Rotary Club of Rutland

This Week’s Rotary Chips, September 15, 2014

Posted by Bates Childress 
on Sep 17, 2014
 

Special thanks to Jeff Guevin for this weeks CHIPS.

Guests: Tina, Paul, Sarah Gilbert

Brags/Fines:  Mike Coppinger

  • Brian bragged about celebrating his first wedding anniversary over the weekend and is “glad to still be here.”
  • Gary Ladabouche bragged for his kids’ sports achievements: his son scored a hat trick and his daughter… [this may need a follow-up]
  • Bob bragged about his return from a recent trip to northern Wisconsin.
  • Jeff W. bragged about helping is 22 year old “baby son” move into a sixth-floor walkup apartment in the East Village and his son’s accomplishment at the ad agency he works for – signing on for the 5th season of Downton Abbey
  • Nick received an email from a youth exchange student we hosted in 1980.
  • Kevin was in Boston over the weekend, where he caught a concert at the Wang Center, courtesy Jason Moratz [sp?]
  • Mike C. fined whoever just left the sandwich board and signs in Depot Park – sans Camaro, then suggested a fire to dispose of them.
  • Joan fed a baby bull named Billie at Billings Farm in Woodstock and says, “He loves his bottle!”

Bull

President’s Announcements:

  • Reminder to bring in food donations for Fill Up the Cupboard Challenge!   
  • Club Administration meeting Wednesday, September 17 at Kevin Loso’s office, 5 Tremont St., Rutland, at 7PM.  All Committee Chairs are asked to attend this important organizational meeting.
  • Upcoming events – Thanks to Lou Scott, plans are in the works for:
    • Painting /coloring contest involving school children and our Christmas tree sales shed to bring attention to our new Park location (see Jeff W. or Rich for info), and
    • Building a float for the Halloween Parade on October 25th.  Disney theme this year. Krista got us a 40-foot flatbed!
    • We start selling Christmas trees right after Halloween and will include our 50/50 raffle that will fund the purchase of books for first graders at Northwest Elementary School. 
  • Committees
    • If you are already, or are not yet on a committee, we need you to volunteer!  Committees are:  Fund Raising (Krista Scarborough, Chair), Service Projects Committee (Will Gormly, Chair), Promote Rotary (Kwame Dankwa, Chair), Tree Sales (Rich Carlson, Man in Charge!)
    • Thank you to Andrea Coppola and Reed Wilcox for agreeing to be on the Foundation Committee with Bob Miller.  Look for more information as we try to direct more grant money locally!
    • We need volunteers to join with Caprice on the Youth Exchange Committee.  We are looking to develop Rotaract and we have a start.  Anyone who is interested in serving area youth, this is for you!
  • Amy Blanchard & Nick send their thanks for the bike.
  • College of St. Joseph sends its thanks “to Jason” for the $251 donation – $1 more than Rotary South.

Camaro Raffle Recap:

Ron and Krista gave a summary of the Camaro raffle results.

  • 1870 tickets sold; 76 were designated for charities.
  • Revenue: $49,924 + Cash prize donations owing: $520

= Gross income: $50,444

  • Expenses through 9/9: $15,100.88 – grand prize (cash option) $21,000 – United Way pledge: $5,000 = Gross expenses: $41,100.88
  • Net revenue to Club: $9,343.12, with 40% ($3,737.25) to the long-term account.
  • A recap of the winners:
    • Grand Prize - Marlene Cenate - Pittsford - Sold by Kevin Loso
    • 2nd Prize - $2,000. - Tim Turbett - Park Ridge, IL - On-Line/Website
    • 3rd Prizes - $500. - Tim Turbett - Park Ridge, IL - On-Line/Website Matt Whitcomb - Rutland - Sold by Thelma and Louise (Joan and Catherine)
    • Laura Jaworski - Danby - On-Line/Website
    • Kane Boynton(?) - (?) - Sold by Mark Price
    • Doug Stuart - Chittenden - Sold by Catherine Nelson
    • Chandana Nambukara - West Lebanon, NH - On-Line/Website
    • 10 Cash Bonus Prizes
      • Barbara Carrara - Rutland - Sold by Nick Carmolli
      • Frankie Gomez - Rutland - Sold by Stephanie Osgood
      • Edward Garrow - Proctor – Mailing
      • Krista Mathews - Granby, CT - Sold by Kirk Shields
      • Bryan Gillam - Rutland - Sold by Caprice Hover
      • Nancy Jakula - Brandon - Sold by Krista Scarborough
      • Matt Potter - Rutland - Sold by Traci Moore
      • Jaymie Rudenis - West Rutland - Sold by Stephanie Osgood
      • Kelly Socia - (?) - Sold by Dick Rohe
      • Make A Wish - Designated by Lainnie LaCroix
  • Mark “blew Catherine out of the water” (Ron’s words) on their challenge; $250 will be going to the United Way.
  • Stephanie announced a celebration of the end of the raffle, coming up in mid-October.
  • If you donated $40 without paying it, Krista says it’s time to pay up!

Member Announcements:

  • Jeff Chabot and Mark Price are coordinating with Charlene at Grace Preschool to build shelves for their books, which are sitting in piles on the floor at the moment. Once a materials list is compiled, they’ll submit it to the club for funding. Also, volunteers wanted!
  • A hike’s coming up – check the calendar or talk to Reed.
  • Centennial Committee (aka, the “Old Professionals”) – see Jack Facey

Membership Committee Chair Brian conducted the Induction of New Members: Nicole (“Coli”), sponsored by Kwame; Robyn, sponsored by Caprice.

  • Brian noted that September is “New Generations Month” in Rotary, welcoming new generations of Rotary members.
  • Everyone should sponsor a member.
  • We now have 56 members.

Weekly Raffle:

  • Small pot: $41
  • Big pot: $618
  • Lainnie. King of spades.

Guest Speaker: Sarah Gilbert, Rutland Young Professionals

Sara Gilbert grew up in Castleton, Vermont and attended Rutland High School. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and holds a masters degree in political geography from the University of Washington, where she was a National Science Foundation graduate research fellow. In 2012, she worked as an intern for the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development on their EPA Smart Growth Initiative Assistance Grant for flood resiliency. Sara is now director of business development at NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, a housing nonprofit supporting safe, affordable and sustainable homeownership in Addison, Bennington and Rutland counties. She is a founding board member of Rutland Young Professionals and currently serves as secretary of the board and chair of the Employer Relations committee. She is also an enthusiastic supporter of the United Way of Rutland County, the Women’s Professional Development Center of Rutland, and Emerge Vermont.  

  • Nonprofit with a 9-member board and five committees.
  • First mixer was July 31 of last year.
  • Grew out of the Creative Economy / RutBusters/ Global Share movements and initiatives.
  • Goal is to build community, local economy, networks of professionals, opportunity, and a reason to stay in (or come back to) Rutland.
  • Support from over 60 businesses and individuals.
  • Currently hosting regular mixers of over 65 attendees. The last one may have had as many as 100.
  • Works with Rutland Regional Medical Center to welcome and orient recruits new to the area.
  • Looking to expand programs, including offering professional development.
  • Will be joining the Chamber and currently gets support from the chamber.
  • Responding to Rich’s question, “What is the definition of ‘young’ professional?” Ms. Gilbert explained they had none, and Brian noted that a broad range of age groups have attended the mixers. Brian recommended them as a great networking opportunity.

Chuck did the 4-way test.