Stories

   Congratulations to Laura Cabral, AVP / Branch Manager of the Lincoln Coastway Bank Branch for being installed as the newest member of teh Cumberland Lincoln Rotary Club.

Welcome Laura!!

 

In a not so unprecedented chain of events the 50/50 raffle was finally claimed this week at our meeting. For those who missed it allow me to summarize. Attendance was light (not unexpected) after a fun Club Christmas Party the evening before. Since our Sergeant-At-Arms was home developing the many pictures he took from the night before, The President took matters into his own hands and anointed himself raffle / fine master for the day. The first person to get a ticket for the 50/50 was the loveable Walter Scott who dug deep into his wallet and pulled out 5 crisp new singles and bought 5 tickets. The rest of the club was in shock but clever Walter saw that there were few Rotarians in the room and seized the opportunity to stack the game in his favor.

The time came to pull out a number and the President once again ignored the club and drew out the winning ticket himself. As he was doing so, Past President "Too Nice Bob" cried out "pick my ticket 951" As the president gazed down at the red ticket in his hand, to his amazement, he called out the last three numbers on the ticket "951" Bob had successfully willed his ticket out of the bucket. The members were in amazement at Bob's act of prestidigitation, except one member, Walter. The good Doctor sat forlorn at his little corner of the table realizing his strategy had failed miserably and he was out 4 bucks. Well Bob, in an act of great compassion invited Walter to pick the card out of the deck for him and here is what happened next:

The cards were all spread on the table with care, in hopes that the 7 was actually in there. Walter then reached for the cards on the table, while we all watched closely to see if he was able. Then what to our wondering eyes should appear but the 7 of hearts in Walters hand and on his cheek a small tear. Bob jumped from the table and gave Walter a shout, for choosing the 7 and pulling it out.

Then I heard Bob exclaim as he returned to his spot, Walter you did it my friend, let’s just split the pot!

And so my good friends that’s the whole story, how Walter and good Bob achieved Rotary Glory!!

The Cumberland Lincoln Club was honored with a visit from the Rhode Island Registrar of Motor Vehicles & past member of the club, Tony Silva.  Tony brought his Communications director Deb Rich and spoke at length about what is happening at the DMV.  What was striking for many members is that the DMV is more than Licenses and registrations.  They are responsible for School Bus safety, administering all driving tests and were responsible for more arrests than teh town of Foster.  Tony promises that while everyone in the state will have to make at least one visit to the DMV at least once in their lives, the experience will be significantly better than what you might remember in the past.  PS Thursday at 3:00 is the best time to visit the DMV in Cranston. 

Cumberland Lincoln Rotary Club makes its annual donation to the Cumberland Lincoln Boys and Girls Club at the December 2nd Meeting. This years Donation was $1,000.  Pictured are Ross Silva, CLBGC Director, Craig Bloomer Executive Director CLBGC & Rotary Club President Tim Draper

Tony Silva former member of teh club and current Registrar of Motor vehicles for teh state of RI will be visiting our club on December 6th.

The Cumberland Lincoln Rotary Club recently made a donation to the MacColl Field YMCA in Lincoln.  Receiving the check is Jim Stewart form the Y and club President Tim Draper

The Cumberland Lincoln Rotary Club made its annual contribution to the Happy Basket programs in Cumberland and Lincoln.  Pictures accepting the checks are Lincoln Town Administrator Joe Almond, Tom Ward, Leon Drury Director of the Cumberland Senior Center, and Cumberland Mayor Dan McKee. 

The CL Rotary Club welcomed Rhode Island General Treasurer Gina Raimundo to lunch on November 18th.  She spoke about the accomplishments her office has made during her term in office.  She also spoke about her offices focus on Financial Literacy and all the efforts they have made with partners like EverFI and the Capital Good Fund.  Thanks to Mike Aragao for arranging her visit. 

The Cumberland Lincoln Rotary Club spends the evening of August 2, 2010 at Franklin Farms in Cumberland and best of all No Weeding!

Eric Creamer gives a Classification Talk.

Representatives from the Cumberland and Lincoln Animal Shelters attend Rotary meeting to accept Pet Walk 2010 donation.

Beginning with this billing cycle, 1st quarter of Rotary year 2010-2011, invoices will be generated online and emailed to members.  Please let me (Bob) or our secretary Eric know if this causes any problems.  Payments should continue being sent to the PO box or delivered to our treasurer Michael at the meeting.  Thank you for helping save trees and the cost of postage!

Although our very own Tom Ward was not a winner...the new Rotary year got off to a great start!

We are all excited to see how ClubRunner will revolutionize the way we manage our day to day club activities, as well as communicate more effectively.

The Cumberland-Lincoln club gathered Monday night, June 28th, at Faial's Restaurant in Smithfield to celebrate the end of a fantastic Rotary year 2009-10 and to welcome the new officers for the upcoming Rotary year.

Check out the new low maintenance garden at Franklin Farms!

Thank you to all the 2010 Pet Walk participants and sponsors! 

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