Polar Plunge, Eat, Drink, Be Helpful - Scuttlebutt Feb 25 (Feb 24, 2020)

SCUTTLEBUTT

Tuesday Feb 25

Greeter: Lenny Cameron

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

BOARD MEETING NEWS

1. The Board of Directors has approved the New Member application for two applicants:

a. Peter Cohen – Head of Marblehead Community Charter Public School

b. Lauren McCormack – Executive Director of the Marblehead Museum.

According to our Bylaws, if no written objection (stating reasons) is received by the board from any member (other than Honorary) within 7 days (February 28, 2020) the candidates will be considered elected to membership.

2. The membership categories were approved by the BOD in August 2019. The membership categories will officially become part of our Bylaws unless there is a written objection received by the BOD within 10 days (March 2, 2020). Note: These are the same categories described in our Membership Brochure.

3. Another item - NOT requiring your vote but important:

In order for the club to sustain itself financially, the cost for a full breakfast will increase from $10.75 to $12.00 and the cost for beverage only will increase from $5.00 to $6.00 beginning March 1, 2020. Each year we raffle off a limited number of "beverage only" opportunities. A notice will be provided when the raffle will take place so there will be time to submit your name if interested.

THE POLAR PLUNGE IS HERE.

ARE YOU IN?

It’s here. The Polar Plunge, your chance to help “eradifreezing” polio, is less than one week away. Rob Deiana is going in, but we can go with him, for real or in spirit.

1) For real… Click to register as a Plunger, and go all the way.

2) In spirit… no jumping into the water for you, just fundraising. Be a Virtual Plunger: Click to register to register as a Virtual Plunger.

3) Participants MUST have a signed waiver and be in high school or older. High school students must bring their waivers signed by their legal guardian. Visit our site to download a waiver today.

Remember: All donations will be matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

What: Polar Plunge to End Polio

When: Saturday, February 29, 2020 (snow day March 14^th)

Where: Cape Anne Motor Inn, Long Beach, Gloucester MA

Time: 11:00 AM

FOOD PANTRY CONTRIBUTION FOR FEBRUARY

PB & Jelly

SCHOLARSHIP DINNER… TOMORROW FEB 25^TH

It’s here. The MHD Scholarship fundraising is this Tuesday. The Marblehead Scholarship offers four scholarships each year. The Second Chance Scholarship is for workers who need to take a course or certificate program to get a better job. For college students, we have the Enhanced scholarship which can increase each year; and, also for college, we award two Fraffie Welch scholarships. For this we need funds, and the annual dinner helps raise some important dollars.

What: Marblehead Scholarship Fundraising Dinner

When: Tuesday, February 25^th, 2020

Time: 5:30 PM

Where: The Landing Restaurant

81 Front Street, Marblehead MA

WE NEED NEW CLUB MEMBERS

March 24^th is New Member Day. We are all encouraged to invite one or more relative, friend, co-worker, neighbor or trusted acquaintance to join the club. Ask Kathleen for invitation cards that the club printed for this event. We are planning a special meeting and will discuss details at the meeting.

Thank you, Kathleen Murphy and John Lindahl for your contributions to this edition of Scuttlebutt.