Ron Stahley said that Mark Anderson did some great research on the 4-Way Test.  Ron read the following from Mark:
The 4-Way Test
One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotarian “4-Way Test”.  It was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of the Chicago based Club Aluminum Company, which was facing bankruptcy.  Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficulties.  He drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives.  The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company was credited to this simple philosophy.  Herb Taylor became president of Rotary Internation during 1954-55.  The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways.  The message should be known and followed by all Rotarians.  
“Of the things we think, say or do:
1.    Is it the TRUTH?
2.    Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3.    Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4.    Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”

 

Stan announced that Wednesday, October 9th is our next Groundworks dinner.  Betsy, Frank and Cheri Ann are all sharing the food duties, they are preparing porkchops and potatoes for the main dish.  Theresa is providing some bread.  Stan is looking for a vegetable, milk, stuff like that.  He would like to get that nailed down today.  He also announced that on Saturday, October 19th  from 9-noon we will be going back to the Hospice Garden at Living Memorial Park to spruce things up and put the gardens to bed.  It’s going to be weeding and stuff.  He doesn’t see that the garden downtown needs anything but he will talk to Carol about that and that may be done the same day, if needed.  He asked if anyone could help with the dinner on October 9th to let him know.  Tom Franks offered to bring a vegetarian dish for 5 people.  Cindy Jerome offered to bring dessert.  Someone else offered to bring milk.  Going forward we need to serve 50 people.  Stan is going to confirm that.

Cheri Ann announced that the second love in her life is music and the American Legion Band will present a Fall Concert on the Common on Sunday, September 29th at 1:00.  It is a total volunteer band.

Tom Franks announced that he missed the last Rotary meeting but he understands that everyone got a sheet  to try and raise money for the Gateway Foundation.  He had a great time pretending to be an extrovert at the Car Show and found it was interesting talking to people.  He asked all of us to become extroverts and talk to our friends, family and people we don’t know about supporting the Gateway Foundation.  He has more sheets available and they are due back to Mara by 10/10.

Betsy said we are going to be at Gallery Walk next Friday doing Dollar for a Dream, that is the last big push.  Will be giving popcorn away to people who buy 5 dream tickets.  She needs one or two people to help with that.  Next Thursday is our first Student Rotarian meeting.  Right now there are two from Leland & Gray, two from Hinsdale (one returning), one returning from BUHS and there are more leads on students from BUHS and the Career Center.

Cheri Ann wanted to know if anyone was at the Car Show and happened to see a canvas shopping bag with a really nice graphic print on it.  Please let her know if anyone finds it.

President Rob announced that on the Commons this weekend on Saturday there is a BBQ competition being held by Black Mountain Assisted Family Living.  The BBQ competition is sanctioned by the New England BBQ Society and the winners get to go on to regional competitions.  There is also a Street Food Festival going on at the same time.  If you stop by around noon you might be able to taste some BBQ.  Frank and the Holiday Inn Express are the lead sponsors - called the Whole Hog sponsors - and Rob bragged for Frank.  Rob also bragged that his son got married this weekend and it was incredible and they are thrilled to have Charlotte in their family, she is a fantastic person.  Rob made one other announcement that the Disc Golf Tournament is the first weekend in October and they need some volunteer help on Sunday morning or afternoon.  If you are interested in doing that please let him know.

Bill McKim announced that the Estey Fest is this weekend.  Check your papers, there are lots of concerts and activities going on in relation to the Estey Organ.  We really want to celebrate this since it is a major part of the history of our town.

 

Jim Haine said the Rotary website is not up to date on the assignments.  Jim sends out reminders ahead of time.  Hopefully the website will be updated soon.  You can email Jim if you have any questions about when your assignment is.
10/3 Turning Point
10/10 Jenny Rowe from Trust Company of Vermont
10/17 Dr. Rudy Fedrizzi – Population Health
Working on others down the road.

 

Gateway Board Meeting
George Anthes, Secretary, called to order the 39th Annual Meeting of the Gateway Foundation.  Every member of the Brattleboro Rotary Club is also a member of the separate 501 (c) (3) Gateway Foundation which is the organization that can take your tax advantaged contributions.  That is where we hold the funds for our scholarships that the Scholarship Committee gives out.  Proper notice of this meeting has been given.  George would like to acknowledge in particular all of the work that Rotarians do especially the Christmas Trees, Dollar for a Dream and especially the tremendously burdensome work the Board does in meeting twice a year.  Bill Vermouth in particular, as our Treasurer, has really been the only one who does any work and he has stepped up as we lost our President Carl Lynde this year.  So Bill has stepped in as the acting President.  Also on the Board are John Mabie, Gina Pattison, Carl and Roger Allbee. Last year they neglected to have the membership elect Rob Szpila as the incoming Rotary President so he has now been elected to the Gateway Board and along with Chris Hart.  George entertained a motion to waive the reading of the annual minutes last year which was moved, seconded and passed unanimously.  George asked Bill Vermouth to present the Treasurers Report.  Bill said that there was a Balance and Income statement on each table for last year and also a copy of his Treasurer’s Report.  There is over $400,000 in the fund at this point which is a record again this year.  Although it is not reflected on the Balance Sheet, because there were some liabilities for scholarships, this is the first time that he recalls in September that we do not have any outstanding liabilities for scholarships.  So people are using it, they know about it and there is good communication and that is due to John Mabie’s group, for getting the information out to Students and having them know what is involved.  Kudos to that group. There is no more Amazon Smile money coming in, they have discontinued that.  Bill opened it up for questions and answered questions about what is given out each year and how it is funded and distributed.  Dart talked about how the Gateway Foundation was started.  George Anthes entertained a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion was moved, seconded and passed unanimously.  George thanked Carl Lynde for being the Gateway President in the past, he has stepped down this year.  George asked for a motion to accept the new slate of Officers for this year:  George Anthes, Bill Vermouth, Tami Purcell, John Mabie, Gina Pattison, Rob Szpila, Chris Hart and Mark Anderson.  Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously.  There will be a brief Board meeting following this meeting.  Motion was made to adjourn the meeting which was seconded and passed.

Rotary meeting adjourned at 12:56.