The Rotary Club of 
Barre, Vermont
 
Chartered 1924
District 7850
PO Box 167
Barre, VT 05641
 
Granite Chips
Stories
Granite Chips   October 16, 2024
Welcome
 
Acting President Eddie opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and thanks for the good weather, a speedy recovery from gum surgery for President Caroline and for our glorious fall weather. He then introduced our guests: Nathaniel Lew, Executive Director of the Barre Opera House; and Lena and Riley Stephens, daughters of Emily Stephens. 
 
Happy Dollars
 
Karl was up with a Fistfull of Dollars and his best impression of Clint Eastwood: finally getting someone to interview for the Executive Director position of Barre Area Development after an ad aired on WDEV; Tom and his battle with an elevator door; and the rest in the fist just for you (i.e. the Club).
 
Eddie offered a risque Happy Dollar as he announced that the car club (owners Karl, Ted, Tom and himself) drove “Topless” to St. Johnsbury: and more dollars for the efforts of the Granite City Garden Club and Karl planting and mulching at the Reynolds House gardens; suggested donating a wheelbarrow to the Garden Club to replace their “old one;” and for a fast recovery from gum surgery for President Caroline.
 
Doug had a Happy Dollar because he connected with a Partner for Peace in Brattleboro who is helping Guatemala women with a project.
 
Bob Pope sang the praises of his daughter (and gave a Happy Dollar) for finishing the Mount Desert Marathon in Maine.
 
Eddie was back with another Happy Dollar for the side trip on a golfing adventure of driving up the road to the top of Okemo Mountain in Ludlow.
 
Dan threw a Happy Dollar in the basket as he reported that at a fundraising meeting for People’s Health and Wellness Clinic more money was raised than expected.
 
Since Last We Met
 
Club Anniversaries: Nicolas Storellicastro  October 19, 2022  2 years
Bertil Agell  October 21, 199l  33 years
 
On this day in history: In 2001 Apple introduced the iPod, a portable media player that became one of the most successful and revolutionary products of the early 21st Century.
 
On this day in history: In 1925 American comedian Johnny Carson—who, as host of The Tonight Show (1962–92), established the standard format for television chat shows—was born.
 
Craving for Kay
 
The major activity this week was a service project which involved carving pumpkins in memory of Kay Santamore, a long standing staff member of The World and who was a key member of the Rotary World Santa Coat service project.  Ruth Weeks (another The World staff member) is creating a pumpkin patch in memory of Kay with lit pumpkins. Here are the end products of our works of Jack O’ Lantern art.
 
 
 
 
 
Until next time....that's all Rotarians.
 
 
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Barre, VT
Service above self!
Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.
The Aldrich Public Library
6 Washington Street
Barre, VT 05641
United States of America
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Speakers
Oct 30, 2024
Reading Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart
Nov 06, 2024
Tour of Newly Renovated Main Street Building
Nov 20, 2024
Happy Holiday Cheer & Ideas!
Nov 27, 2024
Dec 04, 2024
Join us for the Rotary World Santa Service Project on Saturday Dec. 7th!
Dec 11, 2024 12:00 PM
Partnership for Peace, which is the partnership between Rotary and the Peace Corps
Dec 18, 2024
Join us today for Club Assembly!
Dec 25, 2024
Peace to the World & Joy in 2025!
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Executives & Directors
President
 
Vice President
 
Immediate Past President
 
Club Administration
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Assistant Treasurer
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Membership
 
Sergeant at Arms
 
Public Relations
 
Service Projects
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
RYLA Chair
 
Speech Contest Chair
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Reta Sanders
October 13
 
Anniversaries
Emily Stephens
Jeremy Stephens
October 5
 
Eddie Rousse
Sandy Rousse
October 7
 
Brenda Waterhouse
Eric Waterhouse
October 27
 
Join Date
Sandy Rousse
October 3, 2012
12 years
 
Nicolas Storellicastro
October 19, 2022
2 years
 
Bertil Agell
October 21, 1991
33 years
 
Upcoming Events
Rotary Club of Barre - Meeting Oct. 30, 2024
Aldrich Public Library
Oct. 30, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Aldrich Public Library - 3rd Floor Board Room
Oct. 30, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 
District Training
Nov. 02, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Weekly Meeting 11/06/24. One Zero Five Stay Tour
105 North Main Street
Nov. 06, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
District Training - All Encouraged to Attend!
Nov. 16, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Aldrich Public Library - 3rd Floor Board Room
Nov. 27, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 
The World Rotary Santa Coat Wrap
Vermont Granite Museum
Dec. 07, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
World Santa Coat Wrap
Granite Museum of Vermont
Dec. 07, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Barre Rotary
Aldrich Public Library - 3rd Floor Board Room
Dec. 18, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 
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