Rotary Chips Report, October 22, 2012
This Week’s Rotary Chips, October 22, 2012
By Nancy Burzon
Guests:
Mary Ann Kennedy, Women’s Shelter
Matt Price
We Missed You: Not available.
Notices: Next Monday we will have a club assemble to discuss the Centenial Project. Please be sure to attend.
Brags/Fines:
Krista bragged that she canned 12 cans of Kale this weekend.
Andrea bragged that her oldest baby is going to be 21; the youngest daughter has a boy friend; this past weekend she was looking for old clothes and found pants that have not fit me in years; finally, she won a Kindle a the Chaffee.
Bob Miller, spent week knocking down big trees on son’s property. Everyone survived. Brought home a tick.
Hull Maynard, second child married a week ago. Been an item for over 5 years, Hull the 3rd and Margaret.
George Ambrose, not really bragging, just sharing a story. Since last week in August, had interesting things happening. Wife and Skylar had an accident so had a rental car. George backed into the rental. Then he backed into his “new truck.” Looks like a trend.
Krista added a brag for Paula Baker. She was not planning to attend today due to busy schedule, but she saved the day for the presenter by bringing a power cord.
Catherine bragged about really big talent show. She loves it –this year they will have 20 acts coming to the Paramount.
Terry, had to go to Ontario last week, his mother fell. By Saturday they had her on her feet and celebrated her 90 birthday.
Krista took insurance ethics test last week—it was about the Rotary Four-way Test. She felt very comfortable.
Stephaney Osgood bragged that her 4 mo. old son is now rolling over.
Tom Donahue bragged for Dick Rohe since it was not his wife in the accident. (Reference to George Ambrose story).
Rich is fining Andrea, very provocative pose on Facebook. She looked hot. She will pay that fine!
Bob Miller, for all who missed out on curling last year, there is an open house, Nov. 4 between 3 – 5 PM at the Georgetti Rink.
Rich, Sat. Nov 3 is grand opening of Vermont Farmers Food Center. HE also thanked the people who showed up to paint. As always, we had a lot of fun.
Tom reminded us about the Chamber annual meeting on Wednesday at noon. He said there were still a few seats.
Announcements:
Jason Cable announced the membership meeting at Brattleboro Retreat this week.
Nicole provided the attendance report and checked on attendance make-up for the Sept. 24 meeting. No make up for Bill Drummond, Steve Pelletier so they were fined $2.
Raffle: Mary Ann drew 918. Dick Rohe won. Drew 2 hearts.
Guest Speaker: Our own Tracey Moore spoke, representing the United Way. Provided funding to 31 organizations this year, donations exceeded the goal. Tracey is the only paid full time worker, rest are volunteers. Andrea talked about why she is a volunteer for United Way. It provides a way for her to give back. She can’t provide those services, but she can fund raise. Tracey shared a video of Rutland agencies who provide services to 26,400 people last year. The goal this year is $565,000. This year the campaign is dedicated to Pat Wener who was very active with United Way for 25 years. She passed away in February of this year.