WELCOME

President George Weir welcomed all to the September 7^th meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. (ED NOTE: President George continues to have problems working the microphone). Carla Lineback offered a meaningful invocation that is an Islamic child’s prayer from Pakistan:

O Lord

Let my spirit

glow

so brightly,

that darkness

will disappear.

This was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

As a luncheon of kosher pork, chickpeas / black beans medley, broccoli, green salad, and cookies for dessert was being digested, the meeting continued.

Guests: Lisa Mendelson, John Cook, and Joe Green (speaker).

TRIVIA QUESTION

When did the federal government officially become involved with public housing under the United States Housing Act?

(answer below)

JOKE OF THE WEEK

For our Rotary joke, Marty Cohn told a version of the following joke:

The Pope goes to New York. He is picked up at the airport by a limousine. He looks at the beautiful car and says to the driver, ''You know, I hardly ever get to drive. Would you please let me?''

The driver is understandably hesitant and says, ''I'm sorry, but I don't think I'm supposed to do that.''

But the pope persists, ''Please?''

The driver finally lets up. ''Oh, all right, I can't really say no to the pope.''

So the pope takes the wheel, and boy, is he a speed demon! He hits the gas and goes around 100 mph in a 45 zone. A policeman notices and pulls him over. The cop walks up and asks the pope to roll down the window. Startled and surprised, the young officer asks the pope to wait a minute. He goes back to his patrol car and radios the chief.

Cop: ''Chief, I have a problem.''

Chief: ''What sort of problem?''

Cop: ''Well, you see, I pulled over this guy for driving way over the speed limit but it's someone really important.''

Chief: ''Important like the mayor?''

Cop: ''No, no, much more important than that.''

Chief: ''Important like the governor?''

Cop: ''Wayyyyyy more important than that.''

Chief: ''Like the president?''

Cop: ''More.''

Chief: ''Who's more important than the president?''

Cop: ''I don't know, but he's got the pope DRIVING for him!''

ROTARY MINUTE

For our Rotary minute, President George, on behalf of Roger Miller, talked about online club meetings. For more info, click here. He reminded us about the ability to make up club meetings online. For more info, click here.

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At our September 14^th meeting, Bill McKim will tell a joke or lead us in song, while Fred Moriarty delivers a Rotary Minute.

NOTE: Weekly assignments are posted on club website.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

09/14 – Bill Bedard presents: Chris Hart “Brattleboro Housing Authority Update”
09/21 - Club Assembly – Gateway Foundation Annual Membership Meeting
ED NOTE: Club Assembly may be moved to 9/28
09/28 – Cheri Ann Brodhurst presents: TBA

NOTE: 2017-18 Weekly assignments (program, joke, and Rotary minute) are posted on club’s website.

FINES

Bill Vermouth proposed a fine on Marty Cohn for telling joke a couple of weeks ago that referenced the musical “South Pacific” which may not have been understood by younger members. Marty paid the fine although his defense was that Bill had attended the meeting and therefore missed any discussion. ED NOTE: Clearly Bill read the bulletin but did not see fit to brag!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members who joined in September were acknowledged for their years of service: Irma Robertson (26 years); Gary Goodemote (25 years); Phil George (22 years); Frank Rucker (20 years); Al Jerard (1 year), Andy Rome (20 years).
International Committee is gathering quilting material and notions for Pine Ridge. Click here for more information. To read a front page article about the project, click here. Volunteers are needed to help move material from Vermont Artisan Design to storage locker on Friday, 9/8 at 8:30 a.m. See Rob Szpila for more info.
The Gateway Foundation Annual Membership Meeting will take place on 9/21 during club meeting. ED NOTE: meeting may be rescheduled to 9/28.
Second Annual Disc Golf Tournament will take place on October 1.

BRAGS

George Weir – for the club’s reluctance to brag.

Fred Moriarty– for the birth of his first great grandchild.

Cyndi Ferrante– for Marty Cohn always be ready to tell a joke.

Dane Rank– for his wife buying an electric guitar for his 4-year old son and him buying a huge amplifier

Marty Cohn– for his nephew Matt Rosenthal and his fellow volunteer fireman who worked tirelessly during Hurricane Harvey.

George Weir– for speaker Joe Green presenting despite sudden babysitting duties.

Marty Cohn – for Joe Green taking the time to explaining which cheese goes best with Heady Topper.

PROGRAM:

George Anthes presented Joe Green, a renowned cheesemonger who gave a fascinating talk about cheese; especially in Vermont.

REMINDERS

Bottles and cans can be brought to Putney Road redemption center to benefit Pure Water for the World. Please see Mara Williams.
“Like” the club’s Facebook page.
It's a new year... If you like this newsletter, brag at next Club meeting. So far two members have acknowledged this rag.

This bulletin was respectfully submitted by Past President Martin Cohn who attempts to give a gist of the meeting. However, it is always better to attend. If you have any complaints about the contents of this bulletin....

ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION

1937.

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