President Bill Vermouth welcomed all to the November 8th meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. He asked members who attended the 99 Restaurant fundraiser to welcome members and guests to the meeting. For the invocation, we had a moment of silence in memory of the passing of former Rotary member George Ruhe.
This was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Birthday greetings were extended to Cathy Coonan and Meg Donahue.
As a luncheon chicken, pork with apples, delicata squash, mashed potatoes, hummus, salad, bread and chocolate chip cookies for dessert was being digested, the meeting continued.
GUESTS: Assistant District Governor Keith Clarke, Tom Green and Marilyn Chiarello (speakers)
TRIVIA QUESTION
Which president changed the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day?
(Answer below.)
JOKE
There was no joke this week.
<For bulletin readers: A man buys a parrot, only to have it constantly insult him. He tries everything to make the parrot stop, but nothing works. Frustrated, the man puts the parrot in the freezer. After a few minutes the insults stop. The man thinks he might have killed the parrot, so he opens the freezer and takes the parrot out. The parrot is shivering. It stammers, “S-s-sorry for being r-r-rude. Please f-f-forgive me.” Then, after a moment, the parrot softly asks, “W-w-what exactly d-d-did the turkey do?”>
ROTARY MINUTE
For Rotary Minute, Cindy Jerome announced the opening of nominations for the seventh annual "Norm Kuebler Four-Way Test Award.” The award honors the late Norm Kuebler, who was a past president of the club, a local businessman, and a longtime community volunteer. Kuebler died unexpectedly at the age of 63 in April 2010. Kuebler was a strong proponent of Rotary International's code of ethics, called the "Four-Way Test," which asks, "Of the things we think, say, or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?" In this spirit, the Brattleboro Rotary Club each year recognizes a local business that best exemplifies these values. To nominate a local business, contact Cindy Jerome.
At our November 15th meeting, Ted Kramer will tell a joke or lead us in song and Carl Lynde will offer a Rotary Minute.
NOTE: 2018-19 weekly assignments are posted on club website.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
11/15 – Carolyn Meub, Pure Water for the World
11/22 – No Meeting = Happy Thanksgiving!
11/29 – Eilidh Pederson and Carmen Derby, New Dental Center
12/06 – Club Assembly – Senior Gift Wrapping
NOTE: 2018-19 weekly assignments are posted on club website.
REMINDERS
Bottles and cans can be brought to Putney Road redemption center to benefit Pure Water for the World. Please see Mara Williams.
If you like this newsletter, brag at next Club meeting.
So far, still only THREE.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Club members will be installing holiday lights along Brattleboro’s Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 10
The community service project at the Vermont Food Bank will take place on Saturday, Nov. 10
“Pie It Forward” has sold 55 of towards its goal of 100 pumpkin pies for sale at Thanksgiving. More volunteers are needed to bake the pies on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov. 14. If you can help out, please contact contact Roger Allbee.
<ED NOTE: Tuesday volunteers: Roger Allbee, Cheri Ann Brodhurst, Marty Cohn, Cindy Jerome, Regina Stefanelli, Bill Vermouth, Greg Worden + TWO MORE NEEDED>
<ED NOTE: Wednesday volunteers: Roger Allbee, Cheri Ann Brodhurst, Marty Cohn, Regina Stefanelli, Greg Worden + FOUR MORE NEEDED>
Newest member Meg Donahue will read the list of members who did not sign her book next week.
Xmas tree set up is on 11/17. If you can help, contact George Weir
Xmas trees will be unloaded on 11/23. If you can help, contact George Weir
The first Seasonal Overflow Shelter meal will be served by the club on 11/26. For more info, contact Stan Nowakowski.
FINES
NONE ;-(
BRAGS
Keith Clarke – for all those who voted him in his successful bid for Windham County Sheriff.
Tom French – for his success in filing VA disability claims.
George Anthes – for successfully arguing before the Vermont Supreme Court on behalf of Santa’s Land.
George Anthes – for his daughter’s hockey team having an undefeated season.
Gina Pattison – for Betsy Gentile’s delicious Mexican dinner.
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PROGRAM
Stan Nowakowski presented Tom Green and Marilyn Chiarello who told us about the success of Edible Brattleboro. To learn more, click here.
Rotary Cares - TV Show or Podcast
Rotary Cares, Episode 11 – Rotary’s End Polio Now Campaign
Brattleboro Rotary Club past president Marty Cohn talks with Alton Centennial Rotary member Dave Countway about Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio. Produced in the studio
of Brattleboro Community Television.
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
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
