Members (12): Alan, Bill, Deb, Ed G., Ed M., Emma, Jeff, Marty, Michelle, Patti, Robert F., Sue Dana
Guests: Jeff Somers and Danna Bare (speaker)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Holiday Party survey results: Saturday night, no theme, Crown Point Country Club, buffet, pre-plated salads. The Social Committee will mneet shortly to plan this year's party. To volunteer to be on committee, contact Patti.
• Penny Sale: Tickets have been distributed for the event on Oct. 19. There will be 20 stuffed animals as prizes. If you would to sponsor a stuffed animal, contact Jeff.
• The short-term youth exchange Zoom meeting is tonight. If you want more info, contact Deb.
Trex Plastics Challenge Update
We have collected 429 pounds of plastic film towards our goal of 1000 pounds of plastic film for the ninth recycled bench that is earmarked for the Green on Main. Since February of 2023, 6572 pounds of plastic film (over 3 tons!) have been removed from the waste stream, delivered to Shaw's Supermarket, and heading to Trex Company for recycling. You can bring your plastic to the Springfield Town Library.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
September 10
Jeff Strong
Springfield Public Works Director
September 17
Janet Howe
Make-A-Wish Foundation
September 24
No Regular Club Meeting
September 25
Club Social
Fullerton Inn, Chester, VT
NOTE: Programs are updated on the club website.
The next board meeting will be Tues., Sept. 10, 2024, @ 10:45 am at Maebellines. 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 Deb welcomed all to the Sept. 3, 2024 club meeting held at Maebelline's Restaurant. For the thought of the day, she offered this quote by Queen Elizabeth II: "It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.”
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: "Been to Las Vegas two times — MICHELLE CHAMBERLAIN.
INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBER:
John Somers, manager of Bibens Ace Springfield, was inducted as the Springfield Rotary Club’s newest member during the club’s regular meeting, held on Sept.3 at Maebellines. Somers was sponsored by Rotarian Michelle Chamberlain. PHOTO (l-r): Springfield Rotary Club president Deb Cox, John Somers, and Michelle Chamberlain.
HAPPY EVENTS:
Deb: John's Fireside Chat
Deb: Attended Hopkinton Fair with family
Deb: New member, John.
John: Fireside Chat
John: Accomplishing some tasks around the house
Sue: Last camping trip of the summer
Emma: Spending time with family this weekend
Emma: Moving Evelyn into her "big girl" bed
Jeff: Enjoying his last Jonathan's ice cream of the season
Jeff: Spent some time with Mom
Alan: Welcoming newest member
Alan: Attending his first club social at Fullerton Inn
The weekly prize of $4 was won by Jeff won turned it back to the club. The big pot now grows to $14.
PROGRAM:
Danne Bare, executive director of Springfield Area Parent & Child Center (SAPCC), gave an overview of her organization SAPCC builds bridges of support for children, families and caregivers and is one of fifteen parent child centers in the state of Vermont that make up the Vermont Parent Child Center Network (VPCCN). SAPCC serves nearly 12,000 individuals in southern Windsor and northern Windham counties each year through a wide variety of programs and services. To learn more, visit https://sapcc-vt.org/
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