A Man of Action
Acting President Karl welcomed seventeen Rotarians and guests, requested that we recite the
Pledge of Allegiance, asked George to say grace and invited Rotarians and guests to help themselves to the victuals at the steam table.
Guests: Alexander Shannon; Al Flory; Robert Hutchins; Tracie Lewis; Bob Lord; Steve MacKenzie; Charlene Rinker; and Amy White.
Since Last We Met
No birthdays or anniversaries.
On this day in history: In 1854 American bandmaster
John Philip Sousa, who composed 136 military marches, was born.
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Eddie offered a Happy Dollar, recounting the history of Barre Rotary and the BOR Concession Stand, before informing us that he and his wife Sandy conducted a dry run, with the inventory on hand, for a hockey game and made $279.00.
Tracie Lewis, Executive Director of the Barre Partnership, gave a Happy Dollar as she told us about an initiative to bring more tourists to downtown. A committee came up with the idea for an informational trailer serving cocoa during the winter months. She thought that service clubs might be interested in staffing the trailer and invited us to volunteer when it is up and running. Certainly worth considering, Rotarians!
Tony added a Happy Dollar to the coffers and proceeded to spin a yarn about tourism.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Jan Spargo gives her Classification Talk at our meeting on Wednesday, November 13. You don’t want to miss it!
And the Winner Is?
President Caroline! She won the Central Vermont Chamber Athena award on Saturday, November, 04, 2025.
The ATHENA Award is a prestigious leadership award that recognizes women who excel in their careers, contribute to their communities and help other women achieve professional excellence. Congratulations President Caroline!
Onward to the Apartments!
Karl directed us to go out the front door of Tasty Bites and down the alley to the back of 105 North Main Street where we would meet our host who would lead us on a tour of the luxury apartments on the newly renovated dance hall floor. One Zero Fire Stay AirBnB did not disappoint. Apartments have a main floor and either a second floor or a loft. Beautifully appointed with contemporary furnishings, accessories and plush carpeting, a comfortable stay is assured.
Rotarians and guests were impressed and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to see this addition to the lodging
choices for travelers visiting Barre and the surrounding area. Thanks Karl, for organizing this superb tour!
Until next time....that's all Rotarians.
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