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The first A.M. Meeting was a huge success since the sun came
out.
President Elect Bill opened the meeting
with a song by Chuck K., the Pledge
and contemplation at 7:45 a.m. He announced
that this was the first ever Brighton
Rotary meeting in the morning, but
was later corrected, because a few morning
meetings were held during the last
century! He also showed off his Australian
Rotary pin, a gift from DGE Ken
Hall from Australia, in honor of the fact
that it was dinner time…and summer… Bill Moehle
on the other side of the earth!
Bill let the Club know that Anna Gross, mother of new member
Barb Steklof, had passed away. Barb had lost her father just
last year, shortly after she joined our Club. Our new Sunshine
Committee Chair Janet Boccacino will send a card to Barb.
Next week we will be meeting at Hawthornes for dinner—Our
speaker will be Chris Hauf from the Rochester and Genesee Valley
Railroad Museum. This might be a perfect speaker for that
child or grandchild…or prospective Rotarian…that loves trains!!
Other upcoming events –Taste of Pittsford, sponsored by the
Pittsford Rotary, on March 17. The District 7120 Conference
and District Assembly are both in April.
Charles Chapin asked for nominations
for Paul Harris fellows and President Elect
Bill asked for nominations for Citizen of
the Year. The Citizen of the Year - Paul
Harris Dinner will be in May.
ON THE BRIGHTSIDE
A WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE SERVICE ACTIVITIES OF THE ROTARY CLUB
OF DISTRICT 7120, BRIGHTON, NY
Our 51st Year March 10, 2008
Reporter: Bob Monahan Substitute Editor: Pete Schwarz
“GOOD MORNING AMERICA”
By
Cub Reporter Bob Monahan
& Assistant Chuck Turner.
Chuck Chapin
JUDGE KAREN MORRIS WAS THE GUEST SPEAKER.
She explained that she was writing a book on the Law and
Harry Potter. Her book has 99 chapters involving legal issues
that come up in the Harry Potter books.
She has a co-author lawyer in Arizona who is working with
her on the project.
Karen had to send the manuscript to the publisher who was
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Harry Potter and the Law
Synopsis
Karen Morris has penned a
book entitled, Illuminations on
Law and Life from Harry Potter's
Adventures. At Brighton
Rotary's first breakfast meeting
this century, Karen gave us
some insights on her book and
J.K. Rowling's world of
witches and wizards.
Many of the twists and
turns in the Harry Poter series
incorporate the author's apparent
fascination with the law.
Karen's book identifies in
an entertaining and informative
way the events in the stories
that implicate the law, then explains the relevant law of our
society in an easy-to-understand manner, and discusses the application
of the law to the Harry Potter facts.
Among the legal issues addressed are identity theft, censorship,
performance enhancing drugs, Americans with Disabilities
Act, wills, restrictions on minors, child neglect, due process,
and much more. Dressed as one of the witches in the
story, Karen entertained us with examples from the book.
Clean Sweep
Brighton Town Council
Member, Louise Novros told us
about Brighton’s “Clean Sweep
Program” It will be a one day
town wide clean up. She is soliciting
the help of community
groups like Rotary.
There will be opportunities
for sponsors to provide the uniform
of the day—orange tee
shirts..
Look for future announcements
and plans. The date—
Saturday, April 26 to coincide
with Clean Sweeps in Rochester
and neighboring communities.
Louise Novros

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Programs
March—Literacy Month
17th Mon 6:00PM, Hawthorne’s
Chris Huff, Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
24th Mon 7:15AM, Hawthorne’s
Sheila Gaddis, ExecDirector, Volunteer Legal Services Project
31st Mon 6:00PM, Hawtorne’s
Scott Anthony, Anthony Funeral Home’"Make yourself comfortable,
you will be here a long time"
April
Inbound Group Study Exchange here all month.
5th Sat 8:30AM to noon, Naples High School
District Assembly— All members encouraged to attend
7th Mon 7:15AM, Hawthorne’s
Nancy Chin, Report from Haiti & Tibet
Board Meeting
14th Mon 6:00PM Hawthorne’s
BJ Mann / The Power of Mediation
21st Mon 7:15 AM, Hawthorne’s
Tim King / Power Generation Along the Genesee River
25 to 27 Fri-Sun, Niagara Falls, Ontario
District Conference
28th Mon 6:00PM Hawthorne’s
TBA
May
5th Mon 6:00PM, Hawthorne’s
TBA or Work Night at Camp Haccamo
12 Mon 7:15AM, Hawthorne’s,
Program TBA, Board Meeting
19th Mon 6:00PM Hawthorne’s
Paul Harris / Citizen of the Year
24th Memorial Day Monday - no meeting
June
2nd Mon 6:00PM Hawthorne’s
Program TBA, Board Meting
9th Mon 5:00PM, Locust Hill CC
LPGA Taffic & Parking Signs Up
15th - 18 Sun - Wed, Los Angeles, CA
Rotary International Convention
16th to 22th, Locust Hill CC
LPGA
17th Tue Noon, Locust Hill CC
Combined County Rotary Club Meeting
23th Mon 5:00PM, Locust Hill CC
LPGA Taffic & Parking Signs Down
30th Mon, 7:15AM, Hawtorne’s
TBA
July
7th Monday 6:00PM, Hawtorne’s
Change Over (New Officers for 2008-09 Installed)
Bill Moele introduced Brigton
resident, Walt Nargo
“Good Morning America”
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grateful and to Warner Bros to review for copyright issues. She
has not heard back yet but is very hopeful since someone else
had written an enclyopedia without notifying them and they are
now in court over it.
She is utterly fascinated with this topic and wore a witches hat
(she left her broom stick home I guess)
She related that each chapter had an issue of Law. She then
said she also added a chapter on a career in Law.
President-Elect Bill gave her a Rotary pen, too late to use to
write the book, and mug, so she can celebrate when the book is
finally published, and then Bill closed the meeting with a reminder
that our next meeting, on March 17, is a dinner meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Guests
Robert N. Monahan/Chuck Turner
Gary LaRusso explains the wonders of
Rotary to soon to be member, Larry
Wetzel
Editor Pete Schwarz invited Past President and honorary member,
Scott Law (right) to the Geriatric Pilots luncheon and discovered
that they were a week too early. So instead they visited Past
President and now honorary member, Erik Szakos (left) at his
company, Atlas Tool. We are pleased to report that business is
good. Almost too good, according to Erik. He’s working long
hours—too long.

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Useful Links
Brighton Rotary Web Page where you can:
Read current and back issues of “On The Brightside”.
See photos of recent events.
Download stationery and other club forms (Password req’d).
Go to: www.clubs.rotary7120.org/brighton1
District 7120 Web Page where you can:
View the latest District Announcements.
Check other club meeting locations.
Find contact info for any Rotarian in District 7120
(Password req’d).
Plus much more
Go to: www.rotary7120.org
Keep Brighton Green - Recycle Your Printer Cartridges
We have a brand new Brighton Rotary recycle bin at the 12 Corners
Rite Aid. Turn left after you enter the store . It’s the big bin
next to the Bath & Body display.
You can continue to recycle your ink jet cartridges, laser cartridges
and can now add cell phones, and PDAs to the list.
Tell your friends. If you can’t get to the store, bring your items to
Rotary on any Monday and we will get them to the store.
It’s a great project. “Imagine It - Fundraising Through Recycling”
sends us $1.00 for each ink jet cartridge and $5.00 for each
laser cartridge for our service projects.
Rotary International Web Page where you can:
Check on Rotary Clubs around the world.
Get info on the latest international activities and projects.
Download forms and graphics.
Go to: www.rotary.org
Rotary Club of Brighton
PO Box 18141
Rochester, NY 14618
Note the Bath & Body
photo is behind the
recycle box photo. You
can right click on a
photo, choose Order,
Bring or Send to back,
front,etc.
Richard W. Blevins, President
William W. Moehle, President Elect
Gary Larusso, Vice President
Douglas R. Potter, Secretary
Lauren Blew, Ass’t Secretary
Richard Marchese, Treasurer
Lloyd F. Bean, Sgt. At Arms
Christine Tilley, Ass’t Sgt. At Arms
Turner, Hessel, Chapin, Schwarz, Past Presidents
Directors:
Robert Penty, Peter Schwarz, Sherri Wood,
Ronald Brand, Allen Hawn, Jaye Massecar.
Bulletin Editor: Sherri Wood
Email: brighton@rotary7120.org
Web page: http://www.clubs.rotary7120.org/brighton1

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Web Page Update
Want to know what’s doing at the
next meeting? Want to know
where to go for our next meeting?
Get on our Mini Web Page.
Go to: www.rotary7120.org.
In the left and menu column click
on Mini Websites, then
Pick Brighton.
It’s an easy & quick way to know the schedule
Need Password?
Reminder! There’s club info in the Members Only
section of our Club website. This section requires a
password. If you need one email
brighton@rotary7120.org,
ON THE BRIGHTSIDE
Rotary Club of Brighton, NY
P. O. Box 18141
Rochester, NY 14618