CAMBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB
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FELLOWSHIP NEWS
AUGUST 28, 2006
LEAD THE WAY
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Fellow Rotarians:
It was nice to see so many of you at our meeting last Thursday. Attendance is such an important
component of Rotary. In fact, it was suggested at our August board meeting, that we think about
implementing the “Buddy” system again.
I believe it was Joe Wolfe who suggested that maybe our buddies could be our initial sponsor
into the Rotary Club of Cambridge…Joe loved that idea because his sponsor is Rudy Russo and
that would make Rudy…his Buddy. (Note to Joe: Rudy is everyone’s Buddy!)
Secretary Dan is going to provide me with a list of all our members and their sponsors. As soon
as I have the list from Dan…we’ll publish it. So perhaps soon, your buddy will be calling to
invite you back to Rotary….Buddy or not…we miss all of you who haven’t been to lunch
lately…and hope to see you soon.
Yours in Rotary,
Denise
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ROTARY THIS WEEK - AUGUST 31
In the fall of 1999, two Zipcar founders were sitting in a café, excited about a concept they had
seen in Berlin while on vacation. Cars were parked around the city for members to drive by the
hour instead of owning their own vehicles. They had a Eureka! moment (or maybe it was more
like, "Duh! What an obvious idea.") They put an American spin on it - outfitting the cars with
wireless technology, creating a hassle-free reservation system and strategically placing the cars
around key cities and neighborhoods. In June of 2000 the first Zipcars were on the road. The
masses could now drive cars by the hour or day - on their terms.
Today, tens of thousands of smiling drivers use Zipcars. In many neighborhoods, Zipcars are as
ubiquitous as ATMs. Z2B (business) and personal drivers alike are loving the freedom and cost
savings a Zipcar brings to their life - many have even achieved transportation nirvana. That's
why over 30% of our customers have either sold their car or have stopped their purchasing
decision. The revolution is underway, at least in the minds of members who no longer give a
second thought to how they will get where they need to go. With a Zipcard in your pocket, a car
is only a wireless signal away. Viva la revolution!
Like Zipcar members, Zipcar the company is going places. Plans for regional and national
expansion are in the works (Hurray!). And as you might expect, they are investing in even more
fun and functional cars that are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Shelly Lamborn will present the latest information on this exciting concept.
ROTARY LAST WEEK - AUGUST 24
DAN O'NEILL led the Pledge of Allegiance while AL WILSON led us in song. STEVE
CARROLL offered the blessing.
We did not have any visiting Rotarians or guests. Typical of this time of year.
HAPPY $$
BRENDA MORRIS served as collector and stated “I’m Back!”
JANET McWALTER reported that Ria Reisner will continue her education in Washington, DC.
ED VER PLANCK was happy to see that the house fire was in the house next to BRUCE GRIGSBY.
KEVIN GHIOZZI thanked the staff of the Cambridge Trust Company for their professional help.
JUSTIN reported that MALLORY will return on 8/25 from his “secret.”
BOB CANN reported that his mom and dad, PP BOB CANN, celebrated their 65 th anniversary.
SAL SAGARESE enjoyed 2 great weeks on Nantucket with family and friends.
LINDA CORWIN is glad to see the under rated BRENDA MORRIS.
BRUCE GRIGSBY thanked everyone who came by thinking his house was fire damaged.
STEVE CARROLL is still trying to determine the editor said in the last issue of Fellowship News.
AL WILSON & GEORGE HADDAD congratulated PP BEN WRIGHT on his 84 th birthday. “Why Al,
Ben is just a kid compared to us.”
DAN O’NEILL invited everyone to attend the Community Food Festival organized by the staff and youth
of the Bridging the Gap Program of The Salvation Army. The event will be held under the tent on
University Park, Cambridge on Friday, September 8 from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. University Park is on Sidney
Street just a short distance in from Mass. Ave. Tickets can be obtained by calling 617-547-3400.
DENNIS TANNER loves his new Prius so much that he drove 9,500 miles this summer visiting 27
different states. He is glad to be back in Cambridge
RAFFLE
The cute Teddy Bear donated by BRUCE GRIGSBY was won by ARNOLD TARMY
A large paper clip donated by ALICE McCARTER was left at RYLES by AL WILSON.
Markers won by SAL SAGARESE were donated by BARRY SEIDMAN.
The book, I have Landed, donated by JOHN BUTLER was won by TOM LYNN.
KNOW YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS
This member began working in 1978 in a small, Cambridge-based residential and day school for
adolescents ages 13 to 17 who have emotional and behavioral problems. Designed for students
who need help beyond what their home communities can provide, it is a 12-month program
geared toward the students' special needs. A full-time school, a therapeutic living experience, an
array of clinical services, and exposure to positive lifestyle choices combine for a comprehensive
program. An attractive Victorian home in urban Cambridge provides a comfortable, residentialstyle setting with access to the many opportunities for community integration that have become
the hallmark of this school. This member loves gardening, antiques, wonderful food, acoustic
country blues and Paris, France.
Can you name this member of Cambridge Rotary? .............. See below for the answer.
PROGRAM
Dr. John E. DeSanctis, Partner of Executive Destinations Inc, spoke on Executive Coaching.
Introduced by BRENDA MORRIS, Jack DeSanctis focused our thoughts on a professional service
unknown to most members of Rotary. In fact, when asked “How man ever participated in
Executive Coaching,” no one raised their hand. Well we did have one “street” executive who
arrived and asked a very perceptive question.
Jack spoke on how organizations are striving to achieve a competitive advantage in the global
marketplace. Their ability realize cost savings, increased profits, customer loyalty and enhanced
share holder value rests on the leadership capacity of their senior management. Executive
coaching helps executives advance their leadership skills, raise performance levels, and prepare
for new challenges. Executive coaching is valued by organizations facing reorganization, redirection, market changes, cultural shifts, etc.
A long time resident of Cambridge, Jack reviewed the various stages of executive coaching
including: Assessment, Goal Development, Plan Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation.
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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
Our Club's 2006-2007 goal is to raise $7,500 or $100 per member, by "Rotary Foundation
Month, which is November. Until we reach our club goal, you will have to listen to my weekly
foundation thought. Pay up and I'll be happy to … You know!
This week's Rotary Foundation Thought is about PolioPlus.
By the time the world is certified polio-free, Rotary's contributions to the global polio eradication
effort will exceed US$600 million. This is the largest private sector donation to this initiative and
second only to the US government in total contributions. PolioPlus has made the world take
notice of Rotary and what we can achieve. We now have respected partnerships with such
groups as UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC). We have earned their respect and are seen as instrumental to this initiative. In the words
of Carol Bellamy, former executive director of UNICEF: "Rotary's presence has been vital for the
PolioPlus effort. Without Rotary, everything would have been different."
The Every Rotarian Every Year effort is an ongoing reminder for all of us to give generously to
the Foundation. Thank you to all of you who have already donated and thanks in advance to the
rest of you who will soon join them.
Susan Lapierre, Cambridge Rotary, Foundation Chair
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CLUB NOTES
PRESIDENT DENISE thanked everyone who helps to make our weekly meetings happen.
Denise also announced that our Pumpkin King, SAL SAGARESE, is getting our club Team
Pumpkin organized for our first PumpkinFest. It will be held on Sunday, October 8 in Harvard
Square. The event will be part of OctoberFest which is expected to draw over 100,000 happy
people. Stand by for more info.
Thank you BEN WRIGHT for your generous contribution to our Rotary Education Fund on the
occasion of your birthday.
Officers and directors please note the information about the September board meeting. It will be
held on Wednesday, September 13, 8:30 AM, at the Harvard Square Business Association, 18
Brattle Street.
Thank you TOM LORELLO and AL WILSON for sending your make up cards to the secretary.
Congratulations to JACKIE LARSEN and our recently departed member Kelly Thompson Clark
of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Kelly is the new President of the Massachusetts
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. This 2 ½ year term will be an exciting time for
Kelly, Jackie and the staff of the chamber. Kelly, we look forward to your return to Rotary in
2009.
ANSWER TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW MEMBER
Linda Corwin, CEO of the Castle School.
See you at Rotary on Thursday!
Dan O'Neill
Editor / Secretary