The Rotary Club of Barre has agreed to manage the concession stand at the BOR ice rink.  Initially, just for SHS Boys and Girls home games, we see the obligation to open for Black Bear Hockey, public skating, and Barre Figure Skating events, and potentially other functions held at the BOR. Black Bear Hockey has replaced BYSA Hockey and has games every Friday Night (Friday Night Lights) and weekend mornings.

Rotarian Ed Rousse is spearheading this effort and is responsible for inventory, pricing, and volunteer scheduling.  Barre Rotary has the VT Rooms & Meals Tax license and is responsible for all taxes.  As a “turnkey” operation, Ed will teach and train volunteers to serve patrons during events held at the ice rink.  Barre Rotary is willing to share the profits with organizations that volunteer.  You can sign up together or step in with others scheduled for each event.  Our goal is to open the concession stand when patrons attend events, prepare and serve the items we have for sale, manage the cash transactions, keep the room tidy, and have fun.  Item prices are easy to remember as all items are currently $2 (all candy, soda, popcorn, water, Gatorade, coffee or tea) or $3 (hot chocolate/cappuccino, pretzels, hot dogs/sausage). 

Hands-on training is easiest when you show up at the concession stand 30 minutes before the event starts.  It’s very casual, sometimes slow and occasionally busy (between periods) and the tasks are simple and manageable for most, once you’ve done it a few times.  I can go over each function and the most efficient way to do it as you serve the customers.  Myself or another Rotarian will typically be there to open or close and there is a BOR Concession Stand manual for easy reference on each task.

Please contact me to discuss details and to volunteer for some shifts! 

Yours in Service,

Ed Rousse, 802-272-3088

8erousse@gmail.com

Jamie Heath

Wish and Communications Manager

About

Jamie Heath has been named manager of marketing and wishes at Make A Wish.  In this role, she will assist the organization’s wish granters in the wish discovery process, plan fundraising events, and publicize Wish Kids’ stories throughout the state.

At this 1.5 hour Club Assembly, we will focus on the Membership goals of our Strategic Plan.  We will review our progress and brainstorm a membership event to promote the Club, expand our membership & ensure our continued vitality & impact.

Former Barre City manager and now vise president of Barre Area Development, Steve MacKenzie will tell us all about their plans to buy the old J.J. Newberry building in Barre and work on redeveloping the property.

The building has been vacant for about 15 years. This should be an interesting program!

Hope you can make it.

Help us spring into our projects by attending this 1.5 hour Club Assembly & getting updated!

Erica is now the Assistant Executive Director for elementary schools for the Vermont Principals' Association. She enjoys supporting principals across the state by providing high-quality professional learning opportunities, coaching, and advocating for leaders and learners.

We encourage all of our Rotarians to join us for this 1.5 Club Assembly so that you can get knee deep in fun projects this Spring season!

Green Up Day is almost here - join us to see how we can get organized at this 1.5 hour Club Assembly!

In coordination with Green Up Vermont.

We usually meet at a resturant at 7 AM for breakfast and then go out to clean up our roads.

Club Members Help Local Students plant Trees In Central Vermont.

As the days get longer, Barre Rotary is buzzing about with its projects and positive impact.  Join us for this 1.5 hour Club Assembly to ensure that our projects address your passions!  

Weigh in on what the next Rotary year holds for Barre Rotary as we strive always to bring positive impact to our community & our world!   Please attend our 1.5 hour Club Assembly.