2007

Donate items for our local troops in Iraq.  Items will be sent to Dave Dunphy who is serving as Liaison Officer to Coalition forces in Iraq.  Here is a list of the most sought after items:

• Baby Wipes - packets are better than tubs.  

• Beef Jerky/Slim Jims

• Energy Bars (Power Bar, etc. -  

• Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Red Devil, etc.) - wrap glass bottle in duct tape and place in doubled zip-lock bags

• Sunflower seeds

• Peanuts

• Seasoning Salt (Lawry's, etc.)

• Atomic Fireballs / Jolly Rancher hard candy

• Powdered Energy/Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix (Gatorade, etc.)

• Chewing Gum

• Avon Skin So Soft - great for removing face paint and also reputed to be an effective bug repellant (the latter seems variable based on personal experience and reports)

• AA-cell Alkaline Batteries

• Personal Hygiene Gear: Disposable Razors, Toothbrush and Tooth Paste

• Eye Wash / Drops (Visine, etc.) for flushing dust and sand out of the eyes

• Zip-Lock style Plastic Storage Bags - assorted sizes, heavier freezer style are better

• Copenhagen Snuff in a tin ("Even if the service member doesn't dip snuff, they will be a hero and have more power than the Commanding Officer if they have a 'log' (10 cans) of 'Hagen.' A large percentage of infantry use this stuff and it is hard to get. The stuff they do get comes in a plastic can and tastes terrible. The 'Stateside Hagen' is the most powerful bargaining tool in a field environment!")

• Pre-paid Phone Card so service member can call home

Yes, the Outhouse was on the ice, and it went through on March 24th @ 4:54:26 PM.

Not So Current Information For Members - 2006

Due to Mother Nature's insistence, this year's Outhouse winners will be chosen by lottery on March 31st, 2006 @ the Manor Restaurant, West Boylston, at 8:00 AM. Join us for Breakfast at 7:30 AM.

Christmas Party at The Manor - January 27th - "Cheeseburger in Paradise" Theme. Christmas Party @ the Manor Restaurant, January 27th, 2006

Last Year's Information For Members - 2005

Seniors Breakfast at The Manor Restaurant,   West Boylston, Saturday, December 10th, 2005   Doors open at 8:00 AM. The Annual Breakfast & Holiday Songfest for Area Senior Citizens, December 10th, 2005, Served at the Manor Restaurant

Steve Groccia's Christmas Party at The Manor December 2nd, 2005

Food Pantry, Friday October 14th - Wachusett Area Food Pantries - October 14th, 2005 Wachusett Area Food Pantries Food Stuffs List

Canned Veggies
Cran. Sauce
Green Beans
Cream Corn
Carrots
Yams

Laundry detergent
Pancake Mix
Coffee
Desert mixes
Stuffing
Infant formula

Canned meats
Chicken breast
Ravioli’s
Beef Stew
Tuna

Dinty Moore Beef Stew
Canned Meat Ravioli
Bisquick or Pancake Mix
Jam or Jellies
100% Fruit Juices
Peanut Butter
Spaghetti Sauces
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Coffee, Tea or Hot Cocoa
Instant Oatmeal/Oatmeal
Cereals
Diapers (all Sizes)

My short list of additions include:
Granola Bars
Brown Rice
Dried Beans of all sorts
Chicken or Beef Base
Heinz Ketchup
Mayonnaise

Sign up to help. We will need assistance with delivering the groceries on the 14th after our meeting. Volunteers are needed Friday AM to help sort and bag groceries at the Food Pantry.

Please let me know who will be available...we are very short handed, and we are getting a late start....
 

Thank You 2005 Annual Golf Sponsors & Players

Golf Outing - September 19th, 2005

August 2005

Holden Days - August 27th, 2005

Outhouse on Display, Main Street, Holden, MA. Members are urged to help out at the Rotary club booth and with the outhouse - photos to be taken and graffiti to be written.

Rotary Clock on Main Street, Holden

The cast bronze Rotary Gears and plaque are on back order and will be shipped someday for attachment to our clock on Main Street in Holden.

Walter Reed Hospital Donations

Checks for Gary Hough's "Troop Visit" to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. are due as soon as possible. Gary is leaving on the 19th of January. Make your check our to Wachusett Area Rotary and indicate on the check: "Walter Reed Army Medical Center". Matching Funds - up to $1,500.  are going to be made available from the "District" for donations totaling $3,000. or more.

Wachusett Area Rotary Club - 2004 Event Information

December 11th was our annual Senior's Breakfast served at the Manor 8:30 AM

October 15th was the deadline for grocery donations to the Food Pantry

Richard Traina
Richard@ttiai.com