President Phil George welcomed all <ED NOTE: President Phil conducted this meeting while on vacation in Maine>.to the August 19, 2021, meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held via ZOOM. <ED NOTE: 29 members + 3 guests = 32 attended.>. Cathy Coonan offered the following thought:
When there is turmoil swirling around us,
Let us be the calm.
When the world is dark and full of fear,
let us bring the light of dawn.
When voices shout and conflict reigns,
Let us be there for relief.
When hope is needed everywhere,
Let us raise a voice for peace.
ED NOTE: Weekly assignments for the invocation or motivational thought can be found on the club website.>
This was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Birthday greetings were extended to Joe Little.
Guests: Chris White, Chris Mays, and Lenny Derby (speaker)
TRIVIA QUESTION
When was the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC?
(Answer below)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
There was no joke this week. ;-(
<ED NOTE: For newsletter readers:
Morris and his wife Esther went to the Vermont state fair every year, and every year Morris would say, "Esther, I'd like to ride in that helicopter”. Esther always replied, "I know Morris, but that helicopter ride is 50 dollars -- and 50 dollars is 50 dollars".
One year Esther and Morris went to the fair, and Morris said, "Esther, I'm 85 years old. If I don't ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance." Esther replied, "Morris that helicopter is 50 dollars -- and 50 dollars is 50 dollars".
The pilot overheard the couple and said, "Folks I'll make you a deal. I'll take both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say a word I won't charge you! But if you say one word, it's 50 dollars."
Morris and Esther agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was heard. He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, but still not a word. When they landed, the pilot turned to Morris and said, "By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn't. I'm impressed!"
Morris replied, "Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said something when Esther fell out, but you know -- 50 dollars is 50 dollars."
ED NOTE: 2021-22 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
ROTARY MINUTE
There was no Rotary Minute this week. ;-(
NOTE: 2021-22 weekly assignments, are posted on the club website.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
08/26 - ANNUAL CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT - <ED NOTE: N0 Regular club meeting>
NOTE: 2021-22 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.
This is the 6thnewsletter of the 2021-2022 club year. The editor was away for the past two weeks and would like to thank the 2 people who bragged this week. Readers, don't be shy. Brag!
FINES
NONE ;-(
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Marty Cohn’s 14 years of service were acknowledged.
The club’s annual golf tournament will take place next Thursday. There will be no meeting. Golfers are still needed. If you would like to purchase raffle tickets ($5 each or 5 for $20), contact Bill Vermouth.
The Rotary Clubs of Brattleboro will be supporting the effort to bring the Vietnam Moving Wall to Brattleboro 9/16-20. Volunteers will be needed. To make a donation, click here. Volunteers will be needed. To volunteer, contact Roger Allbee.
Brattleboro Community TV is a vital community asset. Now, you can help it be even better by taking a short survey to ascertain how it is meeting the needs of the community as a public access TV station and community media center. Your responses will help shape the future of BCTV! Thank you. To take this short, 5-minute survey, click here.
Upcoming events:
Aug. 26 – Annual Club Golf Tournament. For more info, Gina Pattison
Sept. 18 – Brattleboro on Wheels. For more info, Mike Mandracchia.
Oct. 2 – Southern Vermont Disc Golf Tournament. For more info, Rob Szpila
BRAGS / HAPPY DOLLARS
<ED NOTE: Yes, we are keeping track of these happy dollars and brags.
Unless noted, happy dollars and brags are $1>
Phil George ($5) – for Marty Cohn publishing the club’s newsletter each week.
Rick Manson – for all that Marty Cohn does for Rotary.
Maggie Lewis ($5) – for Marty Cohn mentoring her about Rotary.
Jerry Theberge – for his 3-week old labradoodle, Ruby
Greg Worden ($10) – for all the help he received with the Welcome Center fundraiser. <ED NOTE: The project raised over $1000 for the club!>
Roger Allbee ($5) – for Greg Worden’s leadership of the Welcome Center fundraiser.
Cheri Ann Brodhurst ($5) – for all the members that participated in the Welcome Center fundraiser.
Cheri Ann Brodhurst – for the three Rotary clubs on St. Croix that have welcomed her.
PROGRAM
Joe Little presented Lenny Derby, Vermont Chapter president of Vietnam Veterans of America, who told us about plans to bring the Vietnam Moving Wall to Brattleboro from September 16-20, 2021. To learn more, click here.
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...
Rotary Cares - TV Show
Rotary Cares, Episode 36 – Passing the Gavel
In episode 36 of the award-winning, monthly show, Rotary Cares, Brattleboro Rotary Club past president Marty Cohn discusses “passing the gavel”, a time when a club president steps down with his guests Brattleboro Rotary Club Past President Milt Gilmore and Brattleboro Sunrise Club Past President Tristam Johnson. Directed by Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club past president Kevin Yager and produced by 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 the trivia question
An official groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was held on March 26, 1982.
