Announcements
Bruce introduced today's guests.Gail announced there are 2 weeks left til our Spamalot bus trip. Please announce to your friends/family. There are still a few tickets left.
PE Betsy received a Certificate of Appreciation from Big Brothers Big Sisters for our participation at the Stike Out Hunger game with the "Littles".
Carol Captis reminded members about the Morton's Steakhouse fellowship event being held Thursday, 9/20. If you would like to make a dinner reservation after the event, please call Maria at 609-449-1040.
Morton's is sponsoring a golf tournament 9/28 - $250/golfer
Carol thanked members for supporting her in the Breast Cancer 3-day walk. Please see Carol if you would like to donate.
Joe Delgado gave a Challenger League committee update. There was a great article in the Daily Journal on Saturday, sports section, talking about Vineland Rotary Club and starting the league. The committee members are working hard publicizing the league. There are flyers and posters available to put on display. Please see Joe if you have a place to display them or if you want to join the committee.
P. Bill have a "Rotary Moment" from the Vineland Rotary Club meeting held in August, 1952. There were 69 members, 53 present, speakers were from Airwork and Glassboro State College.
Finemaster
Finemaster Norm returns! Norm fined George, Bruce, Ted, Gus and several others. Mike Benson received a $10 fine suggested by last week's speaker, Larry Merighi.Program
PE Betsy introduced our very own, Ed Duffy. Ed has served as Prosecutor in several area municipalities/townships and gave the membership the do's and don't when you are are stopped for violating traffic laws or have to appear in municipal court.:- Stopped for Speeding - It is a good idea to "hit the brakes" when you find yourself flying by a partrol car. It is better to acknowledge that you have been speeding.
- Make sure you have all three (3) of your documents - License, registration, ID card
- Throw out the old ID card (So you can only hand the officer the current card - may save a visit to court)
- Politeness - Do NOT be rude and obnoxious. Remain polite and cooperative.
- Do not use excuses for speeding, they have heard them all! Answer questions, admit guilt, don't low-ball your speed - they know how fast you were going!)
- Tell where you were or are going if asked - be honest.
When entering the court, DO NOT run up to the Prosecutor and ask how long you are going to be, sit down, and wait your turn.
Attorney represented cases are heard first.
You can only receive (2) non-point tickets in a 5-yr. period. There is a $250 surchage after that.
Leaving the scene of an accident is a very serious offense which may involve DWI charges.
There have been an increase in stop sign violations.
If you are stopped for speeding over 90 mph, in some municipalities there may be a 1 day jail sentence.
So SLOOOOW DOWN! Hopefully we Rotarians will not need to use this information!
Up Coming Programs
September 4th - TBASeptember 11th - TBA
September 15th - NYC Spamalot Bus Trip - See Gail for signup
September 18th - TBA
September 20th - Fellowship Event - Morton's Steakhouse - Wine tasting
September 25th - TBA
October 3rd - Cigar Night - Ted's Garage October 23rd - Blood Drive