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President Carl Lynde welcomed all to the May 6, 2021 meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held via ZOOM. <ED NOTE: 26 members + 4 student Rotarians + 8 guests = 38` attended.>. For a motivational thought in honor of Mothers’ Day, Jerry Theberge recited “Her Hands” by Maggie Pittman :
 
Her hands held me gently from the day I took my first breath.
Her hands helped to guide me as I took my first step.
Her hands held me close when the tears would start to fall.
Her hands were quick to show me that she would take care of it all.

Her hands were there to brush my hair, or straighten a wayward bow.
Her hands were often there to comfort the hurts that didn't always show.
Her hands helped hold the stars in place, and encouraged me to reach.
Her hands would clap and cheer and praise when I captured them at length.

Her hands would also push me, though not down or in harm's way.
Her hands would punctuate the words, just do what I say.
Her hands sometimes had to discipline, to help bend this young tree.
Her hands would shape and mold me into all she knew I could be.

Her hands are now twisting with age and years of work,
Her hand now needs my gentle touch to rub away the hurt.
Her hands are more beautiful than anything can be.
Her hands are the reason I am me.
 
ED NOTE: Weekly assignments for the invocation or motivational thought can be found on the club website. The following would be the next people on the list: Dave Twombly (5/13), Bill Vermouth (5/20), George Weir (5/27), Mara Williams (6/3)>
 
This was followed by the pledge of allegiance.  Birthday greetings were extended to Jeff Morse.
 
Guests: Arthur & Lorraine Hutton, Michael & Heide Baram, Cecilie French, Carlyle Apps, Grace Apps, Danielle French and Olivia Apps (speaker)

TRIVIA QUESTION

What is the greatest distance from Chicago that a Rotary pin has been displayed?
(Answer below)
 

JOKE OF THE WEEK

For the Rotary Joke of the Week, Mike Mandracchia told the following:

  1. When is a car not a car? When it turns into a driveway.
  2. What car does Yoda drive? A Toy Yoda.
  3. Where do Volkswagens go when they get old? To the Old Volks Home.
  4. Why did the guy drive his car into a tree? He wanted to see how his Mercedes Benz.
  5. What happens when a man runs behind his car? He gets exhausted.
  6. What happens when a man runs in front of his car? He gets tired,
At our May 13th meeting, Rick Manson will tell a joke or lead us in song and Lisa Mendelsund will offer a Rotary Minute.  2020-21 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
 
ROTARY MINUTE
 
For this week’s Rotary Minute, Bill McKim reminded us about the importance of the Rotary Foundation. To learn more, click here.
 
At our May 13th meeting, Rick Manson will tell a joke or lead us in song and Lisa Mendelsund will offer a Rotary Minute.  2020-21 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
  • 05/13 – Club Assembly
  • 05/20 – Rob Szpila, “Passing On”
  • 05/27 - Roger Allbee, 
  • 06/03 - Chloe Learey, "Winston Prouty Campus Update"
NOTE: 2020-21 weekly assignments, are posted on the club website.

REMINDERS

  • Please bring your bottles and cans to the Putney Road redemption center to benefit Pure Water for the World. Please remember to inform the staff that the bottles and cans should be credited to the club.
  • “Like” the club’s Facebook page
                                                          
This is the 42nd newsletter of the 2020-2021 club year. 
On average, 42% of club members read this newsletter each week.
48% of the readers each week did not attend the meeting.  
The editor would like to take this opportunity to thank the 5 people who have bragged so far. Readers, don't be shy to brag.

FINES

NONE ;-(

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Student Rotarians gave their monthly reports: Alex Shriver (WRCC), Kailyn Fleury (Hinsdale), Arth Pattel (Hinsdale), and Elias Gradinger (BUHS).
  2. The following members were recognized for their years of service: Mara Williams (31), John Mabie (25), Tami Purcell (10), and Rhonda Calhoun (7)
  3. Don’t forget to send a welcome email to the club’s newest member, Maggie Lewis.
  4. Brattleboro on Wheels is scheduled for September 18, 2021.
  5. At the May 13 club meeting, we will be voting on next year’s slate of officers: Phil George, President; Roger Allbee, President-elect; Gina Pattison, Vice President; Rhonda Calhoun, Treasurer; Regina Stefanelli, Secretary.
  6. The online Gala event, "Celebrate our Foundation!" to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation will be held Wednesday, May 12, from 8-9 pm ET (5-6 PT). It will be a fast-paced 60-minute variety style show featuring Rotary dignitaries, celebrities, musicians, entertainers, and more. Details are at the event website: www.bit.ly/TRF-Gala.
BRAGS / HAPPY DOLLARS
<ED NOTE: Yes, we are keeping track of these happy dollars and brags.
Unless noted, happy dollars and brags are $1>
 
  1. Roger Allbee ($5)   – for Marty Cohn’s enthusiastic and well-received presentation at the District Conference on the Rotary Dairy Project.
  2. Dart Everett ($2)   – for his two weeks in Cozumel.
  3. Cyndi Ferrante ($5) – for her art show opening at tomorrow’s Galley Walk.
  4. Carla Lineback  – for Bill McKim talking about the Rotary Foundation.
  5. George Anthes – for Cyndi Ferrante’s upcoming art show at Gallery 34.
  6. George Anthes – for BMH quickly finding a substitute for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in time for his appointment.
 
PROGRAM
 

 
Tom French presented Olivia Apps, a star player for the Canada Women's Rugby team, who talked about “Rugby Life Lessons.”  
 
<ED NOTE: You can watch past presentations on the BCTV show, “Brattleboro Rotary Club Speaker Series.” https://www.brattleborotv.org/brattleboro-rotary-club-speaker-series
 
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...
 
Rotary Cares - TV Show 
 
 
Rotary Cares, Episode 35 – Local Rotary Scholarships
 
In episode 35 of the award-winning, monthly show, Rotary Cares, Brattleboro Rotary Club past president Marty Cohn discusses local scholarships with Brattleboro Rotary Club Scholarship chair John Mabie. Directed by Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club past president Kevin Yager and produced by Brattleboro Community Television.
 
To watch the show, click here.
 
To listen to the podcast, click here.
 

DISCLAIMER

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...
 

ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, an honorary Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Spring Lake-Brielle (New Jersey) where his father was a member, planted a Four-Way Test pin on the moon when he landed Apollo 11.
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