Members (12): Alan, Bill B, Ed G., Ed M., Emma, Jeff, John, Marty, Michelle, Robert
F., Rod, Sue
Guests Assistant DG Steve Harrison, Kayla Bapp (speaker)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Governor Scott's annual joint luncheon with Springfield Rotary and Chamber is Monday, March 31 at River Valley Technical Center. Lunch will be provided by Black Rock. Cost is $30/pp, Check your email for how to register.
• The District 7870 March newsletter has been posted. It contains some articles about our club, as well as details about upcoming PETS.
• Bill B announced that he is leaving the area at the end of the month. We wished him weil as he begins a new chapter of his life.
• SAVE THE DATE: Changing of the Gavel will take place on June 24 at Vermont Vines. Details to follow.
TREX PLASTIC CHALLENGE UPDATE
We have met our goal of 1000 pounds of plastic film for the eleventh recycled bench that will be given to the Springfield Community Players. To date, 9144 pounds of plastic film (close to 4.5 tons!) have been removed from the waste stream since we started this project in February of 2023, delivered to Shaw's Supermarket, and heading to Trex Company for recycling.
We will now begin collecting plastic film for the 12th recycled bench that will go near the pollinator habitat hillside at Springfield Hospital. NOTE: We are in need of volunteers to help sort the plastic at the Library. For more info, contact Alan.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
March 25
No Regular Club Meeting
March 31
Governor Phil Scott Luncheon
April 1
4-way Test
April 8
Lori Johnson
Springfield Senior Center
April 1
4/8/25
4/15/25 Chip Longo, Meals on Wheels
4/22/25 Tabbi Daly and Jackie Lindamood, VT Dept of Health
NOTE: Programs are updated on the club website.
The next board meeting will be Thurs., Apr. 10, 2025 in the conference room of Senior Solutions. Minutes of the board meetings can be found on the club website. All members are welcome to all board meetings, your input is valued, please come!
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
President-elect Sue welcomed all to the Mar. 18, 2025 club meeting held at the Springfield Area Parent Child Training Center. For the thought of the day, she offered this quote attributed to President John F. Kennedy: “Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see."
BOWL OF LIFE: (members put three things about themselves on paper and place into a bowl and then we try to identify the member)
This member's clue was: "We had a gentleman's farm with 27 pigs, Hereford/Holstein beef calves, 2 ducks, 100 chickens, 50 turkeys, and 12 raccoons — NO ONE FESSED UP.
Sue: She got to wear her Patriots jersey for Team Tuesday at Senior Solutions.
Alan: warm weather
Emma: Kayla Bapp speaking
Emma: Diaper Drive in April
Jeff: thankful for the support of the Town Budget
Jeff: Culvert by Riverside Park Project is finally starting on July 1st
Jeff: Bill joining us this past year
Bill: His days of eating the breakfast at Hampton Inn are coming to an end.
Bill: Lost 6 more pounds than he thought
Ed G: Getting to know Bill
ADG Steve: Finally attending a Springfield Club meeting
Marty: officiated at this nephew's funeral where family and friends came together to console and celebrate life.
RAFFLE:
The weekly prize of $6 was won by Ed G who generously gave it back to the club. The big raffle grows to $18.
PROGRAM:
Kayla Bapp, SAPCC diaper bank, PCC Coordinator and Child Passenger Safety Technician talked about the needs of the diaper bank. In FY 2024, the diaper bank gave out over 20,000 diapers and wipes to 728 families. In the month of January, the diaper bank gave out 3,000 diapers. Any parent or guardian living in the SAPCC service region can access free diapers and wipes. Additionally, it often has access to formula and other necessities if needed. Throughout the month of April, Springfield Rotary Club is sponsoring a diaper drive to benefit the Diaper Bank at Springfield Area Parent Child Center.
This bulletin attempts to give a gist of the meeting. However, it is always better to attend. If you have any complaints about the contents of this bulletin...
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