President George Weir welcomed all to the April 26th meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. Ricky Davidson offered the following meaningful invocation:
Lord of the Universe, Rotarians world-wide acknowledge your power, and your expectation that we be of service to mankind. Let us renew our obligation to fulfill that expectation, just as the return of spring renews growth in the world around us, with a new commitment to help others in our community, our nation, and our world. With the power, influence, and wealth that we as leaders in this place most certainly have, let us always remember that these are a blessing from you, and that charity is more fulfilling than decadence, and the Golden Rule a much richer yardstick than any bank account. Lord of the Universe, you have given most of mankind a strong desire to do good, to be honest, to serve others, and to faithfully fulfill their obligations to their neighbors. Help us, as Rotarians and humans, to do good. Help us, as Rotarians and humans, to be honest and ethical in all our dealings. Help us, as Rotarians and humans, to serve others. And help us, as Rotarians and humans, to faithfully fulfill our obligations as neighbors to our community, our nation, and the world. Amen.
As a luncheon of baked chicken, black bean medley, potatoes, green beans, salad, bread, and M&M cookies for dessert was being digested, the meeting continued.
GUEST: Erica Roper (speaker)
TRIVIA QUESTION
Where was ground broken in 1846 for the Vermont Central, the State's first railroad?
(answer below)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
For our Rotary joke, Marty Cohn told a version of the following:
A middle-aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. Seeing God she asked, "Is my time up?" God said, "No you have another43 years, 2 months and 8 days to live." Upon hearing this, the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have a facelift, liposuction and a tummy tuck. She even had someone change her hair color. Since she had so much more time to live, she figured she might as well make the most of it. She was released from the hospital but while crossing the street on her way home, she was killed by a car. Arriving in front of God, she demanded, "I thought you said I had another43 years?! Why didn't you pull me out of the path of that car?" God replied, "I didn't recognize you."
ROTARY MINUTE
For our Rotary minute, Rich Carroll told us about Rotary Club of Lakeland, Florida, now work to supply AEDs to first responders. To learn more, click here.
Ron Staley also talked about his Rotary experiences as he celebrates his 20-year anniversary.
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At our May 3rd meeting, Cheri Ann Brodhurst will tell a joke or sing a song while Marty Cohn will offer a Rotary Minute.
NOTE: Weekly assignments are posted on club website.
If you like this newsletter, brag at next Club meeting.
So far only EIGHT members have acknowledged this rag.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you can help paint the exterior of Turning Point on April 28 and 29 from 11-5, contact Joe Little.
If you can help with the Welcome Center club fundraiser on June 8 from 8-5, contact Greg Worden. <ED NOTE: This is an important fundraiser to help the club with its expenses.>
If you can help with the Island Cleanup project on May 12th, contact George Weir.
President George Weir questionably auctioned off three make ups. He raised $20 (Carla Lineback, $5; Ana Saavedra, $5; George Weir, $10).
Our newest member, Lisa Mendelsund read three names for the “walk the shame.” <ED NOTE: Lisa actually read off more names but they were not present.>
Only one Little Free Library is left to benefit Brooks Memorial Library.
FINES
President George Weir was fined for not knowing the names of all club members.
BRAGS
Marcy Jones – for his excursion to Florida with Dee Dee where he met many Vermonters. <ED NOTE: Marcy brought back two Florida club banners.>
Rick Manson – for George Weir who cleaned the Brattleboro Bowl parking lot of pine needles by himself.
Chris Hart – for Marty Cohn producing the club’s informative newsletter each week. <ED NOTE: There can never be too many brags for the newsletter!>.
Tom French – for his granddaughter, Olivia, coming in 5th place at Japanese Rugby Games where she was the only one to score points against Russians.
Rich Carroll– for Ted Kramer, Greg Worden and himself for kicking off another softball season.
Gary Goodemote – for attending 3 meetings in a row and catching up on Jim Haine’s record. <ED NOTE: Jim has a perfect attendance record during his 37 years of service>
Gary Goodemote – for signing Lisa’s book twice.
Marty Cohn – for The Current’s Dial-a-Ride programs that enables veterans to get to their medical appointments at the Veteran’s Hospital in White River Junction.
PROGRAM
Wendy Harrison (left) and Transportation Planner Erica Roper (right) told us about Southeast Vermont Transit. To learn more, click here.
Rotary Cares, ep. 6 – Membership
On episode 6 of Rotary Cares, Brattleboro Rotary Club past president Marty Cohn discusses membership with long-standing Rotarian Turner Lewis and Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club’s newest (and youngest) member, Bethany Martin. Produced at the studio of Brattleboro Community Television.
Past President Martin Cohn who attempts to give a gist of the meeting respectfully submitted this bulletin. However, it is always better to attend. If you have any complaints about the contents of this bulletin...
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
Ground was broken in 1846 for the Vermont Central, Vermont’s first railroad, at its headquarters in Northfield.
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