President Chris opened the meeting at the meeting site: Holiday Inn Express of Brattleboro, VT. Chris welcomed all to the August 7, 2025 meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary www.brattlebororotaryclub.org
Note: 8/14 meeting is being held at the Kiawanis shelter at the top of Memorial Park
Invocation:
Cathy Coonan
Chris lead the club with the Pledge of Allegiance
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?
29 Members, 0 Student Rotarians and 3 guests attended the meeting.
Guests:
Andrew George (also first posting), Phil Blackburn (Speaker), Dave Neumister
JOKE OF THE WEEK - For our joke or song of the week:
Ron S. *Anniversary Fairy – Careful what you wish for*
ED NOTE: 2025-26 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
Rotarians for Rotarians:
New Members:
Andrew George (also first posting)
Kurt White will have 2nd posting next time he attends.
Rudy - remember to sign his book.
ROTARY MINUTE
Stay tuned.
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 for March:
On Behalf of our Club and all Rotarians, thank you for your Service Above Self
Student Rotarian updates:
Birthday greetings -
BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM RUBEN -
None todayl
Announcements
Welcome Center Fundraiser August 15 from 8:30-6:30. We still need people to sign up, this is the busiest day of the week for the center so we will need ample items to sell. Only three people are signed up to volunteer so far. Contributions welcomed to Gregg or Rhonda
Rhonda read and email to the Club from Tom French. resigning as an active member due to health challenges and honoring his granddaughters Olympic sports achievements. .
Frank reminded people about the Groundworks August 13th meal that is coming up.
Rob shared that he is in the process of organizing a painting project at the senior center, details to follow.
Rotary and West River Organization planned event
Road Show August 14 at Park Shelter
Welcome Center August 15 (7:30 - 7 +) Contributions welcomed to Gregg or Rhonda.
Mike M –Wheels Sept 27 at Park Place.
Annual Disc Golf Tournament October 4th and 5th
Happy Dollars and Brags and Fines
David Neumister (past member of this club) reflected on projects he’s had the pleasure to participate in. He shared that he and his wife just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
Roger A complimented Davids involvement with Windham Aging .
Rick M. hired a car detailer, Flat Black Chuck, and is thrilled with the results.
Mike M. shared he has a new car detailing side hobby and thanked Rick for his contribution. He will be donating the money raised to a charity of the car owners choosing. Rick chose Brattleboro on Wheels!
Mara shared that she had been on a beautiful vacation and ran into Linda Bedard who sends her love back to Rotary. Mara was proud that her husband saved all of the returnables from vacation for Rotary. Lastly she reflected on the beauty of Vermont.
Rob has returned from a vacation with his wife to Japan appreciating the culture and hiking Mt Fujgi.
Cheriri Anne thanks Jim for stepping in and finding a speaker.
David Neumister (Guest) Bragged for Greg W. in re; scholarships.
George K shared anther traveling reflection about exposure to other cultures and what it brings to home.
Carla thanked Rotary for her experience in Japan.
Roger added he had fond memory of working with a Japanese company.
President Chris shared that her son and family returned from a RV trip out west and they had a great time.
Bill M. bragged for Tom French, sharing his gratitude for his generosity and membership.
ED NOTE: Weekly assignments for the invocation or motivational thought can be found on the club
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