Thank you Richard for the meeting minutes and taking attendance for August 27, 2008.

Present: Maryellen, Evan, Jessica, Richard, Bill, Dave M, Natercia, Brian, Greg, Tom, Dave W.
Visitors: Ed Verplank, Cambridge
Make-ups: Betsey, Ken, Carolyn (ABC dinner cruise)

Announcements

• September 17 Foundation and Membership Seminar, 3 pm at the Ferncroft in Danvers. Officers, Board Members, and Rotarians encouraged to participate.
• Stacey has set up a recycling program at Swifty Printing with proceeds going to Arlington Rotary. More to follow.

Club Business

• Sign up for Town Day September 19th (food stand) and 20th (networking booth)
• Tent from Ed Verplank, Andy & Ed will coordinate

Program
Family Fall Festival:

• Much discussion on holding in spring or fall, including fund-raising impact, and coordination with Rec Department.
• Next steps is to find out more about Boys and Girls Club event and talk with Joe at Rec Department.

Good News Dollars
Dave W in Beijing & Brian not the Town Official who stepped down; Bill happy for Steve G and Arlington Bonds being AAA; Dave M no fines since he misses Marty; Greg for the evening's dinner cruise. Many good news dollars for the weather.