President Jeff Hagstrom welcomed all to the September 8th meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. Cheri Ann Brodhurstoffered a meaningful invocation. This was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Birthday greetings were extended to: Joe Little (again)and John Meyer.
As a luncheon of chicken, shepherds pie, cauliflower, humus & chips, salad and brownies for desert was being digested, the meeting continued.
Guests: Visiting Rotarians Cindy from Sunrise and Burl Penton (Leland, NC).
TRIVIA QUESTION
Brattleboro Rotary Club’s Gateway Foundation was established in 1986.
Which film won best picture that year?
(answer below)
JOKE / SONG OF THE WEEK
For our Rotary joke of the week, Ana Saavedra told versions of the following:
Knock knock. Who's there? Hawaii. Hawaii who? I'm fine, how are you?
Knock knock. Who's there? Who. Who who? Don’t get excited it’s only a joke.
ROTARY MINUTE
For our Rotary Minute, George Weir reviewed the history of Polio Plus. For more info, click here.
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At our September 15th meeting, Ron Stahley will tell a joke or lead us in song, while Mara Williams delivers a Rotary Minute.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
09/15 — Amber Thibodeau - Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center
NOTE: Weekly assignments (program, joke, and Rotary minute) are posted on club’s website.
FINES
Phil Steckler proposed a fine to Jeff Hagstrom for always taking his family to a Red Sox game when they lose. Jeff paid fine noting that he was not planning to attend Red Sox games.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BUHS is looking for host families for upcoming chorus festival. For more info, contact Patty Myers pmeyer@wsesu.org ·
The club received thank you note from District Governor.
First posting for Al Jerard.
If you have nomination for 4-Way Test Award, see Mike Mandracchia or Cindy Jerome.
Still looking for Student Rotary Buddies. See Betsy Gentile.
Disc Golf Course ribbon cutting is on 9/10 at 8am.
The club is raffling a handcrafted, queen sized quilt made by Pine Ridge residents. There are only 50 being sold at $25 each. NOTE: Only 3 tickets left. See Marty Cohn to purchase tickets.
BRAGS
Phil Steckler – for Jeff Hagstrom not going to a Red Sox game (see fines).
Steve Gordon – for the hospital’s upcoming fundraiser.
Dane Rank – for BMH’s support during recent fire at Thompson House.
Burl Penton – for BMH’s quality of care.
Burl Penton – for the club being one of the “funiest” clubs he’s visited.
Joe Little – for his daughter’s book being published. Click here for more info. h
Tom French – for his three granddaughter’s scholastic and athletic achievements.
Cheri Ann Brodhurst – for escaping a car fire.
Marcy Jones – for Tom French’s generous $100 brag(NOTE: Money was donated to Gateway Foundation.)
PROGRAM:
Gateway Foundation Annual Membership Meeting.
Voted to the board: Marty Cohn, John Meyers, Bill Vermouth, George Anthes, Steve Gordon, Gina Pattison, Robin Sweetapple, John Mabie, Jeff Hagstrom, Greg Worden and George Weir.
REMINDERS
Bottles and cans can be brought to Putney Road redemption center to benefit Pure Water for the World. Please see Mara Williams.
Thank Marty Cohn for producing this newsletter. To date, no one has. ;-(
This bulletin was respectfully submitted by Past President Martin Cohn who attempts to give a gist of the meeting. However, it is always better to attend. If you have any complaints about the contents of this bulletin....
