President Jeff Hagstrom welcomed all to the July 21st meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. Katja Matthews offered a meaningful invocation about the importance of children.This was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Birthday greetings were extended to Rob Szpila
As a luncheon of turkey, cauliflower, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies and brownies for desert was being digested, the meeting continued.
Guests: Brian Remer & Kate Link, today’s speakers
TRIVIA QUESTION
What is the highest recorded temperature in Vermont?
(answer below)
JOKE / SONG OF THE WEEK
For our Rotary joke of the week, Rich Carroll told a version of the following:
A guy gets sent to prison. His first day in the yard they are told to walk in a circle, no talking allowed between the prisoners. After a few minutes somebody yells "16" and the whole yard errupts with laughter. They continue walking in circles when someone else shouts out "54" and again everybody starts dying laughing. The new guy, being confused, whispers to the guy in front, "Hey whats with the numbers?" The other prisoner tells him , "well since we arent allowed to speak to one another we've memorized jokes and assigned numbers to them all. When somebody shouts out a number, we think of the joke and then laugh". Wanting to make a good impression on his first day, the new guy waits his turn. More numbers are called and everyone is laughing as they walk. Finally the new guy decides to make his mark, "18" he yells....but nobody laughs. After a few minutes he whispers to the guy in front again, "Hey what the hell man?" The guy turns to him and says, "ahh well its all in the way you tell it".
ROTARY MINUTE
For our Rotary Minute, Katja Matthews reminded us how the 4-way test was created. Click here for more info.
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At our July 28th meeting, Tami Purcell will tell a joke or lead us in song, while Phil Steckler delivers a Rotary Minute.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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
Dart Everett proposed fine to President Jeff Hagstrom for starting the meeting late. Jeff’s defense was that he was using the American Legion clock. Dart paid the fine.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
District Golf Tournament to benefit Pure Water for the World is on August 19. See Jeff Hagstrom if interest in playing.
Henniker (NH) Rotary Club is holding its 14th annual Chilifest on August 21. For more info, click here.
Steve Gordon received a Paul Harris Award.
BRAGS
Rob Szpila – for the 44 people that turned out to help build the Disc Golf Course at Living Memorial Park.
Eli Young – for the Disc Golf Course project.
John Kohler – for being recognized by student Rotarian Jordan at Chelsea Royal diner ice cream stand.
Jerry Theberge – for Rob Szpila working on the Disc Golf Course project on his birthday.
Dave Twombly – for his daughter buying a home.
Dave Twombly – for his daughter’s pregnancy.
Dave Twombly – for Carla Lineback’s promotion at World Learning.
Dave Twombly – for Judge Hayes excusing a potential juror because he had a golf date.
Carla Lineback – for her promotion to Director of Alumni Engagement.
Cheryl Ann Brodhurst – for her wonderful son celebrating his 52nd birthday.
Cindy Jerome– for SIT being instrumental in bringing her to the Brattleboro area.
Jeff Hagstrom -– for his son’s marriage on July 16th which was a family affair.
PROGRAM:
Liz Harrison presented Brian Remer and Kate Link who demonstrated “Motion Activated, “the importance of incorporating movement into the process of learning.
REMINDERS
Bottles and cans can be brought to Putney Road redemption center to benefit Pure Water for the World. Please see Mara Williams.
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....
