Rotary minutes 1/27/16

 

President Ali called the meeting to order at 7:17 am with the pledge of allegiance.

 

Quote : “ I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. then I want to live with them. Phyllis Diller

 

Thank you to our greeter Shannon Primrose . KJ (Kris Johnston,) volunteered for next week.

Guests were introduced -Rick Hashagen, bearing both the title of Diane's father and KJ's Father in-law. and John Potter who were the guest speakers for this meeting.

 

Our Hinsdale High student rotarians present at the meeting -Samantha and Sebastian gave school reports. There is to be a concert, Sebastian playing Guitar and a vocal and an improv play with paintings to be reviewed by the audience.

 

Announcements & Committee reports-

Jen - Overflow Shelter Dinner –1/28

3-on3B-Ball Tourney-Sat 3/12 Volunteers needed. Also volunteers to make followup calls on donation letters.

Board meeting 2/4 -7:15 at WKVT

Future Scribes- 2/3 Bob, 2/10Amelia, 2/17-Ross

Guest Speaker assignments- (2/3 Drew, 2/10 Lucky Tristam, Club Assembly) 2/17 K.J. 2/24- Damon

 

Birthdays-Turner, Ralph & Jim Maxwell

Cards-In the deck!

 

Brags-Amelia house hunting. In need of a larger abode.

Damon bragged for Aiden's GPA 4.25 and Toren being bumped up to the first line hockey team.Scored 2 times on Sunday.

Sadie bragged for Evie in King of thieves the NEYT production. Also for Stephen Stearn”s retirement

Josh in addition to Jim Verzino for Jill's Appearance on BCTV featuring her and her husband's new olive oil company Being sold at the CO-OP and Vermont Country Store. Rave reviews!

Sandy Shriver for Farnums' Insulation Co. “Let there be Heat and there is!!! And also for Dan installing new tires.

Ali's mother doing well after surgery.

 

 

The guest speakers Rick Hashagen, President of the Latchis board and Jon Potter executive Director were introduced by Diane Hashagen.

Spiro Latchis bought the parcel of land which has been home to the Latchis Hotel and theater. A local group took over the buiding and formed the Latchis Arts Initiative. It is a community Treasure, soon to celebrate its 80th birthday, and requires continuous maintenance and restoration.