Giovanna and I took the 10:45 train from Lecco to Milano

We managed to take the Metro to San Babila and then find Al Circolo Della Stampa C Veniezia 16 where Rotary was held. Lunch was in a room that Napoleone Bonaparte once stood in.  Amazing palace.

I sat with the President of the Milan Rotary. He is also President of Mediocredito Italiano.

Presenting the Milano and Savannah Flag at Rotary: Presidente Mario Zanone Poma and Marjorie Young of the Savannah Rotary

As we were leaving the train station, they announced there would be a strike at 6pm.  Made it back to Lake Como just in time.

On the walk back to the apartment, I stopped at the grocery store and bought my brother a kilo of coffee and parmeasean cheese. I hope I am allowed to bring it on the plane.

Ann Colliver, my aunt

Photos of Orlando Stuart, taken by his father Ian

he is a wonderful photographer

My Aunt Ann and I flew to Italy for the Battesimo of my God son, Gabriele

Aunt Ann and I decided to fly out of National Airport in DC and not BWI last Thursday. The traffic on the beltway was horrible, but there were more seats open out of DC, going to Newark. Once we landed in Newark, we met up with my brother at Starbucks. Unfortunately, he could not go on this trip – he had to work. Ann and I then spent the rest of the time in the President’s Club talking to a fella from England on how to avoid jet lag.

At 5pm we boarded the 767 for Milano. There were a lot of open seats. The flight was perfect and Uncle Chris and Aunt Giovanna met us at Malpesa MXP the following morning. I fell asleep on the ride back to the house.

Saturday I got my haircut from Marco – he is the best!

The Battesimo started at 3PM today. Everybody drove to the house in Annone Brianza and walked to the church. The Baptism took a full hour – lovely service. From there we walked over to Antico Borgo for a huge family party. The lawn was very green, with tables and chairs under the trees. In the distance you could see the alps. It looked like a movie set.

I didn’t stay in Annone, there is no Internet there. I got a ride back to Lecco, with my cousin Ina. Need to finish  Community Headlines for tomorrow morning. At some point I will try and find a Rotary Club to go to, maybe in Milano or Lake Como.

Stage Front Celebrates 30 years in Business – over 60 employees, Congratulations Steve!

(SAVANNAH, GA) STAGE FRONT Presentation Systems has been serving the Savannah community proudly for 30 years. In celebration of their sustainability, they will be making a $2,500 donation to the Savannah Tree Foundation and planting a 25′ oak tree in front of their building on Sept. 23. Stage Front continues to grow with a new office in Atlanta and opening soon in Charleston. From inception, into design and installation and throughout the life of the audio/video/teleconferencing/presentation/ lighting systems, Stage Front strives to stay committed to its customers and community.(912) 236-1345 http://www.sfps.net

AWWIN (A Working Woman in Need) TOP TEN WOMEN of Savannah -MORE PHOTOS

Robin Meade and Amy Hughes (Amy and her husband Lee own Hughes Public Affairs)

Brynn Grant, Robin Meade, Sarah Lynn, Celia Dunn, TOP TEN WOMEN OF SAVANNAH / AWWIN

Brynn was the keynote speaker – she is a single Mom and has 3 children – and is the Director of the Creative Coast Alliance with SEDA

Robin Meade is the anchor of CNN (Headline News)

Sarah Lynn is the founder of AWWIN

Celia Dunn is the owner of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty – the leading real estate company in Savannah, GA http:www.celiadunnsir.com

Annie Rockwell (left) Top Ten Women of Savannah, works for the TOP Real Estate Agency in Savannah, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty

Chris Helton with SilverlineTV and Kim Thomson with Kim-Imaging recorded the event with Photos and videos

Linda Lymas with Park Place Outreach – (runaway shelter for teens) TOP TEN WOMEN OF SAVANNAH

Paula with Wound Care Clinic, ESU and Terri

Katherine Martin, Amy Hughes and Diana Morrison – Top Ten Women Banquet

The 2008 TOP TEN Women from Savannah, Sponsored by Celia Dunn / Awwin

Happy Hour at our office – 213 West York Street

Lacy’s sister, Joe Steffan and Lacy!!!!

Chuck and I taught a Marketing Class for UGA – Fast Track

Chuck is the CEO of Systems Connect and a retired General

BBQ in SAvannah

Found this cute BBQ place in an alley near our office

Michele Martin’s Marketing Class at SSU

Michele Martin-

I spent an hour with her students talking about Advertising vs Public Relations

The PAC (Political Action Committee) meeting at the Red Gallery

Jamie, Ann Marie and Diana Morrison

The BEST VIEW in Savannah – from the Chatham Club