Charlotte-Shelburne Rotary - Newsletter

First: the news you’ve been waiting for – the Bowl-a-thon has already brought in $17,500 and $5,000 is expected, meaning that in addition to a lot of fun, fine food and sociability, the annual Bowl-a-thon this year is expected to meet its target of $22,000.

Many thanks to everyone helped – the cooks, the set up crew, the tear-down crew, the many friends and colleagues who made donations and/or came along to enjoy the evening. There are pictures posted on the website.

And to the man who has organized the Bowl-a-thon over the years to such a state of perfection, that when he was ill this year and not able to fill his usual “cheerleader and conductor” role, everything flowed smoothly. The good news is that Ric came home from the hospital on Tuesday and is continuing to progress well.

If you would like to contribute a meal to make Tina’s life simpler while Ric is recuperating, Peg Moffatt will be contacting Rotary Club members who have indicated they would like to help.
FRIDAY IS RIC’S 61ST BIRTHDAY AND WE WOULD LIKE TO SHOWER HIM WITH CARDS AND GOOD WISHES. SEND YOUR CARDS TO 270 SOARING HAWK LANE, CHARLOTTE, VT 05445.

Announcements

6/11-12 – Rotary District Conference – There have been some program and volunteer needs changes – the casino night is cancelled and the Charlotte Shelburne Rotarians who had volunteered to help with registration won’t be needed.
6/16 – Rotary meeting – committee meetings
6/17 – Rotary board meeting
6/20-23 – Rotary International conference in Montreal
6/23 – No meeting
6/25 – RYLA in Lyndon
6/30 – Speaker is Dave Bielicki of AIM Associates
7/1 – Changing of the Guard – Shelburne Farms Coach Barn – 6 p.m. – choice of chicken, steak or salmon (or swordfish) – everyone bring a salad, dessert or appetizer – sign up sheet being circulated. The party will be indoors and it will be green, as we will use compostable plates and cutlery from Shelburne Farms.

Sergeant at Arms

Don Condon kicked the happy mood of the morning off by saying he had visited Ric and that he was looking stronger. He also announced that his daughter who is a Captain with the military intelligence in the army in Iraq us now a captain – and Don and Maureen celebrated their 40th anniversary – and their children have given them a Christmas trip to Dublin, Ireland as a gift.

Happy fines – John Beal announced that our golfers won the Essex Golf Tournament again this year and brought home the trophy. Terrell said she was dead last in the tournament… but it was pointed out that she won the Best Dressed Award.
Howard Seaver – eight Russian business owners visited as part of the Sister City relationship between Yuroslavl and Burlington. The visit went well, he said, and business deals were made. Thanks to John and Dorrice Hammer who housed some of the visitors.
Judy Christensen – her son John has a night job at IBM
Jim Spadaccini – just happy
Kris Engstrom – for a retreat in Maine – and for the visit from her daughter Erika and grandson Max, the ace bowler on their team who didn’t throw one gutter ball.
Terrell Titus – just happy
Linda Barker – pin fine
Linda Gilbert – the Viva Honduras Bowling Team was the last to leave Champlain Lanes on Friday – slow bowlers – but might – team member Adam Bartsch scored 197.
Gary Bergeron – his staff had fun at the Bowl-a-thon
George Ewins – now has 10 stores selling his special chair
Alan Hathaway – the scholarship winners are mentioned today in the Free Press
Fritz Horton – a pin fine – he found his pin and put it in a really good place!!
Chuck LaClair – had a birthday in May
Dennis Webster – happy to be back – and happy he wasn’t thrown out for non-attendance
John Dupee – pin fine
Chuck Dunham – had a birthday
Joyce Errecart – saw her grandson on weekend
Linda Schiavone – had the youngest bowler on their team
Russ Blodgett – won the bowling booby prize
Trafton Crandall – late – and his wife is fine though she fell while bowling
Paul Bohne – congratulations on qualifying for membership under the Rule of 85 – be 25 years old and a member of Rotary for 60 years!!
Tod Whitaker – a dry day for Saturday’s Farmers Market
Pat Sokolowski – moving their office to Burlington – celebrating 31st anniversary
Roz Graham – the Chamber of Commerce brought a bus full of local hotel and inn front desk people to Shelburne Farms on their annual FAM(iliarization) tour for a visit and lunch.
John Hammer – a modern jazz piano trio playing a free concert tonight at the Congo Church – time is almost up for buying Mozart Festival tickets for the early bird discount price.
Terry Kennaugh – bowled in same lane as Adam Bartsch – and was able to give him some advice

Lucky draw: John Hammer’s number was drawn but he didn’t choose the right card, so the pot of $457 rolls over.

Program

Kitty Bartlett and John Beal

Kitty Bartlett and John Beal

Guest speaker Kitty Bartlett of Lund Family Center described the evolution of the Lund over its 120 years of history. Founded as a home for young unwed pregnant women who came from Vermont and New England to the Lund Home to have their babies, give them up for adoption and return home. As times have changed, Lund has changed its role and today is unique in offering a place where women with substance abuse problems can come for treatment and continue to have their children with them. Lund Family Center also continues its tradition of working to find adoptive homes for children, infants, older children and international adoptions. But more of the children today are in foster homes and are older, more challenging children to place. They also offer programs of parenting education, substance abuse treatment and assist young women in continuing their education. Their day care center has won recognition for its excellence.

Their programs are statewide and they offer pregnancy prevention programs for middle school and high school students.

There are many special events happening to celebrate their 120th anniversary – and they need volunteers to help and be involved.