Carrie called the meeting to order at 7:30 after opening words by Nancy.
A Card is available to sign for the family of James Spadaccini, who passed away December 24, 2022.
The Shelburne Food Shelf and The Angel Fund sent thank you cards for our donations.
Carrie shared a note from Shelburne Farms for our gift on behalf of Marshall Webb and the Foundation.
Ric presented a Paul Harris Award to Roslyn Graham and Ric Flood received one from Carrie for their contributions.
Carrie presented the slate of Officers to the club for the 2023-2024 term:
President: Dan York
President Elect: John Pane
Vice President: Gerry Lawrence
Treasurer: Margo Casco
Secretary: Nancy Danforth
The motion to accept the nominations was made by Ric and seconded by Bob Sanders. The motion was carried by the club.
The happy fines were collected by Denis.
Our club shared various sentiments about Jim Spadaccini.
Jim was referred to as “Mr Rotary” and was instrumental in the beginnings of the CSH Rotary Club along with Bill Deming. He served as President of the club and District Governor. He created the car raffle and the blue velvet bag that contains the 100 ping pong balls, still used today. He was also very involved in the Rotary International Foreign Exchange Program.
Ric shared the story of how he met Jim and Jim’s first construction job was at Smith, Bell & Thompson where Ric worked. Jim completed their deck while Teena was in the hospital in those early years of their friendship.
Bill shared some remembrances of Jim of the Dismas House and actual turkey delivery to individual homes.
Susan, Dan, Bob, Carole, Tom Glaser, and Linda all shared some remembrances of Jim.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20.