May 10, 2017  Lisa Fitzgerald

Lisa is scribe for the very first time. Lisa always takes terrible notes and has a short memory so I apologize in advance for any information that I may not get exactly right.

 

Future Scribes: 5/17 Ross; Jerry 5/24; Diane 5/31

 

Guest Speakers: 5/10 - KJ; 5/17 - Sandy Ladd; 5/24 - Turner; 5/31 - Jim M.

 

Student Rotarians: Friday will be the ELO Expo. Only the second ELO in event in history. The even brings in visiting guests who discuss their careers.   The National Honor Society is working on a children's hunger program. The program started with 6 children and they are up to 18.  The National Honor Society is also selling Krispy Cremes for their fund raiser.

 

We had no birthdays this week and we did not have any Rotary Anniversaries this week.

 

Jax was approved to be a member by the board! Welcome Jax!

 

Announcements:

Damon's children are selling hanging flower baskets at $22 a basket.  If you would like to have one or two, please email Damon

 

We are looking for a new Webmaster as Jeff is experiencing health issues. If you know anyone with talent and the gift of patience, please let us know so we can move forward with updating our page.

 

The noon club still needs help at the Brewfest with parking from 12 - 5.  If you are assist, please contact Mike from the noon club

 

Final Trivia night was a success with 52 attendees.  The successful winner was the Garland School.  Sadie said that we would regroup in the summer and talk about next season.

 

Ally and the Garden Plot.  Calling all Rotarians willing to assist with the Rotary Garden Plot.  Anyone with a flatbed would be more than welcome. Any tools, help spread mulch.  The more the merrier.

 

Jim would like to know if we have any volunteers to help manage groups for the Strolling of the Heifers.  The shifts are 1 to 2 hours. Please contact the River Garden or the Strolling website to sign up

 

Dan and Touch a Truck really needs help to flip burgers and serve this Saturday! Need cooks and servers from 11 to 1 PM.  

 

A list was passed around also for people to sign up for Camping for a Cause

 

The yummy coffee shop is open as always!  Deliciousness with a cause $12 a bag

 

CARDS! Cindy won $9,000,000.  

 

Brags: Evelyn announced a fund raiser car wash (brrr cold) and Sadie announced the 5K Tulip Trot if anyone wants to run. Saturday at 10 AM at the Green Street School.   Green Street band Monday night was amazing and fun to see how the kids progress.

 

Jon was in Miami for 4 days doing fun things at a Russian Resort (LOL) He and his guys being cool in their Honda cruising down the avenue. His friend was very sore and Jon had to drive the rest of the weekend

 

Jen reminded us of the Rotary Every Member Every Year program.  Every member recommended $100 donation per year. This is a great reminder that our donations go to greater things.    SPEAKING OF WHICH, the generous gauntlet has been dropped by Jim Challenge: Rotary International for every member that joins in giving new money, he will match up to $10!  

 

Josh took an amazing 1000 work trip through the Midwest. Totally worth traveling during May, Indy, Cleveland, Colorado and Detroit are amazing places to check out.  Did you know that Superman was conceived in Cleveland? 

 

Saturday is the 22nd Annual Mountain Days. BCBS promoting a healthy lifestyle. Hiking, T-shirts and fun giveaways 

 

This is a good weekend to Run with Sadie, Touch a Truck with Dan and get healthy with Sandy

 

Mark, Zepher is receiving her Masters at Marlboro College.  Congratulations. She will then be looking to start her PHD and is looking at other colleges now.

 

Turner had an absolute amazing and sentimental journey to Allentown. It was amazing to see his family members share the same musical talent at the same venue.

 

Damon, it was an expensive week with braces and Aiden received his driver's license! 

 

GUEST SPEAKER  Lt Mark Fountain of Springfield VT.  He came to talk about the amazing program called Honor Flight New England. This is an amazing program that touched my heart personally. Please go to the Honor Flight New England website and read about how this incredible opportunity helps WWII and Korean Vets pay tribute to their comrades.

 

Have a good week! Lisa