The Rotary Club of Pittsfield Josh Billings Runaground team got mugged again this year, coming in 136 out of 283 teams, 3 rd in the Corporate division. Our cyclist was Rich Peters (husband of Alison Peters, the Dalton Rotarian who ran for us last year). Rich replaced Don Kuczarski who was unable to cycle due to leg injury. Dave Hall was our runner (who missed last year due to injury). John O’Brien and Ron Latham were supposed to canoe, but on the day before race John reported symptoms of Covid, so a last minute replacement was needed. A desperate call to Jeff Hassett, our substitute paddler from last year, revealed he, too, had Covid. In true “Service Above Self” style, Jess Rumlow stepped up to sit in the canoe, having no experience with racing boats, and no opportunity to practice before the race. She did assure team managers that she fondly remembers canoe paddling from back when she was a Girl Scout. No problem though. An Internet and U-tube search for canoe racing advice was all she needed to put O’Brien to shame (as well as put his spot on the team in jeopardy for next year). Congratulations team!

A good crowd of Club members joined us at O’Laughlin’s Beer Garden for wings and nachos last week, with special guests: Tony DiMartino, Sheila Marinaro, Kay Latham, Marianne Hall, Josh Rumlow, Debbie Robitaille (Jeff Whitehouse’s sister), and Rich Peters (one of the paddlers on the Club’s Josh Billings team).

Pittsfield Rotary's golf tournament is on September 28 at Country Club of Pittsfield. Sponsors and players are needed (forms are available on the Club website). If you don't golf, Joan DiMartino is seeking volunteers to work the event.

Adrienne DeBlieux Speed 09/22

Gwen Davis 9/29

Fred Dery 10/06

Joan DiMartino 10/13

Evening Service Meeting 10/20

Ed Forfa 10/27

This week we celebrate Ed Forfa's birthday, September 24th.  There are no Club anniversaries to celebrate.

The pot is still $307  with 41 cards in the deck.