The Rotary Club of 
Barre, Vermont
 
Chartered 1924
District 7850
PO Box 167
Barre, VT 05641
 
Granite Chips
Stories
Welcome SHS Interact Club
Interact to Plant Trees
 
After rituals and helping ourselves to a meatloaf dinner buffet, Nicole introduced our guests, members of Spaulding’s Interact Club and the advisor: Charlotte Young, President; Logan Kelley, Vice President; Abigail Linheim, Secretary; and Margo Austin, Advisor. They reported on a National project called Tree Plenish whose aim is to offset carbon emissions by planting trees in the community based on approximations of school paper usage. Members of the community request trees to be planted in their yards which helps to create sustainability since the trees are cared for by homeowners. The Interact Club numbers 10-15 members who will work on the project. Caroline suggested that candy bars left over from the drive-in concession inventory be donated to Spaulding Interact for a fundraiser. Motion made, seconded and passed. Rotarians suggested ways that members of Interact could become involved in other activities: Meals-on-Wheels; weeding the flower gardens adjacent to the Reynolds House; and international projects and service opportunities offered through Norwich. 
 
Coffers Filled with Happiness
 
Nicole offered five Happy Dollars: for our four guests being here and another thanking Bruce’s for his efforts for making arrangements for a Rotary After Dark event at Twin City Lanes, probably in November. The one in February will be Paint and Sip at the Aldrich.
Doug gave one because his back keeps improving. Tom expressed how good it was at having Doug at our meetings although Doug had to remind him that he was an honorary member. A fellow Rotarian shamed Tom to accompany his kind remarks about Doug with a Happy Dollar. He dutifully complied. 
 
Since Last We Met
 
Club Anniversaries:
Sandy Rousse  9 years  Oct. 3
Joe Shadroui    3 years  Oct. 3
On this day in history:
Babe Ruth sets a world series record by hitting 3 home runs in the fourth game of the series.
1961 President Kennedy urges Americans to build bomb shelters.
 
Second Time Around
 
Karl talked about the fundraiser associated with Wheels for Warmth. Tom Luzon won the bids on the three Phil Scott’s cars at the auction and has donated them to be raffled off. Tickets are $20 and if Barre Rotarians sell 500, we will receive half the proceeds for our Club and Wheels for Warmth the other half. He has tickets and posters for members to sell and distribute. He is looking for volunteers to sell tickets at the Vermont Milk Bowl at Thunder Road on October 16-17. Let him know if you can help out.
 
Hold Out Your Pinky 
 
Caroline announced that October 24 is World Polio Day and suggested setting up a table downtown and having “a paint the pinky purple” fundraiser. More later.
 
A Brief Oktoberfest Debrief 
 
Tom gave a report on the Octoberfest event which was held at the Granite Museum last Saturday. Food was well received and those attending enjoyed the oompapa music provided by Inselduler. Attendance was less than expected and reasons were discussed including weather and location. Further discussion will take place in the future. 
 
 
Until next time, that's all folks,,,,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                        
Club Information
 
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We meet every Wednesday at
12:00 Noon at Post 10 of
The American Legion,
320 North Main Street,
Barre, VT.
 
Call 802.479.9058 for more information,
or to email President Tony Campos please 
 
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Speakers
Oct 13, 2021
Working Communities Challenge (WCC)
Oct 20, 2021
Tiny Homes & Compostable Toilets
Oct 27, 2021
Club Assembly
Nov 03, 2021
Engaging the Community in Adult Education and Literacy
Nov 10, 2021
Creatures Great & Small: Life of a Small Town Vet
Nov 17, 2021
The Palestinian/Israeli Conflict
Nov 24, 2021
Club Assembly
Dec 01, 2021
Dick Shadroui: Memories of WWII
Dec 08, 2021
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Reta Sanders
October 13
 
Joe Shadroui
October 26
 
Join Date
Joe Shadroui
October 3, 2018
3 years
 
Sandy Rousse
October 3, 2012
9 years
 
Mike Lannen
October 7, 2020
1 year
 
Bertil Agell
October 21, 1991
30 years
 
Upcoming Events
Barre Rotary Club's Weekly Meeting Oct. 13, 2021
American Legion Post 10
Oct 13, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
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