Granite Chips

Basket Gets A Huge Infusion of Dollars (Tony should be declared a major fund raiser.)

 

Singing was most improved, remarked someone as we sat down at the Barre Area Senior Center to a meatloaf dinner. Seniors at the Center or better acoustics or both were offered as possible reasons.  Conversation was friendly and polite until Tony rose to propose a fine of one-and-nine on all of the Rotarians in room for not being themselves, “too well-behaved” as he put it. It passed without much of a defense. Lots of dollars lined the basket’s bottom. Caroline gave a Happy Dollar for the times her father enjoyed playing bridge at the Senior Center. Tony proposed a fine of one-and-nine on Tom to make his wallet lighter because it had too many ones in it. Tom proposed an amendment to include Claire because he wanted her with him on the fine. The amendment was defeated, but the fine on Tom passed. Tony then proposed a fine of one-and-nine on Stan for wearing an American flag pin together with a tie sporting a British motif which Tony declared fashionably inappropriate. Since our fashion policeman had not returned from retrieving the raffle tickets and wire drum, we had no expert to verify the faux pas committed by Stan.  The fine did not pass. (A BOLO was called in and later in the meeting it was reported that Michael was found selling raffle tickets in front of Lenny’s and was planning to buy some new Carhartt’s with the proceeds. Living the Vermont dream, eh Michael?) Jack offered a Happy Dollar because his and Kathleen’s picture was in the Times Argus taken on their way to vote in Barre Town. Karl reminded Jack that a picture in the newspaper is an automatic fine and so Jack happily paid the fine (melding a Happy Dollar with a fine). Tom proposed a fine of one-and-nine on Tony for being his obnoxious self. Tony agreed and paid the fine without a defense or a vote. George gave a Happy Dollar for becoming a great grandfather on Tuesday night. Congratulations George!

 

 

The following board and regular members of the Senior Center                    

 were introduced: Bob Brault, Dorothy Neve, Betty Ide, Holly Anderson,

Shirley Raboin, Kimberlie Koalenz-Rosa, David James, and Sandy Kirkland.

 A hearty round of applause was given to Bob the Chef (in absentia).

 

 

 

   Karl posed his weekly multi-part questions on our website. Sue
   answered some of the them, but most of them went unanswered. As
   usual Karl put the gift card (this time for $25 at the Cornerstone) back
   his pocket. He called on Ted to give a report on Rotary Foundation                                
   giving. Ted said it was going well and reminded members in  
   attendance that a contribution of $25 would earn matching points.

                   
                                                             

 

 

 

 

Karl introduced Cathy Hartshorn, Executive Director of the Barre Area Senior Center.

 

Cathy has been director since June 2015 and had also served in that position from 2011-2013. Cathy has been working with elders since obtaining her MSW in 2008. She is a strong believer that we can all benefit from the knowledge, wisdom, experience, humor and may other qualities our elders have to share. Cathy lives in Berlin with husband Trevor, dog Noah and Mr. Kitty.  Here are her remarks.

 

 

           Thank you for this opportunity to meet with us.

 

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