President Chris opened the meeting at the meeting site: Holiday Inn Express of Brattleboro, VT. Chris welcomed all to the December 18, 2025 meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary www.brattlebororotaryclub.org
Invocation:
Cheri Ann gave a very thought-provoking invocation
Chris lead the club with the Pledge of Allegiance
Rotary Motto: Service Above Self
Four Way Test -
Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
29 Members, 0 Student Rotarians and 2 guests attended the meeting.
Guests:
Guests were welcomed
Michael Roger and Sue Fillion
JOKE OF THE WEEK - For our joke or song of the week:
Pres Chris told a joke about an orchestrated robbery and when not many people laughed she blamed it on Betsy.
EDITOR NOTE: 2025-26 weekly assignments are posted on the club website.
Rotarians for Rotarians:
Regina Stefanelli in our thoughts. Roger Allbee is recovering but is still at home and has trouble with his knee
New Members:
ROTARY MINUTE
Phil G gave a Rotary minute about his introduction to Rotary and his first year as a Brattleboro Rotarian.
Note for future presenters; The Rotary Minute could also have the speaker talk about their personal involvement in Rotary or personal background.
Years of Service in our Club
Roger Miller 60 YEARS!
On Behalf of our Club and all Rotarians, thank you for your Service Above Self
Student Rotarian updates:
Birthday greetings -
BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS from Cindy-
Announcements
Stan announced that our next Groundworks meal is set for Jan 14th. See Stan to volunteer for needed menu items.
Stan announced that the Jan 8th Rotary meeting will be member donated soups for lunch and club members are asked to donate $20 towards Project Feed the Thousands. If you’d like to contribute to the soup or sides menu for the meeting, please email Stan. stan@firsthomeland.com
Nina announced that Feb 21st will be Sugar on Snow this year. She will be looking for volunteers.
Betsy announced that the ski jump will be on Feb 14th and she will email a project list that the committee needs volunteers for.
Mark announced that end of year is a great time to make your Gateway Foundation donation!
Happy Dollars and Brags and Fines
Carla made a $1 brag for anyone who can help her come up with a program speaker for Jan 15th.
Rob bragged for his daughter finishing her finals and graduating college and getting her Masters degree at the same time!
Cindy Jerome bragged for a trip to NYC with Rudy featuring a visit to Cirque du Soleil.
Tom Franks bragged that he is running for Brattleboro Lister and would appreciate your support.
Mark bragged for our guest speaker Sue and all the help and support her planning dept gave the sheriff’s office on Old Ferry Rd Brattleboro.
ED NOTE: Weekly assignments for the invocation or motivational thought can be found on the club
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