White River Rotary - Newsletter - Current (Jan 31, 2012)

George, our Song Leader Extraodinaire, with the help of maestro Gayle led us in singing "Let Me Call Your Sweetheart" and "Sing Rotarian". Singing puts a smile in your soul.

Happy Dollars: Sergeant-at-Arms Harold picked our pockets with finesse.

The following Rotarians were happy because:

* Dave S. - $5 for Danto's ski advenure and survival. After slipping on the ice during a snowboard lesson (with helmet on) he hit his head, and went to Rutland Hospital via amulance. He stayed overnight, had a CT Scan and was released in good health. $1 for the "Rookie of the Year", Aaron J.'s work to get Danto released from the Hospital

* Nancy - will see grandson play baseball in March in Boston.

* Dave L. - apology for missing the last three meetings. (Due to change of job and training.

* Aaron M. - he can tell us that there is $14 in "the pot".

* Phil - you all signed the card for Damian who lost his Dad last week. Phil went on the

Website and posted several pictures. All need to check to see what was done. ;-) Asked

all to check their member area on the website and provide a little background write up.

* Harold - $5.00 - "Go Pats" ; he has extra 10/100 tickets for those who need them.

* Nicco - Peoples Bank sponsors "Home Town Heros" on Channel 5. He was at the presentation at The Haven when Kaitlin and Morgan were honored. They made necklaces to sell for the Irene Recovery Fund and raised $1,000.

* Grant - He had been invited to Gayle's cookie walk during the Holidays. He was promised snickerdoodles, but did not find any. Gayle made up for it this past weekend.

* Dave Baker - apologized for not making the party. His wife was not anxious to go on the road that evening. He noted Gayle has offered to meet them half way.

* Kipp - the "geezer brothers" were here before the bell. Actually early.

* Gayle - she watched her grandson play hockey at Hartford High - a great skater.

* Frank - he watched grandson at Castleton tie against New England College. He met with Judy Barwood and picked up memorabilia that Wendall had been given over the years. Also, some

letters from a Charter Member that is of historical importance to the Club. (These will be scanned and posted on the Website)

* Dave S. - he went to PETS with Nancy. The new Governor will make his first visit at our Club

and it will be July 10, 2012. (Remember, all Past District Governors need to be invited.)

* Dave F. - he has completed the mailing list of The Mainstreet Museum with over 1,000 names.

* Susanne - she is happy.

* Ray - there is a good crowd here today.

Fines:

Late: Harold, Susanne, Grant Cell phone: Susanne (last week)

No Pin: Dave Ford No Badge:

Leaving Early:

Member proposed fines:

Kipp proposed fine on George for lack of fellowship. George did not recognize Susanne's and KIpp's suggestion to sing #38. George paid the fine with the caveat that it be put towards a "hearing aid fund".

50/50 drawing:

Susanne drew Dave Saturley's ticket. Dave chose a pink diamond and did not win the "pot".

Program:

The program today was a continuation of the Club Assembly of last week. Pres. Dave L. caught up on notices and announcements collected during his three week "vacation" from Rotary duties.

* Public Relations Committee meeting after today's meeting.

* Pres. Dave reviewed the awards that were presented at the Holiday Party at Aaron M's home.

* Dave then proceeded to present awards to those that were not in attendance. (See complete list)

* Reminder of Polar Express wrap up meeting at the Visitor Center at 4:30 PM. Feb. 1. Dutch Treat dinner following if you desire.

* Next BOD meeting will be February 13, 4:30 at AM Peisch Board Room. All are invited.

* Feb. 28 will be the first weekly 10/100 drawing.

* Silent Auction items are requested to be turned in on or before April 17, 2012!

* Chamber of Commerce event on March 3 at the Quechee Club.

Rotary is a member so all are invited.

* Rotary Leadership Institute is on March 31 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Levels I, II, II.

* District Assembly is on March 31 at Keene High School.

* Hartford Recreation Fishing Derby is on Feb. 2 at Dewey's Pond at 7:00 AM.

* District Conference is on June 3 & 4 in Portland, Me.

Closing:

Pres. Dave Landry lead The Four Way Test and the Rotary Motto.

Announcements,

See Program and Calendar

Calendar:
Tues. Jan 31                     Regular Meeting, Hotel Coolidge        12:15 PM

Wed. Feb. 1                      Polar Express 2011 Wrap Up Meeting   4:30 PM

Fri.    Feb. 4                      Hartford Rec. Fishing Derby. Dewey's Pond 7:00 AM.

Tues. Feb. 7                      Regular Meeting, Hotel Coolidge        12:15 PM

Sat.   Feb. 11                    Listen Appreciation Dinner. Sacred Heart Church

                                        Lebanon, N.H. Time ????

Mon. Feb. 13                    Board of Directors Meeting. A.M. Peisch 4:30 PM

                                        Committee Chairmen to report on their activities.

                                        In person if possible. All members invited.

Tues. Feb. 14                    Regular Meeting, HACTCenter           12:15 PM

Tues. Feb. 21                    Regular Meeting, Hotel Coolidge        12:15 PM

Mon. Feb. 27                    Community Dinner. St. Paul's Church 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Tues. Feb. 28                    Regular Meeting, Hotel Coolidge       12:15 PM

                                        First weekly drawing of the 10/100 ($100) to the winner.

Tues. April 17                   Regular Meeting, Hotel Coolidge        12:15 PM

                                        Please bring in Silent Auction Items by this date.

                                        Return a completed receipt for each item

                                        brought in PLEASE.

                                        Items are welcome earlier, also.

March 3                            Chamber of Commerce event at Quechee Club.

March 31                          Leadership Institute at Dartmouth Hitchcock Med. Center.

March 31                          District Assembly - Keene High School 8:00 AM.

Fri.    May 4                     10/100 & Silent Auction Hotel Coolidge 6:00 PM

June 3 & 4                        District Conference in Portland, Me.

Anniversaries/Birthdays:

None admitted to !

Students of the Month:   Honored every month between October and May on the second Tuesday at the Hartford Area Career and Technology Center.

Service Above Self Awards: Presented two or three times a year to high school students who have served their community in a volunteer program.

Notes by Gayle Ottmann River Log Construction by Phil Hammond

Editing by Gloria Hammond Website Keyboarding and Email by Phil Hammond