Meeting Notes - October 17, 2012

Posted by Jay Pompar 
on Oct 17, 2012
 

Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, 7:30 .a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room

Welcome

  • President Adam Bartsch led the Pledge and Kris Engstrom gave the devotional.
  • Adam introduced special guest Jay Pompar, back in Vermont for a visit from his Florida home. Thanks to Jay for his on-going support in posting the weekly news report.

Announcements

Steve Dates reported that everything for the Halloween Parade is “under control” – that’s a tradition continued from the days of Irv Rose as Parade Organizer.

Ric Flood gave an energizing pitch to the group encouraging everyone to get their donations gathered for the Bowl-a-thon on Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. It is expected that each participant will donate at least $50.Will will be catering. Gary Bergeron has sold 24 banner ads.

Upcoming meetings:

  • 10/24 – Zach Clemmons
  • 10/31 – Col Dan
  • 11/7 – Chelsea Ingraham – Miss Vermont
  • 11/14 – Club Assembly

The Club paid tribute to long-time member Jimmy Fayette who made such contributions to the club and who will be missed. As Gary Marcotte said, “Everybody knew him. He will be remembered fondly. He was a man who never complained, a heck of a businessman and a heck of a supporter of social causes.”

A thank you note from Anne Hancock, in appreciation for the tribute to Charter Member John Hancock, was circulated.

The board approved a donation of $200 to the Feed My Starving Children campaign. The Club unanimously approved a $250 donation to Dismas House.

Volunteers are requested for a Committee to handle the details of the Changing of the District Governor celebration next spring at the Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms when Steve Dates will be taking that office.

SAA

Sergeant at Arms Richard Fox gave the Club a chance to contribute to the good of the Club and the entertainment of all.

Happy fines:

  • Ric Flood – a visit to Shelburne Farms
  • Jim Spadaccini – the sun is out
  • Jay Pompar – a month in Vermont
  • George Ewins – a visit to Williston
  • Linda Barker – happy
  • Kris Engstrom – in memory of Jimmy
  • Carol Obuchowski – the bridge project – watching them work
  • Joan Lenes – her nephew’s wedding
  • John Dupee – only one more debate
  • Fritz Horton – soaring at Sugarbush
  • Mark Joczic -- going to New York City
  • Russ Blodgett – three weeks to the election
  • Michael Clapp – 50th high school graduation reunion
  • Denny Bowen – football teams are undefeated
  • Gary Marcotte – thanks to Tod
  • John Beal – thanks to Jay for his work on newsletter
  • Roz Graham – her 48th wedding anniversary

Lucky draw: John Dupee’s number was drawn but he chose the wrong card. $105 rolled over.

Committee meetings followed