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Sailing Beyond Cancer |
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Spring Cleaning the Water Garden Rotarians at Work! On Saturday morning, a group of energetic Rotarians performed annual spring cleaning of the Water Garden Park at the Shelburne Town Office complex.  |
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Jack Mayer aka Mountain Poet Our guest speaker this morning is Jack Mayer. Throughout his career, Dr. Mayer has written short stories, poems, and essays about his years in pediatric practice and hiking The Long Trail in Vermont. He was a participant at Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference in 2003 and 2005 for fiction, and in 2008 for poetry. LIFE IN A JAR: The Irena Sendler Project is his first book of non-fiction. He recently completed his first novel, BEFORE THE COURT OF HEAVEN. Dr. Mayer’s collection of poetry, Poems From The Wilderness was published Nov. 2020. These poems were all composed while solo hiking or skiing in the wilderness of Vermont and New Hampshire. Mayer shares his love of the backcountry, trail-walking, camping, and the “wilderness effect,” a unique sensation of aliveness and deep connection. Though deeply personal, he hopes they will resonate with those pieces of wilderness we all carry within us, and offer respite in these challenging pandemic times. He lives in Middlebury, Vermont |
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Charlotte Crossings Guest speaker, Debbie Kassabian, co-owner of Charlotte Crossings, talked about the development of her new multi-use commercial building offering office, retail, and restaurant space. Charlotte Crossings is located on Route 7, south of Ferry Road, in Charlotte. |
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Spin into Spring |
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Charlotte Librarian Margaret Woodruff “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth I wandered lonely as a cloud Continuous as the stars that shine The waves beside them danced; but they For oft, when on my couch I lie |
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Dave Welch of The Clock Shop photo by Michael Clerizo at https://michaelclerizo.com/2019/01/15/i-discovered-the-clock-shop-and-its-friendly-owner-dave-welch-in-the-city-of-vergennes-video/ Our guest speaker this morning was Dave Welch, owner and operator of The Clock Shop in Vergennes. |
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The Shelburne Country Store  Our guest speaker is Steve Mayfield, owner of the Shelburne Country Store and the Country Christmas Loft. He and his wife, Deb, purchased the country store in 2007. Steve provided a fascinating history of the store and its place in Shelburne history. They purchased the Christmas Loft in 2016. Steve provided some great stories and insight and answered questions. |
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Vermont Community Garden Network Happy St Patrick's Day to all our Irish friends! Michelle Gates, Executive Director of the Vermont Community Garden Network, was our guest speaker this beautiful spring morning. http://vcgn.org |
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Saludos de Panamá Susan was happy to meet Ralph, a local Rotarian in Boquete, Panama. Ralph donated several bags of coffee for our upcoming Spin-a-thon. |
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New Member Laurie BurkeOur newest member, Lauri Burke, gave us a classification talk this morning. She is a long time resident of Shelburne and has had many exciting adventures during her world travels |
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Rotary Thanks Essential Workers! |
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Champlain Valley School District: Proposed Budget Lynne Jaunich, CVSD Board Chair (Charlotte), and Colleen MacKinnon, CVSD Board Vice Chair (Hinesburg), then presented about the state of the Champlain Valley School District and the upcoming budget vote. https://www.cvsdvt.org/domain/321 |
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Shelburne Fire and Rescue-proposed land purchase  Our speakers this morning are Shelburne Town Manger Lee Krohn, Fire Chief Jerry Ouimet, and Rescue Chief Jacob Leopold. |
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Club Updates and Planning This morning's meeting was devoted to activity updates and planning. |
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Mentoring Coordinators Joshua Rooney and Alice Brown
Our speakers today are Joshua Rooney and Alice Brown, mentoring coordinators for the Champlain Valley School District (CVSD). |
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CSH Rotary Welcomes New Member Margaret WoodruffMargaret Woodruff is the newest member our club. Margaret is the Director of the Charlotte Library. She became aware of Rotary through our book donations and our work around town. Club President Chris Davis was her sponsor. Margaret has been the Director of the library for 10 years, and was the children’s librarian before that. She lives in east Charlotte with her husband, and has three grown daughters. |
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Don Stevens, Chief, Nohegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation
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Rotary Speech ContestThe Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary Club invites high school students from its three towns to enter a speech contest. This year’s topic is: “How can you and your Rotary Club work together to improve your community and open new opportunities for you and other students?” To find out more on what the Rotary Club does check out this Website (www.RotaryClubofCSH.org) or our Facebook page under Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary. You can also find out more about what Rotary does world-wide by visiting the district website https://rotary7850.org/ or the world-wide website at Rotary.org. The speech requires no memorization and is limited to 5 minutes. The Club’s winner will receive a cash prize of $100 and the opportunity to compete at the Rotary District 7850 contest. The District prize is $150 (for a total of $250). To register, or for more information, contact Carrie Fenn at carriebfenn@gmail.com or 802 999-1024. Registrations are due by March 3, 2021 and the Club contest will be held by Zoom on March 10th. |
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Camp Thorpe with Heather Moore
Heather Moore is the Executive Director of Camp Thorpe, located in Goshen, Vermont. The camp hosts 250 campers with developmental disabilities. |
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Black Lives Matter
Photo courtesy of The Shelburne News Emma Marden is our guest today. Emma is a freshman at CVU, and was the organizer of the Black Lives Matter flag raising and march at Shelburne Community School. |
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CSH Rotary Activities Update Snowy Owl overlooking Shelburne (photo courtesy of Susan Grimes) |
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Happy Holiday Meeting |
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Lunch Ladies of Shelburne Santa's Elves in the Kitchen! |
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Shelburne Food Shelf
Our speakers today are Susan Stock and Pam Brangan from the Shelburne Food Shelf. Food insecurity and demand for the food shelf has soared during the pandemic, and more and more people continue to sign up. The community has really stepped up as well. Shelburne Farms, New Village Farms, Zen Center, home farmers have donated food. Fisher Brothers Farm donated ice cream and a freezer!! |
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Happy Holidays |
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Champlain Housing Trust with COO Michael Monte Michael Monte is our speaker today. Michael is Champlain Housing Trust COO. He will be taking over as CEO when the current CEO retires. He has over 40 years community and economic development experience, and was the head of Burlington’s CEDO office for many years. |
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Rotarians in the Kitchen This morning some of our Club members helped prepare and deliver 10 meals per child for families that receive meals at home during the Thanksgiving vacation. The Club continues to be instrumental in helping the food service teams of Charlotte Central School and the Shelburne Community School provide meals to their students during the pandemic.  Susan shows Jon and Charlie how to work in the kitchen. |
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Winter Clothing Drive CSH Rotarian and Shelburne Town Clerk Diana Vachon has two bags of winter clothing that were collected at the Shelburne Town office on Election Day. Next stop is the Wash Shed... Charlie instructs Denis in the proper operation of a clothes dryer... |
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Welcome Laurie Burke!Membership Chair Ric inducted Laurie Burke as our newest member during this morning's Zoom meeting. Laurie Burke is very happy to be joining our Club. Community service has always been very important to her. Her father was a Kiwanis member and he and his fellow Kiwanians built a rope tow for local kids, and that made an impression on her. She works at the Stern Center writing and fundraising and is looking forward to helping our Club fundraise! Laurie graduated with a BA from UVM and received her Master’s in teaching at Harvard. She lives in Shelburne with her husband and has two adult daughters. She feels she can offer Rotary a roll up the sleeves approach to work, writing for fundraising, and she finds our group to be a caring community of folks who have led really interesting lives. We are honored to have her as a member. |
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Shelburne Athletic Club with Rayne HerzogOur speaker today is Rayne Herzog. Rayne has been in the fitness industry for 35 years. He opened his first gym at the Jelly Mill in 1998. He is currently the general manager of the Shelburne Athletic Club. He is a certified personal trainer and instructor, and the owner of Race Vermont. |
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Honoring Our Veterans with Lt Col Jason Galipeau, USAF Chris rang the bell and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance Susan Grimes offered a tribute to our Veterans Today we are here to honor those who have served our country and given their lives so that we may stand here and still live in freedom. We need to be constantly reminded of our gift of freedom and of those who gave all to make sure future generations continue to know life in a free, democratic society. Remembering those who have passed is only half of the task that is before us today. We must also carry their love, honor and duty forward to the future generations that will pass. Our children must now who they were, what they did and why they did it. To do anything less, will be a disservice to their sacrifice and their memories. We remember today, Veterans Day, our veterans.
Wreath laying at the Shelburne Veterans Memorial: Sam Feitelberg, Paul Goodrich, Bud Ockert, Pete Gadhue, Jim Donaldson, and Colleen Haag. |
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Rotary Donates Face Masks to First RespondersOn Wednesday, November 11, the CSH Rotary Club received a supply of 4,000 medical face masks for distribution to local first responders and essential workers. So far the Club has delivered more than 2,000 masks to first responders and essential workers at Charlotte Fire and Rescue, Shelburne Fire and Rescue, Shelburne Police Department, Hinesburg Police Department, Hinesburg Fire and Emergency Response, and the Shelburne Food Shelf.  AEMT Cheri Schrader accepting the donation of face masks for Charlotte Rescue last week. We are continuing to distribute masks to schools and other the front line essential workers in the three towns served by our Club. Here is how the face masks came to our Rotary Club... Ted Rossi, a member of the East Hampton, CT Rotary Club and a director of the Rossi Family Foundation, is working to distribute 1 Million medical grade face masks to front line workers and first responders in New England. Our Rotary District 7850 and District 7870 received 200,000 face masks from this program to distribute among 60 Rotary Clubs in VT and NH. We are pleased to help with this program and to support the people who keep us safe, answer 911 calls, teach our children, prepare meals in the schools, and deliver food. Stay safe everyone! |
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Club Business MeetingChris rang the bell and greeted everyone with his cheery self. Susan shared some opening words: A Prayer for Unity |
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District Governor Jamie MilneRotary International District 7850Jamie Milne, Rotary District 7850 Governor and a member of the St Johnsbury Rotary Club joined our Zoom meeting this morning. Jamie Milne is one of two guests today. He is the District Governor for our Club. Rotary International’s theme this year is Rotary Opens Opportunities, which is also our District theme. In 2023-24, Jennifer Jones from Canada will be the Rotary International President, Jennifer will be the first woman president of Rotary International. Assistant Governor Susan Cherry will be our 2023-24 District Governor. |
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The Charlotte News publisher Claudia Marshall
Our next speaker today is Claudia Marshall. She is originally from the Detroit area, she’s worked as a morning DJ, as a news anchor and an award-winning writer. She moved to Charlotte in 2013. Claudia is the publisher of the Charlotte News. |
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The Shelburne Halloween Parade - A Rotary Tradition Continues Another Halloween Parade has come and gone, and we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed putting it on for you. While our Rotarians got to have a great deal of fun, we would not have been able to make this annual tradition a reality without assistance from many others in our community: Town of Shelburne, Shelburne Highway and Parks and Recreation Departments, The Shelburne Police, Fire and Rescue, Kwiniaska Golf Course, Shelburne Market, Precourt Properties and all the groups, families, and businesses that brought vehicles, floats, and themselves.
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Dental Therapy in Vermont with Cheyenne WarrenOur speaker today is Dr. Cheyanne Warren, here to talk to us about Dental Therapy. Cheyanne leads the Dental Therapy program at Vermont Technical College. |
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CSH Rotary Winter Coat Drive Every year many of our local children find themselves without proper winter clothing to allow them to stay warm enough to endure, let alone enjoy, a Vermont winter. The Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary Club wants to change that. From now through November 30, CSH Rotary is collecting new and like-new jackets, hats, mittens, boots, and gloves in both adult and children’s sizes to distribute to the schools in Charlotte, Shelburne, and Hinesburg. School liaisons will provide the properly sized clothing to children in need so they may warmly and safely enjoy a Vermont winter. Please look in your hearts and your closets and consider donating what clothing or money you may be able to for this effort. To donate cash at the drop off locations, please make checks payable to “CSH Rotary Club.” This is greatly appreciated so that we can fill in gaps in the end. Drop off locations include the Shelburne Town Offices, the Hinesburg and Charlotte Libraries, Adirondack Audiology (Marsett Road and Route 7), and the Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC (181 Falls Road in Shelburne). For additional information, please contact charlotteshelburnerotary@gmail.com |
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Rotary Lends a Hand at School   Several Rotarians have been helping the kitchen staff at the Charlotte Central and Shelburne Community schools. They're developing a variety of kitchen skills to add to their resumes! Other Rotarians are helping with meal distribution. It's a wonderful program to help keep students and teachers healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic...another example of fulfilling Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self".  |
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Charlotte Librarian Margaret Woodruff Margaret Woodruff from the Charlotte Library is our speaker today. |
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October Planning Meeting Carrie Fenn called the meeting to order at 7:32am. Nancy Danforth provided the opening reading. |
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Planning the Shelburne Halloween Parade
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Abundant Thanks - Charlotte Garden ProjectDeirdre Holmes, project coordinator, posted this note of gratitude on Front Porch Forum: "As the gardening season comes to an end, I'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all who responded to my late spring request for help in the food garden at CCS. Throughout a very dry summer, generous community members each took on a week to water, weed and harvest. Starting in May, the garden has been able to make weekly donations of fresh organic produce to the Charlotte Food Shelf and/or the school meals program. Great thanks to Cecelia Wu, Jeanne Blackmore, Julia Parker-Dickerson, MaryEllen Hebert, Karen Tuning, Deborah Dodd Squires, Alice Trageser, Abby Foulk and members of the Charlotte, Shelburne, Hinesburg Rotary Club. I could never have done it without your kind help." Well done to ALL.  Members of the CSH Rotary Club lending a hand at the Charlotte Central School garden. Chris Davis, Susan Grimes, Carrie Fenn, Linda Gilbert, and Susanne Davis have been weeding, watering, and picking vegetables all month long in the community garden behind the school. The very fresh produce is given to the summer school meals program and to the Charlotte Food Shelf. |
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Medicare and You with Sandra AndersonOur speaker this morning is Sandy Anderson, president of Medicare Northeast. |
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What is Rotary? |
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Advancing Health Care Ethics with Cynthia Bruzzese Our speaker today is Cindy Bruzzese. Cindy is the executive director at the Vermont Ethics Network. She is a native Vermonter and has worked at the VEN since 2008. She works as a medical ethicist at UVM in addition to a myriad of other roles. |
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Vermont Futures Project with Lori Smith |
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Rotarians at Work: Race Vermont’s 5K/10K/Half Marathon On the foggy morning of Saturday, September 12, several masked Rotarians helped out at Race Vermont's 5K -10K- Half Marathon. We parked cars, helped racers line up in small groups 6 ft apart, started them at 10 second intervals, and helped hand out water and medals after they finished. In this photo left to right are Club President Chris Davis, Club President Elect Susan Grimes, Nancy Danforth, Jon Lowell, France Leblanc and Charlie Kofman. Also helping were Past President Keith Walsh, prospective member Laurie Burke, and Nancy’s wife Beth. A great time was had and the sun came out after burning off the morning fog.  Traffic Director France guides cars into the parking area at Shelburne Orchards. |
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Beta Technologies: eVTOL Aircraft Our guest speaker is Nick Warren, test pilot for Beta Technologies in South Burlington. Engineering The Future of Flight |
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Touring Meach Cove Farms On Sunday, September 6, some of the CSH Rotarians joined for a social distancing walk and a history lesson about Meach Cove Farms. President Chris Davis shared the amazing history of the Farms, the families and the beauty of this magnificent property. Just so lucky, it was a picture perfect day and enjoyed by all. |
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The Rotary Foundation: Doing Good in the WorldRotary members have been making a difference at a time when communities need our help more than ever. We know that donors like you are people of action, and your support is changing lives where it’s needed most. Together, we’ve funded thousands of projects around the world. We’ve provided resources for local COVID-19 health and recovery efforts in addition to other initiatives to prevent disease, and of course, our continued fight to end polio. Together, we’ve empowered others by funding sustainable solutions in communities that need clean water, hope for peace, basic education, quality care for mothers and children, or economic opportunity. No matter how large a problem may seem, thanks to you, we can work toward solutions and opportunities for people around the world. Last Rotary year, we raised more than $408 million for The Rotary Foundation! What we accomplish next will be possible because of your generous support. |
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Rotarians Plotting a Garden? Rotarians enjoyed an outdoor lunch at Philo Ridge Farm and discussed the Charlotte Central School garden project. CSH Rotary partnered with the Charlotte and Shelburne schools to deliver nutritious meals to students over the summer. As part of the program, Charlotte School volunteers planted a big garden, and Rotarians helped water, weed and pick vegetables. |
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Code for BTVNick Floersch is our speaker today, from Code for BTV. Code for BTV brings together teams of volunteer citizens and technologists to create new tools for civic oriented and social justice, social safety net and economic development, with a focus on making government work better. |
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Shelburne Museum with Tom Denenberg Today's speaker was Tom Denenberg, Director of the Shelburne Museum. He spoke about the history of Shelburne Museum, its evolution over the years, its re-integration with the town of Shelburne, its prominent exhibitions, and operational changes as a result of the pandemic. |
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Shelburne Day 2020 Club Ambassador Denis, President Chris, President-Elect Susan, and Charlie's vintage red pickup truck were on hand to welcome visitors to Shelburne Day. |
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Charlotte Community Garden ProjectMembers of the CSH Rotary Club are lending a hand at the Charlotte Central School garden. Chris Davis, Susan Grimes, Carrie Fenn, Linda Gilbert, and Susanne Davis have been weeding, watering, and picking vegetables all month long in the community garden behind the school. The very fresh produce is given to the summer school meals program and to the Charlotte Food Shelf.  Susan and Linda above and Carrie below are nearly submerged in a sea of sunflowers.  |
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Shelburne Farms
Megan Camp and Alec Webb of Shelburne Farms
Contented members of the SF Dairy's Brown Swiss herd |
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Sugarhouse 5K/10K Race Ready, Set, Go...On Saturday, August 8th, CSH Rotarians Chris Davis, John Pane, Susan Grimes, and Keith Walsh prepare to welcome racers to the Sugarhouse 5K/10K finish line. They helped with parking, setting up the water table, and encouraging mask wearing.  The Rotary team was on station from 7:15 until 9:30 and kept the water table well-stocked. Runners expressed their appreciation for the water and a "normal" race event.  |
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CSH Rotary-Updates and PlanningLinda Gilbert read our morning devotional from the Dalai Lama. From birth, we rely on others, particularly our mothers. From then, each individual’s existence entirely depends on a community, because we are a social animal. Community is the source of our happiness, so we must take care of the community. So now, in modern times, the concept of humanity is one community. East, west, north, south: everyone is interdependent. The modern economy has no national boundaries. Therefore, now we need a sense of oneness of all 7 billion human beings. In the past, may problems were created because of too much emphasis on our differences, such as nationalities and religions. Now, in modern times, that thinking is out of date. We should think about humanity, about the whole world. |
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Rotary Centennial Park Rotarians in Action: Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotarians - Chris Davis, Susan Grimes, Charlie Kofman, Linda Gilbert, Dan York and his daughter Cassie, worked on Saturday, August 1, 2020, to spruce up the Rotary Centennial Park adjacent to the Shelburne Town Offices. The pond was filled with weeds and needed some tender care. After a few hours, the group left it looking pretty again with blooming water lilies and natural beauty.  |
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Legislative Update with Jessica BrumstedJessica Brumsted is our speaker today. She shared the work of the Vermont House during COVID, the challenges and benefits of legislating remotely and the use of COVID relief funds. |
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Dan York talks Internet AccessDan York is our speaker today. He works for a global nonprofit where a portion of its network focuses on providing internet access around the world. |
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President Chris rings in the 2020-2021 Rotary Year Chris shared that the theme for his term is going to be innovation and inclusivity, as we relook at everything we do in Rotary and how we do it. Rotary Clubs all over the world need to take a look at how we work in the world. Fundraising abilities are constrained, our ability to get together is constrained. |
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Changing of the Guard Celebration Incoming President Chris Davis accepts the CSH Rotary Imperial crown and scepter from Soon-to-be Past President Keith Walsh,  Incoming Vice President Carrie Fenn, Keith, Incoming President Elect Susan Grimes, and Chris celebrated with fellow Rotarians in person and via Zoom. |
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Vermont Community Garden Network6/24/20 Charlotte Shelburne Hinesburg Rotary via Zoom Bob Sanders, Carrie Fenn, Linda Barker, Erik K. Terry, France, Linda Gilbert, Richard Fox, Charlie Kofman, Susan Grimes, John Hammer, Howard, Carole, Adam, Ric, Chris Davis, Rosalyn Graham, Keith Walsh, Denis, Jonathan, Jim Donovan, Margo Casco, Joan, Erica Webster, Bill Deming, Dan York Keith rang the bell at 7:33.
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H2H Donation and Service Projects Brainstorming6/10/20 Charlotte Shelburne Hinesburg Rotary via Zoom Start of the meeting was delayed a bit due to technical issues. Chris Davis reported that he has started to use the organizational charts Erik developed to create committees and assign chairs. Idea is to get all active members on a committee and get the committees working. Some have suggested we don’t be too rash about jumping in to meeting as a group so we should plan to do the changing of the guard either Friday June 26 with the incoming officers or simply Weds. July 1 during our regular meeting.
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Congratulations to Phil Denu Congratulations to Phil Denu! Phil was presented with the Paul Harris Society certificate and pin by his son, Past District Governor Eric Denu. Eric was able to make the presentation in person at Phil's home at Wake Robin. Phil is eager to get back to regular club meetings and France's scrumptious breakfast! The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who elect to contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants. The purpose of the Paul Harris Society is to honor and thank individuals for their generous, ongoing support of The Rotary Foundation. Rotary districts often honor new members of the Paul Harris Society by presenting them with a certificate and chevron at a district or club event. |
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Club Business MeetingJune 3, 2020 Charlotte Shelburne Hinesburg Rotary via Zoom Bob Sanders, Denis Barton. Terry Kavanaugh, Richard Fox, France Le Blanc, Charlie Kofman, Erik Kolomaznik, Carole Obuchowski, Ric Flood, Jonathan Lowell, John Pane, Jessica Brumstead, Jim Donovan, Nancy Danforth , Susan Grimes, Joan Lenes, Rosalyn Graham, Margo Casco, John Hammer, Keith Walsh, Chris Davis, Dan York, Howard Seaver, Schiavones, Carrie Fenn Keith started us off at 7:30am. |
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CSH Rotarians Green Up Vermont Susan and Keith happy to Green Up in Shelburne!  Chris, Linda, and Bob in Charlotte |
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Member UpdatesFritz asked we all give a summary about what life has been like these last few months. |
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John Pane Inducted and UVM Health Network updateRic Flood formally inducted John into our Club. John Pane said he started with Rotary when he reached out to John Hammer to offer to volunteer and John H. said he should just join our Club. He is looking forward to engaging with Rotary. Dr. Brumstead zoomed in from his office. The UVM Health Network is made up of 4 hospitals in northern New York and three hospitals in Vermont. |
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Hands To Honduras Tela |
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Shelburne Town ManagerToday’s Speaker is Lee Krohn, Town Manager of Shelburne. https://www.shelburnevt.org Lee started off by emphasizing that this is an unusual and difficult time. The Town got involved early and cancelled all in person meetings. Town offices have created a different staffing schedule- folks with actual offices are in the office, planning and zoning folks are working from home. The goal is to keep everyone safe and healthy while slowly ramping up. Diana is providing services as the town clerk and managing her staff’s health and safety... |
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Home Safety with AARP VermontToday’s speaker is Linda Bowden from AARP Vermont. https://states.aarp.org/vermont/ Linda Bowden is the volunteer AARP state president in Vermont. She started working with AARP in 2016 after retiring from Echo. Linda’s presentation focused on the “Home Fit” program. |
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Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired |
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Staying Well with Melanie Severo |
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Governor Scott Calls on VermontersGOVERNOR SCOTT CALLS ON VERMONTERS TO SUPPORT COVID-19 RESPONSE31 MARCH 2020 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott is calling all Vermonters into service with the launch of a new website allowing people to sign up for volunteer assistance to support the state’s response to COVID-19: https://vermont.gov/volunteer. This website directs those with medical and healthcare skills to the Medical Reserve Corp (MRC), and those with other needed skills to a quick registration process to sign up to help. “I am asking every Vermonter to dig deep and find a way to give more in this incredibly challenging time,” said Governor Phil Scott. “As we prepare for a surge in COVID-19 cases expected in the coming weeks, it will require each and every one of us to do our part to ease the burden on our health care system, the struggles of those less fortunate, and, ultimately, to save the lives of our friends and neighbors.” Medical Reserve Corp Volunteers Needed to Bolster Existing Health Care Workers Those with medical experience or other health care background and the ability to volunteer are needed to bolster the ranks of Vermont’s current health care workforce. The state’s volunteer website directs these individuals to Vermont’s MRC units, community-based groups of volunteers who can supplement local emergency, health care provider staff and public health resources. This is needed because Vermont’s existing health care workers are going above and beyond to respond to this challenge as it unfolds, and they are going to need reinforcements. “In every health care facility in Vermont, staff have been working extraordinary hours, performing herculean tasks under great pressure and with limited resources,” said Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD. “Knowing we have qualified volunteers ready to serve will help our current health care workers and strengthen Vermont’s response. We are all in this together.” The Vermont Medical Reserve Corps is seeking these qualified and experienced volunteers:
State officials emphasize this effort is about drawing more skilled personnel, such as retirees or those not currently employed in the healthcare field, into the response and not about redirecting existing healthcare workers. Vermont has eased licensing requirements for the purposes of aiding this emergency response. Individuals who are licensed in other states or who were previously licensed should visit the Health Department website and review the guide on emergency licensure. Other Volunteer Workers and Donations Also Needed to Strengthen Vermont’s Response Other individuals who do not have medical or healthcare backgrounds but are willing to volunteer their time in Vermont’s response effort can register through the state’s volunteer web portal and indicate their expertise and availability. The State expects to draw upon many skills to meet the challenge of serving those affected by COVID-19, potentially including drivers, food service, construction, IT, security, skilled trades and more. In addition to volunteering their time, Vermonters can also contribute to blood banks, food banks, and other emergency supply efforts. The American Red Cross of Northern New England faces a severe blood shortage and many local food banks and other community organizations are in need of support and donations of supplies. In addition to volunteering, Vermonters can also give back in the following ways:
Governor Scott is calling on all Vermonters to support these critical needs. “Our state is at its best when Vermonters pull together to help each other. The coming weeks will be very difficult, but united in common purpose, we will face, fight and defeat this virus – and emerge stronger together,” he said. |
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CSH Rotary Meetings and Activities CANCELLEDPresident Keith, in response to guidance from Vermont authorities, has announced that all CSH Rotary Club meetings and related activities are cancelled until further notice. Follow these links for the latest authoritative information about COVID-19: |
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Pie for Breakfast---POSTPONED
  We're very happy that Patti Casey and Tom Mackenzie will perform during Pie for Breakfast. |
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Welcome our newest member Scott Law Scott Law was inducted as our newest member by Membership Chair Ric Flood. Scott is the manager of Aubuchon Hardware in Shelburne Village. |
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OneCare Vermont OneCare Vermont CEO Vicki Loner with President Keith |
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Professional Responsibility of Lawyers Michael Kennedy, Vermont Bar Counsel, with President Keith. |
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Vermont Women's Fund Meg Smith, Director of the Vermont Women's Fund, was our guest speaker this morning. |
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Rokeby Museum President-elect Chris Davis with Museum Director Catherine Brooks |
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Stern Center for Language and Learning The Stern Center's Stefanie Waite and Laurie Caswell Burke with President Keith |
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Champlain Valley School District budget briefing Chair Lynne Jaunich and Vice-Chair Dave Connery of the CVSD School Board gave an overview of the proposed FY 2020-21 budget. |
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CSH Rotary polo shirts coming soon! |
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Breaking Free From Sugar with Andrea Grayson President Keith thanks Andrea for her presentation about sugar addiction and how to break free. |
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Richard Fox awarded PHF+7 Ric presents Richard with the Paul Harris Fellow (+7) award that recognizes his continuing commitment to The Rotary Foundation. |
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Dr. MIchael Kiernan on Pollinators and their Habitats President Keith thanks Michael Kiernan, M.D. for his informative talk about pollinators and their threatened habitat. |
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Linda Barker receives Paul Harris Fellow award Keith presents Linda with a Paul Harris Fellow award for her continued commitment to The Rotary Foundation. |
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Age Well with Tracey Shamberger Keith thanks Tracey for her informative presentation. |
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Chris Davis awarded PHF+ President Keith congratulates Chris on his Paul Harris Fellowship award. |
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Lund Family Center with Julie Richards CSH Rotarians with donations for the Lund Family Center. |
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Meeting Time RevisedEarly birds ruled the roost this morning when an overwhelming majority of members voted to revise the timing of the weekly meetings. Effective with our next meeting on Wednesday, January 15:
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District 7850 Governor Richard Fox GOur club's own Richard Fox, Rotary District 7850 Governor, gave a spirited and inspirational presentation during his official visit.  |
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Birds of Ecuador with Hank Kaestner Hank, an avid birdwatcher and former Director of Spice Procurement for McCormick, gave us a photo tour of the beautiful birds of Ecuador. |
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Welcome new Rotarian Denis Barton! Denis Barton is a retired healthcare policy specialist and lives in Shelburne. |
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CSH Rotary Holiday Party Hinesburgh Public House Thursday, December 12th 4:30 PM Social hour and live music 5:30 PM Festive 3-course dinner RSVP by 12/4 Register online http://rotaryclubofcsh.org Or sign up at meeting 12/4 |
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New Rotarians Dan and Don.jpeg) Dan York is Director of Web Strategy for the Internet Society. He was inducted on November 13. Dan lives in Shelburne.  Don Horenstein is a retired Financial Analyst and lives at Wake Robin in Shelburne. He was inducted on November 20. |
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Shelburne Food Shelf Shelburne Food Shelf representatives Susan Stock, Dana Valentine, and Betty Jean Bogue, talked about their programs to alleviate food insecurity in Shelburne. |
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Phil Denu awarded Paul Harris PF+5 Phil Denu was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow award recognizing his long and continuing commitment to The Rotary Foundation. Recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to the Foundation. Phil has over 61 years of continuous Rotary service and is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow (PHF+5). |
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VT Air National Guard: BG Hank Harder, USAF) .jpeg) President Keith thanks Brigadier General Hank Harder for his presentation on the Vermont Air National Guard/158 Fighter Wing. Vermont's Green Mountain Boys recently received two F-35s and ultimately will have 20 of the Air Force's newest fighter. |
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John Brumsted: Accountable Care Organization President Keith thanks Dr. John Brumsted for his presentation on Vermont's Accountable Care Organization. |
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Tom Candon: Green Mountain ClubTom Candon, President of the Green Mountain Club, gave members an overview of the history and operation of the GMC and the Long Trail.  |
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Shelburne Halloween Parade Photo by Lee Krohn |
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Sleep in Heavenly PeaceBusy meeting this morning! Guest Dan Parot from Jericho, VT, spoke about Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a national non-profit organization that provides beds and bedding to children without. Club committees gave updates on the car raffle, the Charlotte tractor parade, club finances, and the upcoming Halloween Parade. |
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Charlotte Tractor Parade |
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40th Annual Car Raffle Ric checks last minute details... |
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Rev. Don Chattfield: All Souls Interfaith Gathering.jpeg) President Keith presents a book to the Rev. Don Chatfield. Rev. Chatfield recently took the position of senior pastor of the All Souls Interfaith Assembly. |
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Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation President Keith thanks GDFCF Executive Director Eric Palola and Development Advisor Monique Gilbert for their presentation about GDFCF's efforts to conserve the tropical biodiversity of Costa Rica. |
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Light the Night CSH Rotary Club Team supports the Light the Night Walk to raise funds and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 'Taking Steps to End Cancer'. The Team (Charlie and Adrea Kofman, George and Linda Schiavone, Keith Walsh, Bob Sanders, John Hammer, Linda Gilbert) walked with hundreds of supporters carrying lighted lanterns on Church Street, Burlington. A magical night! |
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September 25, 2019: Angelo Pizzagalli Guest speaker Angelo Pizzagalli describes the recovery of the WWII Lost Squadron of B-17s and P-38s. |
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Harvest Festival Parking.jpeg) Bill and Adam on station and looking for cars! |
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September 11, 2019: Philo Ridge Farm |
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September 4, 2019: Roz GrahamWe were so fortunate to hear from Roz Graham this morning. She shared her history of family and service. |
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August 28, 2019: Trophy Presentation and Club Business Essex Rotarian Dave Johnson awards the coveted Essex Rotary Golf Tournament trophy to the club: Ric had the low net score, Bob had the 2nd highest score, and Jon paid to not play. |
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CSH Rotary Banner at the Field House Rayne hangs the banner! |
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Golf Balls Drop in Shelburne! Photo courtesy of Lee Krohn |
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August 13, 2019: Colonel Bud Ockert, US Army (Retired)Today’s speaker was Colonel Carroll Alfred Ockert, better known as “Bud.” |
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August 7, 2019: Imaging the World.jpeg) Dr. Kristen K DeStigter with President Keith. Kristen is President and Co-founder of Imaging the World (ITW) and Professor and Chair of Radiology at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and the Radiology Health Care Service Chief for the University of Vermont Health Network. Kristin spoke to Rotarians about her work to bring low-cost ultrasound programs into remote healthcare facilities in Uganda and other developing countries. |
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July 24, 2019: Susan GrimesSusan started her talk with a photo of a painting she saw on a building in Boston while she was visiting the city with her family. The painting depicts a marathoner with the question “What gets you to the finish line?” Susan considered the question- What is the drive that gets us through the day? What gives us purpose? This theme ran throughout her talk as she took us through her fascinating and lovely life. |
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July 17, 2019: Hands-to-Honduras-TelaThis morning's guest speaker, our own Linda Gilbert, shared the history, Rotary connection, and ongoing projects of the H2H-Tela program. |
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July 10, 2019: Charlotte Recreation President Keith thanks Charlotte Recreation chairman Bill Fraser-Harris |
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Rotary at the Shelburne Farmers Market Bob and Howard in uniform! |
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June 29, 2019: Changing of the Guard Margo and Diana welcome guests to the Changing of the Guard Party |
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June 26, 2019: Shelburne Historical Society Look familiar? |
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June 5, 2019: Rotary Scholarships awarded; Cub Scout update.jpeg) Trafton Crandall, Chair of the Club Scholarship Committee shown here with recipients Emma Bissonette and Josh Ashooh. Unable to attend were Katie Ash and Abigail Ferrara. .jpeg) David Buley, outgoing Chair of the Charlotte-Shelburne Cub Scout Pack, shown here presenting a discussion on the Cub Scout program. Incoming Chair, Liz Carney, was unfortunately unable to attend. |
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May 29, 2019: New member Matt Segel; UVM-MC President Dr. Leffler At today's meeting, Matt Segel is inducted as the club's newest member by Membership Chair Ric Flood.  Dr. Stephen Leffler, President of UVM Medical Center, addressed the club on May 29, 2019.  President Eric thanks Dr. Leffler for his presentation. |
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May 22, 2019: All Aboard the Revolution Rail Rotary President Erik Kolomaznik thanks Michael Dupee for his interesting talk with a book, which will be presented in Michael’s name to a local library. |
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Meeting of May 1, 2019.jpeg) President Erik thanks today's guest speaker, Theresa Snow of Salvation Farm. |
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Meeting of March 23, 2016President elect Judy Christensen opened the meeting by leading the Pledge, Kris Engstrom shared a prayer in reflecting on a " Studdering start to Spring".
District Assembly : 4/2/16 in Lyndonville
No Guest this week.
April 2 Lyndon State College Training (car pool?)
April 6 Committee Meeting - Hands to Honduras
April 13 Margo Austin – Burlington HS Counselor
April 20 Becca Lindenmeyer – Landscape design incorporating water design.
April 29-May 1 District Conference Jay Peak
Up and coming - Fritz Horton - Soaring
Conference report:
Curling team stay over Friday night, bagpipe beginning by Steve Dates
Richard said that if you come only one day, Saturday is best. He encouraged us
To take this opportunity to introduce Rotary to family, bring children,
grandchildren. Stressed not ordinary rubber chicken banquet, discounted rooms
and water park tickets.
Rick Flood: Everyone is ask to turn in Names with two weeks to go....
Allen Bates: Final Four Weekend
Even was MIA. -
Richard took his place as S O A
$137.50 in the pot
"MUD SEASON" HAPPY FINES
LINDA B. - Gerry's birthday and Fire dept ladder rescue of Mother in Law
JUDY C. - Horrible feeling (Mud season) - Let it go - Happy It's spring
JOHN H. - No mud
JANE M. - Easter w/ kids
LINDA G. - Egg hunt w/ 7 Kids ( teen agers ) no Alcohol
SAM F. - Basic Training in Texas ( 1954 )
KRIS E. - Occasionally being pulled out of the mud
STEVE D. - Thanks to Lara
GEORGE S. - Thanks to Gary
RICHARD F. - CVUHS trailer and 6" of mud
ROS G. - To Kris's Studder start
Sam F. classification :
Decendent from Lithuania 1880's and the Textile industry.
His parents were married in 1920. His father was a doctor, after graduating from Cornell University ( 1915-17 ). His Mom was only 13 when his dad was in college. Sam would use his date script pad to write notes to get out of school (not the most honest Boy scout).
Sam attended Cornell University.
Sam met Gail at his first job, when he asked her for directions. ( apparently she is still telling him where to go )
Sam married Gail 8 months later, August 12, 1954 ( she was 19)
Sam was discharged from the service in 1956
Many years working at Walter Reed Hospital as a Military occupational therapist.
Working with children and vets. Learing many stories from vets reliving the war. With daily losses of solders lives.
Sam took a job at UVM in 1970 and successfully graduated 1100 students.
After retiring he met Colleen and Linda and became invovled in Hands to Honduras, then joined Rotary.
Sam then worked with Clarkson University.
Sam had dinner with Hillary Clinton, subsequently received a grant.
Sam and Gail are proud of their childern and their succesful careers.
We all in Rotary should be very thankful to have Sam with us.
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Minutes for the meeting of February 4, 2015Report from our Hands to Honduras Tela team:
This is at the Tela rotary meeting last night. Our volunteer Alan presented his flag from his Connecticut club.
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Newsletter of November 19Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room |
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Newsletter for the meeting of May 14, 2014Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club Wednesday, May 14, 2014 7:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room |
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Newsletter for Meeting of March 26, 2014Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room
President Dave Jonah called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Kris Engstrom gave her usual apt devotional – including an optimistic look for spring.
Dave introduced our guest (and speaker) Joe Sinagra from Myers Containers. He also circulated a stack of thank you notes from local worthy causes who had received donations from the club.
Coming events: Rotary meetings 4/2 – William Young and T. J. Donovan on Vermont’s opiate emergency 4/9 – Marvin Malek, MD, President, Vermont Physicians for National Health 4/16 – Club Assembly
Club projects 4/11 – Charlotte senior Center volunteer appreciation dinner – 5 p.m. – need some more volunteers to prepare and serve dinner and clean up 4/25 – 4/27 – District Conference at Burlington Hilton Club members are encouraged to attend and if you plan to attend (it’s free) be sure to go to the website and sign up. Even if you have already signed up to be a volunteer to help with registration or as an ambassador, you need to sign up as a participant so the hotel has the right numbers of attendees. Elaine dates, Program Chair for the Conference reported that Richard Fox and Linda Gilbert are almost finished with the details of the program. It’s been a real team effort.
Braving the elements to help with Maple Open House Dave expressed Shelburne Farms’ appreciation for the great work of the Rotary volunteers who directed traffic and organized parking for Saturday and Sunday last weekend. The volunteers for those two days were Bill Deming, Bob Sanders, Richard Fox, Denny Bowen, Tod Whitaker, and Doris Sage under the stalwart leadership of the Parking Czar Bill Root. Bill, who has been organizing Rotary’s volunteer parking projects at Shelburne Farms for 12 years, expressed thanks to the volunteers who braved the cold winds to make everything run smoothly.
Bowl-a-thon Ric Flood reported that all is under control for the annual bowl-a-thon, our biggest fundraiser of the year. The bowl-a-thon will be held in June at Champlain Lanes. As is the usual practice, Rotarians send letters to their friends (typically the friends who have asked them to donate to their favorite causes) … and the good news is that Ric and his office staff handle the printing of the letters. Before they can provide this valuable service, everyone needs to update their list – and Ric’s office will email those lists to everyone soon for review. Ric pointed out the astonishing fact that last year he had lists from 19 or our more than 60 Rotary members. And we received $25,000 in donations. If everyone gave him a list, we could raise a lot more money. It’s a challenge!! Give him names for your list!!
Conversations Lara Keenan reminded everyone of the Conversation series talk on March 26 when Fran Stoddard (well-known as host of Profiles on Vermont Public Television) interviews two well-known book illustrators. Since you won’t receive this in time to get to the Conversation event on March 26 at 4 at All Souls Interfaith Gathering, here’s a reminder that next Wednesday, April 2, at 4 at All Souls, Fran will interview nature author Marilyn Webb Neagley – it should be interesting. And it’s free.
Veteran’s Memorial Sam Feitleberg announced that an exciting raffle will be held to raise money for the Veterans’ Memorial to be built on the Shelburne Parade Ground. Tickets in the raffle are $25 per ticket or $250 for a book of ten. And the prize will be dinner for eight at Rustic Roots on May 21. The drawing will be on May 12.
Sergeant at Arms Richard Fox announced an exciting $46 in the pot for the person who might win the lucky draw. He then collected Happy Fines – with a focus on Signs of Spring. Tod Whitaker – seeing robins return Chris Davis -- just happy Steve Dates – next week he’ll bring his laptop Elaine Dates – she’ll remind him again Kris Engstrom – thanks to Lara for the chance to share her love of flowers with an audience at the Pierson Library Pat Sokolowski – thanks for the get well card – glad to be back Bob Maynes – happy to see signs of spring Ric Flood – to Aruba next week with his wife and daughter Linda Schiavone – happy it is spring – soon George Schiavone – the snow is getting soft Lara Keenan – had 15 Girl Scouts at the library on Saturday Denny Bowen – after last weekend’s Maple Open House – happy to report no frostbite Trafton – a sign of spring – the returning raptors dining on a squirrel carcass on the snowbank by the road Michael Clapp – happy John Dupee – happy Howard Seaver – a sign of spring – ski boots are on sale Carole Obuchowski – robins on her yard – and their efforts to feed the birds are just making the squirrels happy Fritz Horton – remember that next Tuesday is April Fool’s Day – when you can say anything to anyone without fear of reprisal Bill Root – the successful parking project Dennis Webster – Josephine Fox is close to walking (that’s a proud grandfather speaking) Bob Sanders – thanks for the hand warmers – it was his 10th year parking cars Doris Sage – sign of spring – there are buds on her lilac bush
Lucky draw – Chris Davis had his ticket drawn, but that was the end of his luck. Maybe next week.
Guest speaker Joe Sinagra, Sustainability Director for Myers Container Services
Myers Containers Recycling Service was founded in 1994 by Jeff Myers in Winooski as a household waste hauling service. Today it is still a family-owned business, now with three generations of Myers involved, and a tradition of community involvement including working with the Boys and Girls Club and the Cancer Society. Their business continues to expand and evolve with a focus on stimulating economic activity and an exciting new recycling business that earned them a VEDA loan. With the addition of 12 new employees related to the new recycling business, they now have 60 employees in three locations, Colchester, Moretown and St. Johnsbury. The focus of the new recycling center is the recycling of construction and demolition waste. They work with contractors and homeowners to plan the most efficient removal of waste from projects, accept it in a zero sort dump in front of their new building behind Rathe’s, (their building won an award as Best New Heavy Industry Building) where it is hand sorted for recycling. He pointed out that disposal of construction waste earns significant points in the LEED award system. Much of their construction waste is wood which is typically chipped and manufactured into plywood or wood products. They also recycle asphalt, brick and concrete which are crushed and used as road base, and also recycle plastic, metal and cardboard. One of the biggest challenge for recycling is sheetrock which, if put in a landfill, creates a strong sulphur smell as it decomposes. It was the huge amount of sheetrock damaged and dumped following the Tropical Storm Irene that caused the closing of Moretown Landfill. Recycling the sheetrock by stripping off its paper siding and crushing the remainder to make speedy-dry and fertilizer is a better solution. Now there is only one landfill operating in the state. It is in Coventry, which presents problems of fuel, time and road damage as the big trucks haul from all over the state. And it has only 5 to 7 years capacity remaining. Joe said there are three other sites approved but not opened for landfills in the state.
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Feb 6 News from HondurasFeb. 6 Thursday The days go quickly as we are so busy. We are having beautiful weather...about 85 degrees each day, sunny, light wind to move the palms. Quick update: volunteers arrived successfully Feb. 1 - some are staying for one week and some for two weeks. Another group will arrive on Feb. 8. We hope the 2nd group will have an easy and successful trip. We always hope that all the luggage arrives. We had a beautiful welcome dinner at Hotel Sherwood, typical Honduran meal and a special cake welcoming all the volunteers. Sunday was a day to not work but to have fun. Some volunteers went to Punta Sal by boat (national park) and they hiked, swam, snorkeled and had a typical lunch. Words to describe from Kathleen (one of our new volunteers from Kentucky) "paradise, relaxing, saw monkeys, spiders, rain forest spectacular, grilled fish w/head and tail on right on the beach". Others who preferred a different experience - we first went to visit the Hogar Materno and see a of Tela. And then we were invited to Dr. and Ana Garcia's home for lunch. Dr. Garcia is a physician at the Tela Hospital and also owns a private clinic. Ana is a teacher at Policarpo school. Dr. Garcia and Ana and their son Roberto came to Vermont in December to visit their daughter Ana who is a scholarship student at Rice High School. They came to our house for dinner one night and are wonderful people and very supportive and helpful for our program. Lots of connections really help our program. They fixed us an outdoor typical lunch prepared on their outdoor Honduran stove. Each day we have an 'end of the day meeting' at 5:30pm to gather and share project reports, stories and it is a time of camaraderie. Great way to learn more. Work: Projects include Las Palmas school where we have worked on and off for about 5 years. Built large double classroom with windows/doors, latrines, water systems, also a 2nd large classroom was started by the previous mayor but was not completed. This trip volunteers have painted the entire school inside and outside. The community has come to help - clean up the grounds, paint the security fence etc etc. We give school supplies, some uniforms. An unanticipated project here is in motion - replacing the tops of the children's desks. Electricity issues will be addressed next week. Also next week we'll have a fluoride clinic at this school. Tres de Mayo school - 3rd year of work at this very rural mountain agricultural school. 2nd classroom completed. Now painting the 2 classrooms interior/exterior. Working on a drainage problem. Renovating a 3rd building that has been unusable due to water drainage problem. Volunteers enjoyed demolishing the roof of this 3rd building and now the process includes raising the walls etc. Many different plans (plan A to now Plan F) have been in motion with this project. Also happening is putting in electricity (they have some computers but no electricity). Next week, we will have a fluoride clinic here. Rec field/park at Colonia Sitraterco with soccer, basketball renovation. This project includes the replacement of the very long rusted out benches - 6 rows. (volunteers will work on replacing those next week) This provides seating for kids watching basketball, having sports presentations etc. Now there is no place to sit for events. Also reinforce the basketball backs, get new hoops, remove vines etc around the fence - the soccer field is in pretty good shape. We plan to have the giving of the soccer equipment/uniforms next week at this park. Fluoride clinics: yesterday we had the first fluoride clinic at IHNFA. 64 fluoride applications were conducted - successful. Wonderful event - we had 4 stations set up so 4 volunteers worked with the children, other volunteers took names and ages. Was a great day at the child care center in the heart of Tela - where we have provided many projects to help them. We love the children there - babies to about age 7. Next week - 4 additional fluoride clinics will be held at schools. Next week - 5 days of Women's Health Clinics - all the preparations have been completed for this including the requested security. You cannot imagine all of the 'behind the scenes' preparations that are going on to make all of this happen! That is happen successfully! Yes it goes regularly from plan A to plan Z. We have not yet begun the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit yet at the hospital. It is due to changes by the government. Al, Dave and I are working diligently to feel comfortable to hopefully begin this very large project. We had a very successful meeting with the new Mayor Mario Fuentes and are very happy with him. We also have had a good meeting with the police. Our relationship with the Tela American School is great. We have 10 of their juniors with us every day to act as translators and help physically with projects. We are very happy with these students who get 'community service' credit. BTW - Al has recovered from his bronchitis. All is going well in Tela which we find very tranquil - we are happy to say we are very comfortable here. Thanks to all who help Hands to Honduras-Tela to be so successful! Hasta pronto. Linda |
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Newsletter for Meeting of October 30, 2013October 30, 2013 Newsletter Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room Welcome Upcoming: November 1 – Car Raffle – Shelburne Farms Coach Barn Roz Graham – Had a wonderful family reunion in Ontario. She also attended a very interesting meeting of the Vermont Attractions Industry Association in Hildene where she heard that everyone in the tourist industry had a good year last year. And, she has laid in an enormous stock of candy for Halloween.
Linda Gilbert – Paid fine as she lives in the woods and never sees Halloween Trick or Treaters.
Dave Jonah – Thanks for Dave Rice and all his crew for their great work on making the Halloween Parade such a success.
Kris Engstrom – For a great Halloween Parade.
John Hammer – Snow fine, there’s snow on the Adirondacks and Greens.
Sam Feitelberg – Celebrating his 60th year as a physical therapist. He also warned everyone to read the backside of the Affordable Care Act, as there are changes to the physical therapy coverage for rehab. Check and make sure that you will get the coverage you need.
Linda Barker – Had a blast Sunday at the Halloween Parade. She has lots of candy at her bank.
Robert Maynes – For missing the Halloween Parade. He was in Maine babysitting.
Ric Flood – Sad fine – last Sunday was the first time in ten years that he wasn’t able to suit up to be a clown at the Halloween Parade.
Steve Dates – Happy that Teena forced Ric to stay home to get his voice recovered. He thanked all for a great Halloween Parade.
Carol Obuchowski – Great parade!
Joan Lennes – Almost ready to book a flight to Austria to see her hockey player son.
Mark Joczik – Going to Charleston this weekend.
Eric Hanley – Just spent the last weekend at duck camp where he had a fantastic time with a 25-year-old tradition. Happy to report that his two girls are active in hockey and for the first goal by Lauren.
Dennis Webster – Happy that Peter Deng found us here and for Elizabeth who doesn’t like candy.
Bob Bloch – Happy to be here again.
Fritz Horton – Happy to have Bob Bloch here. Happy that Bob is President of the Board of the Community Sailing Center. Going over to son Andy’s house because he lives in a target neighborhood where they expect to see 200 Trick or Treaters tomorrow night.
Bob Sanders – For a month in Florida
Bill Root – Lives off the Trick or Treaters’ grid
Dave Rice – Thanks to everyone for helping with the Halloween Parade and making it so successful.
Denny Bowen – Had a nice weekend in Charlotte, NC visiting his daughter, Ingrid. And, yes, he has come back much improved.
Howard Seaver – For finally seeing light in the morning when he gets up.
John Beal – Wife’s store finally opened.
Ric Flood – Paid a notoriety fine for Ric who has been recognized as the best up and coming super lawyer.
Steve Dates’ number was called and he drew the Ace of Diamonds. Roll over the pot of $228.50.
Speaker – Peter Deng – A new U.S. citizen as of last year.
His presentation began with telling his history. He grew up and was orphaned at the age of five in East Central South Sudan. He was taken in by a relative’s family where he was abused, got little to eat and was naked. He decided early that education was the only way out. He went to school on his own and has fought for his education ever since. He came to the U.S. in 2007, and came to the realization that he could help orphans in South Sudan go to school in 2010. He concentrates on orphans in his home state of Jonglei.
He started his Deng Opportunities Foundation (DOF) in 2010, starting with two students with a scholarship to a boarding school in Uganda. Since then he has managed to send seven in 2011. They were mostly dropouts with no hope. Now they are doing well. Four graduated in 2013 and they have been replaced. He went home in 2012 to visit his project and his recipients called him, Dad. This brought home to him how important his work was. He has also taken care to have equality in gender because in the South Sudan women are discriminated against. Only 0.01% are educated. They are seen as property to be married off which results in a payment of cows for the bride. Now he is keeping his level at eight students.
What keeps him awake at night is the thought that, “I was naked and neglected – no food, nothing.” And there are many children in South Sudan that need the kind of help Peter had to get out of this awful life style. Orphans are especially vulnerable because the girls are sold into marriage, thus bringing a dowry of cows. The orphan boys are seen as a liability because they go out and bring in a woman from another tribe, thus creating the need to provide cows to go out of the tribe.
Peter credited his Champlain College ‘Bring Your Own Business’ leader, Bob Bloch, with encouraging him to write his book Lost Generation, the story of his childhood and his coming to America. The book was written by Peter, edited by a Champlain student and published by Champlain College. Profits from sale of the book go to support the work of the foundation.
Peter described his businesses, beginning with DOG Express which began with one 14-passenger bus to provide transportation in the area of Bortown in South Sudan where he grew up. He also has established a financial services business that assists people in making money transfers and also encourages them to save and invest.
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Newsletter for Meeting of October 23, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Meeting of October 16, 2013 |
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Newsletter for October 9, 2013 Meeting |
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Newsletter October 2 meeting |
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Newsletter of September 25 |
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Newsletter for September 18, 2013 |
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Rotary Community ServiceA team of Rotarians worked on the Compost Shed at CCS the past weekend Sept 14. |
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Rotary Youth Leadership AwardsThe winners of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards this year, left to right, Tyler VanDyke from Hinesburg, Graeme Waples from Hinesburg, Karen Pflaster from Charlotte and Meghan Hanley from Shelburne, all students at Champlain Valley Union High School, and Judy Christensen, a member of Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club and District Chair of the RYLA Program.
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Newsletter 9/11 |
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Newsletter for Meeting of September 4, 2013 |
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Newsletter of Meeting of August 28th, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Meeting of August 21, 2013 |
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Newsletter for the Meeting of August 7, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Volunteer Work at Camp Ta Kum Ta on July 31, 2013 |
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Newsletter for July 24, 2013 Meeting |
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Newsletter for Meeting of July 17, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Meeting of July 10, 2013 |
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Newsletter for June 26th, 2013 Meeting |
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Newsletter for June 19, 2013 Meeting |
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Rotary District 7850 Governor Change of Command, June 6, 2013 |
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Linda Gilbert Receives Rotary International Service Above Self AwardLinda Gilbert and her husband, Alfonso, both receive, respectively, Rotary International and District 7850 "Service Above Self Award" and "Spouse of the Year Award." |
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Newsletter for Meeting of June 12, 2013 |
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Newsletter for May 29th Meeting |
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Newsletter for the May 22, 2013 Meeting |
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Newsletter for Meeting of May 15, 2013 |
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Newsletter for May 8, 2013 Meeting |
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Newsletter for Meeting of May 1, 2013 |
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Project at Nature Trail |
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Newsletter April 17, 2013Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 7:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room |
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Charlotte Senior Center Dinner
Rotarians "Service Above Self" at Friday's Senior Center Dinner |
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Newsletter for Meeting on April 10, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Meeting on April 3, 2013 |
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April3, 2013 Newsletter
Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 7:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room |
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March 27, 2013 Newsletter
Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club Wednesday, March 27, 2013 – 7:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room
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Newsletter for Meeting on March 20, 2013 |
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Newsletter for the March 13, 2013 Meeting |
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Newsletter for Meeting of March 6, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Meeting of February 27, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Meeting of February 20, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Meeting on February 13, 2013 |
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Newsletter for Meeting on February 6, 2013 |
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Club Newsletter for January 30, 2013 |
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Newsletter for January 23rd Meeting |
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Club Newsletter for January 16, 2013 |
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Club Newsletter for January 9, 2013 |
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Club Newsletter for January 2, 2013 |
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The Giving SeasonIt may be better to give than receive, but this year you can do both! |
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November 28, 2012 Newsletter |
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Meeting Notes - November 14, 2012 |
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November 7, 2012 Newsletter |
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October 24- World Polio DayThe continuing battle against polio. |
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Meeting Notes - October 17, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - October 10, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - October 3, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - September 26, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - September 19, 2012 |
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Successful Golf Ball DropThe Golf Ball Drop at the Shelburne Farms Harvest Festival was a great success thanks to all the support form the community and Rotarians.
The winners are Renee Audet ticket # 2156 Closest to the pin Linda Goodrich ticket # 160 2nd Prize Michael Healy ticket # 395 3rd Prize Mike Belsky ticket # 292 Furthest from the pin Story of the day to follow. Thanks all! |
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Judy gets Her Paul Harris Pin and CertificateAt this week's meeting, 9/12/2012, Terrell Titus presented Judy Christensen the Paul Harris Fellow certificate and Pin, which were not available to present at the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Contrary to the news letter Judy was in attendance at the ceremony. We are happy to celebrate her worthy contribution twice.
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Meeting Notes - September 12, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - September 5, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - August 29, 2012 |
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Press Release Matching Grant |
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Senior Center BBQ
Nine Rotarians from the Charlotte-Shelburne Rotary Club turned out on the early
evening of August 24th at the Charlotte Senior Center to help with service of the annual BBQ for seniors of Charlotte and Shelburne. This is one of the two annual events that our Rotary Club performs for the Charlotte Senior Center and it is always a great deal of fun. The camaraderie of the crew brings the same volunteers back year after year. The joy they have in serving is reflected by the any expressions of thanks we get from the diners. We all got a real buzz from our service. Our members helped in the presentation and service of the food, which is prepared and cooked by members of the community. Our Rotarians provide the support that makes it all run smoothly and efficiently. It seems that almost every time there is a challenge to overcome. This year’s puzzle was how to unjam a drawer stuffed with eating utensils. Our resident (and community) locksmith, Bill Deming, rose to the fore and with help from numerous others and managed to free the errant utensils. Serving this year were: Denny Bowen, Elaine Dates, Stephen Dates, Bill Deming, Linda Gilbert, Colleen Haag, John Hammer, Dave Jonah, and Pat Sokolowski |
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Meeting Notes - August 22, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - August 15, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - August 8, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - August 1, 2012 |
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Meeting Notes - July 25, 2012 |
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Matching Grant Approved! |
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Fun was had by All |
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All Smiles |
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Charlotte Senior Center DinnerEleven Rotarians from the Charlotte-Shelburne Rotary Club turned out on the evening of April 20th at the Charlotte Senior Center to help with the service of the annual festive dinner in honor of volunteers for the Center. This was one in a series of projects that the Club has performed for the Center. It is always a joy and great fun and the members of the Center are so appreciative. The organizer of the dinner said at the end after everyone had left, “You know, we could never have done it without the Rotary,” Normally Rotarians function as servers and cleaners-up. While the food is catered, the Rotarians provide the important support in the distribution and final disposition of the extra foods and as well as the final clean up. Serving the year were: Denny Bowen, David Cranmer, Elaine Dates, Stephen Dates, Bill Deming, Colleen Haag, John Hammer (Chief), Terry Kannaugh, Chuck LaClaire, Gary Marcotte, and Tod Whitaker, |
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News from HondurasThe first patients are using the Hogar!
There were 3 that stayed, then had their babies and went on home. Now there are 9 patients! Yeah ... it is in action now.  |
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La GrandeToday, we went to the school – La Grande. This is on the side of a mountain about 15 minutes away. There are 190 students in the school. The school operates from 7am to 12pm. The school is well organized and the children are very respectful. It is in a very poor neighborhood and we understand it is dangerous…the children walk from up to one half hour away. A request was made to us for uniforms for the children whose families cannot afford to buy them. To get there, we drove up a very steep and bumpy hill straight up to the school. The road ended at the steel school gate with a heavy metal chain with a padlock. A watchman came and unlocked it and took us in. We were enchanted by the school children and the teachers. The process was lengthy to give the uniforms….each of the children were lined up and we sorted the uniforms by the list given and sizes. Each child received their uniform individually and thanked us. After the teacher showed us another classroom that the community is building – they have the walls but not enough $ for a roof. She also showed us the computer classroom they have which is really nice…they asked for more computers. All the older children were sitting using the computers. This afternoon we went with Pablo to give the bullet proof vests to the policia and then to the bomberos (fire department) to give them a large supply of white t-shirts that they requested. Also…mag flashlights and walkie-talkies. Tonight we go to the Tela Rotary meeting. Desks for the school Tres de Mayo – this is the school that we completed. The rural mountain community had the sides on the school. We completed it with a roof, floor, windows, doors, sidewalk, entrance way…got water to their latrine…painted all. Also, they had no desks – so we have ordered 30 desks for the students and a desk for the teacher and a swivel chair. These have to be transported from San Pedro Sula and will arrive in 10 days to the school. Currently we are finalizing all payments for all projects, transportation and a variety of items. Each payment usually takes us about 3 times as long as we thought it would! Trips back and forth to Juventud, to the Hogar (not open yet but they say within a couple weeks!), to the projects. Weather has continued to be beautiful with sun, warmth and breezes. |
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News form Tela
2/12/12 This past week was very productive – great weather, sunny every day. Everyone had very positive attitudes and were all so devoted to the projects. Yesterday, 28 volunteers could not leave Vermont in time to make the Newark connection to San Pedro Sula. The problem was late flight into Burlington Fri. night and flight crew didn’t have enough sleep time to leave. Two volunteers did arrive Sat– one from FL flight and one from CA flight. 6 volunteers left Sat. to return to Burlington. We miss them already! This week, there will be 48 volunteers to work on the projects. Today it turned into today all day rain! And big waves – one Honduran had to be saved from the water and is in grave condition. Another person had to be pulled out too and we heard she is ok. Too many people in the water and waves so big – not a good combination. What happens on Sundays – is the people from the rural areas are bused in on school buses. We counted 14 buses…filled with people! They spend the day on the beach –all in front of the small hotels here. And it doesn’t matter if it is raining all day – the water is water than the air. During the week, very few people are swimming so that is the time to go in. Saturday, Colleen, Pam and I went with Pablo to Progreso to order the plaque for the Hogar Materno. Progreso is about 45 min. away and is a large city. We ordered it at an attorneys office and it will be ready by Tues. afternoon – in time for the dedication on Wed. am. Pablo also took us to an Ace hardware where we were able to get all the last items for the Hogar Materno….mirror, waste baskets, hooks, etc etc. We also bought a food processor to give to IHNFA – the day care center that we help. Hasta pronto. Linda |
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News from Tela2/7/12 Update on projects: 3 de mayo Agricultural Instituto – roof is on and completed. The interior of the classroom has been filled with sand by our volunteers and the community members – adults and children. 2 translators are assisting. It needs to be leveled and then will be cemented. The community comes in large numbers to help do the manual labor. Colleen and I went to the uniform store and ordered all the uniforms for the students at this school. They need only the shirts not the pants or skirts. The children walk for miles to come to school. Adults also attend as this school teaches a n agricultural profession. Dental clinic – going great. This is being held at the old Tela hospital (UMIS) that is now used for administration of the all the centro de saluds – it also has medical labs and they hold clinics there. Yesterday Julie had 85 patients and extracted 63 teeth. Julie is being assisted by Jose, Brittany – our 17 year old volunteer and two Tela American school translators. Hogar Materno – interior painting is completed. The stenciling around the windows will be done today. The exterior is painted today also. Great volunteer project – because we have two interior bathrooms – they feel like it is like working at ‘club med’. The inauguration for Hogar will be next Thursday. It looks beautiful and we will be putting in the furnishings beginning tomorrow. UMIS – the two rooms that we are renovating to be used for labs…scraping will be done today and painting tomorrow. Bertil and John are working on this with one translator – Oscar. Soccer program – we met with Roberto who heads up the rec program in Tela. He will work with Will and our youth volunteers to organize the ‘gifting’ of the great amount of cleats, uniforms, socks, soccer balls, etc. We also have some bats and mits for baseball. The ceremony to give to all the teams will be Wed. 2/15 at 3:00. One man stopped by to visit the Hogar yesterday and look at it. He was so touched by the building and the idea of what it means to the community – he was drawn to tears. The weather has been great – sunny,not too hot. All is going well. Lois has done fine with the brace/boot. She returns Sat. with 5 other volunteers. 30 new volunteers come on Sat. We will total 48 next week. Linda |
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Tales from Honduras 1/31/12
Hospital to meet Diana, directora – to show her the colors of interior paint for the Hogar Materno. She was very pleased with the selections and they are a go. Tomorrow painting will begin (interior). Quatro de Enero – health care center – project – renovation – new roof, interior renovation to develop exam rooms, waiting area, small farmacia, admittance room, restroom, etc. etc. We met with Dr. Alvarenga, the head nurse, assistant nurse, administrator and the community members at the center. A very heartfelt experience from the community who came in support of the renovation that H2H-T will be doing. Fathers, mothers, a couple youth and small children – talked about how much the health center has meant to them over the many years, and how it almost had to close about two years ago. The community had raised enough $$ to begin a small addition. And H2H-T is stepping in to help complete this dream that they have. Wonderfully sincere Honduras who care so much for their community. We all left very proud of what we will accomplish. This center will be the site of our Women’s Health Clinic and also our Pediatrician will spend time a day here also consulting/helping the nurses. Excellent project. 3 de Mayo – Instituto Agricultura – materials were delivered for the roof Monday afternoon and work began this morning at 6am! UMIS – Headquarters of all of the Center de Saluds (health) in Tela – there are 16 centers. H2H-T project is renovation. We met with the directora Walquiria and toured the rooms that need renovation (this is the very old Tela Hospital that is in big need of help)! Way more than we can accomplish but we have three that we hope can be completed. (Although this is under the Honduran govt they do not receive $$ for renovation.) Walquiria is wonderfully organized and knows exactly what needs to be done and has also asked us for new roof for entire buildings and also electric (does anyone have an extra $100,000?). We are looking into helping with the electric too. Dental Clinic – will be held at UMIS – we inspected the room and there is a dental chair and lamp, sink etc. Will work and there is a waiting area outside. Walquiria will do the advertising for the H2H-T clinic. Campo Elvir Day Care/Kinder center – project – build outdoor kitchen. This is located on a steep mountain side – only can get there by 4 w drive and you need to hold on tight. Wow is it rough. But a beautiful community with vast views of the beautiful Tela mountains, lush bamboo, banana trees, abundant flowers…and wonderful people. The kitchen will be a great addition. We have worked at this site several years, building a kinder, a play area for children, latrines, slope support , etc. Also, H2H-T will provide some play equipment for the intriguing children. Juventud hardware to pick up the paint for the Hogar, ladders and paint supplies – ready to go! Things are falling into place. And the rain is currently falling so heavy that it’s not an outside evening. Had excellent Honduran enchiladas last eve and yummy flan made with coconut milk. Lots of military police and new policemen – seems to be working to have things under control. We are working very hard and by 6pm, our brains need a rest! All is well. |
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Tales from Honduras TALES FROM TELA
(HONDURAS)
1/29/12 On Jan. 27, Al, Dave Jonah and I left Vermont driving to Newark (5 ½ hour drive). The weather conditions were rain, slush and possible some ice. Luckily for us, driving south it was just a lot of slush on the highway. This is bad news in case any of you do not know ….About an hour or so into our drive, we were contacted by cell phone with some devastating news about our family of volunteers from 2011 – the Irish-Kassel family – one of their twin 16 year old sons – Zeke Kassel – had been in a terrible accident at 8am and died. We are all so shocked and saddened and our hearts go out to the family. The family of five spent the 4th week last February doing multiple projects with H2H-T. Whatever projects needed to be done, they all enthusiastically participated! I have asked for a basket of fruit, breads, cookies, etc. to be delivered to their home from All of the Hands to Honduras volunteers. Maybe there will be more we can do later. We arrived in Newark and spent the night at Dave’s mother-in-laws house in Boonton (and Ellen fixed us a yummy dinner). Early up on Sat. Jan. 28 to the airport for a 9:00am flight. We met Lois Knapp and Bertil Agell in Newark as they flew from BTV at 6am. Good flight to San Pedro Sula and a very decent landing! We met Norm at SAP as he flew in from Atlanta. Giovanny from Cesar Mariscos met us at the airport. Two suitcases did not make it but we were assured that they would drive them to Tela on Sunday! We rented 2 vehicles and away we went. Everything looked the same – beautifully green, maybe more traffic than previous year. Hotel Sherwood looks great – lots of new touches – new mattresses! And new pillows! And even some new towels! Yeah for Sherwood and Pedrina. Cesar Mariscos looks equally beautiful and fun to see how much Rodrigo has grown. We arrived about 4pm and 5pm, 4 of the Tela Rotary came to greet us and meet about the 3 de Mayo ag instituto classroom project. We had a very good visit and got started on the details of the project. After they left, heavy rain came but we were determined (and hungry) to go to the Italian pizza café just down the beach. Walked in heavy rain through the big puddles but a yummy pizza is worth it. Big lightning storm, winds, big thunder and more rain. Sun. morning brought sun, swaying palm trees, Honduran tipico breakfast and delicious fruit. Plans were to meet the Rotarians and the director of the Ag Insituto and drive to take a look at the project site. It is about 15 minutes from hotels through some beautiful countryside on a quite bumpy road. It will be a favorite site again as is very interesting. The project is to complete a school classroom that was started 3 years ago. It is about 26 ft by 20 ft and has the cement block walls up but no roof, no floor, no windows etc. The ag instituto is for students age 6th grade and up. 70 students and they walk to the school from as far away as 3 miles. The school is a technical school and teaches students a profession in agriculture. We believe there are many opportunities for work with this school. Tomorrow I am going to the bank to change travelers checks to pay for the materials for the roof as that is going up immediately. We met with the community person who will put on the roof. We also went to Las Palmas to check out the school and the latrines. Project there will be to paint the latrine building that H2H-T built last year. Next stop was the Hogar Materno Expectant Mother Center at the hospital. BYW – nurses are on stike there – I think this is throughout Honduras but not sure. So impressive and we are so pleased with the building. We will begin painting this week after we sweep it. It looks so good! And no the electricity still is not connected! More later….. We may be go to 4 de Enero Health Center this afternoon to check out that project. If not today then tomorrow! So far, we are very comfortable here in Tela. People are happy. From all we speak with, we are ok here. And it feels good to be back in tranquil Tela. Hasta pronto! Please email me with any questions. Linda |
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Four of Four
The Barre Club
president, Karen Lane, accepting the check for $1,000.00 for flood relief from
Charlotte-Shelburne Rotarians Linda Gilbert and Colleen Haag - at the annual
Barre Club Rotary Holiday Luncheon on Wed. Dec. 14, 2011
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Third of Four
Susan
McLellan presenting the club’s check for Irene relief to the Northfield Rotary
Club on 12/15/11. Northfield president is Nicole DiDomenico.
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Turkeys for the Holidays
A
holiday tradition in our community
For as many as 30 years, Charlotte Shelburne Rotary has donated turkeys to ensure that local families have a traditional feast atThanksgiving and Christmas. This year that generous gift meant about 120 turkeys at Christmas to meet the needs of the families served by the Food Shelf programs in Charlotte, Shelburne and Hinesburg. Even more turkeys were donated to meet the need at Thanksgiving Last week representatives of the Rotary Club met Shelburne Food Shelf Director Val Martel at Shelburne Supermarket to begin the annual distribution. Left to right, Charlotte Shelburne Rotary President Kris Engstrom, Val Martel, Rotary member Jim Spadaccini who has been involved with the turkey donations for the whole 30 years, and Jim Blais, Shelburne Supermarket Meat Manager. Rotary photo by Lesley Graham |
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Second of Four
Steve Dates and Fritz Horton presenting $1,000 for flood relief to Lorraine Keener, President of The Mad River Valley Rotary Club.
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Haloween Parade Food Service By Tod WhitakerThe Food Scene Seems like we had lots of folks helping out with food at the Halloween parade. The beginning breakdown of hotdog roll packages into napkin wrapped rolls was done quicker than helpers remembered. We had conversation time . We also had time to sample the goods to make sure the hotdogs and donuts were of a quality that we could allow others to consume them. The popcorn was cupped and then the soda cupping began. The crowds came early this year about Then the parade participants arrived at their usual time and we really had to hustle. We knew the parade was over because the all of the clowns, there are many, returned. Water then cider ran out first as we organized the cups and poured soda for the hoards that descended upon us. Consumption had started for real. The hot dogs were flying out of the pot and the mustard and catsup stand was crowded. And then they were finished and it was earlier than usual. And we went back to conversation. |
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First of FourCharlotte Shelburne Rotary President, Kris Engstrom gets big hug from Waterbury Rotary president Eric Smith after presenting the club with a $1000 check to be used at their discretion for the Irene efforts!. |
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Newsletter June 22, 2011 |
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Quote of the Week - Who Said It?We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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Thought for the Week - Who Said It?An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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Don Stevens is our speaker today. Don is Chief of the Nohegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation and president of the AHA- Abenaki Helping Abenaki. 
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