We Have Gratitude
After twenty Rotarians recited the Pledge of Allegiance, Acting President Caroline asked Joe Preddy to express gratitude. His expression included community, family friends and the club for the good works done by all.
We Got News!
Ace Reporter Karl announced that he is compiling a “Concession Bluebook” which will contain all the “ins” and “outs” of running the concession at the BOR. Next up for Barre Rotary is February 7th.
Ted assured us, although we are currently slightly in the red on the concession venture, that we have invested heavily in inventory and we will end up in the black.
Ace filed another report on the Barre Art Splash: eleven sponsors for 2025 and seeking twenty-five; a duck has been added to the animal menagerie and VW Bugs (mini-stocks) to the auto genre. Crowd noise (Tony) was heard proclaiming “Businesses love it!”
Nicole reported that the Community Grants Committee will meet on March 6th at 6:00 pm at Community National Bank to select the recipients of the grants. All are welcome. Grants will be awarded at Pie for Brunch on April 6th. She is also asking Rotarians to donate three or four pies for the event.Nicole will soon have descriptions of the various roles that volunteers will be asked to fill at the Drop ‘n Swap. She has volunteer commitments from those who have participated in the past as well as high school students from Spaulding and college students from Norwich.
Patrick reported that a needs analysis is being conducted as part of the planning phase for the Annual Rotary Breakfast.
Acting President Caroline recognized Keith Jache who expressed his thoughts about leaving for his new post in Portland, Maine and his fond memories of his time in Barre and in the Barre Rotary Club.
Induction
Acting President Caroline presented Emily Stephens for induction into the Barre Rotary Club. Membership Committee Chair Tony conducted the ceremony which included the Four Way Test and presenting Emily with the Rotary Pin and her name badge. The “newest Rotarian in the world” was welcomed with a warm round of applause and hand shakes of congratulations.
Since Last We Met
No birthdays or anniversaries.
On this day in history: In 1961 the American film drama The Misfits had its world premiere; it was perhaps best remembered as the final movie of
Marilyn Monroe and
Clark Gable.
On this day in history: In 1865 the U.S.House of Representatives passed the
13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in America.
Guest: Riley Stephens
Let the Visioning Begin
Nicole introduced the initial step in the visioning process, determining the present state of the club. Perceptions
of members are an important component in helping to focus on what’s working and what could use improvement in the operation of the club. To determine how members perceived various aspects of the club’s operation, the Club Health Check was administered. Members reported results in five areas: club experience; service and socials; members; image; and business and operations. The top three items in each category which were perceived by members as not in evidence were recorded. Data analysis will be completed and reported back to the members and used to plan future sessions of the visioning process. Stay tuned.Next Week’s Meeting: Speech Contest. Please plan to attend.
Until next time, that's all Rotarians.....
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