Meeting of January 18, 2017

Posted by Linda Schiavone
 
 
Rotary Meeting January 18, 2017
 
Charlotte Shelburne Rotary
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room
 
President Judy Christensen called meeting to order, led Pledge of Allegiance
 
Upcoming meetings:
1/25    Bob and Becky’s Amazing New Farm
2/1      UVM Economics professor Art Woolf
2/8      Rotary Speech Competition
2/15    Committee Meetings
2/22    Eileen Whalen, President –CEO UVM Medical Center
 
Linda Gilbert – Hands to Honduras
         49 signed up, 3 will go ahead, 11 days before final group arrives. 
 
Alan Bates
            Superbowl !!!!!!
            Grids still available, $5 and $10
           
Lara Keenan – Library
          January 26  6:30
          Green Mountain Audubon Society talk   -   Taiwanese Birds
 
Carol Obuchowski   Rotary Foundation
           $2400 collected, more participation.  John Beal will report club match.
           Club may want to embrace another project with District Grants
 
Ric Flood presented Paul Harris award to Steve Dates for contributions up to $5,000
           Outstanding participation and support from Steve
 
Bill Root:
            Shelburne Farms Winter Fest  Saturday January 21, 2017-- Rotary Parking
            Two shifts required  11:30 to 1-- 1 to 2:30   sign up sheet
 
Happy Fines:
            Lara Keenan         Snow
            Alan Hathaway     Florida vacation
            Michael Clapp      Hope to win today
            Denny Bowen       Excellent skiing yesterday
            Todd Whitaker      Boyer’s maple donuts
            John Dupee           Just Happy
            Ric Flood              Golfing and scooting
            Judy Christenson  Grateful for Tina Floods calendar                   
            Erik Kolomaznik      Burlington Farmers Market back – Davis Center Happy
            Joan Lenes                Happy
            Steve Dates               Snow will be gone this afternoon
            Phil Denu                  Happy in general                                 
            Jane McKnight          Snow
            Linda Gilbert             VW recalled
            Roz Graham              Snow, concentrate that snow will last until Saturday
            Linda Barker             Scoot
            Richard Fox              PETS  Good training
            Barb Comeau            Taking kids to Viet Nam
            George  Schiavone    He forgot to report trapped skunk
            Chris Davis               Netted porcupine, dogs happy
            Carol Obuchowski    Montreal visit, then visit from a 2 year old who knows NO
            Alan Bates                 Skied Sugarbush with UVM friend
            Trafton Crandall        Chickens went north to Shelburne, Trafton West to Denver
 
Linda  Schiavone lucky #, not so lucky draw – next week larger pot!!!  J
 
President Judith Christensen report and discussion of Tuesday Board Meeting
 
Car raffle will be held May 12th, Shelburne Farms, timing is ideal, before graduations, first event of the season for Shelburne Farms
 
Feed back on speakers --  suggestions for programs might include new Shelburne/Charlotte/Hinesburg businesses and new non-profits programs.
 
Fund raising discussion:  Presently 3 major fund raisers, loss of revenue this year, Ric Flood gave added perspective by reminding us that we raised $25,000 short $5,000 goal. 
 
Golf Ball Drop – considering change of date and location so that there will be greater visibility, chance to build momentum so the event is fun, establish credibility. Suggestion that we might find a golf ball supplier also better ball storage racks. 
 
Shelburne Day during Farmer’s market could be good better venue for Golf Ball drop.   Halloween has too many activities to add another feature.
 
Richard Fox suggested that we promote greater awareness of service Rotary provides in our communities and beyond.
 
Bottom Line:
Service Above Self,
 

Steve Dates, Past-President of Charlotte Shelburne Rotary and Past District Governor, was presented with his fifth Paul Harris Award