Granite Chips

The late Claire Duke was at The Quarry on time this week, an hour ahead for a Board of Directors meeting; she just rang the bell late, two minutes after twelve. For the second week in row we were off to a false start in singing “American the Beautiful;” pledge and grace went smoothly. Claire gave two Happy Dollars; one for the passing of the funding for the library by Barre Town voters and one for trash reduction on Main Street.  Caroline also gave two Happy Dollars; another for the library funding and one for her Zen state of mind attributed by her to listening to spa music. (But could it be the wearing of the “Stay Calm” Rotary tee shirt?) Bob couldn’t “bring home the bacon” because he found none in his 7 BLT sandwich quarters. Claire called on Sue for a Secretary’s Report and although Sue said it was a little early for her report, she gave it anyway. (Perhaps Claire was angling for a new moniker, the early Claire Duke.) Sue invited Ed Rousse to introduce himself. He is a member and president-elect of Montpelier Rotary and related by marriage to Barre Rotary member Sandy Rousse. Dick announced that the Rotabarrians are rehearsing on Thursdays at five and said that they could use additional male voices. Ted announced that five members have contributed to the Foundation and that he would be accepting checks until the end of June.

Our program was Club Assembly. Jim as Chair of the Nominating Committee announced that Tom has agreed to be added to the slate of officers for 2015-16 as president-elect. Bob moved and Joe seconded that Tom be elected by acclamation. Motion passed by majority vote with Bertil and Tom voting no. Karl made a presentation about our website, highlighting recent changes and improvements, including a picture of The Quarry. He showed the directory with profiles and pictures and invited members to make changes to their information or picture if they wished. Karl also explained about the policy of local businesses advertising on our homepage and in the Granite Chips. He will firm up details and report back to the Club at a future date. He also passed out the Committee Assignments Chart for our review. Members should contact him if they want any changes made in their assignments. Elizabeth reported that the Board of Directors has voted to support one Spaulding High School sophomore to attend RYLA this year. If anyone is interested in making a personal donation to send someone to Conservation Camp, they may do so. Bertil gave a Happy Dollar in praise of President-Elect Karl’s superior preparation for his upcoming year as president. Ed Rousse had the winning raffle ticket.