The Rotary Club of 
Barre, Vermont
 
Chartered 1924
District 7850
PO Box 167
Barre, VT 05641
 
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Granite Chips   October 9, 2024
Opening Rituals
 
President Caroline opened the meeting with a welcome, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Four Way Test and an introduction of our guest, Hank Clarke from the Lebanon Rotary Club.
 
Since Last We Met
 
Birthday: Joe Preddy  September 30
 
Anniversaries: Emily & Jeremy Stephens  October 5
Sandy & Eddie Rousse  October 7
 
Club Anniversary: Sandy Rousse  October 3, 2012  12 years
 
On this day in history: In 1941 US President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved an atomic program that would become the Manhattan Project.
 
On this day in history: In 1986 the stage musical Phantom of the Opera premiered in London, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and starring Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.
 
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
 
Tony announced that today’s meal was catered by Campo di Vino and asked for feedback. They are the new caterer for the noon meal.
 
Jan made a request on behalf of Linda Kiniry asking if anyone knew someone who could help install a new floor in her shed. Please email her if you know of someone.
 
Karl announced that there are now 44 sponsors for the Art Splash. 
 
Karl talked to us about two possible field trips to: the Vermont History Center; and the new luxury accommodations in the Main Street building once housing Goodfellows; (Karl, a man of action, has already made arrangements for a field trip on November 6th to One Zero Five Stay AirB&B.)
 
A Rotary Moment
 
Nicole announced that, for the 15th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities registered in the U.S.
 
Nicole also told us of a video showing Rotarians helping flood victims in North Carolina demonstrating Rotary’s “Service Above Self” motto. They are distributing much needed supplies as well as soliciting monetary donations.
 
Karl added that there is a place on our website to click to make a donation to our local flood relief fund.
 
Earle’s Pearls
 
President Caroline reminded of important dates in October:
  • October 23--Crave for Kay service project
  • October 24--World Polio event
  • October 30--Willhem Lange
Reminder--put a bean in the bottle for each hour you have given to service-community or club.
 
 
Pope Shakes Off Covid (Dollars--Mostly Happy)
 
Not that one in the Vatican , the other one, Bob Pope in Barre. He gave a Happy Dollar for recovering from covid, but he felt guilty that he may have infected others. However, he did note that he had slept with his wife, Nancy, and she did not get it.
 
Karl gave a Sad Dollar because the Barre Area Development Corporation, of which he is Interim Director, is not getting any qualified applicants for the director position.
 
Tony coughed up two Happy Dollars: one for Emily’s Facebook postings of family photos and another for the feedback responses received concerning lunch.
 
Jan added to the basket with a Happy Dollar because she has never had covid.
 
President Caroline had two Happy Dollars: one for Emily and the good social media work she does for our Club; and another for a successful Yoga experience resulting in her new found ability, touching her toes.
 
Tanzania Revisited
 
President Caroline introduced Nicole “who needs no introduction.”
 
Nicole presented a retrospective of the Upendo Mmoja (One Love) Project in Tanzania. She began with a slide of her and Maria, who she sponsored when the project began in 2012. (Today, Maria is the executive director of the Center.) The major goal of the project was to build a Residential and Vocational Training Center that would house orphaned youth. Members of Upendo wanted to educate the youth at the Center by teaching them vocational skills such as carpentry, cooking, animal husbandry, and sewing. ​The Center now includes a teaching kitchen, carpentry and craft workshop, barn, boys dormitory and a sunflower oil facility.
 
Since 2014 Norwich University volunteers have been traveling to Tanzania to help in the construction of buildings, teach English and help in the community. Architecture students have helped design buildings and nursing students have interned there.
 
Nicole informed us that to sponsor a child the cost is $600 per year which will cover travel, food, tuition and a school uniform. Many Rotarians have become sponsors; please consider a sponsorship. Donations to the project itself are also appreciated.
 
Next summer a trip of ten to twelve days is planned. If you are interested in going, let Nicole know. 
 
Nicole billed her presentation as “Part One” and so we can expect “Part Two” in the near future.
 
Nice job, Nicole!
 
 Until next time....that's all Rotarians.
 
 
Club Information
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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 16, 2024
Living Well Group
Oct 23, 2024
Pumpking Carving in memory of Kay Santamore
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!
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Club Administration
 
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Rotary Foundation
 
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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. 16, 2024
Aldrich Public Library
Oct. 16, 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.
 
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