President Karen welcomed all to the April 18, 2023 club meeting held at the Nolan Murray Center.
For our inspirational moment, Sue Dowdell offered this quote from Jane Goodall:
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
PROGRAM
Kelly Stettner, director of the Black River Action Team reviewed the history of her organization and talked about upcoming projects. For more info, visit BRAT's website by clicking here. NOTE: Kelly was named "2022 Citizen of the Year" by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
HAPPY EVENTS:
Karen: Kelly Stettner being a speaker today.
Deb: Finally meeting her blind date.
Jeff: Having his brother visit this week.
Jim: Coaching the first track meet this year at Windsor + getting his past president badge.
Marty: Being asked to lead two breakout sessions at this year's District Assembly.
Peter: Being back.
Weekly raffle of $5 was won by Rod. The pot grows to $227.
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MEETING ATTENDEES
Members (14): Carol, Deb, Ed, Emma, Jeff, Jim, Karen, Liz, Marty, Mike, Peter, Rod, Sue Dowdell, Taylor
Guest: Kelly Stettner (speaker)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Club meetings will take place at the Crown Point Country Club starting on April 25th. A buffet lunch will be served for $15.
• The District Assembly will take place on Apr 29. For more info, contact Karen.
• We will have a Food Drive on Apr, 22 from 9-1 in front of Shaw's. Volunteers are needed. Contact Karen.
• Lunch with Governor Scott will take place on May 2. Details to follow.
• Green Up Day will take place on May 6.
• Literacy Project will take place in May at Elm Street Elementary School. Jeff will bring sign up sheet next week.
• We will start to sell butterflies on 7/15.
• Bike Path Clean Up Day is 4/29 at 8 AM. For more info, contact Jim.
Trex Plastics Challenge
Our first bench has been ordered! We are starting on our second bench. So far, we have removed 687 pounds of plastic from the waste stream
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Apr 25, 2023
Taylor Drinker / Alice Page
Annual Clean Up Day
May 2, 2023
Governor Phil Scott
May 16, 2023
Kathrine Mayer, RN
"Reducing Stigma of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Disorders"