President Jeff Hagstrom welcomed a small but dedicated group to the June 22nd meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. Jeff Hagstrom offered a meaningful invocation written by Shawn Bird of Shuswap Rotary (5060 BC Canada):
THANKS
Today we are thankful for all we’ve received However we live, we firmly believe All is a blessing that we must pass on. No matter our status or where we have gone. Kindness and generosity are what we impart Showing the world what’s in Rotary’s heart
This was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Birthday greetings were extended to Jim Haine, Sandy Rouse and Dave Twombly.
As a luncheon of chicken, pasta salad, chickpea pasta salad, zucchini/squash spaghetti, salad, rolls and brownies and cheesecake squares for dessert was being digested, the meeting continued.
Guests: Jesse and Ben (Cindy Jerome’s sons); Melanie Boese and Eli Gould (speakers)
TRIVIA QUESTION
In 1911 Paul Harris gave Chesley Perry a budget of
$25.44 to complete a daunting task. What was the task?
(answer below)
JOKE / SONG OF THE WEEK
For our Rotary joke, Cindy Jerome told versions of the following two jokes:
1. A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel schedules. So, the husband left Minneapolis and flew to Florida on Thursday, with the wife flying down the following day. The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an e-mail to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her e-mail address, and without realizing his error, sent the e-mail. Meanwhile, somewhere in Houston, a widow just returned home from her husband’s funeral. He was a minister who was called home to glory following a heart attack. The widow decided to check her e-mail since she was expecting messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she screamed and fainted. The widow’s son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:
To: My Loving Wife
Subject: I’ve Arrived
Date: November 18, 2004
I know you’re surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and you are allowed to send e-mails to your loved ones. I’ve just arrived and have been checked in. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then! Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was.
PS. Sure is freaking hot down here.
2. Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, a State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself, “This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!” So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies — two in the front seat and three in the back – eyes wide and white as ghosts. The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?” “Ma’am,” the officer replies, “You weren’t speeding, but you should know that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers.” “Slower than the speed limit?” she asked. No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly… Twenty-Two miles an hour!” the old woman says a bit proudly. The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that “22” was the route number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error. “But before I let you go, Ma’am, I have to ask… Is everyone in this car ok? These women seem awfully shaken and they haven’t muttered a single peep this whole time.” the officer asks. “Oh, they’ll be alright in a minute officer. We just got off Route 119.”
ROTARY MINUTE
For our Rotary Minute, Jeff Hagstrom did some “shout outs” to members who helped the club this year. ED NOTE: These “shout outs” became five brags.
Jim Haine – for coordinating weekly club programs, jokes and Rotary minutes
Marty Cohn – for producing weekly club bulletin (ED NOTE: Third brag by Jeff Hagstrom for Marty)
Phil George – for organizing weekly invocations
Two American Legion servers
Chef Justin
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There is no club meeting next week (June 29th) since we will be conducting our annual club changeover dinner. At our July 6th meeting, John Kohler will tell a joke or lead us in song, while Carla Lineback delivers a Rotary Minute.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
06/29 – Changeover Dinner
07/06 – District Governor Jon Springer
07/13 – Bill Vermouth presents: Milt Eaton “A World Oil Perspective”
07/20 – Club Assembly
07/27 – Chris Wocell presents: TBA
08/03 – Mara Williams presents: TBA
08/10 – Roadshow to NECCA
NOTE: 2017-18 weekly assignments (program, joke, and Rotary minute) are posted on club’s website.
FINES
There were no fines ;-(
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The obituary for Charles R. Cummings appeared in today’s Reformer: Chuck Cummings, 87, of New England Drive, well known Brattleboro attorney, died unexpectedly Monday, June 12, 2017 at his home. SERVICES: The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church with burial to follow in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the Mass.
Welcome Center fundraiser brought in $1230.
Gateway Foundation Board will be meeting on July 13th, following regular club meeting.
Five Gateway Scholarship recipients have been invited to July 13th club meeting.
Today is last day to sign up for Changeover Dinner at Brattleboro Country Club at 5:30 p.m on June 29th. There will be no regular club meeting that day. The cost of the dinner is $25. For more info, see Dave Twombly.
To date, 70% of the club has participated in Every Rotarian Every Year. For more info, see Carla Lineback.
BRAGS
Jeff Hagstrom – see Rotary minute above
Jeff Hagstrom – for Greg Worden and the Welcome Center committee.
Bill McKim – for Tom French, Jerry Theberge and George Anthes being the best-dressed Rotarians in the room.
Dave Twombly – for all the recent accomplishments of his daughters.
Cyndi Ferrante – for Greg Worden who did so much to make the Welcome Center Fundraiser a success.
George Ruhe– for Marty Cohn publishing the weekly club bulletin that kept him informed while he was away.
Mara Williams – for money raised for Pure Water for the World by recycling bottles and cans.
Mara Williams – for the five new exhibits at BMAC; including a Wolf Kahn exhibit.
Mara Williams – for her upcoming 5-week vacation to Cape Cod.
Bill Vermouth – for Greg Worden who did so much to make the Welcome Center Fundraiser a success.
Bill Vermouth– for Rob Szpila giving him private disc golf lessons, a prize in the golf tournament’s silent auction.
Rob Szpila– for Bill Vermouth being the most improved disc golf player.
Carl Lynde – for Dart Everett planning to make home grown pastries for next year’s Welcome Center fundraiser. ED NOTE:This will not be happening given recent vote by Vermont House.
Dave Twombly – for Melanie Boese’s support of the Brattleboro Outing Club.
If you like this newsletter, brag at next Club meeting. To date there have been only 7 brags. (Editor NOTE: President Jeff has bragged three times!) Either you do not like this newsletter or you are aren't reading it.
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....
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
To mimeograph and mail a new publication, The National Rotarian, to all 2,000 Rotarians in the 23 clubs nationwide.
