Posted by Heather Lynch on Sep 05, 2018
 
Charlotte Shelburne Hinesburg Rotary
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room
7:30 a.m.
 
President Erik Kolomaznik opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Devotional was conducted by Diane Vachon.  A thank you card from the Charlotte Senior Center was circulated.
 
Community Service Projects:
  • The Charlotte Beach project is set for three weeks. 
  • The Light Up the Night Walk needs sign ups for walkers 9/28 6pm.  A goal is set for $1,000 fundraising. 
  • Shelburne Farms Harvest Festival needs sign ups for parking.  Shifts are Morning and Noon. Cider donuts are a plus.  Sign up for 9/15.  Parking is a barter to allow us to use the Coach Barn on the night of the Car Raffle. 
 
Golf Ball Drop awardees were presented their checks.  Jerry Bloomberg won the grand prize.  She was the first female Rotarian in the Burlington Rotary Club.  She donated $1,000 of her winnings to the CSH Rotary Club.  She will use her winnings for college funds.  Julie Gaboriault is a Sunrise Rotary Club member.  Bill Rue, member of the CSH Rotary Club.  Lisa Steel was not present and decided to donate her winnings to an animal shelter. 
 
 
Programs for coming weeks were announced:
Aug 22, 2018
RYLA Award Presentations - Golf Ball Drop Sort
 
Aug 29, 2018
Old Rotarians Never Die
 
Sep 05, 2018
Summer Fun in the North End
 
Sep 12, 2018
Real Estate Guru
 
Sep 18, 2018
 
Sep 19, 2018
 
Sep 26, 2018
Shelburne Police Chief
Happy Highlights:
  • Sam's daughter celebrated her 65th birthday
  • Todd announced that the farmers market will continue until October 13th
  • Many are happy about the Golf Ball Drop and the Boys and Girls Club
  • Linda presented Hands to Honduras at the Saint Albans Rotary Club
 
Vanessa Fortune, Development Director at the Burlington Boys and Girls Club gave a presentation.
She discussed that she began her career in public accounting.  After paying a visit to the Boys and Girls Club during their annual holiday dinner, it was no question that she wanted to work with them.  She now directs development.  She discussed the many ways that the Burlington Boys and Girls Club helps the inner city children of Burlington, Vermont. 
 
The Burlington Boys and Girls Club serves 250 children daily within the Burlington, Vermont's Old North End.  The mission is to provide a safe place, develop character and support academic success. 
 
The Boys & Girls Club has an extensive seven week summer program.  100 children ages k-8 attend the program all day.  This provides affordable child care for families.  The program costs $50/week yet the majority of children are provided scholarships.  The annual Kentucky Derby Gala raises funds to support the summer program.  The program has a waiting list of 30-40 children a year.  This waiting list could be served if the program could expand. 
 
During the summer children spend time in the onsite pool and receive swimming lessons.  They have 5-6 lifeguards.  Graduates and high school students are offered opportunity to become “CIT's” (counselors in training).  The summer program has many adventures including a visit from an ice cream truck, D.J. In the park, club Olympics, visits from retired Patriots, and outdoor excursions. 
 
During the summer program, children are provided with fee meals.  They have breakfast, lunch and two snacks.  They also receive an hour of academic support daily during the summer. 
 
During the school year, the after school participants have fun too.  They have academic support, a snack and dinner nightly.  The families are welcome to join in at dinner time.  Many of the families are new Americans.  The Boys and Girls Club serves 25,000 meals a year. 
 
The Boys and Girls Club has taken initiative to support their members with attending college.  Through the Early Promise Education Program, which begins in Kindergarten, children are supported with partial Boys and Girls Club scholarships, scholarships from local businesses and support from the national Boys and Girls Club.  The club has also conducted drives to collect college dorm supplies.  So far, the Burlington Boys and Girls Club has supported 30 youth entering college this year.  Six youth have graduated college now, one with a Master's degree.  This breaks the cycle of poverty.  Many will be the first in their families to graduate high school and college.
 
Notes by Heather Lynch
 
 
 
 
Charlotte Shelburne Hinesburg Rotary
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room
7:30 a.m.
 
President Erik Kolomaznik opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Devotional was conducted by Diane Vachon.  A thank you card from the Charlotte Senior Center was circulated.
 
Community Service Projects:
  • The Charlotte Beach project is set for three weeks. 
  • The Light Up the Night Walk needs sign ups for walkers 9/28 6pm.  A goal is set for $1,000 fundraising. 
  • Shelburne Farms Harvest Festival needs sign ups for parking.  Shifts are Morning and Noon. Cider donuts are a plus.  Sign up for 9/15.  Parking is a barter to allow us to use the Coach Barn on the night of the Car Raffle. 
 
Golf Ball Drop awardees were presented their checks.  Jerry Bloomberg won the grand prize.  She was the first female Rotarian in the Burlington Rotary Club.  She donated $1,000 of her winnings to the CSH Rotary Club.  She will use her winnings for college funds.  Julie Gaboriault is a Sunrise Rotary Club member.  Bill Rue, member of the CSH Rotary Club.  Lisa Steel was not present and decided to donate her winnings to an animal shelter. 
 
 
Programs for coming weeks were announced:
Aug 22, 2018
RYLA Award Presentations - Golf Ball Drop Sort
 
Aug 29, 2018
Old Rotarians Never Die
 
Sep 05, 2018
Summer Fun in the North End
 
Sep 12, 2018
Real Estate Guru
 
Sep 18, 2018
 
Sep 19, 2018
 
Sep 26, 2018
Shelburne Police Chief
Happy Highlights:
  • Sam's daughter celebrated her 65th birthday
  • Todd announced that the farmers market will continue until October 13th
  • Many are happy about the Golf Ball Drop and the Boys and Girls Club
  • Linda presented Hands to Honduras at the Saint Albans Rotary Club
 
Vanessa Fortune, Development Director at the Burlington Boys and Girls Club gave a presentation.
She discussed that she began her career in public accounting.  After paying a visit to the Boys and Girls Club during their annual holiday dinner, it was no question that she wanted to work with them.  She now directs development.  She discussed the many ways that the Burlington Boys and Girls Club helps the inner city children of Burlington, Vermont. 
 
The Burlington Boys and Girls Club serves 250 children daily within the Burlington, Vermont's Old North End.  The mission is to provide a safe place, develop character and support academic success. 
 
The Boys & Girls Club has an extensive seven week summer program.  100 children ages k-8 attend the program all day.  This provides affordable child care for families.  The program costs $50/week yet the majority of children are provided scholarships.  The annual Kentucky Derby Gala raises funds to support the summer program.  The program has a waiting list of 30-40 children a year.  This waiting list could be served if the program could expand. 
 
During the summer children spend time in the onsite pool and receive swimming lessons.  They have 5-6 lifeguards.  Graduates and high school students are offered opportunity to become “CIT's” (counselors in training).  The summer program has many adventures including a visit from an ice cream truck, D.J. In the park, club Olympics, visits from retired Patriots, and outdoor excursions. 
 
During the summer program, children are provided with fee meals.  They have breakfast, lunch and two snacks.  They also receive an hour of academic support daily during the summer. 
 
During the school year, the after school participants have fun too.  They have academic support, a snack and dinner nightly.  The families are welcome to join in at dinner time.  Many of the families are new Americans.  The Boys and Girls Club serves 25,000 meals a year. 
 
The Boys and Girls Club has taken initiative to support their members with attending college.  Through the Early Promise Education Program, which begins in Kindergarten, children are supported with partial Boys and Girls Club scholarships, scholarships from local businesses and support from the national Boys and Girls Club.  The club has also conducted drives to collect college dorm supplies.  So far, the Burlington Boys and Girls Club has supported 30 youth entering college this year.  Six youth have graduated college now, one with a Master's degree.  This breaks the cycle of poverty.  Many will be the first in their families to graduate high school and college.
 
Notes by Heather Lynch