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Dan called the meeting to order at 7:30.
The Pickle Ball tournament was a huge success! One hundred and fifty people were involved that day. There was very positive feedback from players, spectators, etc. Special thanks to Carrie for her planning and Rene for providing the excellent food. Plans for next year are already being discussed.
Dan welcomed guests, Kevin Lewis, Sam Friedman, Carrie Spear, Roberta MacDonald, Ric Cengeri and Jason Schnoor, District Governor, Rotary 7850.
Jason reminded the club about the October 28 Rotary Leadership Institute event (RLI) from 8-3 at St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury, VT. This event is for members to receive training for leadership and there is a class for grant writing.
The Farmer’s Market has three remaining weekends, sign up is set for this Saturday. Coverage is needed for October 14, when our club will occupy the tent.
October 8 is the Tractor Parade. Carrie Spear is seeking servers at the farmer’s buffet. The following members signed up: Rene, Annette, Catherine, Charlie and Jon Lowell.
October 29 is the Halloween Parade - Please sign up via Sign Up Genius link.
Thanksgiving - will be doing turkey distribution in the three towns with some gingerbread kits. One of the Wednesday meetings will be dedicated to putting some items together for the food shelves.
Dan York introduced Ric Cengeri from HomeShare Vermont.
This program benefits our communities by pairing community together of all ages. It helps pay rent and utilities and/or provide services for low income Vermonters.
The organization has been in Vermont for forty years. They base pairings on interests, needs and lifestyle. HomeShare VT works with both host and roomate for the duration of the contract.
The average rent for the roomate is $380 per month. The program reduces social isolation and allows the opportunity to delay or eliminate nursing home placements, while assisting low income citizens and aging in place. This includes but is not limited to housekeeping, companionship, cooking, yard/snow help, errands, pet care, driving and computer help.
Dan presented Ric with the book “Super Aging: Getting Older Without Getting Old” by David Cravit to be donated to The Shelburne Library in Ric’s name.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30.