Charlotte-Shelburne Rotary - Newsletter

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Bowling for the Community

Ric does not have the exact figures yet but guessed that over $20,000 has been raised at this time.

Many people attended and enjoyed the evening and special thanks to:

Cooking – Irv Rose and Randy
Grill – Jim Spadacini
Banners – Gary Bergeron
Setup – Chuck LaClair, Denny Bowen and Bill Deming
Check-in – Linda Barker
Flowers – Ron VanMynen

During the first part of the meeting, slides were continuously shown of the Bowl-A-Thon.

Upcoming Events

June 10 – Steve Gamlin “Motivation & Humor” OR Gov. Douglas
June 14 – Cambridge Charter Day/District Changing of the Guard, 11 – 2 The Barn at Boyden Farm, Rte. 15 & 104 in Cambridge, $35 per person, contact Anita Lotto @ 802-793-0856 or alotto@together.net
June 17 – Hands to Honduras-Tela
June 23 – Changing of the Guard party @ Ric Flood’s house

Sergeant at Arms

Kris with Don Condon as assistant.

Kris announced that there is $288 in the pot.

Happy fines:

Kris – first raised bed and first veggie garden; Skype is up and running so can see grandson
Ric – kudos for bowlathon to everyone; first time Mike Lash is not wearing a suit
Terrell – Make a Wish 9^th annual golf tournament. Everyone should check out the silent auction and bid – it’s on www.wishkids.org
George E. – his company Backcycler, LLC. just received the licenses.
Denny – no pain from bowling
Colleen – bond vote – first defeat of budget item in a long time – fire station expansion defeated; sewer passed
Jim S. – bowlathon went real well – thanks to Ric
Don C. – notoriety for his family (female members) in the news
Robert M. – for no sport coat
Howard – hadn’t bowled in 30 years and did above 50
Joyce – next week – visit grandson in VI
Michael L. – going to see Elton John and Billy Joel in Montreal
Trafton – entertained daughter, future son in law and in laws

Drawing: Guest, John Schraven picked ticket. Adam Bartch was the winner but drew the wrong card.

Presentation

John Schraven and Steve Dates

George Schiavone introduced the guest, John Schraven “Story Teller”. John is an experienced storyteller and performs before children and adultsthroughout Vermont. He entertained club members with three tales – a wonderful beginning for the day.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30am by Steve.