Chips Monday, October 19th

Cathy Petrini of GMP, she is a proposed new member and guest of Dick Rohe

Lyle Jepson of Castleton, he is I believe an approved new member, but a guest of Dick Rohe

Freddie Cannon, Director of Brandon Boys and Girls Club and guest of Tom Donahue. Tom said before the club that he proposed Freddie as a new member to our club.

 

Joan bragged that her father has had some major surgeries in the past, but recently had his hip replaced and is doing well and happy about that. Joan said that she really wanted Will to win Dancing With The Stars and she paid Will to dance for us in front of the club. It was a hoot. The video is on our Facebook page!

Maria bragged for President Mark's WONDERFUL Oktoberfest that he had at his home. The food was fantastic, the beer was cold, and the conversation was lively! Maria also bragged that she is back into showing dogs and her pointer won at a recent prestigious dog show. Congratulations, Maria!

Caprice bragged for her 6 days spent in Florida as of recent and that she has been appointed to the state leadership committee to help families in our area. Congratulations, Caprice.

Jeff said he had a fake fine. As he was leaving city hall, the mayor stopped him and tried talking with him. Jeff told the mayor that he was going to be late for Rotary and he would get a fine, but the mayor gave him money to pay the fine. Jeff didn't feel right keeping it, so just paid it in anyway!

Will fined himself for being listed by Vermont Business Magazine as a Rising Star. Other Rotarians also made the prestigious cut; Gwen Flewelling and Colie Densmore. Congratulations to all three of you!

Kevin said that he will fine those who participated in the "sip and dip" at The Alley if the don't bring in their art work.

Jack bragged about his 40th wedding anniversary. Congratulations, Jack!

Barb bragged for her 50th anniversary. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Chuck saw the Notre Dame game in South bend recently and went to a Rotary Club meeting in CT at a club that he was the Chartering President of decades ago. He said that club does a golf tournament that nets over 50k?

Wendy bragged for her 29th wedding anniversary. Congratulations!

Mike bragged that 2 months from today, he is getting married.

Stephanie bragged for the huge success the block party saw and thanked those that came out to help.

 

Lou spoke of an engagement team meeting. I am not sure of the details on this one. See Lou.

Caprice is looking for a host home for Ricardo starting in January. The initial home pulled out and she needs a replacement family.

I shared a thank you we received from Shelter Box. Our donations went to buy a portion of two shelter boxes. We will be notified when the boxes are placed with a needy family where they went.

Chuck is asking everyone to let him know if you made up a meeting, as he is club secretary.

Kevin announced the club admin meeting at his office this Thursday (past tense).

Brian is looking to get a couple people together to transport the tree racks. There is the possibility that Castleton Hockey player may be able to help with this or unloading trees? See Brian if you are interested in helping in any way.

 

 

The club was approached by Rutland Rec's Cindy Wight about the building of a new park in the NW neighborhood on the site of a former blighted property. The city didn't have the money to pay for a nice fence around the park and the board has decided to make this part of the centennial project and donate $10,000 to pay for the fence. A plaque will be added with our name as the benefactor.

PLEASE sign Gwen's new member sheet or ELSE!

 

 

Joan gave awards to Jack Facey for his work during her term as the head of the Centennial Committee and another award to Krista for her efforts on the Fundraising committee and a board member.

 

$45 in little pot, won by none other than Mr. lucky, Terry Moran! Terry didn't have the queen of hearts on his side, though.

 

In lieu of a speaker, Cale and Stephanie gave updates on the Halloween Parade Float Effort:

We are looking for garland; red or silver. WE need a tree topper (star), gift wrapped boxes, 1-2 gallons of black paint, need drop/shop lights to illuminate our polar express.

Saturday, the 24th is Paint the train day at Mac Steel.

Float build starts on Friday the 30th at 6pm at Mac Steel followed by an all dayer on Saturday to finish it up. Line up for the parade is 5:30.

Stephanie desperately needs a crew of volunteers to take down the float the following Sunday.