President Jeff Hagstrom welcomed all to the July 14th meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro.. George Anthes offered a meaningful invocation in which he quoted US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson.This was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Birthday greetings were extended to: Robin Sweetapple, Sandy Rouse and George Weir.
As a luncheon of Asian chicken, broccoli, salad, rice, chick peas and blondies for dessert was being digested, the meeting continued.
Guests: Visiting Rotarian Joanne Lamieux, District Governor Dennis McMann, and Donna McMann
TRIVIA QUESTION
Which president appointed the most US Supreme Court justices?
For our Rotary Minute, Ron Stahley told us about Cynthia Salim, a former Rotary scholar who makes clothing with a conscience
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At our July 21st meeting, Gina Patterson will tell a joke or lead us in song, while Stephen Stearns delivers a Rotary Minute.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
07/21 — Liz Harrison presents: Brian Remer and Kate Link “Motion Activated” (the importance of incorporating movement into the process of learning.)
07/28 — Chris Hart presents: Cindy Jerome “Bradley House Update”
08/04 — Club Assembly
NOTE: Weekly assignments (program, joke, and Rotary minute) are posted on club’s website.
FINES
Phil Steckler proposed fine to Dart Everett for his terrible leadership in singing Happy Birthday. Dart paid.
George Weir proposed fine to Dart Everett for missing his birthday. Dart paid.
Mike Mandracchia proposed fine to Jeff Hagstrom for not closing out proposed fines. Jeff paid.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you signed up for the Changeover Dinner but did not attend, please see Treasurer Rhonda Calhoun.
2016-17 dues are due.
Brattleboro on Wheels will take place on August 20th. If you want a tee shirt, see Jim Haine. If you want to volunteer, see Mike Mandracchia.
Volunteers are still needed for building Disc Golf Course at Living Memorial Park. For more info, see Rob Szpila.
BRAGS
Bill McKim – for his climbing adventure less than one year after his climbing accident.
John Kohler – for upcoming Outing Club events.
John Kohler – for being recognized by student Rotarian Jordan at Chelsea Royal diner ice cream stand.
Jerry Theberge – for Dave Twombly and himself winning 2nd place in twilight league at BCC.
Jerry Theberge – for Phil Steckler covering for at twilight league even though they were not scheduled to play.
Jenifer Ambler – for paying the Pig even though President Jeff started the meeting late.
Rob Szpila – for his son’s recent adventure to South Dakota Native American reservations.
Gary Goodemote– for his son being conductor of the pit band at NEYT
Gary Goodemote – for his wife creating Rapunzel’s dress for NEYT play
Bill McKim -– for Gary Goodemote’s son Riley.
Jeff Hagstrom -– for his young son’s marriage on July 16th.
PROGRAM:
Jeff Hagstrom presented District Governor Dennis McMann who outlined upcoming district events. For more info, click here.
REMINDERS
Bottles and cans can be brought to Putney Road redemption center to benefit Pure Water for the World. Please see Mara Williams.
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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
George Washington made 11 appointments to the court, while Franklin Roosevelt made the second highest number of appointments, nine.
