Chips December 21st, 2015

We had many, many, many guests in the house today as it was our annual Christmas Luncheon with family, friends, and prospective members.

 

Mike bragged about getting married over the weekend. He said it truly was the best day of his life. Congratulations Mike! I hope you and your wife find much happiness together.

Chuck bragged for Rich Carlson doing such a wonderful job with the trees

Bob Amelang seconded Chuck's praise for Rich's job and also presented him a bottle of fellowship ale (beer sold by Lincoln/Woodstock, NH Rotary as a Fundraiser) as Rich is a beer lover.

Tom bragged about the Patriots clinching the #1 seed in the AFC.

Andrea bragged for our club and how impressed she is with everything that is happening here. Said she really appreciated everyone's support over the years.

Wendy said she finally grew up; She mailed out all her Christmas packages and got everything on wrapped and no procrastinating this year.

Krista said she too is all ready for Xmas and has the presents under the tree.

Joe bragged that he has sweaters older than Krista.

Lou bragged for the job Rich did with the trees and Dick finally joining in on tree patrol.

Caprice bragged that she is having 2 exchange students over for Christmas at her home and also that Terry helped save her Christmas tree sale shift!

Brian congratulated Mike on getting married and also about how he and Vicky had 30 family members over to their new home and how special it was for him. Very thankful for those around him.

 

Will-please get your numbers to him on the blood drive. Did you volunteer of donate? let him know! Also he is looking for team members for the Rutland Meals Challenge at the Good Shepher Church on January 16th. Please sign up!

Chuck said the Mentor Connector Bowling is coming up again. Date is January 23rd.

Caprice is looking for volunteers to help her with the Snowball Dance for the Exchange students on January 30th from 6:30 to 10.

Krista said please bring all sold tix next week as it is the raffle drawing.

 

Most bank deposits, Ron Bower

Most shifts with a family member, Brian and Vicky

Most Graveyard shifts, Will and Bill Drummond

Most by an honorary Rotarian, George Ambrose and Bob Miller

Most trees Sold in a shift, 39 by Joyce, Tracie Moore, and Brian)

Most shifts worked, 18 by Cale! Matt Parker worked 9 and Bob Amelang worked 8

 

Rich thanked everyone for their efforts and support

 

Gross Revenues of $39,166 which exceed last year by about $3,000!

 

Great work Rich! You do a wonderful job and we couldn't do it without you.

 

Mark Thanked the 3 generations of Sabatasso Family Members who served our great lunch. The food was truly excellent.

Mark then provided an update on The Santa Raffle saying it is going very well.

Thanked Rich and Ron for all they did on the tree fundraiser and was very grateful to them.

Cale has left on a roadtrip and won't be back until April.

Jan 30th, at 7PM is the Granville Rotary Club's Trivia night and Mark would like it if we forge a team to compete to help show support for Peter O'Brien who is basically a member of our club. He comes often and does a lot of sweat equity for us.

 

Kevin announced that the directors for the next term will be Nicole (Colie) Densmore, Jack Facey, Gwen Flewelling, and Jeff Guevin. The officers will be as follows; Krista to be President (el DOLCE), Stephanie to be VP, Chuck Pres. Elect and Reed to be Secretary. Mark will also serve on the board as Immediate Past President.

 

 

Tom and Dick were both presented with pins to honor their achievement in bringing in so many new members. Great job to both of you! Your efforts have truly paid off!

 

 

Raffle was $45 in little pot, large pot to be drawn in future as no cards at meeting. Jack won the little pot