Annual Meeting @ COT

Ken began our program by thanking the COT for his experiences here 25 years ago. He and Denis  both attended the COT and are appreciative of the great education they received. Ken introduced Ken Crepeau from the Business Academy.

 

Ken Crepeau teaches 4 classes in the Business Academy and explained dual enrollment credits to us. High school students can earn up to 30 college credits (15 in Gen Ed and 15 in CTE programs) in high school which saves money on college bills. The students need a 2.5 GPA to get into the program.

 

Mr. Dutremble wasn’t able to join us but sent students to speak for the Business Information Technology School. The message from his students is that you are in Mr. Dutremble’s class to learn and you will fail if you fool around. The students gave a very informative presentation.

 

 

Wayne Hapgood from the Building Trades department thanked Rotary for their continued financial support of the houses and sheds. He also thanked Carl Goodwin and Jim Godbout for all the input and expertise that they give to this program. Carl and Jim keep the program current with all the new ideas like the blower door on the house that can tell how energy efficient the houses are built. Wayne told us that there were not many schools that had the up front money for wood, windows, and building materials like they did and they appreciate it. He also expressed how important it is to get more young people involved in building trades.

 

Bill Gervais spoke about the Electrical Trades department. He too expressed the need for more youth to get involved in a trade. He thanked Rotary for the continued support.

 

Peg Levasseur welcomed all Rotarians to walk around the house that was being built and she also offered a tour around the COT to see the drafting classes and welding classes.