Newsletter for the August 13, 2014 Meeting
August 13, 2014 Newsletter 
By John Hammer
Charlotte Shelburne Rotary
Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 7:15 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room
Welcome
Incoming President Richard Fox opened the meeting with the Pledge. Kris Engstrom gave the invocation.
Upcoming:
August 14 – Board Meeting
August 16 – Shelburne Day – Members are encouraged to wear Rotary T-Shirts
August 20 – Budget discussion plus a surprise presentation
August 22 – Volunteer support to the Charlotte Senior Center Annual BBQ
August 27 – RYLA Candidates
September 3 – Frank Bryant – Great opportunity to invite a potential new guest to visit the club.
September 17 – Visit by District Governor, Bruce Pacht.
District 7850 Calendar: Hot Link http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Events/EventsCalendar.aspx?accountid=50051
Announcements
Shelburne Veterans’ Memorial – Sam Feitelberg reported that they have raised $73,000. Bricks are on sale at the Farmers’ Market.
Sergeant at Arms –
Kris Engstrom – Grandsons started school on 8/12
Howard Seaver – Had a great kayaking trip to the Massachusetts North Shore with his daughter Abby and grandson.
Linda Gilbert – Happy to report a glorious swim in the lake at a temperature of 79° and is happy for the nice summer with the super moon.
Chris Davis – Really enjoyed the super moon.
Dennis Webster – Celebrating his 44th anniversary and paid a publicity fine for having been highlighted in the Freep for his recent retirement.
Russ Blodgett – Has just gotten four new chickens. Not sure why.
Michael Clapp – Enjoyed last Sunday with lots of kids around.
Linda Barker – Celebrating 23 years with the same bank and happy for her recent surprise quick trip to California to visit with her granddaughter who celebrated her first birthday.
Ric Flood - For his great trip to Snowmass, Colorado.
Sam Feitelberg – Offered his wife Gail’s services to Russ Blodgett. Apparently Gail is a master (mistress?) in wielding an ax for decapitating chickens. Sam and Gail are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.
Tod Whitaker – For a great week on Martha’s Vineyard where he caught no fish. He’s off to Maine next week.
Denny Bowen – Will be on Nantucket next week
John Hammer won the draw and picked the Seven of Spades to roll over the pot.
Today was Committee Meetings Day.