President Carla Lineback welcomed all to the October 17th meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. For today’s invocation, Bill Vermouth offered the following quote by Mother Teresa:
“The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service and the fruit of service is peace.”
This was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Birthday greetings were extended to Liz Harrison.
Guests: Past District Governor Rick Manganello, Assistant District Governor Steve Harrison, Visiting Rotarian Josh Traeger (Sunrise), Janet Manganello, and Julie Lineberger (speaker).
<ED NOTE: PDG Rick is here to tape episode 21 of Rotary Cares on PolioPlus.>
As a luncheon of baked chicken, pork cacciatore, Mexican corn medley, chickpea medley, rice, salad, rolls, and blondies for dessert was being digested, the meeting continued.
TRIVIA QUESTION
Polio cases have dropped by 99.9 percent, from 350,000 cases in 1988 in 125 countries to 33 cases of wild poliovirus in 2018 in how many countries?
(Answer below.)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
For today’s joke, Marty Cohn told the following:
A little guy is sitting at the bar just staring at his drink for half an hour when this big trouble-making biker steps next to him, grabs his drink and gulps it down in one swig. The poor little guy starts crying.
"Come on man. I was just giving you a hard time," the biker says. "I didn't think you'd CRY. I can't stand to see a man crying."
"This is the worst day of my life," says the little guy between sobs.
"I can't do anything right. I overslept and was late to an important meeting, so my boss fired me. When I went to the parking lot, I found my car was stolen and I don't have any insurance. I left my wallet in the cab I took home. I found my wife in bed with the gardener and my dog bit me. So I came to this bar trying to work up the courage to put an end to my life..."
The biker is in total shock. He has no clue what to even say. "I'm very sorry, little man, it's been a very long day for you..." The biker motions the bartender for another pint.
"That’s not even the worst part--- Now you've shown up and drank the damn poison!"
At our October 24th meeting, Cyndi Ferrante will tell a joke or lead us in song and Betsy Gentile will offer a Rotary Minute.<ED NOTE: The Oct. 24th meeting is a roadshow to Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development. Members are encouraged to carpool.
NOTE: 2019-20 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
ROTARY MINUTE
For today’s Rotary minute, Tom French reminded us that Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. To learn more, click here.
At our October 24th meeting, Cyndi Ferrante will tell a joke or lead us in song and Betsy Gentile will offer a Rotary Minute.<ED NOTE: The Oct. 24th meeting is a roadshow to Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development. Members are encouraged to carpool.
NOTE: 2019-20 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
12/05 – Club Assembly – Senior Gift Wrapping Project
12/12 – Gary Goodemote, TBA
12/19 – Steve Gordon, TBA
12/26 – DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS – NO MEETING
NOTE: 2019-20 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
REMINDERS
Bottles and cans can be brought to 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.
Nominations are being sought for this year’s Norm Keubler 4-Way Test Award. For more, see Mara Williams.
We will be baking pumpkin pies for our “Pie It Forward” fundraiser on Nov. 12, 13, 18 and 19. <ED NOTE: Order forms will be available next week.>
A thank you note was received for the club’s efforts during the CT River Conservancy Clean-Up Day. See George Weir if you want a tee shirt.
Dave Neumeister wrote a note commending Marty Cohn for the club newsletter. <ED NOTE: This was NOT considered a brag or happy dollar!>
FINES
NONE ;-(
BRAGS / Happy dollars
Stan Nowakowski – for Sunrise Rotarians who volunteered along with George Weir and Stan for the VT Foodbank project.
Betsy Gentile – for all help from club members to make “Empty Bowls” a success.
George Anthes – for his new radio show on WVEW, A Rustle in the Bushes and a Heart Attack, that will bring you post-punk, indie pop, indie rock every week from 9-10:30 am.
George Anthes – for the Brattleboro Hockey Association’s White Team being 2-0 in the season.
Jenifer Ambler – for her upcoming mission to El Salvador. <ED NOTE: There will be a benefit concert On Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Centre Congregational Church for the Luz del Mundo Scholarship Fund, which assists students in Apopa, El Salvador, with costs of tuition, uniforms, and supplies. >
John Meyers – for Rob Szpila and Josh Traeger’s leadership in the success of “Chuck for Charity”
Dart Everett – for Stephen Stearns entertaining his grandson and helping to put a smile on his face.
Tom French - for his granddaughter Olivia receiving medical clearance to play with the Canadian International Women's Rugby Team in the Olympics.
Rob Szpila – for all the contributors and sponsors of “Chuck for Charity”
Lisa Mendelsund – for Sandy Rouse and the upcoming “Literary Festival” <ED NOTE: One of the featured authors is Lisa’s brother Peter Mendelsund who will be speaking on Sat. 10/19 at 118 Eliot from 3:45-5 pm.
Carl Lynde – for all the club projects accomplished this weekend.
Bill Vermouth – for Rob Szpila and Josh Traeger’s apparent friendship.
Marty Cohn – for his granddaughter, Talia, starting daycare and sleeping through most of it.
PROGRAM
Betsy Gentile presented Julie Lineberger who told us about Wheel Pad , universally designed pre-fab home additions for ADA living at your home.
Rotary Cares - TV Show
Rotary Cares, Episode 19 – Passing the Gavel
In episode 20 of the award-winning, monthly show, Rotary Cares, Brattleboro Rotary Club past president Marty Cohn talks to Brattleboro Rotary Club President Carla Lineback and Brattleboro Sunrise Club President Jim Verzino. Directed by Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club past president Kevin Yager 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
Polio cases have dropped by 99.9 percent, from 350,000 cases in 1988 in 125 countries to 33 cases of wild poliovirus in 2018 in just two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan.
