Sunrise Rotary 2/12/2014 Meeting Notes
Sunrise Rotary Notes 2/12/2014
Submitted by Ralph Meima, scribe, on 2/13
Quote of the Day: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.” – Amelia Earhart
President Jon called the meeting to order.
Guests
Jon introduced the following guests: Joyce St. Jean, Patrina Lingard, and Mary Rodriguez of VABIR’s (the Vermont Association of Business and Industry Rehabilitation) “Creative Workforce Solutions” program
Sandy introduced guests: Rita Ramirez, President of HATCH; Libby Bennett, Development Director of the Morningside Shelter; and Lucy
Guest Announcement
Rita Ramirez and Libby Bennett shared the following information with us:
HATCH is partnering with the Morningside Shelter for a performance to benefit the latter. You are invited: “Storytellers on a Mission,” with Peter Sagal, Host of NPR’s “Wait, wait… Don’t tell me.” April 19, 2014, 7:30 pm at the Latchis Theatre.
This is a way to make fundraising fun. HATCH brings in talent to attract a good crowd. They perform at the Latchis. There is storytelling. A goal is to make charitable donations affordable and fun. MATCH partners with a non-profit that needs support. Net proceeds go to the partner organization. For the Peter Sagal event, they want to net $35,000. Rita and Libby are here to talk about the potential for SRR participation in these events. Morningside Shelter is in its 35th year. They are trying to increase their profile in the community – get their name out there – clear up some confusion among various centers like the Drop-In Center and Overflow Shelter. They have undertaken Project ReVamp: improve condition of 19-bed shelter. Maintenance projects. 1890s farmhouse. 29 beds. A lot to do. This is an opportunity to help out. Consider a ticket package for $350. They did an NEYT show and raised about $25K for NEYT. If you buy the package, you enjoy premium seating and an after-party, along with two $40 tickets. If interested, talk to Libby or Rita. HATCHVT.org is the website. Please come!
To contact HATCH: http://hatchvt.org/contact/
Club business resumed
Thanks to today’s greeter, Todd M!
Next week’s greeter: Turner
Initiation
President Jon invited Kate O’Connor to be initiated. This proceeded as is customary, with a recollection of the motto “Service Above Self”. Jon presented her with “Songs for the Rotary Club,” and encouraged her (in jest?) to learn them and found a Song Committee. Welcome Kate!
Kate noted that: “We are way more fun than [other unnamed Rotary club in region]” to much applause!
Announcements:
1. Jon: Streaking dollars are a little short; if you need to leave early, find the speaker, tell them about prior engagement and apologize profusely; $1 fine!
2. Tristam: Nutrition project. This supports meals during vacations; working with Moore Court, Ledgewood, and Westgate. Won’t happen now at Moore Court, and can’t find a volunteer for Ledgewood, but Westgate will proceed as intended. Contact him for details/to volunteer.
3. Ellen: This Friday is the Overflow Shelter day. We need fettuccini, another salad. She is passing around signup sheet. Contact Ellen for details/to volunteer.
4. Peter Carvell: One month from Saturday is 3 on 3 basketball; corporate sponsorships are coming in, registration forms for teams are starting to come in. Thanks for your support! Is passing around a signup sheet. Many have volunteered already. Plenty to do. Registration forms for teams are being sent around. Will have a club assembly geared to 3 on 3 as tournament gets closer. Any questions? Needs lots of volunteers. Contact Peter for details/to volunteer.
5. Dan D: Reminder about Harris Hill ski jump this weekend. If you volunteered, you know who you are. Call Kathryn Einig, or Dan can connect you with her. Kathryn Einig, 254-4447; kathryneining@myfairpoint.net
Student Rotarians
Caitlin turned 18. Is now spending time at the Career Center (WRCC).
FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America – is going to States, so is raising money for this. Lots of prizes. Tickets are $1. They need our support.
Caitlin just gave WRCC tours to 8th graders. Fun.
Horticulture is selling roses for Valentine’s Day in the BUHS cafeteria.
Birthday Serenade
The Birthday Crooners sang for Caitlin (Kevin Y, Jon, Turner, Jim M, Will S, Jerry G)
Cards
Ed: Caaaaads - $21 pot – Winning: King of clubs – No winner – Pot grows for next week!
Brags:
Damon: Going to Maui to see mother in law.
Turner: Did not go to Alaska because of wife’s surgery; all looks well; very relieved.
Dan: for annual February vacation to N VT and N NH – group of friends went snowmobiling; conditions were spectacular. They covered 650 miles.
Ellen: had a getaway for 4 days to Miami. Was in 80s.
Carmen: for volunteers that help people with taxes; all volunteers made it in on Saturday to compensate for the Wednesday snow day.
Rita guest brag: think that Sandy has bought a package! True?
Jon: Kerry and Alexa are on their way to Vilnius for a job + family trip.
Kevin: for daughter Sarah who is pursuing nursing; taking a class at CCV in nutrition; also looking for jobs; hired to sub in elementary schools; Rec Dept also getting her help; this morning she got to be 1st grade teacher at Academy School.
Amelia: Bragging for her daughter, starring in Treasure Island
Ralph M: for daughter Kristina, who is both starring in the BUHS musical “The Boyfriend” this week and singing the National Anthem at Sunday’s Harris Hill ski jumping opening ceremony.
Today’s Guest Speaker
Damon: Introducing today’s guest speaker – VABIR and “Creative Workforce Solutions”
Joyce St. Jean: described who sit on their team; they carry a caseload of job-seekers; these are Vermonters who need more intensive job-placement services, especially people with disabilities; they serve both business clients and job-seeking clients. The goal: to grow the workforce by better matching capabilities with needs.
Joyce showed a video, sponsored by Walgreens, which presented examples of people with disabilities succeeding in the workplace as a result of Creative Workforce Solutions.
Creative Workforce Solutions works one-on-one with job-seekers and works with the business community to match needs and abilities.
Mary R.: Specializes in working with deaf and heard of hearing people; is fluent in ASL; gave examples of cases she works with.
Patrina: works with a Vermont state cash benefits program; specializes in placing parents in work experiences.
Contact information for VABIR:
Joyce St. Jean -- jstjean@vabir.org
Mary Rodriguez --mrodriguez@vabir.org
Patrina Lingard -- plingard@vabir.org
28 Vernon Street, 05301, (802) 430-4380
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