President Chris opened the meeting at the meeting site: Saxton River Distillery in Brattleboro, VT
. Chris welcomed all to the May 7, 2026 meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club, www.brattlebororotaryclub.org
Invocation:
Jenifer led us in a prayer for peace and understanding
President Chris the club with the Pledge of Allegiance
Bill led the club with the Rotary motto and Four Way Test.
Rotary Motto: Service Above Self
Four Way Test -
Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
27 Members, 0 Student Rotarians and 3 guest attended the meeting.
Guests:
JOKE OF THE WEEK - For our joke or song of the week:
Tami told a joke about an English, a Russian and an American Admiral arguing over whose sailors had the most courage. After each admiral demanded his sailor to execute an extremely dangerous feats, the English sailor showed the most courage by refusing to carry out his admiral’s life-threatening order.
EDITOR NOTE: 2025-26 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
Rotarians for Rotarians:
New Members:
ROTARY MINUTE
Mara and Stephen Stearns spoke about their personal involvement with Rotary.
Note for future presenters; The Rotary Minute could also have the speaker talk about their personal involvement in Rotary or personal background.
Years of Service in our Club
Mara celebrates her 36th year in Rotary and John Mabie his 30th.
On Behalf of our Club and all Rotarians, thank you for your Service Above Self
Student Rotarian updates:
Birthday greetings -
BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS Cindy-
Announcements
Saturday May 2, 2026, is Vermont Green Up Day – Meet downtown in front of the library at 9:00 Am
Saturday May 2, 2026 – opening Ceremony for the new pickleball courts at Memorial Park at 11:00 am
Bill Vermouth reminded members that he is still looking for donations for the Golf Tournament raffle
June 18th the change over dinner will take place at Saxton’s River Distillery around 5 pm
Next week’s Rotary meeting will be a road trip at Saxton’s River Distillery. A good meeting to invite prospective members or guests.
Brattleboro on Wheels Committee will meet at 8 a.m.Tuesday, May 12th at the Works. Ted announced the membership Committee would meet at the close of today’s meeting.
Happy Dollars and Brags and Fines
Cindy bragged for guest Sarah and her work at the museum.
Bill McKim spoke about always wearing his Rotary pin.
Rudy bragged about his daughter’s marathon race finishing time.
Kurt bragged for Rotary.
Mark bragged for our scholarship program
President Chris bragged for her son’s firm landing a large engineering contract.
Stan reported on the successful garden cleanup in the median near the Library.
ED NOTE: Weekly assignments for the invocation or motivational thought can be found on the club
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