President Bill Vermouth welcomed all to the October 11th meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. He introduced members who participated at Empty Bowls. In turn, they welcomed members and guests to the meeting. Al Jerard offered the following invocation:
As we gather here today as members of Rotary, let us be ever mindful of opportunities to render our service to fellow citizens and to our community. Keeping in mind always the enduring values of life, exerting our efforts in those areas and on those things upon which future generations can build with confidence. Let us continue to strive to make a better world and also let us remember all those affected by Hurricane Michael. Amen.
This was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Birthday greetings were extended to John Meyer.
As a luncheon smoked pork loin, chicken, black beans, rice, broccoli, bread, salad and apple crisp for dessert was being digested, the meeting continued. prepared by Entera Artisanal Catering, was being digested, the meeting continued.
GUESTS: Chris Chapman, Dani Lichtenfeld (speaker)
TRIVIA QUESTION
Brattleboro Rotary Club was established in 1950. What was that year’s Best Picture of the Year?
(Answer below.)
JOKE
For our Rotary joke, Marty Cohn the following on behalf of Chris Hart:
The farmer’s son was returning from the market with the crate of chickens his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. Chickens scurried off in different directions, but the determined boy walked all over the neighborhood scooping up the wayward birds and returning them to the repaired crate. Hoping he had found them all, the boy reluctantly returned home, expecting the worst. “Pa, the chickens got loose,” the boy confessed sadly, “but I managed to find all twelve of them.” “Well, you did real well son,” the farmer beamed. “You left with seven.”
ROTARY MINUTE
For Rotary Minute, President Bill Vermouth presented Steve Gordon, president of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, with a $20,000 check from the proceeds of this year’s Rotary Golf Tournament.
NOTE: There is no regular club meeting on October 18th. There will be a mixer at Brattleboro Country Club from 5-7.
At our October 25th meeting, Cindy Jerome will tell a joke or lead us in song and Ted Kramer will offer a Rotary Minute.
NOTE: 2018-19 weekly assignments are posted on club website.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
10/18 – No regular club meeting. Mixer at Brattleboro Country Club from 5-7.
10/25 – Carl Christianson, “Northeast Processing medicinal hemp extraction”
11/01 – Roadshow to Latchis Theater to listen to Windham Orchestra;
benefit for Senior Meals
110/8 – Tom Green, Edible Brattleboro
11/15 – Carolyn Meub, Pure Water for the World
11/22 – No Meeting = Happy Thanksgiving!
11/29 – Eilidh Pederson and Carmen Derby, New Dental Center
12/06 – Club Assembly – Senior Gift Wrapping
NOTE: 2018-19 weekly assignments are posted on club website.
REMINDERS
Bottles and cans can be brought to Putney Road redemption center to benefit Pure Water for the World. Please see Mara Williams.
There is a mixer at Brattleboro Country Club on 10/18 from 5-7 pm in lieu of regular club meeting.
There will be a brief 5-minute presentation by a Brattleboro student following the 10/25 club meeting. Please plan to stay.
November 1 meeting is a roadshow to Latchis Theater for a concert benefitting Senior Meals. Please contact Bill McKimfor reservations.
The club will be holding a fundraiser at 99 Restaurant on 11/6. Proceeds from your dinner come back to the club. More details to follow.
If you are interesting in participating the community service project at the Vermont Food Bank on November 10, please contact Stan Nowakowski.
“Pie It Forward” will be baking 100 pumpkin pies for sale at Thanksgiving. Order forms are available on the club’s website, as well as member’s email. If you can help with “Pie It Forward”, contact Roger Allbee.
FINES
President Bill Vermouth was fined for not asking Carl Lynde to stand.
BRAGS
Chris Hart – for Marty Cohn stepping up to tell a joke in her place.
Bill Vermouth – for Marty Cohn and Sunrise Rotarian Kevin Yager winning the BCTV 2018 Non-Profit Member of the Year Award for Rotary Cares, the monthly cable television show and podcast. <ED NOTE: The award presentation is on October 25 and all Rotarians are strongly encouraged to attend.>
Rob Szpila – for Cathy Coonan and Rick Manson becoming Friends of Disc Golf.
Chris Chapman – for the club’s support of veterans.
Bill Vermouth – for Carla Lineback accepting the position of president-elect.
George Weir – for Ted Kramer daring to show his face after the performance of his Yankees.
Ted Kramer – for all the club’s Red Sox fans.
Steve Gordon – for the club’s support of Brattleboro Hospital and the Golf Tournament.
George Anthes – for the Hike for Homeless on 10/13 at 10am at Mount Wantastiquet @ The Mountain Road Trailhead in Hinsdale, NH
George Anthes – for his daughter scoring a goal in the Brattleboro Hockey Association tournament.
Carl Lynde – for servings 34 years at TD Bank.
Carl Lynde – for serving 29 years in Rotary.
Carl Lynde – for the Island clean up crew.
Lisa Mendelsund – for Justin and Entera Catering who provided enough bagged lunches for her kids to take to school.
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PROGRAM
Fred Moriarty presented Brattleboro Museum and Art Center director Dani Lichtenfeld, who told us about the exciting expansion plans for the museum. To learn more, click here.
<ED NOTE: The August team of Rotary members helping to pack food at the Vermont Foodbank still holds the record ~ 4000 pounds!>
Rotary Cares - TV Show or Podcast
Brattleboro Rotary Club past president Marty Cohn talks with Brattleboro Rotary Club president Bill Vermouth and Brattleboro Sunrise Club president Marcy Caulkins.
Produced in the studio of Brattleboro Community Television.
Past President Martin Cohn who attempts to give a gist of the meeting respectfully submitted this bulletin. However, it is always better to attend. If you have any complaints about the contents of this bulletin...
