A Mix of Dollars
With rituals complete, a dozen Rotarians helped themselves to a buffet of salad, chicken, fries and cookies. John was up first with a Happy Dollar because he was going to pick up his son Jeffery from
UVM this week. Caroline was next with a Happy Dollar noting that Tom was a model of retirement by traveling to exotic places: first Thailand and next Iceland. She followed up with a Wacky Dollar for which neither she nor I could remember why. I gave a Sad Dollar in announcing Harley Jordon’s death; a good friend and super Rotarian. Services will be held on Friday, May 17
th. Time to be determined. Tom announced that RockFire will take place on June 28
th and asked for volunteers to work at the event. Four volunteers were recruited at the meeting. Great start! He also announced that Rock City will be performing at the Barre Elks Lodge on Friday, May 17
th at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. All proceeds to benefit
Home Share Now. President Liane coughed up a dollar in advance of mentioning her workplace (NFP) which is sponsoring a dance event with proceeds going to
Relay for Cancer.
A Fine in absentia, Secretary’s Report and a Dancing Fine
Before Bruce could give his report, President Liane proposed a fine of one-and-nine on Sue for not attending today’s meeting. She saw her and waved but Sue, freshly back from Florida, was a no show. Fine passed.
Bruce announced, since we last met, that Rebecca celebrated a birthday and Ray a two year join anniversary.
Tom proposed a fine of one-and-nine on Bob because Bob made his wife Nancy dance at their son’s wedding. Fine passed.
Sled Hockey for Everyone
President Liane introduced our speaker, Troy Kingsbury. Troy is the owner of the Village Grocery in Waitsfield and a member of the Mad River Valley Rotary Club. He began his talk by telling us that his son
was born with spina bifida. Growing up, Troy tried to find a sport which his son could play. He took up race car driving and raced at Thunder Road and introduced his son to the sport. His son, however, did not like to race. Troy discovered sled hockey, an adaptive form of hockey. He and his son are members of the Central Vermont Pioneers. To quote from their brochure: “Sled hockey is a sport that enables players of all abilities to play the game of hockey. It is similar to stand up hockey with the exception of the equipment. Players balance on special sleds mounted on 2 runners. The sticks used by the players have metal picks on one end to propel over the ice to the puck and to score. Although the sport of sled hockey was originally developed for people with physical disabilities, we encourage people of all abilities to come out and try the sport.” Troy showed a video which featured interviews with players and volunteers and was highlighted with footage of their win in the championship game over Buffalo at the Empire State Games which took place in February at Lake Placid. The Pioneers are always looking for volunteers to help both on and off the ice. If you are interested, contact Cheryl Kingsbury at (802) 496-4690. In appreciation for an inspiring presentation, Barre Rotarians gave a warm round applause to our guest speaker.