George Anthes opened the meeting at our lunch meeting site: Heart Rose Club in the former Shriner’s building, George welcomed all to the February 8, 2024 meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary www.brattlebororotaryclub.org

Invocation was given.

George lead the club with the Pledge of Allegiance

27 Members, 5 student Rotarians and guests attended the meeting.

Guests:

Student Rotarian

New Members:

ROTARY MINUTE

Chris Hart recognized Phil Stickler and his achievements. Chris acknowledged how we get to know people as whole people at the Rotary and how important and special that is

Note for future presenters; The Rotary Minute could also have the speaker talk about their personal involvement in Rotary or personal background.

Years of Service in our Club for February:

Dart-43 years
Cathy C. 32 year
Ana 16 years

On Behalf of our Club and all Rotarians, thank you for your Service Above Self

Birthday greetings -

BIRTHDAYS FROM RUBIN -

Ron Stahley’s was on 2/4, Ron shared a wonderful gathering with his family
Ruben’s birthday was also acknowledged. Ruben celebrated his birthday by going to Philadelphia with family where he visited a curious “medical oddities” museum and other fun activities
Members sang a rousing Happy Birthday.

Meeting location - The Heart Rose Club – 11 Green Street in Brattleboro

Announcements

Events coming up:

- Milt- emphasized the need for sugar on snow event volunteers, it’s an important event.
  
  Betsy noted that every fundraising event dollar goes to the scholarship fund and that each member must volunteer three hours twice a year to support successful events.
  Although the alternative is donating $50 (x2) to support the scholarship fund in lieu of volunteering, we need people volunteering to support the events.
  Stan mentioned that there are two slots for the Groundworks meal on Wednesday, George A offered a main dish and we are looking for side dishes. Contact Stan
  Betsy Noted that The Hatch space, the retreat and sunrise Rotary made some remarkable tables and need a couple of people for 2/21 as well as some times in March to complete. She noted the remarkable equipment

ED NOTE: Weekly assignments for the invocation or motivational thought can be found on the club website.>

JOKE OF THE WEEK

For our joke or song of the week:

Betsy shared a joke about a widow.

ED NOTE: 2023-24 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Jim Haine announed

2/8 Chris, acting director of the Windham regional Commission
2/15 swing dancing (bring your dancing shoes)
2/29 the High school’s dual credit program

NOTE: 2023-43 weekly assignments, are posted on the club website.

REMINDERS

Please bring your bottles and cans to the 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.
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FINES & Happy Dollars

FINES – a very peaceful group today.

Happy Dollars:

Ruben thanked everyone for their recommendations for his Philadelphia trip
George A noted the great work of Steven Stearns and many other staff foundational to NEYT and the BUHS theater program.
Tami congratulated her nephew a winemaker in California, who's doing very well
Tami also noted all the preparations for buying her new house and preparing her current house for sale in particular appreciated our amazing transfer station.

Nina bragged about the winter sports program in particular with pride for her kids skiing and snowboarding

Bill noted that he recently participated in a foot race in Keene and came in 1st , well done!

Rhonda celebrated the 10th anniversary of her son and daughter-in-law

PROGRAM

Guest Speaker:

PROGRAM

Speaker:

Liz Richards the Co director of the Harris Hill jump

Tami Introduced Liz

The Harris Hill jump is an iconic event in our region celebrating its 102nd year

Liz highlighted the need for young people to “take the reins” and help out particularly in organizing the event

Many area sponsors have supported the event and have been incredible responsive

The event has a committee of 20 supporting all the activities necessary to make sure that the event is a success

Harris Hill has sold over $10,000 in tickets to date. primarily online along with area businesses including Vermont Country deli.

The event has invested over $4000 in snow making equipment and the overall costs for the event are in the neighborhood of $100,000

These costs provide support for flights , hotels, car rentals, banquets for participants coming from Europe and around the country

Another source of revenue are the steps going up the Hill -there are 186 steps at $1000 each and there are 50 remaining.

The event is doing relatively well financially and generally the attendance is up to 4000 people on Saturday tends to be busier then Sunday

It seems to have a positive financial impact on the region along with great local support.

The members thanked Liz for her excellent presentation.

The meeting was adjourned by George A at 1:10 pm

Scribe – George K

REMINDERS

FINES & Happy Dollars

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