Meeting of November 9, 2016
The meeting was opened with words from Kris Engstrom.
Sam Feitelberg announced that there will be a Veteran's Day Memorial this Friday at 11am at the Memorial.
Carol Obuchowski announced that November is Rotary Foundation month. Money goes to Rotary International and we're hoping for a donation of $26.50 per member. That figure is Art Klump's original donation to rotary. The funds go toward international and local grants. Checks can be made out to "Rotary Foundation".
District Conference is 11/19 in Linden, VT and all are encouraged to attend.
Ric Flood presented Chris Davis with a Paul Harris +1. Congrats to Chris.
Happies:
Ric Flood, election over, gotta scoot
Carol Obuchowski, speechless
Judy Christensen, thanks to Chris, election over
Alan Bates, sad dollar
Joan Lenes, daughter ran a half marathon in Florida
Jim Donovan, back at Rotary and remembering Larry Hamilton
Phil Denu, happy
Kris Engstrom, sister visiting from Michigan
Keith Walsh, sun
Howard Seaver, cataract procedures
John Hammer, Hammers moving to a new apartment
Linda Gilbert, happy for flowers
Evan Webster, Larry Hamilton
Trafton Crandall, glad to live in Vermont, and magic
Eric Hanley, work with Vets
Erik Kolomaznik, happy phone froze last night, son learning the cello
Gary Marcotte, forgetfulness, joining Shelburne Fire Department
Bob Sanders, 36 turkeys
Linda Schiavone, thank you for everyone
Debbie Hanley, happy to be here
Alan Hathaway, God Bless America
Bill Deming, good vibes at voting day
Denny Bowen, thought the Wall Street Journal was Mad Magazine this morning
Lara Keenan, happy to be in VT
Michael Clapp, Rotary get out the vote contest
Terry Kennaugh, weekend with friends.
Ticket #497 was pulled. Gary Marcotte. Rollover.
Lara Keenan spoke about upcoming library changes and general changes at the Shelburne Town Campus.